I am not saying Iraq war is wrong or right. It is a war. Some say it is a necessity and just. Some say it is biggest mistake. Let’s talk about them, the protesters.
In 60’s the protesters acted in a different fashion. They did make a difference. They did send a message.
What are protestors to Iraq war have to say? What difference it makes that you protest? Who hears you? What are your tools to protest? Internet and a coffee shop?
2007-04-12 05:06:59 · 8 answers · asked by Mr. Beef Stroganoff 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
As a Vet from Vietnam, I can say these two wars are nothing alike in any fashion. This time around the troops were sent there simply as strongarms for a weak president.
As for the protestors, back then they spoke to be heard and sang about peace and love......nowadays they sing about blowing the establishment up and shooting those who disagree................
2007-04-12 05:11:52 · answer #1 · answered by Last Great Stoner 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The protests will not be as big as Vietnam for following reasons:You are correct about the draft because it brought military service to those who did not buy into that system in the first place and know how to work it big time; Next the very huge amount of your tax money going directly and indirectly into public relations so the news media won't kill that golden goose; Strike three there is a growing acceptance Capitalism needs wars to exist. Mostly solders are not being used but reservists so for every product they make while not at war it now takes three employees.
2016-05-18 01:43:58 · answer #2 · answered by bobby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 60's were different for the simple fact that there were less obstacles.
As years passed, government designed plans to separate the people by changing media topics away from the real problem, open borders and outsource work to drown out the middle class into poverty, plotting against their own citizens to regain the undereducated public's patriotism, using fear so people would hopefully rely on a dictator/cowboy president, and propaganda being told to paint an enemy's face and direct blame elsewhere.
2007-04-12 05:49:33 · answer #3 · answered by LuckyD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
before the invasion the largest anti-war rally was held worldwide. it had no impact. throughout the war there have been various demonstrations in DC and NY and other places. some members of Congress have heard the people's cry out against the war and lately we have seen some legislation with the new war bill.
i wasn't around during the sixties but i know that today there is specific crowd control devices and the media does a fine job of under reporting anti-war rallies.
i've never participated in a demonstration against this war.
2007-04-12 05:14:13 · answer #4 · answered by Diggy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
regarding Vietnam, the protesters didn't sway the president, they swayed Congress to cut off funding. now how is Iraq shaping up any differently?
2007-04-12 05:13:00 · answer #5 · answered by Alan S 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The big difference is then it was legal.
Go Team Red Go
2007-04-12 05:10:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The same dope smoking, America hating lunatic liberals that were protesting in the 60's and now in congress... that is the problem.
2007-04-12 05:11:22 · answer #7 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 3⤊ 4⤋
No.
Protesting like the 60's is stupid.
Their failure is starting to show and it will only get more clear.
2007-04-12 05:13:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋