War on Iraq: What Team Bush Doesn't Want You To Know

by William Rivers Pitt, Scott Ritter

Offers a brief history of Iraq in the twentieth century and presents an interview with a former United Nations weapons inspector who claims the case for war against Iraq has not been proven.

Genres: Nonfiction, Politics, History, Middle East

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Adri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Published when Bush was still trying to make a case for the war in Iraq, everything that was predicted in this book has come true. Every easy read, and has a clear perspective.

[kashmir21 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bazen bilsek de okuduğumuzda yine de şaşırırız..Ortadoğu’daki yakın tarih hakkında bilgi veren,yer yer şaşırtan bir kitap..Severek merakla okudum.Ve bende nedense 2007 ‘lerde okuduğum ‘2001 Uzay Yolu Macerası’kitabını okuduğum zamanki hissi yarattı.☺️

[Teri Cooper · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this thin but hugely informative book when America was preparing g to invade Iraq. The case against WMD presented by its author Hans Blix - the UN chief weapons inspector - convinced me beyond any shadow of doubt that they didn't exist and that a war with Iraq was unjust. Sadly as we all know, Bush's bullshit won the day!

[tradmod · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book. Brief and quite Accurate. Aged like a Wine.

The books was written before USA invaded Iraq and the author wrote some strong arguments why USA should not invade Iraq as Iraq have nothing to do with 9/11 attacks & WMDs. Author also mentioned as how Iraq does not need "Democracy", and how democracy in Iraq is bad for USA's national interest.

The books was packed with so much information, my favorite part is where author explains the "dirty business of America". Author explains that USA first encouraged Iraq & Saddam Hussain to go for War against Iran. And then USA, solds 1000 TOW missiles to Iran to use it against Iraq.

The book also tries to show the true face of Saddam Hussain. Unfortunately, some Muslims consider Saddam as a Ummah Here. Where in reality he was just a clown. Iraq lost its liberty because of that clown.

The books fails to mention a good reason why USA actually wanted to invade Iraq, it also mentions that Israel was not behind this invasion. Accoding to "The Israel Lobby"'s authors, Israeli looby was one of the biggest elements behind USA attack on Iraq. I believes the same, I think that was one of the main reason.

Indeed, a great book. The book itself deserves 4 stars but the author deserves an extra star for his courage and good vision. Thanks!

[Zeynep T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

ABD yönetiminin Irak'a saldırmak için uluslararası alanda bahaneler aradığı bir dönemde yayınlanmış, Irak'ta Birleşmiş Milletler silah denetçisi olarak görev yapmış Amerikalı eski bir deniz piyadesi olan Scott Ritter ile yapılan söyleşi ve kısa bir Irak tarihçesi içeren bu kısa kitapçık savaşın haksızlığı konusunda bize bugün bilmediğimiz bir şey söylemiyor.

Fakat bu kısacık kitapçık sayesinde bir uzmanın anlatımı ile, Irak savaşı konusunda Birleşmiş Milletler kararları ve uluslar arası hukuk, "Nefsi Müdafaa İçin Önceden Vurma Hakkı" doktrini, Irak'ın nükleer ve kimyasal silahlanma faaliyetleri, BM silah denetleme programı gibi konularda önemli teknik ayrıntılara ve farklı bir bakış açısına vakıf oluyorsunuz.

ABD Anayasasını yerli ve yabancı düşmanlardan korumak için yemin ettiğini, bunun için canını feda etmeye hazır olduğunu, pasifist olmadığını beyan edip buna rağmen Bush'un Irak'la savaşa gitmesine karşı olduğunu açıklamaktan çekinmeyen bir uzmanın, denetçi olduğu süre boyunca yaşadıklarını ve savaşla ilgili fikirlerini okumak oldukça ufuk açıcıydı.

[sm3lyana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book reinforced much of what I had already believed but also opened my eyes to how reluctant many Americans are to confront the consequences of their own government’s actions abroad. This was published an entire year prior to their first invasion of Iraq. It still amazes me that so many bought into the War on Terror, targeting a country that had nothing to do with 9/11, as morally justified. Growing up in the Middle East, I’ve always been skeptical of US motives in international affairs, particularly in my part of the world. While I don’t care what the US does within its own borders, I can’t help but see their leaders as power-hungry opportunists set on dominating the international community at any cost.

[Joseph Langham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Crucially important testimony for understanding the Iraq War

[Charles Aulds · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only book I've ever read that I can honestly say change the course of my life.

Every word of it turned out to be true.

[Michael P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well researched and presented. An importent book when I read it in April 2006.