[280PLUS]

Anthony Sampson 1977

i'm just starting it, anyone have any observations they'd like to make on it?

it relates to mid 70's world politics and the arms trade, i joined the service in 75 a dumb happy clam with absolutely no idea what i was stepping into.

and that from only the first few pages...

ah, hindsight

:eek: :uhoh:

[Preacherman]

There are a large number of factual inaccuracies in the book, dealing with what various countries have bought, etc. It's also written from a left-leaning perspective, which colors Sampson's assessment of the issue. A worthwhile read, but only as part of a wider, more balanced "package" of information, IMHO.

[Sunray]

Geez, I read that so long ago I'd have to read it again to make an intelligent comment. I was young then too and tended to believe what I read. Now, I wonder how much of it is true. Especially after some of the stuff that has happened up here with our current government. They're corrupt as hell.
Our military was about to upgrade their office software to a newer version of WP. Bill Gates spoke, privately, with our PM and they were buying Office. Huge expense in retraining etc. I suspect the rat SOB took a bribe. The PM also made a few calls for a buddy so he'd get some sweet government contracts.

[280PLUS]

i can already see mr sampson has an agenda going for himself here.

i see anti arms TRADE race quite obviously

too bad he is not accurate with his facts because while i believe he has some valid points he renders the whole book invalid if he's feeding us manure to emphasize his point

ah well, if anyone else wants to chime in feel free, unfortunately i don't have the time to follow up and determine what is innacurate and what is correct



a quick quote from the book, which is quoting george bernard shaw in the 1905 play "Major Barber"

Lomax says, "Well, the more destructive war becomes, the sooner it will be abolished, eh?"

To which Undershaft replies, "Not at all. The more destructive war becomes, the more fascinating we find it."

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