Reply #30: History lesson please [View All]

[mkregel]

The war in Vietnam was a result of many things, but dont forget that Vietnam was to be one country back in the early 60's after elections were held. Ho Chi Minh (Communist-North) was to run against Ngo Diem Diem (Capitalist-South). The elections were all set, but the US pulled out last minute, keeping the rift and escalating Vietnam.

Keep in mind also that Ho Chi Minh did not always want to be a Communist, and came to the US first. All he wanted was a free Vietnam, which at the time was controlled by Imperialist France. We supported Ho during WWII in fighting the Japanese, so he figured he would have our support afterwards. After all, we too were a colony which revolted and embraced Democracy, right? Wrong, we sent him packing and lended our support for France instead.

So, yes this was a Piece of Shit war, fought for all the wrong reasons and one that came out of a tragically racist foreign policy. Like Cuba, we forced Ho Chi Minh right into the hands of the Russians and the Chinese who were more than happy to help them with arms.