Topic: Tariq

2 chapters across the catalog

Hemicycle
Episode 840 50:47 - 54:26

840: Hemicycle

Tariq Ali, Saddam Hussein and Iraq Terrorism

Commentator Tariq Ali appeared on Democracy Now and agreed with Donald Trump's assessment that while Saddam Hussein was a "bad guy," he effectively killed terrorists. Ali noted that many Iraqis feel daily life was better under Hussein's regime than under the current occupation and rise of ISIS.

Punk Media
Episode 354 1:09:31 - 1:12:58

354: Punk Media

Drone Strikes in Pakistan, Tariq the 12-Year-Old

A New York Times report detailed the death of a 12-year-old Pakistani boy named Tariq, who was killed by a U.S. drone strike while trying to document drone casualties. The hosts discuss "signature strikes" based on behavioral patterns and the lack of public outcry over civilian deaths. They also note Rick Perry's support for using drones on the U.S. border.