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How can they stand like that without moving.. darkangel218 Oct 2012 #1
They don't stand around for long periods. They march back and forth. Baitball Blogger Oct 2012 #2
Ahh ok, that makes more sense. darkangel218 Oct 2012 #4
You're right. Once the guard is posted, they "walk the mat". sarge43 Oct 2012 #11
more details grantcart Oct 2012 #14
Deep vein thrombosis is more likely if one sits for long periods, rather than standing. Aristus Oct 2012 #51
old pic...taken last year....nt Evasporque Oct 2012 #128
That's why you sometimes hear of those guards in London fainting. Bucky Oct 2012 #244
Thank you for posting this picture. kstewart33 Oct 2012 #3
Uh, yeah. Get those kids in out of that. That's just stupid. nolabear Oct 2012 #5
I agree completely. obxhead Oct 2012 #40
Yeah. What is the point of standing there? Arugula Latte Oct 2012 #70
People who have never served do not understand the military. speedoo Oct 2012 #148
Yep. You are exactly fucking right. cliffordu Oct 2012 #163
You know, I never served, but I have the good sense to not mock a gravesite. msanthrope Oct 2012 #192
I don't either Aerows Oct 2012 #209
People are not "mocking" a gravesite. Arugula Latte Oct 2012 #262
Yes, they are. And one of them has already been banned. nt msanthrope Oct 2012 #263
who got banned over this quinnox Oct 2012 #267
Kindly Refrain, who got a pizza delivered msanthrope Oct 2012 #278
Now that was long overdue. What a rude person. MADem Oct 2012 #284
It's a common sense issue to me. Arugula Latte Oct 2012 #197
Your common sense is not relevant to discussing how the military honors its fallen. speedoo Oct 2012 #199
They're fucking VOLUNTEERS! Do some research before you make an ass of yourself!!! George II Oct 2012 #279
Wow. Arugula Latte Oct 2012 #280
That is not true. Most duers understand and honor those who served still_one Oct 2012 #214
Your key word is "most". speedoo Oct 2012 #218
I know still_one Oct 2012 #225
I get it. The sacrifice the Unknowns made makes the rain seem like nothing. Bucky Oct 2012 #246
Hey, you don't have to have served to appreciate this. calimary Oct 2012 #253
They volunteer for this duty. It's an honor. JohnnyRingo Oct 2012 #162
It is to honor those who served and died, many who were drafted, but all who served their country still_one Oct 2012 #212
They are safe. And guarding that tomb? It's a sacred honor. Autumn Oct 2012 #215
Respect for those who have died defending not only our country, but the rights we have as Americans. Hepburn Oct 2012 #320
If you don't get, you don't get it. Stinky The Clown Oct 2012 #234
You should be thrown off this board Ter Oct 2012 #346
Well, possibly he should be admonished. sibelian Oct 2012 #350
No, nolabear is expressing a valid concern for the troops guarding the Tomb pinboy3niner Oct 2012 #361
Guards are present at all times. sarge43 Oct 2012 #6
Huge honor. Ikonoklast Oct 2012 #58
I agree. I have a great deal of respect for those young people. nt MADem Oct 2012 #99
The unknown soldier has never once been stolen. cthulu2016 Oct 2012 #7
So, what are they protecting? Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #8
From what I remember, there were Baitball Blogger Oct 2012 #15
Respect dipsydoodle Oct 2012 #17
It is a show of respect, honoring the fallen for their sacrifice. The 101st Chairborne msanthrope Oct 2012 #31
I guess it comes down to who gets to decide what qualifies as showing respect. stopbush Oct 2012 #74
I'm becoming increasingly irritated with this. sibelian Oct 2012 #354
Here's what your avatar said about it: Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #93
You think these soldiers are marching joyfully to music? Go read the Einstein-Szilard Letter msanthrope Oct 2012 #103
Something he deeply regretted for the rest of his life. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #108
Then if you served, stop showing such disrespect to the people who msanthrope Oct 2012 #115
I'm not disrescting the dead. I'm disrespecting those who glorify war. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #122
Actually, this thread was an unintentional dog whistle to DemocratsForProgress Oct 2012 #136
Then why the soldiers "guarding" it with guns? Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #164
The 3rd carry fixed bayonets to commemorate Cerro Gordo. I wonder what you would make of msanthrope Oct 2012 #191
It doesn't make war "glorious", but it sure as shit makes it HONORABLE George II Oct 2012 #281
You are disrespecting a gravesite with your uneccessary commentary. A gravesite. msanthrope Oct 2012 #180
But, I didn't. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #202
You did Aerows Oct 2012 #219
No--you are disrespecting the soldiers who are tasked with care of that tomb. msanthrope Oct 2012 #229
Honey, you seem to be the only one here who see "glorification of war" in this thread, whathehell Oct 2012 #270
"the monsters who sent those in the tomb to kill and die..." EX500rider Oct 2012 #275
The 3rd is also Ready Brigade to defend Washington jmowreader Oct 2012 #149
Yep--quite familiar with The Old Guard. The disrespect on this thread is sickening. nt msanthrope Oct 2012 #194
Are you kidding? This is America. Aristus Oct 2012 #56
In a hurricane? Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #90
In all weathers, night and day, around the clock, forever. Aristus Oct 2012 #107
Yeah, I know it doesn't. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #112
I've said a lot of horrible shit to people on this board before, cliffordu Oct 2012 #169
Oh, dear me. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #178
There are no songs, poems or posts on DU cliffordu Oct 2012 #184
boom goes the dynamite dionysus Oct 2012 #377
The honor of these soldiers comes not from patriotism, but from the oaths they fulfilled. msanthrope Oct 2012 #185
Yes, I did swear the same oath. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #204
I think Cliffordu has the measure of you. nt msanthrope Oct 2012 #213
if you were a marine i'm the queen of england. dionysus Oct 2012 #261
You've called another poster a liar DisgustipatedinCA Oct 2012 #356
yes, yes i did. dionysus Oct 2012 #376
Well then, I guess you and George W Bush both get feelins' in your gut DisgustipatedinCA Oct 2012 #383
You are just fine the way you are HangOnKids Oct 2012 #201
Everyone, when I was in, called it The Crotch. Or, The Suck. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #207
In your case, at least, that seems to be appropriate nt pinboy3niner Oct 2012 #364
All of these guards are volunteers and compete for the honor. grantcart Oct 2012 #382
That's one reason. There is another. sarge43 Oct 2012 #216
I would imagine that respect often needs protection. LanternWaste Oct 2012 #153
Yeah, especially from some of the sick fucks on this thread. whathehell Oct 2012 #272
They're protecting you Ter Oct 2012 #347
They are protecting a sacred concept. sibelian Oct 2012 #353
ugh. depressing, sentimental, militaristic nonsense. cali Oct 2012 #9
That's one opinion /nt. demwing Oct 2012 #20
I think it is beautiful.... but if it was my decision I'd send those boys in for some soup. DonRedwood Oct 2012 #25
It's their decision TruthAnalyzed Oct 2012 #171
Isn't it great there were people who gave their lives so you could say something that stupid former-republican Oct 2012 #23
Thank you sarge43 Oct 2012 #28
All the dreams, and hope, and promise gone because of miltaristic nonsense n/t HangOnKids Oct 2012 #35
Yeah, they weren't smart as you. n/t sarge43 Oct 2012 #37
Never Said That Sarge HangOnKids Oct 2012 #41
Nonsense? Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2012 #165
How do you know the poster doesn't have loved ones in the military? obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #187
Why don't you STFU Jeff HangOnKids Oct 2012 #198
My guess is....Nobody Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2012 #210
Actually, you're wrong, and you look like a fucking moron DisgustipatedinCA Oct 2012 #362
You're Welcome... Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2012 #372
I was in the military, but didn't die. Do I still get the right to "bitch and moan"? DisgustipatedinCA Oct 2012 #373
This message was self-deleted by its author Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2012 #384
Yes obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #177
And millions of other dreams, hope and promise got to live because of it mythology Oct 2012 #228
Care to provide an example other than World War 2? redgreenandblue Oct 2012 #309
American Revolution, Civil War, WWI eaglesfanintn Oct 2012 #321
"miltaristic nonsense" EX500rider Oct 2012 #276
How does killing Vietnamese or Korean or Iraqi or Afghan people Kindly Refrain Oct 2012 #45
There ARE no unknown soldiers from the Iraq or Afghan wars. kestrel91316 Oct 2012 #60
Didn't answer my question Kindly Refrain Oct 2012 #66
because the question is irrelevant in the context of this story. eqfan592 Oct 2012 #76
It kinda did ProudToBeBlueInRhody Oct 2012 #110
sleep well, sweet, sweet prince. dionysus Oct 2012 #378
Right there with you, Kindly Refrain. Aristus Oct 2012 #63
Thank You amuse bouche Oct 2012 #101
How does disrespecting those who have served BainsBane Oct 2012 #157
No one is disrespecting KIAs in this thread obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #189
I can see their point. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #327
The fault lies not in those who serve... PavePusher Oct 2012 #329
Not when people volunteer to serve. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #334
O.K., I'll go back to Yugoslavia and Mozambique and re-collect all those relief supplies. PavePusher Oct 2012 #355
Yup, I noted the kosovo war in another thread. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #367
Those who volunteer have the fewest opportunities in life BainsBane Oct 2012 #345
I can assure you that the reasons for military service PavePusher Oct 2012 #357
Demographics prove my point BainsBane Oct 2012 #363
Yea but we weren't always a global superpower: The Revolution, The Civil War, World War II? Hippo_Tron Oct 2012 #179
They did not create those conflicts, politicians did. It should never be taken out on the soldiers still_one Oct 2012 #217
How about those who fought Hitler's armies?...Or would you rather be livng under the Third Reich? whathehell Oct 2012 #274
LoL. Read up on the history of World War 2. redgreenandblue Oct 2012 #303
LOL...You read up on it. whathehell Oct 2012 #314
i know, this thread is swimming with imbeciles... dionysus Oct 2012 #380
LOL...Thanks for telling it like it is! whathehell Oct 2012 #381
LOL, because a nuclear armed Nazi Germany wouldn't have been a threat. dionysus Oct 2012 #379
+1 000 000 000 kestrel91316 Oct 2012 #55
That's a good example of something that sounds wise cthulu2016 Oct 2012 #65
oh for fuck's sake. Do you really believe that tripe? cali Oct 2012 #89
Those guarding the Tomb are scarcely "Mindlessly kowtowing" MineralMan Oct 2012 #155
And I completely agree, MM. cliffordu Oct 2012 #237
agree Crabby Appleton Oct 2012 #300
Fact is, the US military has done little to "protect the right to free speech" in the US. redgreenandblue Oct 2012 #304
Dude, those aren't my words. You appear to have MineralMan Oct 2012 #351
Yeah. Instead of the D-Day landings on Omaha Beach, Nye Bevan Oct 2012 #195
WWII was nearly 70 years ago. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #328
So honoring the soldiers who landed on D-day is "milking the tit of WWII". Nye Bevan Oct 2012 #374
Nope. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #386
Ive never understood statements like this. bunnies Oct 2012 #231
If you don't have to speak German and give a Nazi salute at Party meetings... PavePusher Oct 2012 #288
Wrong. redgreenandblue Oct 2012 #307
What is the point? CaptJasHook Oct 2012 #323
Hitler had plans to invade the US? bunnies Oct 2012 #370
I have to agree amuse bouche Oct 2012 #81
Obviously you don't understand the military. speedoo Oct 2012 #154
I underrstand plenty amuse bouche Oct 2012 #257
lol! darkangel218 Oct 2012 #258
Is that so? Do we have a servicemember's permission to speak now? DisgustipatedinCA Oct 2012 #365
This is a democracy. You are entitled to your opinion. nt bluestate10 Oct 2012 #92
Written by someone manning a keyboard MineralMan Oct 2012 #116
i expected better from you. rateyes Oct 2012 #150
You lost all my respect with that idiotic, uninformed post. speedoo Oct 2012 #151
Those bad ass The Wizard Oct 2012 #173
I wonder..... cliffordu Oct 2012 #161
But, it sells a lot of people into thinking that killing and dying is glorious and honorable. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #168
i agree with you. But, there are tons of less intelligent people who join up, because all the Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2012 #282
Post removed Post removed Oct 2012 #289
Best post of the thread. redgreenandblue Oct 2012 #311
Exactly amuse bouche Oct 2012 #324
Bullshit. Respecting and honoring their sacrifice does not mean you endorse all wars still_one Oct 2012 #223
Looks like the hurricane blew your mask off. nt Union Scribe Oct 2012 #305
Next time one of your friends dies and you put flowers on their tomb... sibelian Oct 2012 #358
Amazing. WilliamPitt Oct 2012 #10
I would feel very foolish guarding an empty tomb quinnox Oct 2012 #12
It isn't empty. whistler162 Oct 2012 #16
Why do you think it's empty? Baitball Blogger Oct 2012 #21
ok so it isn't empty quinnox Oct 2012 #24
Among other none symbolic reasons sarge43 Oct 2012 #29
Please post a link to that incident. Kindly Refrain Oct 2012 #46
It happened several years ago, mid nineties as memory serves. sarge43 Oct 2012 #53
"Desecration of the Vietnam Memorial Wall" KansDem Oct 2012 #124
Thanks KansDem sarge43 Oct 2012 #176
You don't get it sarisataka Oct 2012 #34
I read the url as Firebirds01 Oct 2012 #47
I didn't notice that until you pointed it out. They probably should change the url name. Baitball Blogger Oct 2012 #50
It s not empty nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #111
Tattoos are peculiar? LanternWaste Oct 2012 #160
It's not empty. Those who have fought in wars have a flavor in their mouth Autumn Oct 2012 #226
I saw this when I visited DC and I cried. it was one of the most MOVING things I have onecent Oct 2012 #13
Really?? I'll be moved when our living veterans are being properly considered and taken Lionessa Oct 2012 #27
It's not pageantry. speedoo Oct 2012 #158
Are they actuallyl guarding anything, no. It's pageantry, nothing more. Lionessa Oct 2012 #238
Me too. The former Marine I was with would Ilsa Oct 2012 #211
beautiful pic trailmonkee Oct 2012 #18
Details of the duty for these soldiers. grantcart Oct 2012 #19
. Kurovski Oct 2012 #22
I'm sorry but that kind of determination is just plain stupid and shouldn't be regaled. Lionessa Oct 2012 #26
I'm willing to bet the men in that photo don't feel they are being "just plain stupid". Throd Oct 2012 #30
Yeah because they are brainwashed. Kindly Refrain Oct 2012 #38
My brother applied. ReasonableToo Oct 2012 #73
Military personnel have achieved demi-god status in the US Kindly Refrain Oct 2012 #82
I don't disagree. ReasonableToo Oct 2012 #152
how does one know if they are brainwashed? eom yawnmaster Oct 2012 #285
Please go fuck yourself. n/t PavePusher Oct 2012 #290
And if you asked those soldiers... sarisataka Oct 2012 #39
But if you asked them if taking care of their fellow returning vets was more important than standing Lionessa Oct 2012 #44
As they are volunteers for that duty they'd probably say why can't we do both. n/t sarge43 Oct 2012 #57
Because they are willfully representing a false reality. We treat our vets like shit, not like heros Lionessa Oct 2012 #69
Bugs me quite a bit because I am a veteran sarge43 Oct 2012 #97
You know, my dad was a veteran of WWII Kindly Refrain Oct 2012 #102
Would you please post any of my messages where I indicated I believe I belong to a "special class" sarge43 Oct 2012 #133
Hubby and I try to convey it nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #138
If it were only the kids these days sarge43 Oct 2012 #174
I know nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #206
What I do is ignore this pageantry and vote for folks who'll do a better job of tending reality Lionessa Oct 2012 #239
First, I didn't ask for your thanks and I don't want it. sarge43 Oct 2012 #243
Thanks is given regardless of your willingness to accept it. Lionessa Oct 2012 #341
I agree with you. n/t Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #332
What I do about it. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #331
Hint, huge one indeed nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #134
Even generals were butter bars once upon a time sarge43 Oct 2012 #190
Of course but you ask civilians nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #208
Thank the maker they don't. sarge43 Oct 2012 #220
And an extra helping of crazy nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #224
And often confirming that there is no such thing as unutterable nonsense. Bless their hearts. n/t sarge43 Oct 2012 #227
But at some point... Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #333
How many people do you know in the military? nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #335
Lots and lots and lots. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #338
And fail, we do have a draft, it's called an economic draft. nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #340
Of course I do not fault people with no choices. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #342
Yup I am sure private Johnson nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #344
You don't have to be an expert in history. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #349
Bay of pigs nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #352
Yes, I know that - 70 YEARS OF ANCIENT HISTORY. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #366
Your "we" doesn't include these guys, I guarantee. It doesn't even include MOST Veterans. cherokeeprogressive Oct 2012 #264
Of course not, my comments are the disconnect from the reality of how our gov't treats individual Lionessa Oct 2012 #283
Except that in this thread, you are the one treating past and current vets "like shit".... PavePusher Oct 2012 #291
I agree. The masses get all teary-eyed about soldiers standing in the rain... Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #330
Thank you for fully understanding my point. It's so hard to get the point across Lionessa Oct 2012 #337
Kippling said it well... Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #339
It is not a zero-sum game, Lionessa. MineralMan Oct 2012 #119
One does not exclude the other sarisataka Oct 2012 #166
Do you really think we are unable to walk and chew gum at the same time? PavePusher Oct 2012 #292
When I see so many here stumbling while obviously chewing on something, then yes. Lionessa Oct 2012 #343
You are making assumptions based on facts not in evidence. PavePusher Oct 2012 #359
Actually many are putting heads in sand when idolizing such "honoring" unrepresentative regalia. Lionessa Oct 2012 #375
How is getting rid of a couple of measly guards going to solve our veterans' mess? kestrel91316 Oct 2012 #64
Please read up on what they are doing. blackspade Oct 2012 #100
Oh just stop it nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #113
Absolutely true, but to mention the military aspect is taboo, as this thread proves. Lionessa Oct 2012 #242
The problem is not a pfc walking post nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #248
I never said it was. You're entirely misunderstanding my point. Lionessa Oct 2012 #250
Whatever nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #252
"I cannot fathom any other way to put it" PavePusher Oct 2012 #293
Yet this is one example of our government honoring its debt to those who served pinboy3niner Oct 2012 #310
You have to be the best of the best to get into the Army's Old Guard slackmaster Oct 2012 #32
what courage johnt_1956_55 Oct 2012 #33
This pic gets posted during every severe storm Kindly Refrain Oct 2012 #36
Very moving. Thanks for sharing. Happyhippychick Oct 2012 #42
All of the posts ridiculing this ceremony hogwyld Oct 2012 #43
Again, where in the US Constitution does it say Kindly Refrain Oct 2012 #49
You know, it is possible to make a point here on DU without being a dick about it. eggplant Oct 2012 #129
Someone "alerted" on H2O Man Oct 2012 #183
Where in the DU terms of service does it say that ridiculing soldiers is expected? lumberjack_jeff Oct 2012 #142
Every member of the armed forces swears or affirms to preserve, protect and defend the constitution. sarge43 Oct 2012 #221
Thanks for the correction. n/t lumberjack_jeff Oct 2012 #233
Considering that the post H2O Man Oct 2012 #188
It doesn't in the Constitution glacierbay Oct 2012 #266
Ya know, not everything is in the Constitution.... PavePusher Oct 2012 #294
I didn't serve ProudToBeBlueInRhody Oct 2012 #114
Not a veteran, but I agree 1000% lumberjack_jeff Oct 2012 #139
Look, I know it is important to honor those who made sacrifices Taverner Oct 2012 #48
The attitudes in this thread is why our side is accused of hating soldiers. Odin2005 Oct 2012 #52
I agree txdemsftw Oct 2012 #54
I can... Lightbulb_on Oct 2012 #94
Disgusting. I hope this thread gets locked, it makes me so ill. zonkers Oct 2012 #67
Some have to exhibit their ultra-liberal street cred... SidDithers Oct 2012 #75
More like "ultra clueless." MADem Oct 2012 #105
Sid, that ain't ultra-liberal street cred. That's disgusting behaivor Autumn Oct 2012 #230
Not really. I just think they should not be out there in a hurricane treestar Oct 2012 #126
It's not about graffiti. PavePusher Oct 2012 #296
Yup. n/t lumberjack_jeff Oct 2012 #143
Quite a few, usually older, soldiers hold those very exact opinions. redgreenandblue Oct 2012 #312
No, that's not true pinboy3niner Oct 2012 #313
Some see it as you do. redgreenandblue Oct 2012 #316
Regardless of differing political views, I will guarantee you... pinboy3niner Oct 2012 #317
In such a picture one sees what one wants to see. redgreenandblue Oct 2012 #319
"(C)eremonies for those who accepted shaming and jail time for resisting the draft"? pinboy3niner Oct 2012 #325
I commend your efforts to educate kids about war. redgreenandblue Oct 2012 #348
I'll spell it out for you: we VN vets had the utmost respect for that draft-dodging teacher pinboy3niner Oct 2012 #368
You know, if I was living in the US, I'd might just take that offer. redgreenandblue Oct 2012 #369
You'll miss a good one here pinboy3niner Oct 2012 #371
I think I'll pass this on to my dad. redgreenandblue Oct 2012 #387
Very telling. Marinedem Oct 2012 #59
As an American Kindly Refrain Oct 2012 #71
Yeah Marinedem Oct 2012 #78
I'm not droning civilians in Pakistan Kindly Refrain Oct 2012 #88
No. Marinedem Oct 2012 #95
ya pay any taxes? iamthebandfanman Oct 2012 #287
"moral high ground"? PavePusher Oct 2012 #298
And in the meantime, what will you be up to? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Oct 2012 #137
Yes, iamthebandfanman Oct 2012 #286
I'll go back and undo all the humanitarian relief I've participated in... PavePusher Oct 2012 #297
Man, after reading a few of your posts, you sure don't sound like a Proud American ChillZilla Oct 2012 #389
^^^ THIS ^^^ WilliamPitt Oct 2012 #79
The anti-war Will Pitt speaks out. Kindly Refrain Oct 2012 #84
Yep WilliamPitt Oct 2012 #91
Post removed Post removed Oct 2012 #96
Agreed. WheelWalker Oct 2012 #236
Perfect. WilliamPitt Oct 2012 #256
Being anti-war is the most pro-military stance one can take. baldguy Oct 2012 #254
I am a military veteran and I am anti-war Skittles Oct 2012 #268
The poster is no longer with us pinboy3niner Oct 2012 #271
good Skittles Oct 2012 #277
Right. H2O Man Oct 2012 #200
Thank you. speedoo Oct 2012 #159
Yeah, a number of posters decided to dress as soldier-spitting stereotypes Union Scribe Oct 2012 #306
I'm not allowed to offer them a cup of tea? redgreenandblue Oct 2012 #308
When they're off duty, of course. They probably would prefer coffee. sarge43 Oct 2012 #388
snort tavernier Oct 2012 #61
I don't think those are real guards. randome Oct 2012 #62
It's a nice tradition. TwilightGardener Oct 2012 #68
In 2020 We are gonna learn that it was Hoffa under there the whole time. #JokesOnUs bigregg4838 Oct 2012 #72
This picture is from September 18, 2012 not today. SweetieD Oct 2012 #77
Thanks for being on the ball. ReasonableToo Oct 2012 #106
Buzz Feed has apologized for posting old photo Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2012 #125
Yea thanks! ProfessionalLeftist Oct 2012 #203
Beautiful. MadrasT Oct 2012 #80
Gotta admit.... MynameisBlarney Oct 2012 #83
Don't worry about them. Marinedem Oct 2012 #86
When all else fails, open the door in the back of the tomb and climb in! randome Oct 2012 #104
Good to know, thanks. MynameisBlarney Oct 2012 #322
Well, it does beat getting shot at. mnhtnbb Oct 2012 #85
Impressive. nt bluestate10 Oct 2012 #87
Too Bad! thelarge Oct 2012 #98
Post removed Post removed Oct 2012 #109
Which one was I? Recursion Oct 2012 #117
I didn't think a sarcasm tag was necessary. Throd Oct 2012 #118
D'oh. Sorry Recursion Oct 2012 #123
You were wrong. Prior to reading your post #118, the response I had in mind to you would have ... 11 Bravo Oct 2012 #130
It was necessary. There are people in this thread posting MineralMan Oct 2012 #144
My dad lied about his age so that he could enlist in the Navy in 1934 at 15 to get out of poverty slackmaster Oct 2012 #121
Your post is bullshit. Plain and simple. MineralMan Oct 2012 #127
Throd's post is an meant as an example of "Things I learned on DU..." sarcasm slackmaster Oct 2012 #131
In a thread where others are also posting ignorant nonsense MineralMan Oct 2012 #147
Wow.....you assume a lot of things... rppper Oct 2012 #146
A hurricane is nothing compared to combat. Being buffeted by rain and wind, a force of nature, is a freshwest Oct 2012 #120
Thank you for saying cliffordu Oct 2012 #182
You're welcome, cliffordu. Let's support each other in all that is good. freshwest Oct 2012 #222
Yep. Lets. cliffordu Oct 2012 #241
wow. fishwax Oct 2012 #245
Thanks for your post, too. We're all at different places, let's seek the best always. freshwest Oct 2012 #251
Well said! rppper Oct 2012 #265
If we love life, respect it. That's what they're doing. freshwest Oct 2012 #269
Wow. That was stunning. Thank you very, very much for saying that. n/t PavePusher Oct 2012 #299
Since I was an early critic on this thread I want to say I utterly respect the tomb and symbolism. nolabear Oct 2012 #132
This obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #193
way too many people confuse nationalism for patriotism nt hockeynut57 Oct 2012 #135
I think this is one of the ultimate examples of the latter. n/t lumberjack_jeff Oct 2012 #145
Agreed. ReasonableToo Oct 2012 #156
Interesting how this society Pharaoh Oct 2012 #140
I agree obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #196
You're missing the point by 180° n/t lumberjack_jeff Oct 2012 #232
its an older pic (Sept '12) AlecBGreen Oct 2012 #141
This is not a recent photo obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #167
recent pic upi402 Oct 2012 #170
Thanks..... ProfessionalLeftist Oct 2012 #205
Why anyone would have a problem with this is beyond me. npk Oct 2012 #172
Respect...This is what America is all about! Rocky2007 Oct 2012 #175
This is a symbol of the honor and respect due to those Americans who have fallen in battle and .... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #181
THANK YOU...to you... ProfessionalLeftist Oct 2012 #235
Just so everyone knows, there's no hurricane force winds in the DC metro area just yet Hippo_Tron Oct 2012 #186
Awesome picture! underoath Oct 2012 #240
I don't care if the pic's debunked. It still reminds me of something else to be grateful for. Bucky Oct 2012 #247
i wonder what is the source of the photo Enrique Oct 2012 #249
As been pointed out several times, guards are posted at the Tomb 24/7/365. sarge43 Oct 2012 #255
i never doubted it was real Enrique Oct 2012 #259
I sit corrected. n/t sarge43 Oct 2012 #260
Ok, need a tissue. nt oxymoron Oct 2012 #273
:) Fire Walk With Me Oct 2012 #295
Inspiring davidthegnome Oct 2012 #301
I can't believe some of the disrespectful crap I have seen posted on this thread. 4bucksagallon Oct 2012 #302
It's simple. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #336
Some people here have let cynicism get the better of them. Zynx Oct 2012 #315
Beautiful image, says a lot to me. era veteran Oct 2012 #318
My sons best friend from high school serves in that guard. Wonderful young man and... ourbluenation Oct 2012 #326
Wish those guys could at least cover their ears... poor fellas. Flaxbee Oct 2012 #360
wonderful photo. kick back to the top. Liberal_in_LA Oct 2012 #385
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