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Originally Posted by Locke
I think where that breaks down though is the concept that one could argue that if they (USA) had just left well enough alone would these places not be in either the exact same or better positions?
I mean, the argument 'spread of Communism' is what it is, but do you see Communism spreading like wildfire? No. Because it only works under certain conditions and circumstances like totalitarian regimes.
So while it was deemed necessary by the limited information and knowledge of leaders of the past it seems pretty clear that it always eventually fails all on its own.
Which would indeed make Vietnam a pointless war.
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I agree, communism usually fails on its own, it's just interesting to go back and look at a conflict before it started with none of the hindsight we enjoy now and try to determine if it would be worthwhile. Saving subjugated people was basically the only justification for WW2 from a Canadian perspective, seeing as how we have never really been under attack that ranks as the best reason Canada has ever had for going to war.
It's unfortunate to say because I respect the sacrifice of our soldiers including my great grandfather who fought in it, but if you really want a pointless war fought for all the wrong reasons look no further than WW1, in my opinion.