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Would public opinion have been different for the War in Iraq had Iraqi civilians had access to smartphones? (hexbear.net)
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There’s no doubt a key driver behind opposition to the Gaza massacre, especially among normie types, has been the footage from smartphones showing the mass destruction and casualties.

Hypothetically, if the War in Iraq occurred with 2023 smartphone technology, how would this have impacted public opinion?

Would Bush have been re-elected in 2004?

Also, for historians of the war, is there a particular atrocity during the war that has been documented by activists or watchdogs but has limited photographic evidence, that had it been recorded by smartphone, could have single-handedly turned the tide of public opinion?

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[–] jack@hexbear.net 34 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Probably, but it should be noted that the Gaza genocide is way, way more brutal than any of the US's direct wars of the 21st century. More kids have been killed in Gaza in a few months than in the whole of the Iraq War.

[–] Aquilae@hexbear.net 24 points 2 years ago

More kids have been killed in Gaza in a few months than in the whole of the Iraq War

That is fucking absurd to think about.

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[–] MF_COOM@hexbear.net 15 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)