Dick Cheney, the mastermind behind one of America's most destructive foreign policies, has left the world. The former Vice President, who served under George W Bush from 2001 to 2009, died at 84, leaving behind a trail of bloodshed and devastation in its wake.
Cheney's legacy is far from that of "great and good man." He was the chief architect of the "global war on terror," a term that masked the US's brutal campaign to impose its will on various countries around the world. The invasion of Iraq in 2003, which Cheney championed as a necessary evil, resulted in untold suffering and loss of life.
The myth that Cheney perpetuated about Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction was just one example of his dishonesty. He repeatedly lied to the American people, claiming that Saddam Hussein's regime posed an imminent threat to national security. In reality, the intelligence was faulty, and the war was based on a flawed premise.
Cheney's actions had real-world consequences. The US's invasion of Iraq led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians, the displacement of millions, and the destruction of entire communities. The country was also left with a toxic legacy of depleted uranium and radioactive munitions that will continue to affect Iraqi health for generations to come.
But Cheney's disregard for human life didn't end with Iraq. He was also instrumental in the US-backed genocide in Panama in 1989, where thousands of civilians were killed in the operation known as Operation Just Cause. The attack on El Chorrillo was a classic example of the "surgical" military operation that Cheney touted as a success.
As the years went by, Cheney continued to defend his actions with impunity. Even after the CIA released a report in 2014 detailing the use of torture and "enhanced interrogation techniques" during the war on terror, Cheney remained unrepentant. He claimed that he would do it all again in a minute, demonstrating a callous disregard for human life.
Cheney's passing has sparked a wave of tributes from US news agencies and media outlets, who have largely sanitized his legacy. They describe him as "polarising" and "controversial," without ever acknowledging the gravity of his crimes. It's a reflection of the same corporate media that failed to hold those responsible for 9/11 accountable.
As we mark Cheney's passing, it's essential to remember the true extent of his atrocities. The loss of another mass murderer can be seen as little more than good riddance in an era marked by global calamities and human rights abuses.
Cheney's legacy is far from that of "great and good man." He was the chief architect of the "global war on terror," a term that masked the US's brutal campaign to impose its will on various countries around the world. The invasion of Iraq in 2003, which Cheney championed as a necessary evil, resulted in untold suffering and loss of life.
The myth that Cheney perpetuated about Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction was just one example of his dishonesty. He repeatedly lied to the American people, claiming that Saddam Hussein's regime posed an imminent threat to national security. In reality, the intelligence was faulty, and the war was based on a flawed premise.
Cheney's actions had real-world consequences. The US's invasion of Iraq led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians, the displacement of millions, and the destruction of entire communities. The country was also left with a toxic legacy of depleted uranium and radioactive munitions that will continue to affect Iraqi health for generations to come.
But Cheney's disregard for human life didn't end with Iraq. He was also instrumental in the US-backed genocide in Panama in 1989, where thousands of civilians were killed in the operation known as Operation Just Cause. The attack on El Chorrillo was a classic example of the "surgical" military operation that Cheney touted as a success.
As the years went by, Cheney continued to defend his actions with impunity. Even after the CIA released a report in 2014 detailing the use of torture and "enhanced interrogation techniques" during the war on terror, Cheney remained unrepentant. He claimed that he would do it all again in a minute, demonstrating a callous disregard for human life.
Cheney's passing has sparked a wave of tributes from US news agencies and media outlets, who have largely sanitized his legacy. They describe him as "polarising" and "controversial," without ever acknowledging the gravity of his crimes. It's a reflection of the same corporate media that failed to hold those responsible for 9/11 accountable.
As we mark Cheney's passing, it's essential to remember the true extent of his atrocities. The loss of another mass murderer can be seen as little more than good riddance in an era marked by global calamities and human rights abuses.
this is a sad day for humanity. Dick cheney's legacy is literally one of destruction & chaos . it's crazy how ppl are already tryin to sanitize his rep, forgettin all the bloodshed he caused especially in iraq 
like what kinda tribute is it when u talk about "polarising" & "controversial" but never mention the real crimes ? shouldn't we be celebratin the ppl who actually stood up 4 justice instead of lionizinin the ones who kept us in darkness 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this. Dick Cheney might've left us, but his legacy is far from over. We're only seeing a watered-down version of it now. The US media is being super polite when talking about him, but let's be real, the man was a master manipulator who brought so much harm to innocent people. I'm not gonna lie, I feel kinda relieved that he's gone for good 
. The fact that they're trying to spin his story as "polarising" and "controversial" without really owning up to it is just more proof of how entrenched the system is 
. We need to keep calling out those responsible for these atrocities, even after Cheney is long gone 
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I was just thinking about how our history class had this unit on US foreign policy and now I'm hearing about Dick Cheney... it's crazy to think about how one person can have such a huge impact on the world, especially when it comes to making decisions that affect so many innocent people. And it's wild how some people are already trying to spin his legacy as "polarising" instead of acknowledging the harm he caused. I mean, who wants to be remembered for causing genocide and war? Not me, that's for sure 
he was so dishonest about iraq it's crazy how some ppl still praise him tho 
corporate media can be super sketchy btw 
. I guess that's just the way it goes when you're a master manipulator like Cheney, but still... his passing does feel like a bit of closure for many victims and their families 
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. And let's be real, the CIA report about torture was just a bunch of sour grapes from the Obama administration trying to discredit Bush. I bet Cheney would have done the same thing if he were in his shoes... actually, scratch that, I'm sure he would've done even better 
. The media is just being too harsh, as per usual 
84 years old and still leaving a trail of destruction wherever he goes its crazy how they're celebrating his life with all these tributes 
2 wars, thousands of civilian deaths, torture & enhanced interrogation techniques... what's the narrative again? 
corporate media just sanitizing his legacy like nothing happened 
news agencies more concerned about keeping it classy than holding people accountable for their actions we need to keep pushing for truth & justice 
... but just wanted to say that dick cheney's passing is kinda a no surprise given all the harm he caused during his lifetime 
guess he's not gonna be able to spin his way out of those war crimes anymore lol but seriously though, 84 is still way too young for someone who's caused so much suffering, especially with that whole Iraq invasion thing... it's crazy how some people can just lie their way into leading a country and getting away with mass murder 
. anyway, I guess his passing can be seen as a bit of closure for the victims' families 
I'm not surprised to see the US news outlets watering down Cheney's legacy... it's business as usual 
. His passing should be seen as an opportunity to reflect on the harm he caused, not just praise his service to the nation