I would like to begin this multi part part essay by harking back to the book and mini-series The Untold History of the United States. One of the singular achievements of that Peter Kuznick/Oliver Stone project was its delineation of how American foreign policy changed when Franklin Roosevelt passed away. This is a point that, in historical terms, is hard to underestimate. But for whatever reason, the issue is largely ignored in history textbooks and by the MSM. In my view this is not being true to the facts. To their credit, Kuznick and Stone did not ignore it.
Great article Jim. I agree with your comment below that Wallace and Sanders suffered a similar fate. The DNC has a long history of this. They have now placed themselves, yet again, in another DNC vs. Democracy scandal. Do they pull Biden and snub their own voters, or do they opt to please the donors, and unseat the convention delegates? As with Wallace and Sanders, whoever they anoint will be even worse for Democracy than Biden. Hard to imagine, but I fear it may be true.
A great article that makes one think about the reasons or entities backing people in powerful positions towards certain goals. It's not a fight of good vs evil. It's a war of ideology. Damn with principles.
I forgot or didn't know about a joint invasion plan of Japan by the Soviet Union and the USA (in lieu of using the atomic bomb). I have read about the decision to use the bomb, and twice, by Truman, as a way of intimidating or warning the Soviets (we can make more than one).
Thanks Gerry. Yes, under FDR there was going to be a joint invasion of Japan from both directions, at least that is what was planned on. And I agree that the use of the bomb twice was really aimed at the USSR. Hope to see you in Dallas.
very good points.untold history of united states both series and book really makes case fdr's death changed course of history.if he had lived cold war likely been avoided.
Henry wallace was the bernie of his day.royaly screwed over by dem establishment when he was second mos tpopular pol in country at time after fdr..Truman was ignorant and aggorance and easy for those who wanted cold war and war to manulpte..i agree there is reason why neocons love truman.
Great article Jim. I agree with your comment below that Wallace and Sanders suffered a similar fate. The DNC has a long history of this. They have now placed themselves, yet again, in another DNC vs. Democracy scandal. Do they pull Biden and snub their own voters, or do they opt to please the donors, and unseat the convention delegates? As with Wallace and Sanders, whoever they anoint will be even worse for Democracy than Biden. Hard to imagine, but I fear it may be true.
A great article that makes one think about the reasons or entities backing people in powerful positions towards certain goals. It's not a fight of good vs evil. It's a war of ideology. Damn with principles.
I forgot or didn't know about a joint invasion plan of Japan by the Soviet Union and the USA (in lieu of using the atomic bomb). I have read about the decision to use the bomb, and twice, by Truman, as a way of intimidating or warning the Soviets (we can make more than one).
Thanks Gerry. Yes, under FDR there was going to be a joint invasion of Japan from both directions, at least that is what was planned on. And I agree that the use of the bomb twice was really aimed at the USSR. Hope to see you in Dallas.
Very illuminating.
Yes, I plan to go to Dallas and look forward to attending CAPA and Lancer, if I can do both.
Also, looking forward to the U.S. election. 🤓
Thank you Jim, for your work in revealing the calamity of Roosevelt's
Death in April '45 and how all the work he had accomplished in preparing the World for a post-war sanity was dashed
on the rocks of ignorance.
Thanks Michael. Much appreciated.
very good points.untold history of united states both series and book really makes case fdr's death changed course of history.if he had lived cold war likely been avoided.
Henry wallace was the bernie of his day.royaly screwed over by dem establishment when he was second mos tpopular pol in country at time after fdr..Truman was ignorant and aggorance and easy for those who wanted cold war and war to manulpte..i agree there is reason why neocons love truman.
I agree that Wallace got screwed over and it was comparable to what happened to Sanders.