Unfortunately I remember clearly a British journalist spending a whole 50min explaining that the Vietnam war was lengthened & not shortened by the huge worldwide campaign against it . If true it is a perfect argument against any expression of opinion by eg any population . (It reminds me of when I was told that I should not attend certain political meetings because I talked too much/was too articulate/ had read too many books). So sorry for posting !
What would be the logic in "lengthening" the Vietnam war "because" of "huge worldwide campaign against it"? Why would that be a factor? There are multiple factors/reasons for why the US might have wanted to prolong the war, but I don't see the logic in how "protesting against a war" lengthens it.
Also, I wouldn't take ANY journalist at their word. I would need to do due diligence and critical thinking (based on my capabilities at the time...)
I think what was meant was that opposition strengthened the "we shall not be moved" attitude of the President . It doesn't have to be logical - it might just be childish/bloody minded !
Unfortunately I remember clearly a British journalist spending a whole 50min explaining that the Vietnam war was lengthened & not shortened by the huge worldwide campaign against it . If true it is a perfect argument against any expression of opinion by eg any population . (It reminds me of when I was told that I should not attend certain political meetings because I talked too much/was too articulate/ had read too many books). So sorry for posting !
What would be the logic in "lengthening" the Vietnam war "because" of "huge worldwide campaign against it"? Why would that be a factor? There are multiple factors/reasons for why the US might have wanted to prolong the war, but I don't see the logic in how "protesting against a war" lengthens it.
Also, I wouldn't take ANY journalist at their word. I would need to do due diligence and critical thinking (based on my capabilities at the time...)
I think what was meant was that opposition strengthened the "we shall not be moved" attitude of the President . It doesn't have to be logical - it might just be childish/bloody minded !
"British" is the key word there.
OK but in which direction ? I mean was he wrong because British or right because British ?