"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell
Aaron Russo's From Freedom to Fascism has been shunned by distributors. You're unlikely to see this documentary in a theater near you. But it is now available on DVD. I got my copy last week, and it is excellent. Everyone should see this film.
If you're looking for a Christmas gift that will make a difference, consider buying it to share with friends and family. Also consider getting a copy or two for the local library. After viewing the DVD, I made a copy for my personal use (which is legal) and I'm donating it to my library!
An uncanny correlation exists between social mood trends and the success or failure of incumbent politicians, and this relationship doesn't end at The White House. Social mood affects everything from the elections for U.S. Congress and governors' offices to your city council and school board.
So, why did George W. Bush really retain the presidency? Will your preferred candidates win in the upcoming elections? This two-minute video from the socionomics documentary History's Hidden Engine helps answer these questions. In fact, socionomics can forecast much more than the results of the upcoming elections.
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In the video, Rove says that Democrats have ignored 15 years of history, and repeats the refrain, "We weren't in Iraq when..." And he reels off the years:
1993
June 26, 1993 - According to the United States Operation Southern Watch: "Retaliating for Iraqi complicity in an attempt to assassinate former President Bush, the US fired 23 cruise missiles at the headquarters of the Iraqi secret police in Baghdad."
September 4, 1996 - According to the United States Operation Southern Watch: "A US F-16 patrolling the extended Southern Watch no-fly zone fired a HARM at an Iraqi SA-8 air defense radar after the radar locked onto it. Four Navy ships launched 17 more cruise missiles against targets in southern Iraq."
Massive Four-Day Bombing of Baghdad during Ramadan
17 December 1998 - The timing of the attack, on the eve of the impeachment debate and vote in the House of Representatives, is clearly bound up with the political crisis of the Clinton White House. As he has throughout this political crisis, at every point when his presidency has been threatened, Clinton has sought to appease his right-wing opponents with the threat or use of military force.
11-11-00 Southern Iraq - The Ali Al-Hayaini school in Hmaidi village in Basrah Province was hit injuring 4 children and 3 teachers. The school, several houses and a car were damaged. Reuters and AFP
Yes Mr. Rove, we were in Iraq practically non-stop since the "end" of the first Gulf War, enforcing no-fly restrictions and engaging in military actions throughout the 1990's.
2001
And Yes, Mr. Rove, in 2001 we were in Iraq. Take special note of the date:
Eight Killed in Iraq Raids
September 10, 2001 - BBC - Eight people were killed and three others injured in a Western missile strike south-east of Baghdad on Sunday, the official Iraqi news agency (INA) has reported. It said a number of farms had been hit in an attack by US and British planes patrolling the southern no-fly zone.
"America and Britain committed yet another savage aggression that targeted Iraqi civilians when their planes attacked the al-Salihiya area in Wasit province, killing eight and wounding three," INA said.
The Pentagon has said that US Air Force F-16, Navy F-18 and British Tornado GR-4 aircraft struck missile sites near al-Numinayah, al-Kut and Tallil, all south-east of Baghdad. It said all the planes returned safely to base.
Lies
At the beginning of the clip, Rove says that Democrats have ignored 15 years of history. You can read the complete US bombing history of Iraq here, covering those 15 years in question and decide for yourself.
