This week is the 43rd anniversary of the surrender by the
imperialist forces of the U.S. after being humiliated by the
brave defensive forces of Vietnam.
May this be a reminder that the bullies do not necessarily
always win; that empires always end up falling apart and
that there is nothing more powerful than people united
to defend what is theirs from an unjust invader.
End to colonialism! Power to the people!
18 Jan 18
Originally posted by @raymondwilliamsCare for a game of chess?
This week is the 43rd anniversary of the surrender by the
imperialist forces of the U.S. after being humiliated by the
brave defensive forces of Vietnam.
May this be a reminder that the bullies do not necessarily
always win; that empires always end up falling apart and
that there is nothing more powerful than people united
to defend what is theirs from an unjust invader.
End to colonialism! Power to the people!
Just challenge me.
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18 Jan 18
Originally posted by @raymondwilliamsPerhaps start with the chess...
This week is the 43rd anniversary of the surrender by the
imperialist forces of the U.S. after being humiliated by the
brave defensive forces of Vietnam.
May this be a reminder that the bullies do not necessarily
always win; that empires always end up falling apart and
that there is nothing more powerful than people united
to defend what is theirs from an unjust invader.
End to colonialism! Power to the people!
18 Jan 18
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeI think this is a one hit wonder, a dummy of some of the Jokers around...
Perhaps start with the chess...
Originally posted by @raymondwilliamsPerhaps take this to the Debates Thread!
This week is the 43rd anniversary of the surrender by the
imperialist forces of the U.S. after being humiliated by the
brave defensive forces of Vietnam.
May this be a reminder that the bullies do not necessarily
always win; that empires always end up falling apart and
that there is nothing more powerful than people united
to defend what is theirs from an unjust invader.
End to colonialism! Power to the people!
Good Luck in advance!!! 😉
-VR
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Originally posted by @ponderableMaybe, but it has a point.
I think this is a one hit wonder, a dummy of some of the Jokers around...
Though I also agree with VR.
18 Jan 18
Originally posted by @ponderableYes, I have an idea who it could be! 😉
I think this is a one hit wonder, a dummy of some of the Jokers around...
-VR
18 Jan 18
Originally posted by @raymondwilliamsWelcome back Ray.
This week is the 43rd anniversary of ....
19 Jan 18
Originally posted by @raymondwilliamsI was born a year after that.
This week is the 43rd anniversary of the surrender by the
imperialist forces of the U.S. after being humiliated by the
brave defensive forces of Vietnam.
May this be a reminder that the bullies do not necessarily
always win; that empires always end up falling apart and
that there is nothing more powerful than people united
to defend what is theirs from an unjust invader.
End to colonialism! Power to the people!
It wasn't my fault, I swear!
19 Jan 18
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Originally posted by @raymondwilliamsAre you here to play chess, or just to throw spears?
This week is the 43rd anniversary of the surrender by the
imperialist forces of the U.S. after being humiliated by the
brave defensive forces of Vietnam.
May this be a reminder that the bullies do not necessarily
always win; that empires always end up falling apart and
that there is nothing more powerful than people united
to defend what is theirs from an unjust invader.
End to colonialism! Power to the people!
19 Jan 18
Originally posted by @handyandyI believe his first post answers that question.
Are you here to play chess, or just to throw spears?
-VR
Originally posted by @suzianneThe U.S. army tried to draft me in 1972 (with no end of the war in sight). The age of mandatory draft registration was 17, but the voting age was 21 then.
I was born a year after that.
It wasn't my fault, I swear!
I refused to serve.
It was't my fault either.
That said, soldiering is an honourable profession, but most modern wars are started by politicians for dishonourable motives. I don't hold soldiers responsible for that. But once a soldier is in, he no longer has the luxury of deciding which battles he will fight.
EDIT: the fall of Saigon was 30 April 1975. Not sure why you (Ray) think this week is particularly commemorative.
EDIT EDIT: Ray opens an account on 18.1.18 just to tell us this??
