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What was the philosophy of the US War on Vietnam.

🇻🇳 The Vietnam War, which lasted from 1955 to 1975, represents a defining chapter in history, both for the United States and Vietnam. The philosophical underpinnings behind the US involvement in the war are complex and multi-faceted, shaped by a combination of ideology, geopolitical considerations, and Cold War dynamics. 

I am to analyze the philosophy behind the US war on Vietnam, exploring the key motivations, justifications, and ethical questions that emerged during this divisive conflict.

At its core, the US war on Vietnam can be seen as an extension of the overarching Cold War philosophy of containing the spread of communism. The US viewed Vietnam as a proxy battleground in its global struggle against the Soviet Union and China, believing that the fall of one Southeast Asian nation to communism would lead to a domino effect of communist expansion in the region. Therefore, the primary philosophy of the US war on Vietnam was driven by a fervent anti-communist sentiment, rooted in the belief that the spread of communism threatened global stability and US national security interests.

In addition to ideological motivations, geostrategic considerations played a key role in shaping the US philosophy in the Vietnam War. The US perceived Southeast Asia as an essential region for its economic and security interests due to its access to vital resources and proximity to major maritime trade routes. The philosophy of preserving American hegemony and preventing the establishment of communist governments in these economically important regions was a driving force behind US involvement in Vietnam. The belief in the necessity of safeguarding economic and strategic interests directly influenced US military and diplomatic strategies in the war.

The Domino Theory, which posited that the fall of one Asian nation to communism would inevitably lead to the collapse of others, played a crucial role in shaping the philosophical justifications for US intervention in Vietnam. The moral imperative of preventing this hypothetical cascade of communism created a strong impetus for US involvement, with policymakers arguing that the US had a responsibility to stop the spread of an oppressive ideology and protect the values of democracy and freedom.

The US war on Vietnam raised significant ethical questions and controversies. The war's high casualty rates, extensive bombings, and the usage of controversial tactics such as Agent Orange and napalm generated backlash both domestically and internationally. Critics of the US philosophy argued that the pursuit of military victory disregarded the well-being and rights of the Vietnamese people, leading to immense suffering and loss of innocent lives. The philosophical debate revolved around the balance between pursuing strategic objectives and the ethical responsibility to protect human rights and preserve life.

The philosophy of the US war on Vietnam was multifaceted, drawing from Cold War ideology, geostrategic considerations, and moral imperatives to contain the spread of communism. The belief that Vietnam was a crucial battleground in the global struggle against communism, along with the geostrategic stakes involved, fueled US engagement in the region. However, the ethical questions raised and the significant human costs associated with the war continue to generate debate and introspection, highlighting the complexities and moral dilemmas tied to armed conflicts.

The present us cum Israel

Against Hamas is purely sn extension of the same philosophy. Here the actors are US, Israel, Iran, Tusdia, Hsmas, Islamophobia, anti-Muslim sentiment. Put the tight terms in my above essay and you will see where we are headed. 

The US never learns from

It’s mistakes. The use of Agent Orange, carpet bombing ofvThe Vietnamese never achieved its objective

As we continue to reflect on the Vietnam War, it serves as a reminder of the need for critical examination of philosophical underpinnings and a deep understanding of the consequences of policy decisions. By doing so, we can strive to shape a future where conflicts are approached with greater care, empathy, and a commitment to peaceful resolution.

Labels: apartheid, cold war, communism, Gaza, genocide, geostrategic, global stability, Hamas, holocaust, ideological, islamophobia, Israel, Mohammed Ali, Palestine, Racket, US, Vietnam, War

posted by Jacob Matthan @ 01:47 0 comments

"I'll do it again" says Blair

The Chilcot Inquiry is looking at events between 2001 and 2009, covering the decision to go to war against Iraq, whether troops were properly prepared, how the conflict was conducted and what planning there was for its aftermath. It is claimed that the terms of reference are unprecedented in their breadth.

Inquiry Chairman, Sir John Chilcot, says he will not shirk from apportioning blame where he sees fit. 179 British service personnel were killed in Iraq between 2003 and 2009. Many tens of thousands of Iraqi civilians died over the period.

The inquiry began in July 2009. Sir John and the four other panel members met some of the families of the 179 UK personnel killed in Iraq between 2003 and 2009 as well as former and current serving personnel. During the meetings, several relatives of those killed criticised the decision to go to war, saying the British people had been lied to about the threat posed by Iraq.

Sir John and his fellow panel members also spent weeks examining thousands of relevant documents from across government. Some documents have not been declassified, meaning that although the inquiry can view them they cannot be made public.

The report of the result of the inquiry is being delayed till 2011. This shows it is a partisan one as the result should have been before the British people before the next General election.

So not much good can be expected out of this. The time frame says it all.



This man, Tony Blair, should be put away for life. He is a psychopath!

Tony Blair told the Chilcot Inquiry the he was prepared to do the same again! That is - To kill thousands of innocent people!

What Tony Blair wants to do again is kill many hundred thousand innocent women and children to fulfill HIS belief that there are weapons of mass destruction anywhere where someone whom he does not like is in power.

This man, Tony Blair, is a war criminal on par with Bush, Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin.

There is only one place for the likes of him.

A secure mental institution, where his arrogance, stupidity and poodle-like behaviour are never again unleashed on this world.

In front of the Inquiry, yesterday, Tony Blair was arrogant and unrepentant about all the unnecessary killings of innocent Iraqis. He linked the Iraq war to 9/11, which is simply not true. Not a single Iraqi was involved in 9/11.

Blair claimed falsely that Saddam Hussain was not allowing the Weapons Inspectors to do their job. This is simply not true. There is ample evidence from both Dr. Hans Martin Blix and Dr. Mohamed Mostafa ElBaradei what was the situation on the ground in Iraq. They were pleading for just a little more time to confirm their findings that there were no WMD in Iraq.

That would have been unacceptable to Bush and Blair as they wanted to spill blood - innocent blood, not caring whose blood it was!

Blair wanted, like Bush and Margaret Thatcher, to go down in history as a man in shining armour carrying his country to victory(?). Tony Blair destroyed the lives of several British men and women and their families to try to go down in glory in the history books.

A tragic victory (?) for whom?

Not for the innocent civilian women and children Iraqis that Blair and Bush have mutilated and murdered!

Tony Blair certainly goes down in My history book as a WAR CRIMINAL!

Labels: innocents, Inquiry, Iraq, killed, Sir John Chilcot, Tony Blair, War, War criminal

posted by Jacob Matthan @ 09:20 0 comments

Is this a surprise?

Tomorrow will see the release of the memoirs of Alan Greenspan, a Republican, who for 18 years was at the helm of the US Federal Reserve.

His attack on the policies of George Bush is barbed.

In the book he exposes what we all know.

THE INVASION AND OCCUPATION OF IRAQ WAS ABOUT OIL!

In the book he says:"I am saddened that it is politically inconvenient to acknowledge what everyone knows: the Iraq war is largely about oil."

The British and American Governments have insisted that the war had nothing to do with OIL.

The lies are finally exposed by a man who served Bush in the most powerful of positions.

It is time to bring these lying killers to justice by trying Bush, Cheney and Blair for WAR CRIMES.

Labels: Alan, Blair, Bush, Chenney, criminals, Greenspan, Iraq, lies, memoirs, Oili, War

posted by Jacob Matthan @ 11:45 0 comments