http://newcritics.disqus.com/the best in web criticismenTue, 20 Feb 2007 20:17:18 -0000http://newcritics.com/blog1/2007/02/19/on-presidents-day-neglecting-translators-other-allies/#comment-1373204<p>Jim Webb's book captures the exquisite pain of former comrades left behind by the fleeing Americans - one of them becomes the protagonists driver. And it's going to happen again.</p>Tom WatsonTue, 20 Feb 2007 20:17:18 -0000http://newcritics.com/blog1/2007/02/19/on-presidents-day-neglecting-translators-other-allies/#comment-1373203<p>Maud, what a great post. So heartbreaking and something we should <i>all</i> be reminded of constantly.</p><p>I have to admit, I've put off reading your post actually - every time I click over. Only because, I remember seeing that stuff on the news ... I grew up with my nose buried in books about Vietnam. Naively thinking... <i>Ha. I was right. So awful this time, but at least it won't happen again. Look how much we've learned from it! We'll all make better choices from now on!</i></p><p>Hmmm. I've learned in recent years that that was a very naive attitude. I'm still learning every day. And I can't stand what I'm learning. That horrific things just keep repeating.</p><p>They seem to be on a loop.</p><p>So sad to think that maybe I can't find the hope I had when I was 15. I'm trying though.</p>thebluegirlTue, 20 Feb 2007 00:05:07 -0000