This is EXACTLY what happened in Viet Nam. “Bringing the troops home” is not enough to fundamentally disrupt the consciousness that produced whatever war just ended & which inevitably produces the next one. We need a new conversation & a US Dept. of Peace. washingtonpost.com/graphics/…

Feb 14, 2020 · 8:20 PM UTC

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The state department is supposed to be working for peace
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Yes, it is. But look at the numbers. $760B for Defense, $40B for State. And peacebuilding agencies, diplomatic efforts within State Dept. shriveling. Also, Dept. of Peace includes domestic issues as well. They’re connected.
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War is all about money and not much more.
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The Chat
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If I was a single man back then & able bodied- it would've been a VALIANT thing to do to volunteer to PROTECT/liberate SOUTH from North Invasion.(from History I know about that war) No One should be DRAFTED though. cc: @DeptofDefense @MeghanMcCain @cindymccain @VP @POTUS @UN
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Actually we need Congress to do its job. Until there are Congressional term limits, members will be more interested in holding their seat than taking care of business.
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I agree with you. Waging peace is necessary. 🕊️🌎🕊️
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The world would be a better place if the air Force dropped science text books instead of 500lb GBUs on foreign countries.
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Yes, but first rebuild a robust Dept of State.
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