“…gives us a glimpse of the conflicting interests and priorities of the politicians, generals, and citizens inhabiting this theater of war.”

“The only reason Lynn’s unit are being publicly showered with affection and attention is because powerful people in Hollywood are hoping to profit from their story under the guise of reclaiming it for the American people, which represents a fascinating, yet painfully honest portrait of the United States’ reception to and treatment of its veterans — something that is rarely addressed in most mainstream films.”

 

Military Town – Special parking spots marketing strategy over at the grocery store:

This may be some sort of post-Vietnam guilt at work. The guilt doesn’t seem to work towards ending decades of undeclared/unwon wars overseas. The Department of Defense track record for winning undeclared wars goes back to 1949.

Related: Victory Celebration

 

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