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Stan Goff
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Stan Goff is a former US Army Special Forces soldier, a writer, and an activist. He is often referred to as Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Stan Goff.
Birth and Death Dates
Born in 1947, the exact date of birth is not publicly available.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Goff holds American nationality. Throughout his life, he has been involved in various professions including:
US Army Special Forces soldier
Writer
ActivistEarly Life and Background
Stan Goff's early life and background are relatively unknown to the public. However, it is known that he enlisted in the US Army at a young age and went on to serve as a Green Beret.
Major Accomplishments
As a soldier, Stan Goff was involved in several high-profile operations during his time in the US Army. Some of his notable accomplishments include:
Serving as a Special Forces operative in Vietnam
Participating in Operation Eagle Claw, an ill-fated attempt to rescue American hostages from Iran in 1980Notable Works or Actions
Stan Goff is also known for his writing and activism. He has written several books on topics such as war, militarism, and social justice.
Full Spectrum Disorder: A book that explores the intersection of militarism and capitalism
* Bordering on Global Madness: A collection of essays on politics, culture, and human rights
Impact and Legacy
Stan Goff's experiences in the military and his subsequent activism have had a significant impact on American society. His writing has helped to raise awareness about the dangers of militarism and the importance of social justice.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Stan Goff is widely quoted and remembered for his insight into the human cost of war and his advocacy for social change. His unique perspective as a former soldier turned activist has made him a respected voice in the world of politics and culture.
Quotes by stan goff
I’ve never actually seen the military used to any higher moral purpose. There is always the bottom line, somewhere, somehow.
So here I am, a white man telling Black children to not give white people the benefit of the doubt. It’s not prejudice I’m giving them, it’s survival. Don’t talk to strangers. Don’t trust white folk you don’t know. Don’t trust cops. The basics. When Black folk don’t want to walk right up and be my friend, I don’t take it personally, and I don’t get defensive. And I’ll tell other thin-skinned white people the same thing. It’s not personal. It’s survival. Get used to it, and quit whining.
American culture is a sheep culture – long on talk about individualism, but even longer on absolute conformity. Most still believe that individuality is based on which model car you like best – commodity identity, a selection of personalities on a shelf full of products approved by the Federal Identity Administration. I’m a Taurus aspiring to be a Lexus.
Democrat flaks jump on this like ducks on a June-bug, and in the process themselves reproduce the sick militarism of this culture that automatically valorizes anyone who wears a uniform. How dare you insult a soldier! Like its some sacred calling instead of an imperial employment program steeped in the culture of machismo and misogyny.(And you can gasp as theatrically as you want I spent more than two decades wearing a uniform that is exactly what it is.)
