EXAMINE THE VARIOUS CHALLENGES TO WILLSON’S CONSERVATIVE “COLD WAR” CONSCIOUSNESS before, during and after his tour in Viet Nam, with emphasis on his “Mai Li” experience? Examine Willson’s “patriotic” views giving way to new viewpoints.
WILLSON ON THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING AND KNOWING HISTORY
Examine Willson’s analysis of Americans’ general lack of knowledge of history.
In this vein, examine Willson’s analysis and observations on “American exceptionalism.”
WILLSON ON THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE – AWOL
Examine the basic blueprint of AWOL as laid out in George F. Kennan’s 1948 internal memo.
AWOL’s footprint on the Earth?
Again, in this vein, examine Willson’s analysis and observations on “American exceptionalism.”
WILLSON AND THE NICARAGUAN REVOLUTION
Discuss Willson’s examination of US intervention in Nicaragua.
Lessons of Nicaragua to Willson: Any links between Willson’s Viet Nam and Mai Li experience and those in Nicaragua? Lessons in human dignity?
Nicaragua, the 1986 Veterans’ Fast for Life, September 1, 1987, at Concord Naval Weapons Depot, and the Nuremburg Principles?
Nicaragua and the Iran-Contra scandal?
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF WILLSON WALKING “ON THIRD WORLD LEGS?” How does this phrase sum up the theme of this book?
