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#478 – Scott Horton: The Case Against War and the Military Industrial Complex

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Unraveling the Neoconservative Web

This chapter investigates the U.S. involvement in Iraq and the controversial support for Ahmed Chalabi, shaped by neoconservative agendas. It critiques the motivations and misjudgments of key figures within the Bush administration, revealing how ideologies and financial interests drove military actions. The discussion highlights the complex relationships between defense contractors, government policies, and the military-industrial complex, questioning the genuine motivations behind America's foreign interventions.

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