20 Years After the Now Almost-Forgotten American War from Hell

Denunciations of Putin's invasion of Ukraine are now widespread, with Blinken urging Lavrov to end the war of aggression.

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Putin launched his "special operation" by denouncing the US for the invasion of Iraq without legal grounds, citing lies and loss of life.

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US forgot Iraq war's 20th anniversary, It ruined America's global credibility and gave Putin cover for his atrocity.

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President George W. Bush flew to the USS Abraham Lincoln on May 1, 2003, for a high-priced propaganda photo op.

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Bush declared victory in Iraq in 2003, but 2,500 US troops remain there today despite Iraq's request for their departure.

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Bush's speech after the invasion of Iraq whitewashed the war of aggression as a routine presidential policy.

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Bush's speech about spreading "democracy" and "freedom" with "precision warfare" omitted the phrase "international law."

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Bush ignored international law and UN charter by waging war on Iraq, which caused widespread harm. His claim of goodwill was dishonest.

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