One of the biggest reasons given for the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II was that it would end the war more quickly and save lives. Watch historian Howard Zinn tackle that in one minute.
I never got to see George Carlin at a comedy club before he died. But honestly, I think his routine would be better served in a college classroom. That’s where conversations like this belong.
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This epic smackdown stems from an investigation into the Australian army and its culture of sexual exploitation. Unlike in America, when the Aussies found out that almost 100 army personnel may be guilty of gross misconduct and sexual exploitation of women — both military and civilian — they sent THIS GUY to send a message to any soldier who even thinks once about being sexist.
At 1:43, he gives them an ultimatum that leaves no doubt on his (and the rest of the Aussie army’s) intentions. That is. BAD. ASS.
