What was Harry Truman's worst adventure? Historian David McCullough says it was the news that over 200,000 Chinese troops had poured into North Korea and were badly routing American and United Nations troops in late 1950. The drama of this event is unknown to most Americans today. But it was a most serious and dangerous time in world history. Truman added to the drama and the danger by telling reporters the atomic bomb had "always" been under consideration as a possible weapon. This statement sent shock-waves all over the world, alarming friend and foe alike.
(McCullough goes on to write of Truman's decision not to further escalate the war; that this was one of his best decisions while in office.)
What we see from all this is what set the stage for today's world situation. I say now I am categorically opposed to this New Cold War, as it is being conducted. This is a reprise of some very bad times we do not need! As one who grew up under the constant threat of nuclear annihilation, I say as clearly and as strongly as I can, We do not need another Cold War. It will be unwinnable, de-stabilizing and destructive to the entire world economy. I will have more to say about this later. But let us be clear about the terrific down-side to this escalation of rhetoric. It is unnecessary and ever so harmful.
(McCullough goes on to write of Truman's decision not to further escalate the war; that this was one of his best decisions while in office.)
What we see from all this is what set the stage for today's world situation. I say now I am categorically opposed to this New Cold War, as it is being conducted. This is a reprise of some very bad times we do not need! As one who grew up under the constant threat of nuclear annihilation, I say as clearly and as strongly as I can, We do not need another Cold War. It will be unwinnable, de-stabilizing and destructive to the entire world economy. I will have more to say about this later. But let us be clear about the terrific down-side to this escalation of rhetoric. It is unnecessary and ever so harmful.
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