The US did want to help Europe, and was already providing economic assistance. Entering a European war was an unpopular idea to many people in the United States at the time, because it was Europe's problem, why should American sons die for it. They always believed war could never be effectively waged across the ocean, and a European war coming on American soil was pretty unthinkable.
It was popular in the upper echelons of the government however, because they were aware war COULD effectively be waged across the pacific, and all the old economic benefits of a wartime economy were as known back then as they are now. Pearl Harbor was what allowed politicians to convince the American public to enter the war.
Millions being murdered by the Nazis provided great American PR, but it was never really the prime motivator.
So the US did not want to help Europe, this as you just noted was public opinion! why should should American sons die for it? because America was warned for years by many leaders to join the war for the fight for freedom and democracy. But as you stated the American's did not want to die for this.. Sure they sent aid but only after long long drawn out begging from people such as Churchill and this was almost too little too late.
But, unlike Vietnam, we had little choice to avoid WWII. It was pretty clear that things were going to come to the US eventually. And allowing Hitler to take Europe would've just provided him with time and resources to come for the rest of the world. Just look at how much he was able to take out with only a portion of Europe under his control.
Vietnam on the other hand represented no such clear danger and we had to cause the Gulf of Tonkin incident in order to justify the invasion.
Wow you almost sound as if your saying the US wanted to help Europe but history tells a very different story? Peal Harbor was the reason the US joined the war not because millions where being murdered by the Nazi's!
Why? they where the one's that militarized China after the collapse of the Soviet Union, China is their closest ally and fast becoming Russia's bigger brother.
What a load of bullocks! tattoo's are simply freedom of expression. you may not like what some people may want to express but on the whole its just art.
I don't know; If I wanted a good conspiracy cover before wrecking havoc on a super power then rape would be a good choice! Its very difficult to prove either way and many tend to say well she had a lot to do with it.
Well I agree with grand parent and I'm not an American; What exactly is it they have taken from you? in-fact I would go as far to say that if it wore not for the states your life would not be as dandy as it is right now for MANY reasons.. Can you give an example of unfair competition?
Exactly; the thing I find the most disturbing is that nobody 'well very few" on slashdot seem to understand this very basic principle! It's almost as if they are completely blind to the obvious.. But I bet you'll be demoted until your post is zero!
Well after 24 years of using PC's I went out and bought the i7 iMac 27'' and regret not doing it sooner.. I run Windows7 Ubuntu and Mac OSX all at the same time on the same machine without any troubles what so ever a full steam using parallels..
Why have I busted my balls duffing around with shit when It just works outa the box over in the gay camp lol
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Cut of the nose to spite the face!
No nation enters a war to help anyone, any idea, or anything but itself. The only reasons for any war ever are money and/or power.
So the reason for America helping out the South Koreans is to gain control near borders of China? I agree 100%
lolwut?
The US did want to help Europe, and was already providing economic assistance. Entering a European war was an unpopular idea to many people in the United States at the time, because it was Europe's problem, why should American sons die for it. They always believed war could never be effectively waged across the ocean, and a European war coming on American soil was pretty unthinkable.
It was popular in the upper echelons of the government however, because they were aware war COULD effectively be waged across the pacific, and all the old economic benefits of a wartime economy were as known back then as they are now. Pearl Harbor was what allowed politicians to convince the American public to enter the war.
Millions being murdered by the Nazis provided great American PR, but it was never really the prime motivator.
So the US did not want to help Europe, this as you just noted was public opinion! why should should American sons die for it? because America was warned for years by many leaders to join the war for the fight for freedom and democracy. But as you stated the American's did not want to die for this.. Sure they sent aid but only after long long drawn out begging from people such as Churchill and this was almost too little too late.
But this is Slashdot home of the intelligent moron and people that still believe in super hero's so it will go unnoticed!
I think the Blackmail charge against a state might be the tricky one to be found innocent on!
But he did for her a taxi so their even!
But, unlike Vietnam, we had little choice to avoid WWII. It was pretty clear that things were going to come to the US eventually. And allowing Hitler to take Europe would've just provided him with time and resources to come for the rest of the world. Just look at how much he was able to take out with only a portion of Europe under his control.
Vietnam on the other hand represented no such clear danger and we had to cause the Gulf of Tonkin incident in order to justify the invasion.
Wow you almost sound as if your saying the US wanted to help Europe but history tells a very different story? Peal Harbor was the reason the US joined the war not because millions where being murdered by the Nazi's!
Indeed; but if you look at the military stance Russia is still ahead!
Why? they where the one's that militarized China after the collapse of the Soviet Union, China is their closest ally and fast becoming Russia's bigger brother.
What a load of bullocks! tattoo's are simply freedom of expression. you may not like what some people may want to express but on the whole its just art.
"he is certainly a man of strong sexual appetites"
I think the key to the above is "man" no?
Yes; but it's soooo shinny
The thing is I am "tech saavy" I just want an easy life so I can get my work done without some stupid crap getting in the way.
lol that's brilliant good for you
And Blackmail is not?
and the other side of the coin is.... if I get arrested or killed then fuck you all I'll release the whole lot without redacts! so your point is?
I don't know; If I wanted a good conspiracy cover before wrecking havoc on a super power then rape would be a good choice! Its very difficult to prove either way and many tend to say well she had a lot to do with it.
You can add blackmail to the queue!
And it will not be the last.
Well I agree with grand parent and I'm not an American; What exactly is it they have taken from you? in-fact I would go as far to say that if it wore not for the states your life would not be as dandy as it is right now for MANY reasons.. Can you give an example of unfair competition?
Exactly; the thing I find the most disturbing is that nobody 'well very few" on slashdot seem to understand this very basic principle! It's almost as if they are completely blind to the obvious.. But I bet you'll be demoted until your post is zero!
$1,500.00 thats almost half the price of em in the UK FACK!!!
Well after 24 years of using PC's I went out and bought the i7 iMac 27'' and regret not doing it sooner.. I run Windows7 Ubuntu and Mac OSX all at the same time on the same machine without any troubles what so ever a full steam using parallels..
Why have I busted my balls duffing around with shit when It just works outa the box over in the gay camp lol
But that argument is now irrelevant as all .flv formats on any site work now on the iPhone!
Real men don't use phones!!