Iraq War Apologism Is Alive and Well
You might think everyone agrees the Iraq War was a complete humanitarian and strategic disaster. But a casual survey of today’s politicians and mainstream talking heads reveals that many in corridors of power think the invasion was fundamentally a good idea.
Former national security adviser John Bolton speaks to reporters after speaking on a panel hosted by the National Council of Resistance of Iran–US Representative Office at the Willard InterContinental Hotel on August 17, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images)
“A lot of good has come out of that war.”
“Was it a good thing, was it a bad thing? It’s very hard to say.”
“It was worth it.”
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