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[–] optissima@lemmy.world 41 points 10 months ago (4 children)
[–] pdxfed@lemmy.world 14 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] fuzz00713@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago

Just look up Eisenhower's speech when he left office where he warns of the Military Industrial Complex. He knew what was coming.

[–] lolrightythen@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You're not wrong, but there was plenty before Reagan and more to come.

[–] optissima@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Oh absolutely, it started as a shithole, how could it not end as one.

[–] Nobody@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)
[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Damn, how did I know it was Kitty History before I checked the link?

[–] postmateDumbass@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Im so glad Trevor lives in other's heads as well.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

I blame Polk, personally. But Reagan gets some credit.