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by Justin Raimondo, October 09, 2015
We have just observed the 14th anniversary
of “Operation Enduring Freedom,” otherwise known as the war in
Afghanistan. It is the longest war in US history, a conflict that never
even came close to achieving its stated goal of stabilizing the area and
eradicating the Taliban. The US-backed central government in Kabul
today has no more control of the country than it did when first
established, and the Taliban is on the march,
retaking city after city and inching toward the capital with the
inevitability of high tide at the beach. And while the pretext for this
costly adventure – the capture of Osama bin Laden – has long since been
rendered moot, his heirs and legatees not only persist, but they prosper
– with our help.
For a long time that help arrived by indirection: the jihadists prospered in reaction to our intervention. As we lurched around Afghanistan, and then Iraq, kicking down doors, slaughtering civilians, and setting up torture chambers from Bagram to Abu Ghraib, we created the conditions for a global insurgency that had once been relatively localized. The classic theory of “blowback” operated with relentless predictability.
But then something else occurred: the so-called “Arab Spring.” You’ll recall that the War Party, in selling the invasion of Iraq to the American public, promised that our intervention would provoke a wave of sympathy throughout the Muslim world, and the Middle East would witness the arising of a movement demanding their version of “democracy” on a regional scale. President George W. Bush made a speech declaring that the US was leading a “global democratic revolution” that would incite a “fire in the mind” of the populace and soon put an end to the Bad Guys.
Read More HereFor a long time that help arrived by indirection: the jihadists prospered in reaction to our intervention. As we lurched around Afghanistan, and then Iraq, kicking down doors, slaughtering civilians, and setting up torture chambers from Bagram to Abu Ghraib, we created the conditions for a global insurgency that had once been relatively localized. The classic theory of “blowback” operated with relentless predictability.
But then something else occurred: the so-called “Arab Spring.” You’ll recall that the War Party, in selling the invasion of Iraq to the American public, promised that our intervention would provoke a wave of sympathy throughout the Muslim world, and the Middle East would witness the arising of a movement demanding their version of “democracy” on a regional scale. President George W. Bush made a speech declaring that the US was leading a “global democratic revolution” that would incite a “fire in the mind” of the populace and soon put an end to the Bad Guys.
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On September 20, 2001, President Bush addressed a joint session of Congress in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
Mueller: U.S. terror threat evolving, not vanishing
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Published on Aug 23, 2013
FBI director Robert Mueller says the threat of terrorism from al Qaeda remains the bureau s top priority. Mueller is stepping down next month after 12 years on the job. He gave his final interview to Bob Orr. On "CBS This Morning," Orr shared this report, which includes discussion on Benghazi, as well as the Boston bombing.
FBI director Robert Mueller says the threat of terrorism from al Qaeda remains the bureau s top priority. Mueller is stepping down next month after 12 years on the job. He gave his final interview to Bob Orr. On "CBS This Morning," Orr shared this report, which includes discussion on Benghazi, as well as the Boston bombing.
Obama Brags "Al-Qaeda Is Defeated" on Same Day US Death Toll Reaches 2,000 Deaths
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Published on Oct 1, 2012
Yesterday
the number of US fatalities in Afghanistan reached 2,000 after two US
soldiers were killed by Afghan soldiers. In response to this grim
milestone Barack Obama bragged yesterday in Colorado that Al-Qaeda is
defeated. What a bad joke.
Obama Airstrikes Against ISIL & al Qaeda in Syria - Video
Published on Sep 23, 2014
Last
night, President Obama ordered American armed forces to begin targeted
airstrikes against ISIL targets in Syria. Speaking from the White House
South Lawn today, the President made it clear that these strikes are
part of the U.S. campaign to deliver one message on ISIL: They will find
no safe-haven.
The U.S. military actions also included strikes to disrupt plotting against the U.S. and our allies by the Khorasan Group -- seasoned al Qaeda operatives in Syria.
The President made clear that the fight against these terrorists "is not America's fight alone":
The people and governments of the Middle East are rejecting ISIL, and standing up for the peace and security that the people of the world deserve. Not since the Gulf War has the United States been joined in direct military action by such a broad coalition of Arab partners. Meanwhile, we will move forward with our plan – supported by bipartisan majorities in Congress - to ramp up our effort to train and equip the Syrian opposition, who are the best counter-weight to ISIL and the Assad regime.
Over 40 nations have offered to take part in our comprehensive plan to degrade and destroy ISIL: "to take out terrorist targets; to train and equip Iraqi and Syrian opposition fighters who are going up against ISIL on the ground; to cut off ISIL’s financing; to counter its hateful ideology; and to stop the flow of fighters into and out of the region," he said.
The President once again thanked Congress for taking a bipartisan stand against ISIL:
America is always stronger when we stand united. And that unity sends a powerful message to the world that we will do what is necessary to defend our country.
Over the next several days, I will be meeting Prime Minister Abadi of Iraq and with friends and allies at the United Nations to continue building support for the coalition that is confronting this profound threat to peace security. This overall effort will take time. There are challenges ahead. But we’re going to do what is necessary to take the fight to this terrorist group – for the security of our country, the region, and the entire world.
Video by WhiteHouse.
The U.S. military actions also included strikes to disrupt plotting against the U.S. and our allies by the Khorasan Group -- seasoned al Qaeda operatives in Syria.
The President made clear that the fight against these terrorists "is not America's fight alone":
The people and governments of the Middle East are rejecting ISIL, and standing up for the peace and security that the people of the world deserve. Not since the Gulf War has the United States been joined in direct military action by such a broad coalition of Arab partners. Meanwhile, we will move forward with our plan – supported by bipartisan majorities in Congress - to ramp up our effort to train and equip the Syrian opposition, who are the best counter-weight to ISIL and the Assad regime.
Over 40 nations have offered to take part in our comprehensive plan to degrade and destroy ISIL: "to take out terrorist targets; to train and equip Iraqi and Syrian opposition fighters who are going up against ISIL on the ground; to cut off ISIL’s financing; to counter its hateful ideology; and to stop the flow of fighters into and out of the region," he said.
The President once again thanked Congress for taking a bipartisan stand against ISIL:
America is always stronger when we stand united. And that unity sends a powerful message to the world that we will do what is necessary to defend our country.
Over the next several days, I will be meeting Prime Minister Abadi of Iraq and with friends and allies at the United Nations to continue building support for the coalition that is confronting this profound threat to peace security. This overall effort will take time. There are challenges ahead. But we’re going to do what is necessary to take the fight to this terrorist group – for the security of our country, the region, and the entire world.
Video by WhiteHouse.
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