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Post by Mr. Daniel on May 13, 2013 14:25:11 GMT -5
If Eisenhower made his criticisms of the militarized way of life, how would he be received? Would people be receptive, or would they accuse him of being somehow un-American?
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Post by boweng on May 14, 2013 10:12:03 GMT -5
Eisenhower wouldn't be seen as un American because he is worried about how much money we are spending on the military. He explains that the money we are spending could be used to home the poor and the homeless and could be used in more effective ways. I would agree with him actually, his views are cautious and he is trying to find a balance in the country. His insight is not wrong. It is American, he is worried about the future for America.
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Post by nico on May 16, 2013 21:08:52 GMT -5
I agree with boweng it is pretty hard to call a former American general, who helped lead America to victory in WW2, and president like Eisenhower unpatriotic or un-American. Infact I think it would have been unpatriotic for Eisenhower to not speak out about the military industrial complex if he truly believed it would lead America to harm.
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Post by amyb96 on May 23, 2013 21:47:00 GMT -5
I agree with boweng and nico, but, while I think that he would be well received by people, I also think that other politicians would not be so kind as they do not like being told that they are wrong or being shown up, therefore his speaking out could lead trouble when trying to pass a bill or simply getting reelected.
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Post by clairep on May 24, 2013 8:51:26 GMT -5
I think Eisenhower would be extremely well recieved today. The American people like to hear the opinions of politicians, they like to understand who stands for what whether or not they agree or disagree. I do agree that there may be some disagreement amongst the nation as Amy said, but that is the beauty of democracy.
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