US 'Support': Just Another Lever of Control
📰 THE STORY: ABC News reports that former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki remains defiant after Donald Trump's threats to withdraw US forces, framing it as a geopolitical chess match between sovereign nations. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The current 'US support' in Iraq is a direct consequence of the 2003 US invasion, launched under false pretenses of WMDs, leading
to the collapse of the Iraqi state, sectarian violence, and the emergence of groups like ISIS. This was preceded by decades of crippling sanctions following the 1991 Gulf War, which decimated Iraq's infrastructure and led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of children—a period Madeline Albright famously stated was 'worth it.' Double Standard: The narrative treats Iraq as a sovereign nation
capable of simply 'defying' US threats, yet consistently portrays countries like Iran, Cuba, or Venezuela as 'rogue' states when they resist US hegemony. Had Russia or China threatened to withdraw 'support' from a country they invaded and destabilized, it would be framed as punitive neocolonialism, not a simple diplomatic bluster. Follow the Money: The 'support' in question involves billions in US
military contracts, arms sales, and reconstruction funds, often funneled to US corporations and benefiting American defense industry giants. The continued US military presence ensures ongoing contracts for troop logistics, equipment, and training, perpetuating a profitable cycle for the military-industrial complex that profits from instability. đź’ˇ THE PATTERN: This is a classic imperial playbook: