The result of these two national experiences is that warfare exists along a one-dimensional axis for most Americans. World War II exists as the positive terminal of this circuit, and Vietnam as the negative; the tendency then is to reinforce the one, while eschewing the other.

Excellent clip!

It's much more simple. The WWII generation embraced adulthood, whereas the current is terrified of it. Recognizing and confronting enemies is for party-poopers.

Everyone break into song....

Imagine there's no adults,
It's easy if you try...........
blah blah blah...

I wonder where history will place Iraq war on this axis...