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White House Press Secretary Jay Carney dismissed Ron Suskind's new book, "Confidence Men," claiming it contained factual errors and passages lifted from Wikipedia. Carney's physical tells during the press briefing, specifically sticking out his tongue, are interpreted as signs of dishonesty. The discussion also touches on the ease with which the administration could manipulate Wikipedia entries to discredit critics.
Ron Suskind, Iraq War Intelligence, and UK Terror Plot
Author Ron Suskind's book, The Way of the World, alleges the Bush administration ignored intelligence from Saddam Hussein's intelligence chief, Tahir Jalil Habbush, confirming Iraq had no weapons of mass destruction. The book further claims the US government leaked information about a UK-based liquid bomb plot prematurely to boost domestic approval ratings. This leak forced Scotland Yard to move in on 25 suspects before sufficient evidence was gathered, leading to subsequent legal challenges in the UK.
Ron Suskind's The Way of the World Allegations
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind alleges in his new book that the Bush administration fabricated intelligence to justify the Iraq War despite knowing no weapons of mass destruction existed. Both the White House and the CIA have issued denials regarding these claims. Suskind maintains he has recorded interviews and signed affidavits to support his reporting.
