Unlearned Lessons: Iraq War 20 Years Later [Preview]
The Socialist Program with Brian Becker
The Socialist Program
4.7 • 587 Ratings
🗓️ 28 February 2023
⏱️ 15 minutes
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Summary
In this patrons-only seminar, Brian discusses the unlearned lessons from the 20 years since the U.S.'s "shock and awe" invasion in Iraq and the mass demonstration in Washington DC on March 18, the impact of anti-communism legislation and education, the Democrats' anti-immigrant policies, and more.
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