[The_Media_never_lie]

I do believe that WWI was the beginning of the end of civilization. A true historic turning point. I don't think Europe has recovered, or will ever recover. On every level --- political, social, physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual --- it was smashed. WWII came roaring on its heels like an opportunistic disease taking down an already wretched, weakened sufferer.

Even the post -WWII recovery was blighted with signs of moral and spiritual death.

And that is still with us, with a vengeance.

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Yep. Exactly.

[lonevoice]

Very interesting article and superb comments to this point, worth reading them all. This reminds me of what originally drew me to FR so many years ago: informed, well-written opinions without stupid memes, inappropriate jokes, foul language and rampant illiteracy. As a history enthusiast, you might find this of interest as well.