What are the chances of Ichord having Humphrey's die in an "accident" to make himself the president instead of acting president?
Will Acting President Isochord have a strategy to win the war beyond doing more of the same? Because when Westmoreland was replaced with Abrams there was a change of that kind and some people argue it was much more effective.
One of the most common criticisms of the era was that there was never any real explanation given of what the point of the exercise was, - "win the war" is a slogan not a strategic objective - or a coherent strategy beyond sending more and more Americans to fight more and more Communists. The bombing campaign in the North is a textbook example of how NOT to fight an air war. Literally a textbook, 'Thud Ridge' a highly critical history of the F-105 campaign by one of the pilots who took part, is a set text at the RAAF academy.
Isochord comes across as a raving loon and a walking cliche. Is he based on a real person? Does/did he have a counter proposal for running/winning the war?
The war in Nam can not be won.
Yes. Sadly, Richard Ichord has the illusion that it can be won.
Well this is certainly an original premise. How much support does Ichord have in his party? Other than being The Hawk is he a run of the mill conservative on social issues and economics?
As far as the Republicans...Hatfield 72' maybe?
Yes, Richard Ichord was a real person, he was the chairman of the un american activities committee from 1969 to 1975. His opinion on Vietnam was similar to that of Secretary of State Dean Rusk as in military force is necessary indefinitely. He was also a raving anti communist hence why he was chairman of the un American activities committee. And about him coming across as a raving loon and walking stereotype, well he kind of was but desperate times call for desperate votes by the voters, and there are people now like Sarah Palin and Ted Cruz, who share some of his views and still have considerable following.
Thank you for the quick clarification.
It is a sad reminder of how much WORSE it could have been.
Yes. Sadly, Richard Ichord has the illusion that it can be won.
So, what do you guys think so far?