The Intercept Briefing
The Long-Lasting Consequences of the War on Terror
Sep 1, 2021
The podcast discusses the long-lasting consequences of the war on terror, including two massive wars, mass surveillance, rounding up of immigrants and people of color, a strengthened security state, drone assassinations, and human rights abuses. It explores the ongoing issue of civilian casualties and criticizes the United States military's track record. The podcast also examines the significance of the Oklahoma City bombing in shaping the post-9/11 era and discusses Obama's approach to the war on terror. It speculates on the future direction of the 9/11 era and explores how it caused instability in America, leading to the emergence of Donald Trump.
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- The war on terror led to mass domestic surveillance, human rights abuses, and thousands of civilian deaths caused by drone strikes.
- The culture shift during the war on terror resulted in the acceptance of violent language and practices in the name of patriotism and revenge, perpetuated through propaganda and shows like '24'.
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The ongoing impact of the war on terror and the drone strike in Afghanistan
The podcast episode explores the ongoing impact of the war on terror and highlights the recent drone strike in Afghanistan. It discusses how the US government launched a drone strike against an ISIS-K vehicle heading for the airport in response to suicide bombings outside the Kabul airport. While the strike was deemed successful, it resulted in the deaths of 10 civilians from one family, including children. The episode raises questions about the war on terror and its human rights abuses, including the thousands of civilian deaths caused by drone strikes in the past two decades.
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