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In reply to the discussion: Do you consider yourself a Democrat first or an American first? [View all]maxrandb
(17,414 posts)and a Democrat second, because the Republican Party is blatantly and hopelessly "Anti-American"
and I was very young during he Vietnam War, but did quite a bit of research and study. I'm the kind of guy who was riveted to the TV watching the Watergate Hearings at about age 9.
I think Jane Fonda made a critical mistake in allowing herself to be filmed with folks that were trying to kill American soldiers, airmen, sailors and marines.
While I understand and agree with the protesters against the Vietnam War, I honestly believe that her being filmed with the Vietcong and an anti-air battery, did long-term and irreparable harm to the Progressive/Liberal movement.
You might even be able to argue that the image of the protesters was used over and over again by the Republicans, and it may have led to the election of Ray-Gun...in my opinion, the worst fucking President of this century.