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US imperialism and defeat reframed through Vietnam-era song
Original: When the US became fully Imperialist... and lost- today it continues to lose. " The House of the Rising Sun — The Song T
A commentary circulating online argues that the United States became fully imperialist when it lost the Vietnam War and claims it continues to lose today. The post ties the argument to 'The House of the Rising Sun', described as the song American forces left behind in Vietnam, using the dark ballad as a symbol of that defeat and wider criticism of US foreign policy and government.
Why now: Ongoing debates about US foreign policy and wars have renewed criticism of American imperialism and the Vietnam War legacy.
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