Fiasco by Thomas E Ricks

Discussion in 'Sci Reviews' started by Challenger78, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. Challenger78 Valued Senior Member

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    The Iraq war didn't go wrong in one day, It was a combination of mistakes by both the pentagon and the military, with micromanagement and politics thrown in. This combination is what led to the false reasons for the war and its bungled aftermath.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/25/books/25kaku.html

    Interestingly the review doesn't mention that an entire chapter is dedicated to the times bungling of the WMD story, which did more to convince the public and put pressure on the democrats than any other event.

    EDIT: I know the book is a bit old, but I thought I'd post it here, because it is a really good source.
     
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  3. John99 Banned Banned

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    Its in the past. I wish this whole thing never happened. From 9-11 on, just wish it would have never happened. And for what?
     
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  5. Challenger78 Valued Senior Member

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    From the past, we dig out a better future. We shouldn't make the same mistakes again.
     
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  7. OilIsMastery Banned Banned

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    Great fiction. Totally unrealistic though.
     
  8. Challenger78 Valued Senior Member

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    Fiction ?

    Sure, whatever helps you sleep at night.
     

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