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For all the propaganda of al Jazeera, the wounded pride of the Arab Street, or the vitriol of the Western Left, years from now the truth will remain that our soldiers did not come to plunder or colonize, but were willing to die for others' freedom when few others would. Neither Michael Moore nor Noam Chomsky can change that, because it is not opinion, but truth... --Victor Davis Hanson, June 30, 2006 [256]

Noam Chomsky#275

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The author argues soldiers fought for freedom, not colonization, and that opinion cannot change this truth regardless of critics like Chomsky.
In plain terms
Soldiers died for freedom, not to conquer, and facts don't change based on opinion.
What can you take from it?
Actions speak louder than political narratives or public opinion.

Where it applies

  • patriotic discussions
  • war debates

Putting it to work

  • debate military intentions
  • verify historical records

Questions to consider

  • What defines the purpose of war?
  • Can truth be subjective?

Another view

The quote assumes a single narrative of truth without acknowledging alternative viewpoints.

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