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1/18 2022 ~War Made Easy~

    "War Made Easy: How Presidents & Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death" is a documentary about the manipulation of the US government and their view towards war. Norman Soloman, the author of the book and creator of the film attempted to expose how the American government was controlling the audience through media. Officials have explained and justified operations to the American people, by withholding crucial information about the actual reasons and potential costs of military action. Their purpose was not to inform but to generate and maintain support for the war. 

    Throughout the documentary,  every president has claimed that they are against wars and desire peace, even while ordering military action. The contradiction between their statements and actions is obvious; however, people like George W Bush have gained enough trust and credit to have a great impact on the audience. I was shocked to see the political news filled with lies, deceptions, and or leaving out key facts. 

 notes: 

solid evidence that Saddam Husain is hiding weapons 

The American government using the media for over 50 years to Strum up war effort. 

Lies, deceptions or a part of information that leaves out key facts 

Or ur pro war ur rejected but if ur anti was ur yo

Brining in anti-war guests to speak yet rejecting their opinions and appearing stronger. 

And we were he’s talking about all the kills 5000

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