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Blair’s Trick

Blair’s Trick




April 23, 2014 "ICH"
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The greatest boost ever received by Islamic
fundamentalism was the invasion of Iraq.  Closely
followed by extraordinary rendition, Abu Ghraib,
Guantanamo and drones, and Israeli bombings of
Gaza.  All of those things lead some Muslims to
believe a violent response by terrorism is required
to defend themselves.  So for Tony Blair, who has
promoted huge hatred and caused unnumbered deaths
through a career of deceit and self-enrichment, to warn
about the dangers of Islamic terrorism is
something nobody but a few Guardian and Murdoch
acolytes wish to hear.

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