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Politics : GOPwinger Lies/Distortions/Omissions/Perversions of Truth -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: TopCat who wrote (66735)	5/22/2006 11:32:32 PM
From: Father Terrence	Respond to of 173976

LOL!

To: TopCat who wrote (66735)	5/22/2006 11:57:21 PM
From: American Spirit	Respond to of 173976

Nixon kept the Vietnam War going for 5 years. That's not just "inheriting it". That got 300,000 human beings killed, including about 30,000 Americans. And by the time Nixon got into power it should have been clear Vietnam was a huge mistake based on liesd and was unwinnable and pointless. Also, Nicon declared war on the peace movement and greatly abused his powers there. JFK had nothing to do with the esclatation of the war. Before he was murdered by the rightwing, he had only a nominal force of advisors in there and was reportedly going to withdraw them too, even though they were doing a fine job. Probably why he was murdered. For Halliburton profits maybe? Any idea how much Halliburton (Brown + Root) made on the war? As well as Howard Hughes. He used to send Nixon suitcases full of cash.

To: TopCat who wrote (66735)	5/23/2006 12:10:13 AM
From: American Spirit	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 173976

JFK ignored McNamara and sent only 16,000 to Vietnam (* Why he was murdered by the Cold War mega hawks?) John F. Kennedy and Vietnam (1961-1963) [edit] Timeline January 1961 - Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev pledges support for "wars of national liberation" throughout the world. The idea of creating a neutral Laos is suggested to Kennedy. May 1961 - Kennedy sends 400 American Green Beret "Special Advisors" to South Vietnam to train South Vietnamese soldiers following a visit to the country by Lyndon Johnson. June 1961 - Kennedy and Khrushchev meet at Vienna. Kennedy protests North Vietnam's attacks on Laos and points out that the U.S. was supporting the neutrality of Laos. Both leaders agree to pursue a policy of creating a neutral Laos. October 1961 - Following successful Viet Cong attacks, Defense Secretary Robert McNamara recommends sending six divisions (200,000 men) to Vietnam, Kennedy sends 16,000 before the end of his Presidency in 1963. August 1, 1962 - Kennedy signs the Foreign Assistance Act of 1962 which provides "...military assistance to countries which are on the rim of the Communist world and under direct attack." January 3, 1963 - Viet Cong victory in the Battle of Ap Bac. May 1963 - Buddhists riot in South Vietnam after a conflict over the display of religious flags during the celebration of Buddha's birthday. Some buddhists urge Kennedy to end support of Ngo Dinh Diem who is Catholic May 1963 - Barry Goldwater suggests using atomic bombs in the conflict November 1, 1963 - Military officers launch a coup against Diem. Diem leaves the presidential residence. November 2, 1963 - Diem is discovered and assassinated by rebel leaders. November 22, 1963- Kennedy is assassinated