TY  - BOOK
AU  - Taylor S.
AU  - Taylor Scott
TI  - Spinning on the Axis of Evil: America's war against Iraq
SN  - 1895896223
PY  - 2003///
CY  - Ottawa
PB  - Esprit de Corps Books
KW  - 94(567) Історія Іраку
KW  - UDC
N2  - In order to justify its war against Iraq, George Bush is administration needed to first frighten the American public into believing that Saddam Hussein posed a "clear and present danger." In addition to "sexing up" intelligence dossiers regarding Saddam is alleged weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), it was also necessary to somewhat distort and simplify Iraq is complex ethnic, political, social and religious structures.
Unfortunately, it seemed as though U.S. military officials actually started to believe their own propaganda, and were genuinely shocked when the Iraqi people did not welcome them as liberators. In contrast to the American naïveté, the post-Saddam anarchy, violence and inter-ethnic combat that have occurred were all accurately predicted by the Iraqi people. Although fearful of Saddamis regime, most Iraqis had even greater concerns over what would ensue should his Baath Party ever be toppled.

"Spinning on the Axis of Evil" is based on Scott Taylorss personal experiences and observations gathered during 14 separate trips into Iraq is before and after the toppling of Saddam is regime. This book provides a rare insight into the plight of the Iraqi people who, in a single generation, suffered through three devastating wars and 13 years of crippling sanctions. From clandestine talks with Saddam’s top intelligence officials to dinner table chats with ordinary citizens, Taylor reveals what it was like to be inside Iraq during the dramatic countdown to Bush is declaration of war.

Put into historical context and with a rare inside view of Saddam is regime, "Spinning on the Axis of Evil" provides a unique perspective on President Bush is intervention in Iraq
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