"The Vietnam War was mis-reported by the Media, mis-recorded by the Historians, mis-taught in our schools and mis-applie (Iran, Iraq)

[ProudCapMarine]

The War in Iraq compared to the War in Vietnam. Will history follow the same route...


"The Vietnam War was mis-reported by the Media, mis-recorded by the Historians, mis-taught in our schools and mis-applied in addressing policy decisions..." Viet Myths Conference

Stephen Sherman


1 0900-1045 26 Jul Keynote Address Denton (video)
2 1100-1245 26 Jul Hollywood and the Vietnam War Lanning
3 1330-1515 26 Jul Winter Soldier Investigation Swett
4 1530-1715 26 Jul The Real Vietnam Veteran Burkett
5 1800-2100 26 Jul From Vietnam to Iraq Sherman
6 0830-1015 27 Jul War Stories I – The View from the Field Sherman
7 1030-1215 27 Jul War Stories II – The View from HQ McLeroy et al
8 1315-1500 27 Jul The So-called “Anti-War” Movement Friedman
9 1515-1700 27 Jul PTSD, Agent Orange, and Race Hopewell/Spey
10 1800-2100 27 Jul Teach In -- 2004 Taylor
11 0830-1015 28 Jul The Aftermath in SE Asia Turner
12 1030-1215 28 Jul The Culpability of the Media Droge/Willey
13 1315-1500 28 Jul Teaching the Vietnam War Laurie et al
14 1515-1700 28 Jul POW/MIA issue – Fact, Fiction and Spin Bell/Veith
15 1800-2100 28 Jul The Vietnamese Point of View SE Asian Community
16 0830-1015 29 Jul The Legacy of the Vietnam War Lomperis
17 1030-1215 29 Jul The Myth of the Returning Warrior Sherman

[ParkTwain]

Looks like at least one of the participants in that conference is in favor of an American Theocracy.

Admiral Denton
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Top priority should be placed on an effort to recover our most fundamental founding belief that our national objectives, policies and laws should reflect obedience to the will of Almighty God. Our Declaration of Independence, our national Constitution and each of the states' constitutions stress that basic American national principle.

For about 200 years, the entire country, both parties and all branches of government understood that principle and tried to follow it, if imperfectly.

For some 50 years, our nation's opinion-makers, our courts and, gradually, our politicians have been abandoning our historical effort to be "one nation under God" in favor of becoming "one nation without God," with glaringly unfavorable results.
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He must REALLY admire the present-day theocratic state of Iran.

[TXboomerang]

Originally Posted by ParkTwain

For some 50 years, our nation's opinion-makers, our courts and, gradually, our politicians have been abandoning our historical effort to be "one nation under God" in favor of becoming "one nation without God," with glaringly unfavorable results.

You can say it was because we stopped following God or it wasn't because of that. But one thing is for sure. This country has had its founding principles in general eroded since its founding. My personal opinion is that Abe Lincoln was one of the biggest catalyst as he increased the size and powers of federal government and reduced the power of the states. It has only gotten worse since then.

[burdell]

What is the mission statement of the foundation that sponsored this conference?

[ParkTwain]

This Admiral Denton seems to be a real piece of work.

Admiral Jeremiah Denton Foundation - About Us

"Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition."

What would Jesus do with an M-16?

[GregW]

When I was in Nam (66-67) I was told that one of the leaders of Vietnam had fought for the French against the Vietminh. That is when I realized I was on the wrong side of a colonial war. I was a Hessian. I have regretted it ever since.

[ProudCapMarine]

Originally Posted by GregW

When I was in Nam (66-67) I was told that one of the leaders of Vietnam had fought for the French against the Vietminh. That is when I realized I was on the wrong side of a colonial war. I was a Hessian. I have regretted it ever since.

Everyone's war is different. I lived and served (24/7) in a Vietnamese peasant-farming village. We fought against terrorism everyday in one way or another. In the end, my village was burned to ashes. You can read the story at: TERRORISTS TURN 2,000 HOME VILLAGE INTO AN ASHTRAY

[ProudCapMarine]

Originally Posted by GregW

When I was in Nam (66-67) I was told that one of the leaders of Vietnam had fought for the French against the Vietminh. That is when I realized I was on the wrong side of a colonial war. I was a Hessian. I have regretted it ever since.

Do you know what is going on in Vietnam today? The Vietnamese lost their freedoms because, America left Vietnam. The Vietnamese People do not even have freedom of religion, speech, press...

[ProudCapMarine]

You can read about the unit, the Combined Action Program (CAP) at: LIFE*Cover

[burdell]

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

Do you know what is going on in Vietnam today? The Vietnamese lost their freedoms because, America left Vietnam. The Vietnamese People do not even have freedom of religion, speech, press...

And is that really because the US left or because they won't fight for their freedom?