No End In Sight
No End In Sight is a new documentary by Magnolia Pictures that critically examines the Iraq war with one of the most impressive and knowledgeable casts ever assembled.
Faisal al-Istrabadi Iraqi Ambassador to the United Nations
Chris Allbritton Journalist, Time Magazine
Richard Armitage Deputy Secretary of State, 2001-2005
James Bamford Author, The Puzzle Palace and A Pretext for War
Amazia Baram Professor of Middle East History, Former Advisor to Bush Admin
Jamal Benomar Special Advisor, UN Development Program
Linda Bilmes Budgeting Specialist, Professor, Kennedy School of Government Harvard University
Amb. Barbara Bodine In Charge of Baghdad for the U.S. Occupation
Gerald Burke Advisor to Iraq Ministry of Interior for the U.S. Occupation (CPA)
Ashton Carter Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy, Clinton Admin
Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton In charge of training New Iraqi Army, 2003-2004
Ali Fadhil Iraqi Journalist, Emigrated to U.S., 2006
James Fallows National Editor, The Atlantic Monthly, Author, Blind into Baghdad
Marc Garlasco Senior Iraq Analyst. 1997-2003, Defense Intelligence Agency
Gen. Jay Garner Administrator, ORHA, Feb-May 2003
Ann Gildroy 1st Lieutenant, U.S. Marines
Hugo Gonzalez Field Artillery Gunner, U.S. Army
Joost Hiltermann Mideast Director, International Crisis Group
Colonel Paul Hughes Director of Strategic Policy for the U.S. Occupation, 2003
Robert Hutchings Chairman (2003-2005), National Intelligence Council
Ray Jennings NGO Manager and Lecturer, Georgetown University
Seth Moulton Lieutenant, U.S. Marines
Mahmoud Othman Member of Iraqi Parliament
George Packer Journalist and Author, The Assassins’ Gate
Robert Perito Director, Office of International Criminal Justice,1995-2002, Department of Justice
Paul Pillar National Intelligence Officer for the Mideast (2000-2005), National Intelligence Council
Barry Posen Professor and Director, National Security Program, MIT
Samantha Power Author, A Problem From Hell, Professor, Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
Nir Rosen Journalist, Author: In the Belly of the Green Bird
Matt Sherman CPA Deputy Security Advisor to Iraqi Ministry of Interior
Walter Slocombe Senior Advisor for National Security and Defense, CPA
Yaroslav Trofimov Journalist, The Wall Street Journal, Author, Faith at War
Aida Ussayran Deputy Minister, Iraq Human Rights Ministry
Col. Lawrence Wilkerson Chief of Staff for Secretary of State Colin Powell, 2002-2005
David Yancey Specialist, Military, U.S. Army
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June 24th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
I don’t know that I would be able to sit through this. I wanted to throw the laptop just watching that trailer. The whole administration should be handed over for trial.
June 24th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
unrelated - but GO JUNIOR!!
June 24th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
What fascinates me the most about all of this is that we’re at the point where most everyone is willing to agree that there is no way out, that it was a major *uckup operation, that there is no easy way out and the mission (whatever it is, so clearly undefined in some aspects, or undefinable at this point, it seems), the mission is totally NOT accomplished.
Personally, I’m excited about documentaries and films on the subject, of the personally involved or in the know people who are coming forth and speaking about it, and that the rhetoric most people have been swallowing is now being combated with some brutal truth.
Will this have an impact over all on the voting public? Can it beat the lobbyists? Will people care enough to collectively change the course of the political process and impress upon our leaders to change their course?
Sometimes I don’t know what’s worse… I mean, there is all this evidence and knowledge clearly and articulately presented and available to the public and what is it exactly — that no one is paying attention or that it makes no difference, that it’s still not enough for people to care.
Here we have a list of some people who have been professionally trained to be apathetic - to hold some detachment and restraint and consider the coldness so that they can put interests first before sentiment - and even they are breaking down.
June 24th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
[quote comment="16855"]What fascinates me the most about all of this is that we’re at the point where most everyone is willing to agree that there is no way out, that it was a major *uckup operation, that there is no easy way out and the mission (whatever it is, so clearly undefined in some aspects, or undefinable at this point, it seems), the mission is totally NOT accomplished.[/quote]
Sadly, there are a lot of people who think stuff like this is just a liberal conspiracy.
June 24th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
War crimes….when do we get the war crimes tribunal up and running?
June 24th, 2007 at 6:54 pm
As soon as the corporations stop running America…
June 24th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
Goldmourn, if you realy want an eyeopener visit some of the US right wing web blogs. There are so many who drink their own bathwater and have this complete disconnect with reality. Iraq is a shambles because they didn’t bomb the entire country into dust. Nuke Iran. on and on….
June 25th, 2007 at 12:34 am
Alex, you’re right. What I’ve been discovering for myself through reading & research is that this isn’t a right or left wing thing when it comes down to it — left wing governments have been reluctant in the past to handle conflict resolution as well. The common factor all along seems to be power - the wanting of it, the holding of it and the grabbing for it - I wish it was just a a liberal conspiracy but it’s not and regardless of party affilliation (or lack thereof), people should realize and admit when something is just plain gone wrong / a disaster.
Also, when you quoted me I noticed that I repeated myself in that paragraph. I tend to do that when I get all excited / passionate / zealous (?) about this sort of thing. Or maybe it’s just the fact that there really is no way out - no good way, anyway.
munroe, I have been to a few here & there and have been in conversations with hardcore Republicans (who can be just as firmanent and fanatical in their beliefs as any of the people who disagree with them) but honestly, I can’t stomach a lot of it. I sometimes watch U.S. right wing television programs so that I can at least hear what they are saying but it’s when the obvious facts are distorted so badly or just passed over / ignored or there is blatant distraction techniques from the actual issues that I become extremely frustrated.
Obviously, I disagree with much of the right wing philosophy, but I’m not afraid to call out the left side either. Especially when I’ve seen a democratic government look the other way just as easily when persuaded by corporate lobbyists.
I’ve seen leftwingers become disconnected with reality - i mean, there are certain situations where military action is certainly necessary (despite me being a peace loving hippie, I’m not ignorant of the fact that there is conflict in the world and genocide that must be stopped - not everything can be settled with peace talks) but overall, when there is a need for action or when a country has committed to it, I believe they should be open to the ideas and arguments of the opposing parties, and not ignore the voice of the people or, as is the case, the recommendations (& pleas) of those who are directly involved on the ground, in the middle of the mess of it all.
I am totally rambling here. Too much coffee.
As for the talk about nuking Iran… well, how fickle an ally can be when there is something that those in power want. For instance, in recent news, ‘Chemical Ali’ has been sentenced for atrocities (genocide) against the kurds that occurred in the 80s. http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article2705331.ece This was something that was not stopped even though there was full knowledge in the international community. The trials have been a joke and not at all about justice for the victims (or else this would have happened 20 years ago, if it was about that, given that the government continued to work with the Regime). dammit, i just lost my point. The Iran thing, ah yes, well, to quote Wiki, “Iran is a regional power in Southwest Asia and occupies an important position in the world economy due to its large reserves of petroleum and natural gas.” That pretty much explains that. I know, sure, we could argue the threat of this or that, but I think at this point, the threats that government & business are interested in have nothing to do with human life but in protecting something else.
It’s pretty evident, and readily admitted by even some high ranked officials, that what has occurred during this Administration has been the advancement (I can’t quite say creation of, can i?) terrorism, not simply the noble combat or prevention of it.
Man, this subject really gets me going. I hope I made some sense in there. It’s three thirty in the morning and I’m drinking burnt coffee so don’t expect too much logic.
Also, I’m a radical leftist conspiracy theorist, of course.