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danoreading's review
4.0
I bet Craig Whitlock would have loved to have his pub date pushed back just a month or two...
candelibri's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
I wish nothing but evil for everyone involved in this Vietnam-styled power grab of distraction.
The more I learn about the military history of this country, the more disgusted I become with America and its leaders.
I stick to my previous observation that no sooner do we “retreat” from a war or conflict than we involve ourselves in another in order to keep our incompetence and horrific crimes (not only against our own citizens but especially against the civilians of the invaded country in the name of “patriotism” and “international security”) from our own citizens. The outrage against every conflict we’ve involved ourselves in would bring this country to its knees if not for the propaganda surrounding it and the propaganda convincing us there is another threat immediately on our doorstep.
The more I learn about the military history of this country, the more disgusted I become with America and its leaders.
I stick to my previous observation that no sooner do we “retreat” from a war or conflict than we involve ourselves in another in order to keep our incompetence and horrific crimes (not only against our own citizens but especially against the civilians of the invaded country in the name of “patriotism” and “international security”) from our own citizens. The outrage against every conflict we’ve involved ourselves in would bring this country to its knees if not for the propaganda surrounding it and the propaganda convincing us there is another threat immediately on our doorstep.
goremaiden's review
4.0
considering the war in afghanistan has been going on nearly as long as i've been alive and the fact i married someone who deployed there twice... it was truly astounding how little i actually knew about any of this. would recommend as essential reading.