On Monday, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara died at age 93. Known best for his running of the Pentagon during the Vietnam War, McNamara was a polarizing figure for almost 50 years. So what is the McNamara legacy? Why did presidents Kennedy and Johnson trust him so much for so long? What did McNamara do well and what were his biggest failings? How was his version of events during the war far different than his explanation years later? How should he be remembered? We ask Dr. Mark Moyar, professor at Marine Corps University and author of “Triumph Forsaken: The Vietnam War, 1954-1965”. Listen and share your thoughts.
Archives for July 6, 2009
Palin’s Presidential Prospects
Prof. Larry Sabato sizes up Palin’s resignation, her 2012 chances and what she should do next. Why could this resignation hurt her – even in a Republican primary? Why will 2010 be a key factor in determining whether Republicans can field a competitive challenger to President Obama? We get answers from Prof. Sabato. Let us know what you think about Palin, her resignation and how this impacts the next campaign?
Get Ready for the Bureaucracy
What would health care look like if the public option turns into a government-run system as critics promise that it will? Dr. Larry Hunter of Americans for Prosperity says Obamacare bureaucrats will care about you as much as the IRS and DMV. Is this just a political scare tactic or a very real preview of what our system will look like if Democrats get their way?