Saudi Arabia ↔ Douglas Kellner

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Douglas Kellner is related to Saudi Arabia because he extensively analyzes and critiques the U.S. military deployment to the region, arguing that the threat to the country was exaggerated by the Bush administration to justify intervention as evidenced by [1], [2], [3], [4], and [5].

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The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu Douglas Kellner · UCLA 9 facts

claimDouglas Kellner claims that major U.S. newspapers, news magazines, and television networks failed to criticize or debate the wisdom of the George H.W. Bush administration's decision to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia.

claimDouglas Kellner asserts that U.S. claims regarding an imminent Iraqi threat to Saudi Arabia were disinformation intended to justify U.S. military intervention in the Persian Gulf.

perspectiveDouglas Kellner argues that reports of an imminent Iraqi threat to Saudi Arabia were disinformation intended to legitimize U.S. military deployment and mobilize public consent for the Bush administration's policy.

perspectiveDouglas Kellner asserts that Jim Hoagland failed to acknowledge that the Bush administration was producing a 'Big Lie' regarding the alleged Iraqi threat to Saudi Arabia.

perspectiveDouglas Kellner asserts that the Pentagon and the Bush administration consistently exaggerated or manufactured the Iraqi threat to Saudi Arabia to justify military intervention.

claimDouglas Kellner claims that the George H.W. Bush administration exaggerated the number of Iraqi troops in Kuwait and the threat to Saudi Arabia to scare the Saudis into accepting U.S. troops and to justify the U.S. military buildup and eventual military action.

perspectiveDouglas Kellner argues that the Bush administration set the stage for the Gulf War by failing to warn Iraq of the consequences of invading Kuwait, quickly sending troops to Saudi Arabia, and undercutting diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.

perspectiveDouglas Kellner argues that the Washington Post engaged in 'yellow journalism' and participated in a disinformation campaign to legitimate U.S. military intervention in Saudi Arabia.

claimDouglas Kellner observes that Washington Post editorial writers and columnists advocated for a military attack on Baghdad prior to President George H.W. Bush's announcement of troop deployments to Saudi Arabia.