George Bush

British man on trial in Baghdad may pay the price for Tony Blair’s war crimes

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Jim Fitton, 66, arrived at court in Baghdad and was given a 15-year sentence after being convicted of smuggling antiquities. Fitton, a British citizen was found to have artifacts in his bag, along with fellow traveler, Volker Waldmann, when they were attempting to leave Baghdad airport on March 20.  […]

John Pilger: Afghanistan, The Great Game of Smashing Countries

When we watch the current scenes of panic at Kabul airport, and listen to journalists and generals in distant TV studios bewailing the withdrawal of “our protection”, isn’t it time to heed the truth of the past so that all this suffering never happens again?
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Why the Afghan Army lost Kabul: interview with Dr. Iram Khalid

Why the Afghan Army lost Kabul: interview with Dr. Iram Khalid Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The Taliban celebrated Afghanistan’s Independence Day, declaring it had beaten “the arrogant of power of the world” in the United States. The group swept across Afghanistan this month, seizing control of Afghanistan following the collapse of the US-backed […]

The road from Kabul to Idlib

The road from Kabul to Idlib Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Libya, and Vietnam are all examples of American attack, destruction and occupation. In each case, the countries were left in devastation, and only Vietnam has survived to rebuild and be restored. The Taliban have won the war, and the US […]

Whistleblower and the press break the code of silence in an Australian police state

https://www.mideastdiscourse.com/2021/06/26/whistleblower-and-the-press… Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator David McBride calculates he faces up to 50 years in prison for being a whistleblower. McBride is an Australian whistleblower and former British Army major and Australian Army lawyer.  He served two tours of duty in Afghanistan in 2011 and 2013 and received a combat services medal. But, his troubles began […]

The Pope in Iraq between the minaret and the bells

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Pope Francis arrived yesterday at the Baghdad International Airport to begin a three-day visit, the first of its kind, and the first visit for the Pope abroad since the COVID-19 pandemic began one year ago.  Critics have wondered what difference the compassionate tourist could make, but the Pope has aimed […]

Zany Rudy Giuliani Conveniently Tucked In His Shirt Before The Botched Trump Press Conference

  Earlier today, former President George Bush gave an unsolicited lesson to soon-to-be former President Donald Duck. "I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden," he wrote. "I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night. I also called Kamala Harris to congratulate her on her historic election to the vice presidency.

Dems claim Biden meant George Lopez (the comedian) not George Bush

*****News Topic 119***** GOP accuses Joe Biden of confusing his opponent after ‘George’ comment.Observers hit back by pointing out that Biden was likely referring to his interviewer, comedian George Lopez  GOP accuses Joe Biden of confusing his opponent after ‘George’ comment Republicans on Monday accused Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden of confusing President Trump’s name […]