I just listened to a very good interview with George Packer, the author of "The Assassins' Gate : America in Iraq" (George Packer). I believe that I have heard John McCain and others describe this book as a "must read". (No, I havent read it :)
Mr Packer seems to know his stuff about the war in Iraq, the lead up to the war, and the people involved. I greatly enjoyed hearing his perspective, which I will confess, differs greatly from my own opinions about the people and their motivations. Since I am probably wrong and he is probably more right, he is worth listening too.
He presents a cogent and reasonable explanation for why invading Iraq was the right thing to do. He also talks about how badly we screwed up that opportunity. (We agree on that at least.)
Bush will be gone and forgotten soon enough but the question of our role in the world and the threats of terrorism wont go away anytime soon so educate yourself...
'The Assassins' Gate'
George Packer: The Assassins' Gate11/16/2005 9:00 am
The main entry point to the American zone in Baghdad has been dubbed The Assassins' Gate. How did US policy get us into Iraq? How has the war affected American life? The new book The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq characterizes the people and ideas behind the Bush Administration's war policy and travels into Iraq to witness the struggles of the soldiers and citizens there.
Guests:
George Packer is a staff writer for The New Yorker and author of five books including Blood of the Liberals which won the Kennedy Book Award. He also edited the anthology The Fight is for Democracy.
