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September 7, 2007

America’s Guardian Myths

by Susan Faludi, New York Times, USA - In the 18th century and culminating in the Victorian era, journalists, novelists, artists and sculptors concocted a fantasy that supplanted memories of vulnerability and terror with tales of conquest and victory.

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Thanks to the editors for linking this article. Citizens of the US need more than ever to be clear eyed about where we came from in order to move out of this horrible time in our history. May we find the courage to do it.

Yes, thank you WIP editors for the Byline Portal. This article and Madeleine Albright's "How to Change Iraq" are must reads for all clear thinking, fear facing Wip readers.

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