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PatrickforB

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3. Thank you for a very thoughtful post.

Reply to NNguyenMD (Original post)

Mon Aug 16, 2021, 04:52 AM

Aug 2021

It is appreciated.

I share your hope the Afghans can move forward toward peace and stability. They must be tired, tired of war.

Really, the only people who are not tired of war are those who make money from it.

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Perspective from a South Vietnamese American [View all] NNguyenMD Aug 2021 OP

Thank you for writing this. fierywoman Aug 2021 #1

K&R smirkymonkey Aug 2021 #2

Thank you for a very thoughtful post. PatrickforB Aug 2021 #3

Has Your Family Gone Back For A Visit modrepub Aug 2021 #4

Yes, several times NNguyenMD Aug 2021 #8

I adopted my son in Vietnam. When we went to get him I didn't feel resentment towards the US much captain queeg Aug 2021 #5

I was afraid to open and read this, but am so very glad I did. lark Aug 2021 #6

Thank you for posting this. It's always important to get different perspectives. panader0 Aug 2021 #7

FWIW The last U.S. troops departed on March 29, 1973. Saigon didn't fall until April 30, 1975. dalton99a Aug 2021 #9