#WarOnTerror

[azspot]

Today, the war on terror is widely accepted as a military and geopolitical failure. But it is still not fully understood as a massive intellectual and moral fiasco: an attempt by the Western media as well as the political class to forge reality itself, which failed catastrophically, but not without embedding cruelty and mendacity deep and enduringly in public life. And partly because this disaster was unacknowledged—editors and writers pushing false narratives, and cheerleading large-scale violence, remained entrenched, and even received promotions—it is being reenacted today in the Western media’s coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza: another war that has ignited a bonfire of international legal and moral norms and deadened and perverted consciences.

Pankaj Mishra

[streetcurrencies1]

The 9/11 Attacks: A Nation In Shock

On the fateful morning of September 11, 2001, the world watched in horror as a series of coordinated terrorist attacks unfolded on U.S. soil.

The attacks, orchestrated by the extremist group Al-Qaeda, targeted the World Trade Center towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.

These events would come to be known simply as "9/11" and would leave an indelible mark on the United States and the world.

The Twin Towers: The World Trade Center towers, iconic symbols of economic prowess and architectural achievement, were the primary targets. Two hijacked commercial airliners were flown into the towers, causing catastrophic damage and eventually leading to their collapse. The attacks on the Twin Towers claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people, making it one of the deadliest acts of terrorism in history.

The Pentagon Attack: In addition to the attacks on the Twin Towers, another hijacked plane, American Airlines Flight 77, crashed into the Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. The strike resulted in significant damage and loss of life, further escalating the national crisis.

Flight 93's Heroic Sacrifice: Amidst the chaos, a fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, was also hijacked. Passengers on board, learning of the other attacks via phone calls, bravely fought back against the hijackers. The plane ultimately crashed into a field in Pennsylvania, preventing another potential target, likely in Washington, D.C.

Immediate Impact: The 9/11 attacks sent shockwaves through the United States and the world. In the immediate aftermath, there was a profound sense of grief, fear, and anger. The nation was united in mourning, and a strong sense of solidarity emerged.

Response and Consequences: The U.S. government, under President George W. Bush, launched a war on terror, with a focus on eliminating Al-Qaeda and its leader, Osama bin Laden. The Patriot Act was enacted to strengthen national security, but it also raised concerns about civil liberties.

Homeland Security and Airport Security: The attacks prompted a significant overhaul of U.S. security measures, including the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. Airport security was enhanced with more rigorous screenings and the establishment of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Global Implications: Internationally, the 9/11 attacks had far-reaching consequences. The United States engaged in military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, leading to a prolonged period of conflict in the region. The attacks also reshaped global politics and intensified discussions on counterterrorism efforts.

Memorials and Remembrance: In the years following the attacks, several memorials were erected to honor the victims and remember the events of 9/11. The National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City stands on the site of the former Twin Towers, serving as a poignant reminder of the tragedy.

Never Forget: As the years have passed, the phrase "Never Forget" has become synonymous with 9/11. It serves as a solemn reminder of the lives lost, the heroism displayed, and the enduring impact of that tragic day.

In conclusion, the 9/11 attacks were a watershed moment in American history, leaving the nation in shock and reshaping its policies and security measures.

The scars of that day remain, but so does the resilience and unity of a nation determined to stand strong in the face of adversity.

[resinfood]

http://www.memorialmapping.com/memorials/all-memorials

Memorial mapping: Transnational 9/11 Memorial Sites.

A grave in Poland, a public commemoration site in Bavaria

[jimfostercoc]

James Carroll, Boston Globe columnist and author of "Crusade: Chronicles of an Unjust War," reads an expert from a column he wrote in early 2003 regarding the Iraq war, and also discusses the concept of "preventive war."  The full interview from a 2004 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.    

[clubw71]

Emran Feroz: Afghanistan und der "War on Terror"

Vortrag des österreichisch-afghanischen Journalisten und Kriegsreporters. Erstaunlich gut besucht von einem äußerst interessierten Publikum, wenn man bedenkt, dass diese Region inzwischen durch andere Krisengebiete aus dem Fokus der Öffentlichkeit verdrängt wurde.

Spannender Abend...

...findet

Schorle

[fabioemme78]

[oskarstreetmarket]

Raiding American dream smoke shop like basheer Al Assad compound #terror #waronterror #mossadsleeper

[nityarawal]

When pigs are mean influencers move. Their loss. Does Encinitasbeachhome.com community deserve a Cybertruck give away? PS lot is full but they haven't been deserving either.... @elonmuskfanslounge The moms need defense from rapist pigs... I drove half way across state to renew registration but the pigs don't want to cooperate. California us employing over 9000 employees at dmv that refuse to serve civilians ethically. They're racists! @elonmuskdaily @cybertruck @elonenthusiast @teslamotorsblog

#Fidelity #FidicuaryDuty #WarOnTerrorism #4BillionMothersStrong

[greatprinceofabraham]

.@NatCounterPunch

"#Ecuador has become an #illicitdrugemporium for #US & European buyers, with considerable storage, transit & export capabilities...Supporting #military & #policepower, each [presidential] campaign aligned with a so-called #waronterrorism"

https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/02/14/ecuadors-presidential-voting-moves-to-second-round-with-us-paying-attention/

[azspot]

Today, the war on terror is widely accepted as a military and geopolitical failure. But it is still not fully understood as a massive intellectual and moral fiasco: an attempt by the Western media as well as the political class to forge reality itself, which failed catastrophically, but not without embedding cruelty and mendacity deep and enduringly in public life. And partly because this disaster was unacknowledged—editors and writers pushing false narratives, and cheerleading large-scale violence, remained entrenched, and even received promotions—it is being reenacted today in the Western media’s coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza: another war that has ignited a bonfire of international legal and moral norms and deadened and perverted consciences.

The Last Days of Mankind

[streetcurrencies1]

How 9/11 Was Used To Sell A War

The 9/11 attacks, a tragic and devastating event, not only shook the United States but also played a pivotal role in shaping the country's foreign policy, including the decision to wage war. Let's explore how this tragic event was leveraged to sell a war.👈

1. Immediate Response: In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, there was a profound sense of shock and anger across the nation. The desire for justice and retribution was palpable, and the U.S. government swiftly launched a global campaign to root out the perpetrators responsible for the attacks.

2. Linking 9/11 to Terrorism: The U.S. government, led by President George W. Bush, made a deliberate effort to connect the 9/11 attacks to terrorism, specifically the extremist group Al-Qaeda, led by Osama bin Laden. This linkage created a powerful narrative that framed the attacks as an act of war rather than a criminal act.

3. The War on Terror: The phrase "War on Terror" became a central theme in the government's response. The administration asserted that the United States was at war with terrorists and the states that harbored them. This framing created a sense of urgency and a mandate for military action.

4. The Invasion of Afghanistan: In October 2001, the U.S. initiated Operation Enduring Freedom, invading Afghanistan with the primary goal of toppling the Taliban regime, which had provided a safe haven for Al-Qaeda. The connection between the 9/11 attacks and the need to eliminate terrorism was a powerful selling point for this military action.

5. The Iraq Invasion: The 9/11 attacks were also used to justify the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The U.S. government asserted that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and had links to terrorism. While these claims were later disputed and proved to be inaccurate, they were instrumental in building public support for the war.

6. Political Rhetoric and Public Opinion: Key political figures frequently invoked the memory of 9/11 to garner public support for military actions. The fear of another terrorist attack and the desire to prevent future threats were powerful emotional drivers that influenced public opinion.

7. The Patriot Act and Enhanced Security Measures: The government also used the post-9/11 environment to push for legislative changes, including the passage of the Patriot Act. This legislation expanded law enforcement and surveillance powers, further emphasizing the need for a comprehensive response to the threat of terrorism.

8. Long-Term Consequences: The use of 9/11 to sell a war had profound and long-lasting consequences. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, initiated in response to the attacks, lasted for years and had complex geopolitical ramifications. The rhetoric surrounding these conflicts also sparked debates about civil liberties, international relations, and the role of the United States in the world.

In conclusion, the 9/11 attacks were a turning point in U.S. history, not only in terms of national security but also in the way they were used to justify military action. The emotional impact of the attacks, coupled with the fear of future terrorism, played a significant role in selling the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to the American public and the world. The consequences of these decisions continue to be debated and scrutinized to this day.

[mizanur1995]

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[roomsbyadverbzine]

#NoLessWorthy

του Remi Kanazi, από το βιβλίο Before the Next Bomb Drops

δεν μισούν τον τρόπο ζωής μας

σιχαίνονται τον τρόπο θανάτου μας

κοκκοποιημένα οστά

και τσακισμένες λεκάνες

αποδεκατισμένοι

αποκεφαλισμένοι

ακόμα και όταν

επιλέγεις

να μην το δεις.

#WarOnTerror

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η αστυνομία χτυπούσε τα πλευρά του

σαν καινούργιο ντραμς, χτύπησαν τις γροθιές τους

σε τένοντες και τραυματισμένα άκρα.

σημάδια από μπότες στο πρόσωπό του, τα μάτια του ήταν μελανιασμένα

και σπασμένα χείλη, η κάμερα κατέγραφε κάθε χτύπημα

πολύ απασχολημένοι να χτυπάνε το σαγόνι του για να το προσέξουν

#TariqAbuKhdeir

ένα χαμόγελο

ένα πρώτο φιλί

ένα εισιτήριο για κολέγιο

μια ζωή

όχι λιγότερο άξια

από τη Natalee Holloway

ή το παιδί της Casey Anthony

Δεν υπάρχει φυλετικός πόλεμος στον ορίζοντα

μόνο μια σφαγή χωρίς επιστροφή

και το χτύπημα.

στην ύπαρξη των μαύρων

#MikeBrown

♦

σε κλουβί για 17 ημέρες

αρχιεκτοπιστής

δεν έδωσε αναστολή

σπάει οικογένειες

κατά εκατομμύρια

επτά χρόνια στην πολιτεία

μεταφέρονται μακριά

σαν αποσκευές αεροδρομίου

#undocumented

τα χέρια σηκωμένα

κουνιούνται μπ��ος

και πίσω

στον ουρανό

σαν παρμπρίζ

υαλοκαθαριστήρες

σε μια καταιγίδα

ο στρ��τιώτης δεν ανοιγόκλεισε τα μάτια, άνοιξε πυρ

ο άντρας κατέρρευσε πάνω του

σαν κατεδάφιση κτιρίου.

#Baghdad

♦

Δεν σου αξίζει μετάλλιο που μίλησες.

κατά του μισογυνισμού, χειροκρότημα για την πορεία

ενάντια στο βιομηχανικό σύμπλεγμα των φυλακών

ειδικές αγκαλιές επειδή στάθηκες στο πλευρό

των κοινοτήτων χωρίς χαρτιά

η καταπολέμηση της καταπίεσης δεν είναι

ένα παιχνίδι για το οποίο παίρνεις βραβεία

#solidarity

Ο Remi Kanazi είναι Παλαιστίνιος-Αμερικανός ποιητής performance, συγγραφέας και διοργανωτής εκδηλώσεων. Ζει στη Νέα Υόρκη. Η φωτογραφία είναι καρέ της ταινίας Paradiso, XXXI, 108. Η μετάφραση έγινε με τη βοήθεια υπολογιστή, την επεξεργάστηκε για να βγάζει νόημα ο Κωνσταντίνος Καραΐσκος.

Το ποίημα στην αρχική του μορφή έχει συγκεκριμένα κενά στην αρχή κάποιων στίχων, τα οποία λόγω περιορισμών της πλατφόρμας δεν μπορέσαμε να αναπαράξουμε. Σας παρακινούμε να αναζητήσετε το βιβλίο για να το διαβάσετε όπως το έγραψε ο ποιητής.

[djblackiechan76]

😐 #neverforget In November (2003) 8.5 Million was allocated to #miamidadecounty #cityofmiami #miamiherald from the Bush/Cheney administration's 87 Billion dollar budget for the #waronterror Not to prevent terrorism post 09/11/2001. Instead used archaic clandestine tactics to silence and intimidate American #animalrights #ecorights #antiglobalization #antiIraqWar activists #neoliberal #neoconservative #MiamiModelFTAA

[carnidfanboywarrior705]

Why i decided to Write a Fanfic Starring Melissa and Eric? Well "The Ghost of the Soldier" Fanfic needs a Spinoff, More of a Prequel. I am looking for Other Casts in other shows or movies. But since i discovered Chenford and Joined too as a Multishipper, I decided to Cast them.

The Story of Captain John Macmillan (P,layed by Eric Winter) needs to be told and His love for Sergeant Andrea Addison (Played by Melissa O'Neil) needs to be told.

In the Main Fanfic, Captain John Macmillan was in Tikrit as a Mysterious "Ghost of Tikrit" and It turns out that Macmillan hides in Iraq after the US withdrawal in Iraq and Addison's Death.

(Read Story: https://www.wattpad.com/1329370439-the-ghost-of-the-soldier-the-ghost-of-tikrit)

The Story of Macmillan and Addison needs to be told.

The Fanfic was highly inspired by The Rookie, Call of Duty and more.

Feel Free to Read the Original "The Ghost of the Soldier" Chapters of Macmillan and Addison here:

And Read the Spinoff: MACMILLAN: THE FIRST KNIGHT.

[pdougmc]

War on Terror #WarOnTerror  4.5 million excess deaths are attributable to the ripple effects of the Global War on Terrorism, such as ensuing waves of violence, hunger, the devastation of public services, and the spread of disease, Brown University researchers published in a report yesterday. The research draws on U.N. data and expert analyses to calculate the minimum number of excess deaths in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen. Determining whether deaths were intentional and who bears direct responsibility is outside the scope of the study, said Stephanie Savell, the report’s author and co-director of the Costs of War project. Miriam Berger reports for the Washington Post.