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#336 When Was America Great part 3 of 8

Aug 23, 202326 minSeason 7Ep. 336
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And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith

#AATWD

In this episode, part 3 in an 8 part series with Courtney, Lets Just Think, Uncle Leo, and RJ Strange, from the Stereo app.


Summary: The conversation discusses the involvement of the military in video games, particularly mentioning the CIA's role in developing Call of Duty and the use of real-life characters. It also questions the notion of "making America great again," highlighting the disparities and challenges faced by different communities throughout history, especially for black Americans.

  • The military's involvement in video games is acknowledged, with specific reference to Call of Duty and the CIA's role. 💣
  • Real-life characters, including the leader of Iran, are incorporated into these games. 🎮
  • The concept of "making America great again" is questioned, raising concerns about who benefited from past eras of greatness. 🇺🇸
  • The financial boom of the 1960s is mentioned, but the decline in the 1970s due to inflation is highlighted. 💰
  • The conversation points out the limitations of pinpointing a specific period as the epitome of greatness, with the acknowledgment that disaster existed on either side of it. ⚠️
  • The perspective of a black individual is emphasized, highlighting the lack of civil rights and voting restrictions before the mid-1960s. ✊🏾
  • The speaker expresses a somber view that the present time might be the best point in history for them personally, despite its imperfections. 😔

Hashtags: #MilitaryInVideoGames #RealLifeCharacters #MakingAmericaGreatAgain #FinancialBoomAndDecline #CivilRightsStruggle


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