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You mean Reagan right.
The military industrial response to Vietnam protests and the utter unpopularity of an evil war that continues for decades and still has scars on America let alone SE Asia for me is the defining turn post WWII. Ike himself, as a general, directly stated the greatest threat to American democracy was the military industrial complex. The threats have multiplied since then.
The Atomic Cafe is a great documentary made solely with archival footage including the Ike quote above. It's chilling hearing that said 60+ years ago by a general and sitting president.
Just look up Eisenhower's speech when he left office where he warns of the Military Industrial Complex. He knew what was coming.
You're not wrong, but there was plenty before Reagan and more to come.
Oh absolutely, it started as a shithole, how could it not end as one.
JFK's assassination.
Edit: Fun little song
Damn, how did I know it was Kitty History before I checked the link?
Im so glad Trevor lives in other's heads as well.
See also CIA-Nixon takeout
https://youtu.be/E8gOI-6BpWY&t=34m50s
I blame Polk, personally. But Reagan gets some credit.