British Invasion

Hyper-Normalization in War Porn and the article by Matthew Adams describe similar aspects in how Hyper-Normalization affects the world and the individuals which are confronted by this concept. This type of “Normalization” can be described as destructive and desensitizing to the individuals that are exposed to this normalization. In Matthew’s article he briefly describes this topic, whereas in War Porn this idea is expressed through there different narratives of Individuals involved in the Iraq…

The MRAP program was different from the normal DoD procurement process. It followed a tailored approach to defense acquisitions at a time when the strategic and political environments necessitated a rapid response. This rapid acquisition would not have happened without support and pressure from senior leaders. Since it was exception based, it is not a good model to follow in the future, though the need for a rapid acquisitions methodology will remain important in the current and future strategic…

In the same interview, Stossel asks Paul “Is war ever justifiable?” to which Paul responds “Sure. If you are attacked you have a right and an obligation to defend our country and the constitution is very clear on that. So, yes in defense. I do not believe there is ever a moral justification to start the war.” Many libertarians believe in an isolationism unless the country is provoked into an attack. This why they differ from the conservative approach to foreign policy and leaves people to…

During similar periods of anguish for America, the two speeches “Speech in the Virginia Convention” by Patrick Henry, and “President Bush Outlines Iraqi Threat” by former President George W. Bush were expressed. Henry’s speech was given to persuade the colonists to go to war against Great Britain, which would come to be called the Revolutionary War. Bush’s speech was given after the tragedy of 9/11 to discuss how going to war with Iraq was needed to keep America safe and secure. The men used…

Throughout human existence, war has been a prevalent issue amongst countries fighting for their prominence. Using Neta Crawford’s Just War Theory, the prompt’s hypothetical situation meets all requirements for jus ad bellum, jus in bello, and jus post bellum (Crawford, 2003). War in the Middle East is justified on the grounds of it being self-defense used to disable terrorist groups in the region and bring an end to the stranglehold ISIS has on the area. The initiation of war is just, given the…

Cockburn also states " straightforward invasions of another country have become less common " . During WW1 Germany and its allies invaded multiple cities , towns , and even countries . Now in more recent times countries cannot do this as easily as back in WW1 or WW2 . Now alliances , treaties and…

Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a film that can be critiqued with many different views and opinions. It is obvious to many that this film is an allegory for the Cold War; but it is tough to say whether or not is a critique of American conformity or a warning of the communist threat in the United States. While both arguments can be made, warning of the communist threat in the United States is the most represented throughout the film. Invasion of the Body Snatchers depiction of the warning of…

In Brian Turner’s poem “Ashbah,” he focuses on the motif of ghosts, and uses it to describe the American soldiers that were victims of the war in Iraq. Turner describes both points of view of the war, the American soldiers and the Iraqi soldiers. The Americans and the Iraqi soldiers are not explained using the same voice. In fact the Americans are described as lower on the totem pole as and further away from home than the Iraqi’s. Therefore, Turner allows this poem to be read in different ways,…

Why does the United States send troops out of the country? If one was to ask twenty people, he or she would receive twenty-one different responses. The political environment is often viewed from the average citizen as black and white, and without nuance. Military intervention is no exception – especially the War on Terror and the Iraq War. Popularly held beliefs amongst the average American assume that Democrats are “bleeding heart hippies” with no backbone, and that Republicans are corporate…

other allied contingents launched a counter attack on Iran. The counter attack named Operation Desert Storm consisted of an aerial bombardment that demolished Iran communication networks, weapon plants, government buildings, roads, and bridges. U.S, British, French, Egyptian, Saudi, and Syrian soldiers eventually chased Iran out of Kuwait ending the Gulf War resulting in the capture and death of Saddam Hussein on December 30th 2006. 1990 and 1991 where two very prosperous and influential years.…