• floofloof@lemmy.caOP
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    23 hours ago

    I remember when Americans could still believe they were the good guys.

    And I know there are lots of good Americans. I’m talking about believing their country is a force for good.

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      23 hours ago

      Hard agree. We were claiming the moral high ground pushing democracy and freedom narratives. And by pushing I mean fighter jets and regime changes.

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        22 hours ago

        I meant WWII and Union v. Confederacy times. I mean, Sherman’s March to the sea was a joyous event.