SA@TAC - Forgetting the Troops

America's reluctance to examine the plight of POWs in Vietnam reflects its reluctance to examine foreign policy in general.

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[whoo689]

Lastly, I'm getting tired of "defending our freedom" being used an excuse by too many pro-war folks for all sorts of bogus military actions. The last time I can remember our freedom ACTUALLY potentially being under threat was the Nazi era. For a country that prides itself on being land of the free and home of the brave and the president being leader of the free world, our freedom sure seems "threatened" a lot lately, eh? That was sarcasm if you didn't tell.

[MooseOfReason]

"It's so much easier to raise a flag than an objection."

Bang. Thanks again, Jack.

[xtremejohnny69]

I'm proud to be a U.S, soldier and to serve my country. I just don't like interventionism. I think the war in Afghanistan needed to be fought, but Iraq? I don't think Bush went to war with Iraq for oil like people claim, I think he wanted to instill democracy in the middle east. It's never a good idea to give people democracy unless they ask. I'm all for helping people, but only if they ask for our help and offer us something in return.

[shamusername]

Hah. Figures the only video I agree with so far is based on the research of an NY Times reporter =)

[malangsob]

@jmelkis its from a Tool song--vicarious

[jmelkis]

@malangsob That quote makes me think of "World dies, I still pay taxes"

[yojimbo81]

Does anyone read The American Conservative? I wanted to read this issue but the local Borders appears not to stock the zine. Is it worth a subscription?

[FateEternal]

3:45 - He looks a lot like dubbbbbya....

[BernieEOD]

@whoo689 Not even then. The Nazis couldnt even cross a 22 mile wide channel much less the Atlantic.

[malangsob]

Oh Americans love to wrap themselves in flags, songs and slogans.

"Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies"

Its all about joining in and at least feeling like you contribute, even if its with muted vacuousness....sheep

[ProNorden]

@controversyking ... Generally it's a poor idea to sacrifice one's life or those of one's countrymen for the interests of a Degenerate Oligarchy.

The "Reagan Doctrine" still seems the right approach re the use of force in foreign policy: give affordable aid and training to freedom fighters abroad willing to fight their own battles in 'the good fight'.

Not sure what it's called other than the "Reagan Doctrine".

[Pikkabuu]

US ingoring POW is nothing new. Back in 1921 when Russian civil war ended Soviets were willing to change their 63 US POW to US recognition of Soviet Union. Army just decided to list those dudes as KIA.

And let's not forget also WW2 and Korea where lot's of POW were not returned.