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Originally posted by Ustwo
War is as much a part of human nature as sex, you can't wish it away.
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You make it sound as if war is inevitable. "Human nature" is a silly way to define it, it implies that we have no choice in the matter. It makes it sound like a world without war couldn't exist with humans in control. Maybe that is how you feel. Say what you want about the heroic deeds of soldiers, but right now i think that war is always the result of greed and selfishness.
And i think zinn is right in claiming that most wars are/were unjust and for the benefit of the people in power. For every "war against fascism" there is at least one or two vietnams. Why should he be fired for pointing that out?
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from reconmike
Howard Zinn is a jackass, just another kissie kissie tree hugging professor.
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You say that as if it is relevant.
And who are you? Some random person posting on an internet message board. I don't know you very well, but i trust his credentials over yours any day.
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I am also glad he was shit-canned for his drivel, I would love for him to come down to my local VFW and rant his BS.
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Would you guys beat him up for claiming that some of you fought in unjust wars?
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I did a little research on the esteemed Mr Zinn, and he was a bombardier in the air force.
I havent been able to find if he was EVER on the ground in combat or just dropping bombs killing indiscriminatly,
he talks like an expert on the subject when his "combat"
job entailed opening airplane bomb doors.
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Would you be questioning his credentials if you agreed with him? Besides, i didn't know you had to be infantry to have an opinion on veteran's affairs. Maybe you could go down to your vfw and rant your BS about the credibility bombadiers lack because they have no direct man to man combat experience.