"Peace Activists" (a misnomer) Re: Do Everythinger

Chuck Munson chuck at tao.ca
Mon May 27 07:28:41 PDT 2002


Doug Henwood wrote:
>
> Chuck Munson wrote:
>
> >Looks to me like the Empire has no self-control and is very insecure.
>
> But hasn't it always reacted massively? Kissinger's Madman in the
> White House wasn't just a negotiating ploy - the U.S. has made it
> clear it will kill huge numbers of people to make a point. It killed
> fewer in Afg than it did in Central America in the 80s, no?

Right. It's very clear that it will kill large numbers to make a point. On the other hand, it acted pretty hastily, which I think demonstrates some insecurity.

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