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In reply to the discussion: Jimmy Carter takes call from Trump regarding China [View all]patphil
(6,172 posts)25. The most warlike nation
Yes, that is our true legacy to the world.
We talk about freedom and peace, while our actions around the world are quite the opposite.
I was in the military during the Vietnam War. I saw how it's done.
Get the people riled up then point them at an enemy.
With the masses on board you can do just about anything.
The trillions we spend on our military, and the resulting wars we have either been in ourselves, or have had other countries fight for us, have produced incredible human misery around the world.
When will we ever learn?
There is just too little love out there.
Jimmy Carter is truly a great man.
Patrick Phillips
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Even when the principles are clear, what/who gives you the right to try to impose yours?
Perseus
Apr 2019
#21
I would only argue that it's been the guise of adopting our "principles." It's always, always
Maru Kitteh
Apr 2019
#37
And we must make prevention of Chinese industrial espionage a priority. China is great at stealing
Pepsidog
Apr 2019
#18
that is interesting as Carter is probably the most progressive president since FDR
yaesu
Apr 2019
#16
his corporate advisers would never give him the real dope & he's too stupid to figure it out himself
yaesu
Apr 2019
#17
"the U.S. has "wasted, I think, $3 trillion" on military spending" most going to red state welfare.
uponit7771
Apr 2019
#19
this needs to be broadcast far and wide. the orange asshole not only asked for help...
Javaman
Apr 2019
#22
I can't think of any industrialized nation that hasn't gotten or isn't getting ahead of it
dflprincess
Apr 2019
#50
Hard to believe trump actually asked someone, ANYONE, for advice on anything.
oldsoftie
Apr 2019
#55