The Shocking True Story: WMD Greed and High Crimes in Iraq!

Imagine a world embroiled in a web of deception, where lies are peddled as the truth, and innocent lives are sacrificed for the sake of power and greed. Such was the sinister reality that unfolded in Iraq during the early 2000s, with the infamous quest for Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) becoming the smokescreen for one of the most colossal instances of high crimes in modern history.

The stage was set for this tragic tale with the horrific events of September 11, 2001, still fresh in the minds of Americans. The world mourned the loss of innocent lives and demanded justice, inadvertently providing a fertile ground for manipulative leaders seeking to exploit fears and advance their own agendas. In the aftermath of the attacks, various intelligence agencies claimed that Iraq was in possession of WMDs, conveniently linking the country to terrorism. And so began the narrative that would justify the invasion of Iraq.

One of the key figures in promoting this falsified claim was none other than the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush. His administration embarked on an aggressive campaign to convince the American public and the international community of the imminent threat posed by Saddam Hussein's regime. The intelligence community, too, played its part, albeit under immense pressure to provide findings that suited the administration's narrative.

Midnight in Samarra: The True Story of WMD, Greed, and High Crimes in Iraq

by Katherine Benton-Cohen(Kindle Edition)

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With sensational headlines gracing the front pages of newspapers and screens blaring the fear-inducing rhetoric on a loop, the case for invading Iraq seemed inevitable. A coalition of nations, led by the United States, marched towards war, their sights firmly set on dismantling Saddam Hussein's regime and eliminating the supposed WMD threat.

But while the world's attention was captivated by this unfolding drama, a darker truth lay buried beneath layers of deception. As the war raged on, it became increasingly evident that the justification for the invasion was built on a foundation of lies. Months turned into years, and still, not a shred of solid evidence was found to substantiate the claims of WMD possession.

As the casualties mounted and the chaos intensified, questions arose about the true motivations behind the invasion. Was it genuinely about national security and liberating the oppressed, or were there other, more sinister forces at play? It was precisely this doubt that fueled worldwide protests as millions rallied against the invasion, demanding an end to this gross injustice.

One name that would forever be associated with this scandal is that of Ahmed Chalabi, an influential Iraqi politician and founder of the Iraqi National Congress. Chalabi, along with other exiled Iraqis, played a crucial role in providing the Bush administration with faulty intelligence, exaggerating the Iraqi threat and aligning their narratives with the desired outcome. It later emerged that Chalabi had his own vested interests, primarily economic, making him a key player in this wicked game of deception and greed.

It was not until years after the initial invasion that the truth began to emerge. Insiders, disillusioned by the events that unfolded, began to reveal the deep-rooted corruption and high crimes committed by those in power. Journalists, researchers, and even some government officials exposed the vast web of lies, manipulation, and secret agendas that were at play in this tragic episode of human history.

The invasion of Iraq turned into a quagmire, a drain on resources, and most importantly, a loss of precious lives. Innocent civilians, soldiers, and the very fabric of Iraqi society bore the brunt of this act of aggression – all based on a falsehood. Families were torn apart, homes destroyed, and a once vibrant nation was reduced to rubble. The repercussions of this catastrophic decision would reverberate for years to come, leaving Iraq shattered and on the brink of further chaos.

There is a valuable lesson to be learned from this sordid tale of WMD greed and high crimes in Iraq. It serves as a reminder that blind trust in those in power can have devastating consequences. We must question the narratives presented to us, demand transparency, and hold our leaders accountable for their actions. The true story of WMD greed in Iraq should not be forgotten, but rather serve as a catalyst for change, ensuring that similar horrors are never repeated.

So let us remember, share, and learn from this cautionary tale, and never allow the pursuit of power and greed to overshadow our collective humanity. It is our duty to be aware, to seek the truth, and to act as guardians against the perpetuation of such grave injustices. Only then can we hope to build a world where truth triumphs over deception, and where high crimes are replaced by compassion and justice.

Midnight in Samarra: The True Story of WMD, Greed, and High Crimes in Iraq

by Katherine Benton-Cohen(Kindle Edition)

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The riveting, exclusive true story of an Iraq whistleblower who continues to be betrayed by his country, as told by an international bestselling author. Gregory Ford, an intelligence agent and medic, was in Iraq for only a short time—from the invasion in March 2003 until early June of the same year, when he was strapped to a stretcher, drugged, and “renditioned” out of Iraq in a clandestine and criminal operation at the behest of his command, who were frantically trying to silence him. But why? Midnight in Samarra is the shocking true story of one soldier’s attempt to speak up and report the abuse and torture he saw being inflicted on the local population, as well as secret, incriminating, enormous Iraqi arms stores of American-made Weapons of Mass Destructionwith bills of lading implicating, among others, famous political families. His warnings about simmering anti-American fury of the local populace were ignored and suppressed by his command; hundreds of millions of dollars in cash seized in the home of Saddam Hussein’s main banker as a result of Ford's intelligence work vanished without a trace. Ford’s information about Hussein’s location, which could have led to the dictator's apprehensionsix months before his actual capture,was also ignored and suppressed. As Ford was filing charges against his superior officers, they seized his weapons (illegal in a war zone),tried to declare him insane, abducted him by force, restrained him, administered a dangerous mind-altering drug during a Medevac flight, and tried to interrogate him while he was under. Years later, Gregory Ford is still trying to get justice. His command—and high-ups in both the military and the government—lied, dissembled, obfuscated, danced, and dodged while Ford endured libel, slander, and innuendo, feared for his life, and, nearly a decade after the drugging on the plane, learned that the chemical injected into him had done permanent damage to his heart and nervous system.Midnight in Samarra is the story of one man’s courage and conviction, and the horrifying truths of one of our most trusted and honored institutions.