https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1295863157018198016

just a lot of war criminals in the big tent

    • CommCat [none/use name]
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      4 years ago

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Lai_Massacre

      Colin Powell, then a 31-year-old Army major serving as an assistant chief of staff of operations for the Americal Division, was charged with investigating the letter, which did not specifically refer to Mỹ Lai, as Glen had limited knowledge of the events there. In his report, Powell wrote, "In direct refutation of this portrayal is the fact that relations between Americal Division soldiers and the Vietnamese people are excellent." Powell's handling of the assignment was later characterized by some observers as "whitewashing" the atrocities of Mỹ Lai.

      • SmartPerson [he/him]
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        4 years ago

        Jesus fucking christ. I totally forgot that he was tasked with trying to cover up the My Lai massacre.