Iraq’s 'National Sovereignty Day' is US-Style 'Hallmark' Hype

-Jeremy Scahill

The puppet government in Iraq has named June 30 as "National Sovereignty Day," and — without mentioning the hundreds of thousands of Iraqis maimed, killed, tortured or made refugees by the U.S. invasion and occupation — thanked the occupiers for placing them in power. "President" Jalal Talabani termed today "a glorious day," saying, "While we celebrate this day, we express our thanks and gratitude to our friends in the coalition forces who faced risks and responsibilities and sustained casualties and damage while helping Iraq to get rid from the ugliest dictatorship and during the joint effort to impose security and stability."

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