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To: calcowgirl

“Only a fool or a fraud sentimentalizes the merciless reality of war.”

And here is a quote on war from a great man: “It is a good thing that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it.” - Gen. Robert E. Lee

Long article, will finish it later at home.


4 posted on 03/26/2008 10:35:35 AM PDT by fredhead (4-cylinder, air cooled, horizontally opposed......THE REAL VW!!!)
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To: fredhead; All

“And here is a quote on war from a great man: “It is a good thing that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it.” - Gen. Robert E. Lee”

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Yes, but almost a century later, another general said: “Americans love to fight...” (George S. Patton, Jr.)

So, whom do we believe? LOL


160 posted on 03/26/2008 5:17:27 PM PDT by kiriath_jearim
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