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Originally Posted by Essay
I think this is just an example of war deaths decreasing with time (& with increasing war technology and medical knowledge); but unrelated to administration. If you go further back in time (like the Civil War, -Repub.) the death toll is even greater, into the millions, I think.
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Its estimated 618k died on both sides of the CW, 213k from battle. FDR still holds the record for US deaths in WWII, with a little over a million US casualties (killed/wounded) and estimates up to 40/50 millions from all sides. Russian/German/American/Japanese...The CW was the highest US percentage of population, just under 2%. You might consider the reasons...
Moon; I would think lies by politicians and/or government or the manipulation of a people, should include the war on poverty. Poor people, much of the Black population have been told government will care for them by a select few since 1965 (43-44 years), while the rhetoric continues most of those same families remain in poverty, waiting for the results. Wouldn't it have been better then to demand something for the assistance, like getting a job, getting married, going to school or something....
