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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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Published: Wed Jun 15 2022
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  Support the D.A.W.G.Z. @ patreon.com/MSsecretpod Buy Merch @ mssecretpodcast.com/merch Yooo. History cast. THE Colin Quinn joins the D.A.W.G.Z. to discuss the Vietnam War. They discuss other things as well. Please enjoy. God bless. Support the show and get up to 34% off some sweet new metal art with the code DRENCHED at https://displate.com/mssp?art=6247403451297 Support the show and get 3 months free by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/Drenched  

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Comedian Colin Quinn joins the podcast to discuss the impact of the Vietnam War on American society and culture.
00:00 - 00:36 (00:36)
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history
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Comedian Colin Quinn joins the podcast to discuss the impact of the Vietnam War on American society and culture.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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In this episode, the speaker discusses the connection between the CIA and drug cartels in the 70s and 80s, highlighting how the agency would stop the DEA from doing their job due to their anti-communist agenda.
00:36 - 04:18 (03:42)
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CIA
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In this episode, the speaker discusses the connection between the CIA and drug cartels in the 70s and 80s, highlighting how the agency would stop the DEA from doing their job due to their anti-communist agenda.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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The speaker reflects on his realization of the lack of competence and understanding of those in charge during the Vietnam War.
04:18 - 08:53 (04:34)
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Vietnam War
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The speaker reflects on his realization of the lack of competence and understanding of those in charge during the Vietnam War.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
A discussion about how American troops were viewed by Japan after World War II and how Asian countries were happy when the Japanese colonizers were gone.
08:53 - 12:51 (03:58)
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American Troops, Japan, Asia
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A discussion about how American troops were viewed by Japan after World War II and how Asian countries were happy when the Japanese colonizers were gone.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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The speaker reflects on the psychological mindset that led to the US's involvement and ultimate loss in the Vietnam War, offering examples such as the lies spread by General Van and the slippery slope theory.
12:51 - 16:04 (03:13)
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Vietnam War
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The speaker reflects on the psychological mindset that led to the US's involvement and ultimate loss in the Vietnam War, offering examples such as the lies spread by General Van and the slippery slope theory.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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This podcast discusses the importance of free will while comparing capitalism and communism post-World War II.
16:04 - 20:02 (03:57)
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Capitalism, Communism, Free Will
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This podcast discusses the importance of free will while comparing capitalism and communism post-World War II.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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This podcast explores the appeal of capitalism and how it aligns with human nature's natural desire to compete and be greedy.
20:02 - 23:01 (02:59)
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Capitalism
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This podcast explores the appeal of capitalism and how it aligns with human nature's natural desire to compete and be greedy. While acknowledging the need for regulation, the speaker emphasizes the positive aspects of capitalism.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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The US is similar to Cuba in that it allows capitalist things and then takes control when it wants to.
23:02 - 25:06 (02:03)
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US international relations
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The US is similar to Cuba in that it allows capitalist things and then takes control when it wants to. The US has a history of success with the Marshall Plan and other countries want to emulate it because it worked so well for them.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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The podcast explores the psychological impact of war on soldiers, including the development of a 'God complex,' as well as the impact on their behavior upon returning home.
25:06 - 30:38 (05:32)
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Psychology
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The podcast explores the psychological impact of war on soldiers, including the development of a 'God complex,' as well as the impact on their behavior upon returning home.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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In an attempt to prevent the spread of communism, the US military tried to improve the lives of Vietnamese citizens through pacification, but their efforts ultimately failed.
30:38 - 33:50 (03:11)
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Vietnam War
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In an attempt to prevent the spread of communism, the US military tried to improve the lives of Vietnamese citizens through pacification, but their efforts ultimately failed.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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The speaker expresses their disdain towards the influx of individuals who consider themselves intellectual and have been gentrifying the neighborhoods of Bushwick, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint, likening it to a rampage similar to war.
33:50 - 36:14 (02:24)
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Gentrification
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The speaker expresses their disdain towards the influx of individuals who consider themselves intellectual and have been gentrifying the neighborhoods of Bushwick, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint, likening it to a rampage similar to war.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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Joe Rogan shares a story about his stepdad who came to his mom's defense and beat up a guy who yelled at her while they were in a car together.
36:14 - 39:26 (03:11)
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Joe Rogan
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Joe Rogan shares a story about his stepdad who came to his mom's defense and beat up a guy who yelled at her while they were in a car together.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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The use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War exposed troops to elevated levels of dioxin, causing detrimental health effects.
39:26 - 41:22 (01:56)
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Agent Orange
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The use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War exposed troops to elevated levels of dioxin, causing detrimental health effects. The decision to use Agent Orange on their own troops was immoral and careless.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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The speaker discusses the perception that the military's purpose is to acquire more funding and mentions the famous helicopter on the roof, which elicited a surprised reaction.
41:22 - 43:04 (01:41)
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Military Funding
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The speaker discusses the perception that the military's purpose is to acquire more funding and mentions the famous helicopter on the roof, which elicited a surprised reaction.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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The speaker talks about his experience with psychedelics and how the government would give high dosages of acid to people in experiments.
43:04 - 46:42 (03:38)
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Psychedelics
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The speaker talks about his experience with psychedelics and how the government would give high dosages of acid to people in experiments.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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The speaker discusses how the treatment of Vietnam veterans in their neighborhood differed from what he learned in class, and how even the patriotic people would speak negatively about the war.
46:42 - 50:03 (03:20)
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Vietnam War
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The speaker discusses how the treatment of Vietnam veterans in their neighborhood differed from what he learned in class, and how even the patriotic people would speak negatively about the war.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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A man reflects on the cruelty of young soldiers in war and their capability for violence after experiencing a year of killing before they even leave.
50:03 - 52:05 (02:02)
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War
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A man reflects on the cruelty of young soldiers in war and their capability for violence after experiencing a year of killing before they even leave.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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The speaker shares a humorous anecdote about his dad getting a draft card during the Vietnam War but being too young to be drafted.
52:05 - 53:38 (01:32)
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Vietnam War
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The speaker shares a humorous anecdote about his dad getting a draft card during the Vietnam War but being too young to be drafted.

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The speaker describes a mysterious dark and smelly place which they thought was a coal oven and later found out to be the hottest place on Earth.
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The speaker describes a mysterious dark and smelly place which they thought was a coal oven and later found out to be the hottest place on Earth.

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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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In this episode, the hosts reflect on the tendency for people to romanticize the past and hold onto nostalgia even when it hinders their ability to think critically about the present.
55:20 - 1:02:50 (07:30)
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Nostalgia
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In this episode, the hosts reflect on the tendency for people to romanticize the past and hold onto nostalgia even when it hinders their ability to think critically about the present. They explore how this nostalgia trap can lead to a narrow view of history and blind us to important social and political issues of today.

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A humorous discussion about the coolness factor of pendulums vs the less exciting anti-adromia.
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1:03:48 - 1:06:01 (02:12)
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1:06:01 - 1:11:17 (05:16)
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1:11:17 - 1:13:58 (02:41)
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1:13:58 - 1:17:51 (03:52)
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The speaker shares their experiences with hecklers and how they are often fans of the performer or team. They also discuss how it can be difficult for some fans to understand the impact of their behavior.

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Shane's performance is criticized for its inappropriate and offensive content towards minorities and women.
1:17:51 - 1:21:18 (03:26)
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1:21:18 - 1:23:46 (02:28)
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Comedian Joe Rogan recalls a fellow comedian who was a Vietnam war veteran and a school bus driver, who was known for getting fired because of his strong personality.
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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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Ep 398 - The Enantiodromia of Vietnam (feat. Colin Quinn)
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