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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsEisenhower's speech was better than Obama's on the same date
It is the anniversary of his MIC speech BTW.
Just saying
madokie
(51,076 posts)no comparing the two as it would be like comparing apples to oranges
Just saying!
Ichingcarpenter
(36,988 posts)but deals with the same entity and even Boz Aleen knows this.
In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.
We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together.
sorry but I feel Obama just did window dressing with the NSA tonight.
madokie
(51,076 posts)I don't agree with you about the comparison though
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)Autumn
(45,086 posts)Demo_Chris
(6,234 posts)B Calm
(28,762 posts)keeps wasting money
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)Neener neener neener!
rdharma
(6,057 posts)Eisenhower would not be welcome in the Republican party of today!
Ichingcarpenter
(36,988 posts)than just window dressing. BTW
Obama's whole speech is in late breaking news to read.
Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)quinnox
(20,600 posts)We haven't exactly had giants or great presidents for decades now. Can you remember any speech by a president in the modern day? I can't.
Ichingcarpenter
(36,988 posts)to touch upon some Eisenhower's points in someway which would have acknowledged the history and the problems that Ike pointed out, but I think we are way beyond that
Long live big brother.