In a recent article I wrote Democracy what a demonic way it seems some people who identify themselves as human beings cannot comprehend the meaning of the term and the death and destruction all in the name. What is more demonic then promoting your ideals at the cost of thousands of lives? Instead of admitting their mistakes they prefer that I am silenced. Is that the democracy they are promoting? Silencing anyone that disagrees with their view? Is my view extreme or a reality they should deal with and be honest about for a change.
Before I go on I will first suggest an excellent read, for those who believe that the democracy façade is pure and insist on promotion.. written in 2005 In the Name of Democracy: American War Crimes in Iraq and Beyond.
The book is a riveting documentary anthology that examines a deeply disturbing question: Is the United States guilty of war crimes in Iraq?
"Until recently, the possibility that the United States was responsible for war crimes seemed unthinkable to most Americans. But as previously suppressed information has started to emerge—photographs from Abu Ghraib; accounts of U.S. attacks on Iraqi hospitals, mosques, and residential neighborhoods; secret government reports defending unilateral aggression—Americans have begun an agonizing reappraisal of the Iraq war and the way in which their government has conducted it. Drawing on a wide range of documents—from the protocols of the Geneva Convention to FBI e-mails about prisoners held in Guantánamo Bay to executive-branch papers justifying the circumvention of international law—In the Name of Democracy examines the legality of the Iraq war and the occupation that followed. Included in this powerful investigation are eyewitness accounts, victim testimonials, statements by soldiers turned resisters and whistle-blowers, interviews with intelligence insiders, and contributions by Mark Danner and Seymour Hersh. The result is a controversial, chilling anthology that explores the culpability of officials as well as the responsibilities of ordinary citizens, and for the first time squarely confronts the matter of American impunity." I suggest those who don't understand what actually has occurred in the name of democracy, should read.
Looking at the United States and their allies in crimes since World War I, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States have dominated the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf region and its oil resources. This has been accomplished by military conquest and coercion, economic control and exploitation and through surrogate governments and their military forces.Thus, from 1953 to 1979 in the post World War II era, control over the region was exercised primarily through U.S. influence and control over the Gulf sheikdoms of Saudi Arabia and through the Shah of Iran. You can read more here.
For anyone who believes in the democratic façade ask yourselves if in reality installing or promoting a democracy was the real concern then a step back in Iran’s history proves otherwise.
In 1951, Dr Mohammad Mossadegh was nominated for the position of Prime Minister where he had won 90 percent of the votes. By January 1952 he was named “Man of the year” by Times magazine. As a leader of Iran, Mossadegh sponsored laws for a clean government, independent court systems and he defended freedom of religion, political affiliations and promoted free elections. He implemented many social reforms and fought for rights of women, workers and peasants Following Iran’s oil nationalization under Mossadegh, an unhappy Britain, undermined Mossadeghs’ authority by inciting division in the country, tightening the worldwide embargo on the purchase of Iranian Oil, freezing Iranian assets and threatening Iran with invasion by amassing a Naval force in the Gulf.
When all attempts failed, Britain concluded, "Mossadegh must go" despite the fact that he was democratically elected. Working jointly with the American CIA, they plotted a coup to overthrow his democratically elected government. On August 15th, 1953 with the participation of the Shah and Iranian collaborators and CIA drafted plan "Operation Ajax" went into action however failed.
By the 19th of August, 1953, the violent over throw of Mossadegh and the government was accomplished. He was tried as a traitor in a military court and on the 19th of December, 1953 he pronounced:
"Yes my sin- my greater sin.. And even my greatest sin is that I nationalized Iran's oil industry and discarded the system of political and economic exploitation by the world's greatest empire...This is at the cost to myself, my family; and at the risk of losing my life, my honor and my property... With God's blessing and the will of the people, I fought this savage and dreadful system of international espionage and colonialism. I am well aware that my fate must serve as an example in future throughout the Middle East in breaking the chains of slavery and servitude to colonial interests". Mossadegh was convicted of treason for serving his country and not Western interests
And for those still not in the "loop" and turn a blind eye to their own country's crimes note the destruction and despair all in the name of democracy from Vietnam to Afghanistan.
Need I go on.....
Before I go on I will first suggest an excellent read, for those who believe that the democracy façade is pure and insist on promotion.. written in 2005 In the Name of Democracy: American War Crimes in Iraq and Beyond.
The book is a riveting documentary anthology that examines a deeply disturbing question: Is the United States guilty of war crimes in Iraq?
"Until recently, the possibility that the United States was responsible for war crimes seemed unthinkable to most Americans. But as previously suppressed information has started to emerge—photographs from Abu Ghraib; accounts of U.S. attacks on Iraqi hospitals, mosques, and residential neighborhoods; secret government reports defending unilateral aggression—Americans have begun an agonizing reappraisal of the Iraq war and the way in which their government has conducted it. Drawing on a wide range of documents—from the protocols of the Geneva Convention to FBI e-mails about prisoners held in Guantánamo Bay to executive-branch papers justifying the circumvention of international law—In the Name of Democracy examines the legality of the Iraq war and the occupation that followed. Included in this powerful investigation are eyewitness accounts, victim testimonials, statements by soldiers turned resisters and whistle-blowers, interviews with intelligence insiders, and contributions by Mark Danner and Seymour Hersh. The result is a controversial, chilling anthology that explores the culpability of officials as well as the responsibilities of ordinary citizens, and for the first time squarely confronts the matter of American impunity." I suggest those who don't understand what actually has occurred in the name of democracy, should read.
Looking at the United States and their allies in crimes since World War I, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States have dominated the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf region and its oil resources. This has been accomplished by military conquest and coercion, economic control and exploitation and through surrogate governments and their military forces.Thus, from 1953 to 1979 in the post World War II era, control over the region was exercised primarily through U.S. influence and control over the Gulf sheikdoms of Saudi Arabia and through the Shah of Iran. You can read more here.
For anyone who believes in the democratic façade ask yourselves if in reality installing or promoting a democracy was the real concern then a step back in Iran’s history proves otherwise.
In 1951, Dr Mohammad Mossadegh was nominated for the position of Prime Minister where he had won 90 percent of the votes. By January 1952 he was named “Man of the year” by Times magazine. As a leader of Iran, Mossadegh sponsored laws for a clean government, independent court systems and he defended freedom of religion, political affiliations and promoted free elections. He implemented many social reforms and fought for rights of women, workers and peasants Following Iran’s oil nationalization under Mossadegh, an unhappy Britain, undermined Mossadeghs’ authority by inciting division in the country, tightening the worldwide embargo on the purchase of Iranian Oil, freezing Iranian assets and threatening Iran with invasion by amassing a Naval force in the Gulf.
When all attempts failed, Britain concluded, "Mossadegh must go" despite the fact that he was democratically elected. Working jointly with the American CIA, they plotted a coup to overthrow his democratically elected government. On August 15th, 1953 with the participation of the Shah and Iranian collaborators and CIA drafted plan "Operation Ajax" went into action however failed.
By the 19th of August, 1953, the violent over throw of Mossadegh and the government was accomplished. He was tried as a traitor in a military court and on the 19th of December, 1953 he pronounced:
"Yes my sin- my greater sin.. And even my greatest sin is that I nationalized Iran's oil industry and discarded the system of political and economic exploitation by the world's greatest empire...This is at the cost to myself, my family; and at the risk of losing my life, my honor and my property... With God's blessing and the will of the people, I fought this savage and dreadful system of international espionage and colonialism. I am well aware that my fate must serve as an example in future throughout the Middle East in breaking the chains of slavery and servitude to colonial interests". Mossadegh was convicted of treason for serving his country and not Western interests
And for those still not in the "loop" and turn a blind eye to their own country's crimes note the destruction and despair all in the name of democracy from Vietnam to Afghanistan.
Need I go on.....
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