Why did you trust what The Atlantic and Foreign Policy had to say at the time? Anyone can tell you anything ; that's no reason to take them so seriously you're disappointed if events years later show their claims to be wrong.
replyIt’s just an example that there exists a “they” that were making these claims.
replyGoalpost moving
> No one said this
> They said this
> Ok but why did you believe them
replyYes, this is known as manufacturing consent.
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