Originally Posted by
NickyTooch
Yes, but what I'm saying is that, its not 'US' policy really. Its the result of West vs. East in Europe.
Mussolini got backing from the West and from conservative because everyone feared the communists.
Same thing in Germany, when the communists tried to take over after WWI.
I see the point you've been making this whole time, even if interpretations lead to disagreement.
But the thing that I point out is that, the alternative to what the US and the other Western countries combat over the world for is not much better. In fact, in my opinion, its much worse, because its more extreme.
But, your right, setting up puppet regimes just to keep communists at bay is not the solution. Its self-serving. But most foreign policy is....no check that. ALL foreign policy is.
Fascism and Communism are side by side on the circle of te political spectrum.
You can choose to view it any way you want.
But yes, meddling in the affairs of other countries....its highly unfair and it stunts the growth of countries and seriously damages them...much like a kid with a fucked up childhood.
THe world domination thing.....I think the US has realized not only in Vietnam but also in Iraq the limits of their power. Iraq is basically Vietnam Lite.
Now truthfully, if we wanted to dedicate a whole lot more time and money to either place, we probably could have been successful.
But the American people and the cost of doing that just won't have it and in the end its just not worth it.