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In reply to the discussion: Tribe by Sebastian Junger [View all]

PoindexterOglethorpe

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2. The war part is crucial.
Sat Nov 26, 2016, 05:30 AM
Nov 2016

Don't get me wrong. I'm a peacenik from way back. Junger himself has not been a soldier, but he's been on the front lines as a journalist and totally gets it.

One of the crucial things he talks about is the front line being close to everyday life. Read it. Please. I was transformed, and I think you may be also.

And even if you're not transformed, you'll still gain an understanding we all need to have.

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Tribe by Sebastian Junger [View all] PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2016 OP
Tribe. Sounds fascinating. Right down my alley if you skip the war part. applegrove Nov 2016 #1
The war part is crucial. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2016 #2
Thanks. I will read it. applegrove Nov 2016 #5
Nation: a tribe with a flag. eppur_se_muova Nov 2016 #3
For the past couple of years pscot Nov 2016 #4
Yes. If you've been thinking like this PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2016 #6
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