On this topic, consider that William Jennings Bryan resigned as Secretary of State in revulsions intention of bringing the u.s. into the European massacre. It is for that that Bryan should be remembered with respect, regardless of his other public activities.
Carrol
-----Original Message----- From: lbo-talk-bounces at lbo-talk.org [mailto:lbo-talk-bounces at lbo-talk.org] On Behalf Of Carl G. Estabrook Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 6:44 PM To: lbo-talk at lbo-talk.org Subject: Re: [lbo-talk] Bromovich on Obama
What nonsense. Wilson was vicious imperialist, as shown by his actions in Haiti and in manipulating an anti-war populace into WWI. ("He kept us out of war!")
It's true that his combination of mendacity and war-crimes resembles Obama's.
On Jul 17, 2012, at 5:05 PM, Wojtek S wrote:
> http://www.lrb.co.uk/v34/n13/david-bromwich/diary
>
> Another peace president who became a war president - but a larger
> affinity may be noticed. Wilson and Obama share an odd quirk of the
> national character, a blend of high resolve and extreme detachment,
> romantic idealism and an almost opaque unconcern with follow-through.
>
> --
> Wojtek
>
> "An anarchist is a neoliberal without money."
>
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