- 31 Oct 2020 13:26
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Few if any commentators seem to have grasped the magnitude of the blow that Vietnam inflicted on American nationalism. American nationalists no longer had the confidence to fight its enemies, so American nationalism expressed itself by cheer leading others to fight Americas enemies. What a contrast Israel's glorious victory in 67 was with the war in Vietnam in the late 60s. For a while the Mujahedin became another alter ego for American nationalism. But that one sided love affair came to an end on 9/11.
Heisenberg wrote:The simple fact is, prior to the 1960s, America was of course sympathetic to Israel. But since then, the relationship has gone far, far beyond any rational alliance.
Few if any commentators seem to have grasped the magnitude of the blow that Vietnam inflicted on American nationalism. American nationalists no longer had the confidence to fight its enemies, so American nationalism expressed itself by cheer leading others to fight Americas enemies. What a contrast Israel's glorious victory in 67 was with the war in Vietnam in the late 60s. For a while the Mujahedin became another alter ego for American nationalism. But that one sided love affair came to an end on 9/11.
Progressives lie scattered on Woke's highway, Diverse ghosts crowd the young child's fragile eggshell mind.