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To: cnyndwllr who wrote (46692)1/24/2008 2:09:16 PM
From: KonKilo  Respond to of 541964
 
When the "enemy" does such things we characterize their acts as insane, brainwashed, and even cowardly. When "our" guys do those things we pin medals on their widows and erect monuments to their memory.

Us vs The Other taken to its extreme conclusion.

Thanks for the Charlie Wilson film reco...its on my short list.



To: cnyndwllr who wrote (46692)1/24/2008 2:38:03 PM
From: JohnM  Respond to of 541964
 
If you haven't seen Charlie Wilson's war I highly recommend it.

Let me join you in that recommendation, Ed. It was, given the book, surprisingly well done.



To: cnyndwllr who wrote (46692)1/24/2008 3:06:34 PM
From: Suma  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 541964
 
Please provide the name of the History Channel presentation...

Thank you.