David Rose
David Rose is a British journalist, formerly of the Observer, presently a contributing editor to Vanity Fair. He has served as a frequent conduit for information of dubious provenance. In the lead up to the Iraq war, he played what Bill Moyers called 'eager beaver' to propagand from the neoconservatives and the INC.[1] He has also admitted to his links with intelligence agencies.
From 9-11 to Iraq
In the immediate aftermath of 9-11, Rose wrote many articles echoing the claims of neoconservative think-tanker Laurie Mylroie. He also wrote a glowing review of what have been described as her 'crackpot' theories.[2]
Resources
- George Monbiot, 'Our lies led us into war', 'The Guardian', 20 July 2004
References
- ↑ Bill Moyers, 'Buying the War', PBS, 25 April 2007
- ↑ David Rose, 'A blind spot called Iraq’, The Observer, 13 January 2002