John
Hilley highlights the military-political-media nexus that feeds the
UK's continuing, largely hidden contribution to globe-spanning war
crimes.
Hilley:
The dutiful headlining, repeated claims
and approving reaction to [Gen Sir Nick] Carter's 'pulls-no-punches'
speech illustrates the insidious relationships between 'defence'
correspondents, 'defence' politicians and 'defence' chiefs.
It's
sobering to think of the respect accorded to figures like Carter who,
from Iraq to Afghanistan, has led this country's forces in illegal
invasions, ruinous occupations and the mass elimination of life.
Dripping in establishment honours (KCB CBE DSO ADC), it seems the more
death and destruction such people deliver, the greater elevation and
higher platform they receive, particularly from our liberal politicians
and media.
