I want to be more informed about the war in iraq, bush and his intentions for going to war vs. what he tells the public about the war, public opinion (domestic and globally), etc. what's a good book to read to get this info..as well as evidence/support for the info?
2007-02-01 19:26:16 · 7 answers · asked by christina rose 4 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
did i just get called ugly?
2007-02-01 20:22:28 · update #1
arrrrgh!: No, I'm not using a full name....Just my first name, Christina.
2007-02-01 21:21:44 · update #2
I recently finished an excellent first-hand account of the war, written by a soldier that served there. It's called "My War: Killing Time in Iraq" by Colby Buzzell. Very honest and explicit, I couldn't put it down.
2007-02-02 00:12:14 · answer #1 · answered by proud_airborne_mom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of Saddam's top generals, Georges Sada, wrote a very enlightening book. I think it is called "Saddam's Secrets".
You can get this at Borders or Amazon.
Also, I don't think it is in book form yet, but this past Summer a report was read to Congress explaining that we had found over 500 of the chemical weapon warheads that the UN inspectors could not find. It turns out Saddam really was hiding the goods.
Also not yet in book form - Saddam's own tapes of his cabinet sessions revealing that he had a hidden uranium enrichment program.
When President Clinton made the decision to eliminate Saddam by force and install a new government in Iraq, he made it clear that Saddam had defied the cease-fire and that all diplomatic options had failed. Clinton's bombing campaign in 1998 failed to eliminate Saddam so Al Gore and GW Bush both campaigned on the promise to finish the job. Bush got elected so he followed through with that promise.
2007-02-02 03:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by speakeasy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the middle of a book called (The book of life) is the best book. and the only way you can read it is by living the events every day. So if you really want to know about the war in Iraq the join the Army. oh yeah im here in Iraq and im a 1st Cav soldier and I am in a PSB unit and you dont want to read this book so just stick to the news!!!
2007-02-02 05:08:02 · answer #3 · answered by US SOLDIER 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anything by Noam Chompsky he has an amazing ability to piece together huge amounts of information. He has several books out. He is also very knowledgeable about the past and current administrations.
2007-02-02 04:43:02 · answer #4 · answered by amanda_momof3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Failed State(Chomsky) provide some sharp criticisms, but be careful not to worship this book. Although it is good, one might walk away thinking America is evil even though that's not exactly the author's point.
And yea that dude called you ugly. Actually using a full name here?
2007-02-02 05:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may want to read author Thomas E. Ricks' book called 'Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq'.
You can go to amazon.com to see his interview video, and read his written interview. Stay well-informed!
2007-02-02 04:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by WMD 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Imperial Ambitions" by Noam Chomsky.
Most of Noam Chomsky's books are really informative with regards to the war in Iraq.
2007-02-02 03:34:40 · answer #7 · answered by acidten 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋