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Originally Posted by Maurice Johnson
I agree with your perspective, and support the U.S effort.
But think about it.
In the last 150 years, Britain has twice undertaken major campaigns in Afganistan
Russia, a long and bloody war which they lost.
Now the U.S, and allies
The british ideology was to install and maintain colonialism
The russian, to install communism.
the U.S, to install individual liberty and freedom.
The country has nothing IMHO to offer to the world.
Three totally different reasons to be in someone elses country.
Why are we all there.
Don't get me wrong, I have nothing but the greatest respect for those who are in harm's way, but deep down, I have to scratch my head.
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I'd say the 'liberty and freedom" crap is a cover. Our real reason to be there is to kill the MF's that swear to kill us and want to train there. One of the better reasons for a war than has historically been the case.
Most wars, and there have been thousands of them is because, "I want what you got!" Even if they got next to nothing. OR "I want MORE power." Doesn't matter how much power anyone has, they want MORE. Humans ARE NOT nice animals. And all the denying that we are not animals is an utter waste of time.
Japan's material needs were probably the easiest explanation of their expansionist ideas in the 30's and 40's. But power was a big part too.
WAR IS A NORMAL PART OF THE HUMAN CONDITION.