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The Untouchables with David Swanson
08:08 - 16:40 (08:32)
In this episode, David Swanson discusses the lack of accountability for those who lied about the presence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and pushed the country into war, as well as the disastrous consequences of the war that lasted for years without public support.
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Amidst Colin Powell's death, the lack of accountability over the lies that led to the Iraq War persists.
08:08 - 11:26 (03:18)
Summary
Amidst Colin Powell's death, the lack of accountability over the lies that led to the Iraq War persists. Despite his inspirational life and career, his decision to sell the American people on a disastrous foreign policy adventure should not be forgotten.
ChapterThe Untouchables with David Swanson
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
The defining issue in politics today is where one stands on Donald Trump.
11:26 - 12:15 (00:48)
Summary
The defining issue in politics today is where one stands on Donald Trump. Nothing else seems to matter, as Powell's legacy was defined by his stance on Iraq and the infamous WMD speech.
ChapterThe Untouchables with David Swanson
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Despite initially expressing reluctance towards invading Iraq, Colin Powell's role in the build-up to the Iraq War was significant, and his efforts helped lead to the disaster.
12:15 - 14:31 (02:15)
Summary
Despite initially expressing reluctance towards invading Iraq, Colin Powell's role in the build-up to the Iraq War was significant, and his efforts helped lead to the disaster. He was the one who crafted and delivered a speech at the UN stating Iraq had weapons of mass destruction.
ChapterThe Untouchables with David Swanson
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
The US-Iraq War was unnecessary and went on for years without public support.
14:31 - 16:40 (02:09)
Summary
The US-Iraq War was unnecessary and went on for years without public support. The US's claims of Iraq's possession of mobile production facilities for biological agents were used as justification for the war.