[news] The Election In Iraq: The U.S. propaganda system is still working in high gear

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"Once again the media do not discuss whether the conditions of a free election have been met, and whether a genuine free election can be held under a military occupation and in the midst of violent warfare. They were sure that the Soviet occupation of Poland in 1947 precluded a free election and they were doubtful it could be free under Sandinista rule in 1984 with that government's 'pugnacity' and 'awesome monopoly of force' (Time). But the U.S. army in Iraq is seen only as protecting the election, not in any way influencing its outcome, which is the official and patriotic view and reflects a durable double standard"

URL: http://resist.ca/story/2005/2/17/7385/64230