The U.S. and WWII [was Re: MD Mussolini: Splendid chap.]

From: Leland Jory (ljory@mts.net)
Date: Thu Jun 03 2004 - 13:52:28 BST

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    On Jun 2, 2004, at 19:21, Platt Holden wrote:

    > Not only is this false, but it bears no relevance to the Americans who
    > died to defeat the Axis in WWII. Why do you attempt to belittle what
    > the
    > U.S. did to free Europe from the Fascist and Communist boots? Maybe you
    > and Chomsky ought to the concentration camps and look long and hard at
    > those ovens.

    Er, Platt. Not to stir the pot or anything but the US only joined WWII
    because it was brought to their back door. Remember Pearl Harbor? Prior
    to that, the US was perfectly happy to stay out of it. They were FORCED
    into participating.

    Most of the Allied forces declared war on Germany within 10 days of the
    invasion of Poland (most were involved by Sept. 10, 1939. The US didn't
    jump in until Dec. 8th, 1941. That's 2 long years of war that the US
    was indifferent about).

    Now, the US did do great things to aid in the removal of Fascist
    dictators once they became involved, but my feeling is their
    contribution was a grudging one that only came because their pride was
    wounded in that December 7th sneak attack. 

    -- 
Leland Jory :^{)>
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