• x0x7@lemmy.world
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    Bill Clinton did this. The embargo on Iraq, according to Madeleine Albright, was to distract from the Monica scandal. 1 million children died from the loss of medical supply access.

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      Its a common tactic used everywhere. The Argentinian junta also invaded the Falklands to distract from their low popularity at home.

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        12 hours ago

        This proves that politicians are actually evil. Hans Herman Hoppe is just being proven right. Republican democracies just put actual evil people in charge of resources.