The advantage we had in WWII was the complete support of the American public, the American press, and the Congress. World War II was not shown on the evening news and reported by a hostile press corps. I fear that we will lose the Iraq war just as we did the Viet Nam war - in the halls of Congress and in the streets of America.
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The advantage we had in WWII was the complete support of the American public, the American press, and the Congress....
Tann Lightsey
May 3, 2007 19:26
the usa will have to fight in irak as in iran with all the weapons available in order to get... [MORE]
leah goldman
Apr 28, 2007 15:38
It may serve the partisan purpose of obscuring George W. Bush's failed wartime leadership, but it butchers the truth to... [MORE]
Dan Friedman
Apr 28, 2007 13:16
I also was impressed by the Copperhead article. Having read Team of Rivals, I have been railing about why no... [MORE]
Dorothy Serdenis
Apr 27, 2007 16:13
Simply quit - as many democrats and some republicans want. Or fight as we did in WWII - and use... [MORE]
Victor Galindo
Apr 27, 2007 14:48
If one listens to a recording of Orson Wells' classic radioplay version of H.G. Wells' "War Of The World" he... [MORE]
John Kraft
Apr 27, 2007 14:37
Another difference is the control of the media during WWII. The military waited tot release information on Kamikazies. The eventually... [MORE]