These are Not Bush’s Revolutions: Cole in Truthdig

Posted on 03/15/2011 by Juan

My column is out in Truthdig, entitled “People Power vs. Washington”.

Excerpt:

‘The claim that George W. Bush’s war of aggression against Iraq somehow opened up the Middle East to reform is an affront to the brave crowds that have risked their lives to change the American-backed order in that part of the world. Bush’s invasion was followed by no significant reforms in the region, whereas the outbreak of people power today has scared autocratic regimes into making unheard-of concessions. Iraq itself is no shining beacon on a hill for the people of the Middle East, but rather is a target of protests and an object lesson among the protesters of what to avoid. ‘

Read the whole thing.

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§ One Response to “These are Not Bush’s Revolutions: Cole in Truthdig”

  • Phil Daniels says:
    03/15/2011 at 8:58 pm

    “Ain’t that the truth”

    Excellent article, a must read

    Thanks