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ladjf

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7. In general, this story about the U.S. has been told for over 100 years. I don't think that the

Reply to quinnox (Original post)

Wed May 16, 2012, 11:59 AM

May 2012

information is inaccurate but, it would be interesting to read what kind of philosophical/political thinking and mechanisms allowed such a self-destructive behavior to continue? Its not enough to just say "Americans just want to prove that they are tough".

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Why America is Doomed to One Disaster After Another [View all] quinnox May 2012 OP

Looks like a good read. Quantess May 2012 #1

This so accurately captures what most of us at DU think, I wonder why it gets so little attention? leveymg May 2012 #2

there is a little of that, "if it isn't party line, I can't agree with it" type thinking but I think quinnox May 2012 #5

Superpower= Small Penises chickypea May 2012 #3

I disagree at least somewhat.. Fumesucker May 2012 #4

that is an interesting counterpoint to the article quinnox May 2012 #6

This is essentially what I was going to write, thanks. The author of the article misinterprets Egalitarian Thug May 2012 #8

In general, this story about the U.S. has been told for over 100 years. I don't think that the ladjf May 2012 #7