John Cusack talks about "War, Inc." on Democracy Now
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The problem with satire, is that the people who don't get it, either because they are ignorant or because they are believers in the "war on terrorism" fraud, have their delusions reinforced by the absurdity of satirical style. It can backfire an produce even more ignorance.
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that john cusack is a good shit. good show.
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The café that provides doughnuts in the green zone should forget any dreams of expansion to other military bases as Carlyle group has just acquired Dunkin brands...
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Then use of satire is useful because it promotes this issue to a wider audience, however, as satire it might be seen as being an exaggeration when in reality: "you couldn't make this stuff up."
Jeremy Scahill's book didn't seem to explain Colin Powell's opposition to Donald Rumsfeld and how this influenced the key people within Blackwater.
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FOR THOSE THAT DONT LIKE SATIRE...robert greenwalds iraq for sale is availble. personally i think this movie will be like wag the dog . which is all good.
Courageous, articulate, talented, bright, and one good looking Irishman.
mysticmaverick1 3 years ago 6
THUMPS UP!!
spainishgirl 3 years ago 3