The article presents the evolving condemnation of the US invasion and occupation of Iraq and the lies that lead to the military offensive incursion. Credit is given to truth-tellers who opposed the invasion at that time who have paid various prices such as loss of career and untruthful disparaging personal attacks. These courageous people were speaking the truth, but the fawning corporate media refused to cover the stories.

Excellent. Astonishing how many people stood up that right be done. The horror of when people are forthright and speak out they are banished as demented, evil, misguided, not privy to facts. Having been a whistle blower in 20's, I was floored by the many calls chastising me for it. Especially when member of the police force said it was considered not acceptable. The U.S. media should be held accountable. The Bush people who pushed this war on us should be fined heavily for their lies and actions. The money should be contributed to the families of the dead and to the thousands wounded. As much as I dislike the Bush people, I have been sickened by U.S. media. This election has given us more insight as to how tainted, inadequate & ... More »

This opinion piece has modest journalistic value. In addition to reporting some pieces of information supporting the author's position, there are references to dubious sources that are not credible, such as on Niger, where Ambassador Wilson confirmed efforts by Iraq to obtain uranium. The WMD sources should include France, Germany, Italy and the U.N., which all argued that Saddam had WMD. The Alliance did not liberate Iraq just on WMD, or even primarily, and the author has not read the major sources, including the speeches of the major leaders of the Alliance, not even President Bush.