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I had to become a retired old man before taking the necessary time to read and learn the real history of the United States and its soul. What I learned was just about everything I was taught by my religious family and schools was pure fantasy and outright lies--all coming, I'm sure, from well-meaning, patriotic people. Most Americans are ignorant and blind, while being controlled and led by a wealthy class comprised of rotten souls only interested in furthering thier own wealth. American rulers spend most their time working with marketing people and bullshit artists convincing ignorant citizens that they live in the greatest country in the world. Hog wash...
I am amazed that some individuals still buy into the nice stories in our history books and more recently, King George's lies about 9/11 and the need to attack another country. Any human of average inelligence and an open mind knows that throughout our history our corporate and plitical leaders have used the CIA and military to invade and overthrow the governments of country after country and installing our chosen leaders--with the rationalization that they were spreading democracy and fighting socialism and Communism.
The US also maintains relationships with Israel and other countries that favor policies harmful to Arab countries--a difficult problem when they sit upon the black gold that the US needs to fuel its monster SUVs & Hummers. After 9/11 several Arab leaders told the world that this attack on the US was caused by King George's actions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Recall that after he took office he pulled diplomats out of the middle east and left for a 30 day golfing vacation. Israel then rolled their tanks and started blasting away... About two weeks later the US was hit by "terrorists." Many believe he was pleased, for now he could Attack Saddam, a dictator who the US put in power, but who wouldn't follow orders.
If interested, refer to "A People's History of the US," and some of William Blum's books, recently referred to by bin Ladden. Be prepared for some shocking insight into the US.
Aeolusblue
