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A Pretext For War

9/11, Iraq, and the Abuse of America's Intelligence Agencies

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A Pretext For War

By: James Bamford
Narrated by: Robertson Dean
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In A Pretext for War, acclaimed author James Bamford–whose classic book The Puzzle Palace first revealed the existence of the National Security Agency–draws on his unparalleled access to top intelligence sources to produce a devastating expos? of the intelligence community and the Bush administration. A Pretext for War reveals the systematic weaknesses behind the failure to detect or prevent the 9/11 attacks, and details the Bush administration’s subsequent misuse of intelligence to sell preemptive war to the American people.

Filled with unprecedented new revelations, from the sites of “undisclosed locations” to the actual sources of America’s Middle East policy, A Pretext for War is essential reading for anyone concerned about the security of the United States. International Relations History & Theory Iraq War Politics & Government National Security Wars & Conflicts Political Science Diplomacy War Espionage Middle East Military Biographies & Memoirs True Crime Gulf War Iran
Captivating Presentation • Detailed Historical Context • Revealing Political Insights • Factual Documentation

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Bamford reminds us of what the leaders of the United States are willing to do concerning their political agenda. His research and interviews are a labor of, if not love for this country, a willingness and concern for the typical U.S. citizen who will follow any wolf in sheep‘s clothing even when you can see the ears, the tail, and the canine teeth.

2025 Pretext to War the Sequel?

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The bookshelves are now groaning under the weight of books detailing what went wrong in Iraq.

Whatever the outcome in Iraq, there has been a continual shift in providing a rationale for the war. This book takes you back to the original justification for the attack.

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If you think we have fallen into a trap in Iraq because of misinformation, you might come away with the notion that the White House knew there was not meat on the bone in the first place. If you think we are doing the tough job in Iraq, and that we made our country more secure by our actions, then you might want to rethink your position after listening to this book.

Listen to ?Sleeping with the Devil? too. This is not Fox News!

A must read before you vote

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Very well researched and sourced, and an importantly candid acknowledgment of just one example of what goes on behind closed doors in the name of the American people. Tragic in many ways.

Good to hear the truth

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It is not pretty and unfortunately a lot of people died from these poor decisions and agendas by a few individuals. They should be held to account.

Good Reporting and account of our lead up to war.

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