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eppur_se_muova

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3. Decades later, the "Military-Industrial Complex" is the only thing anyone remembers about Eisenhower's farewell speech.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 12:58 AM

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That's right, hippie children, it was Ike who first breathed life into that phrase -- in a warning that it was becoming too powerful. I'm sure Biden and/or his speechwriters were aware he was mirroring that phrase, and that warning, and chose what they hoped would be memorable language.

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Lawrence: Biden's 'tech-industrial complex' warning might be most rememberd line of his presidency - The Last Word MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Yesterday OP

Lawrence was in the Oval Office during President Biden's speech tonight LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #1

Thanks! And same here! Lawrence has the experience to ask all the right questions Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #2

Decades later, the "Military-Industrial Complex" is the only thing anyone remembers about Eisenhower's farewell speech. eppur_se_muova Yesterday #3

I don't remember Eisenhower, but I've certainly heard that phrase/warning... Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #4

I was surprised, and glad he went there. electric_blue68 Yesterday #5

I also trust President Biden to do all he can to protect the people and the country from TFG's threats Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #6

It's reminiscent of Eisenhower's warning about the military industrial machine PortTack Yesterday #7