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Showing Original Post only (View all)I disagree with Rachel tonite on the issue of a ticker parade for Iraq Vets [View all]
Especially and mostly the part that those that didn't go over there need the parade.
But even on the parade it is imo a waste of time. The vets need to be assimilated back into their old jobs if they want or find good jobs for them. They need to be healed as needed both physically and mentally. Rather than spend all that expense on parades put it into programs to help them. NYC won't be the only place that wants to put on a parade. A parade is for only one day. It needs to be long term and effective instead of just show.
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I disagree with Rachel tonite on the issue of a ticker parade for Iraq Vets [View all]
LiberalFighter
Feb 2012
OP
No. You can't claim 'useful idiots' is simply a term of art and get a free pass.
pinboy3niner
Feb 2012
#97
I've not changed the meaning, at all. In fact, I reaffirmed it by citing
Luminous Animal
Feb 2012
#102
Yeah, we were only in it to destroy the lives of millions and blow innocents to smithereens
pinboy3niner
Feb 2012
#108
Wait a minute, in the above sub-thread we have vets saying that non-vets are inferior social rejects
Leopolds Ghost
Feb 2012
#113
I am just getting tired of reading posts from family of Marines talking about how the rest of us are
Leopolds Ghost
Feb 2012
#130
You're a better man than I am, EL-TEE. I'm pretty sure that by now the words ...
11 Bravo
Feb 2012
#69
Perhaps I should have enrolled her in the military Middle School Cadet Corp...
Luminous Animal
Feb 2012
#89
Some of us only felt your pain watching the news every night and reading the newspaper
sad sally
Feb 2012
#100
I think Vietnam vets deserved a parade. But that was when we had a universal draft...
Leopolds Ghost
Feb 2012
#116
I don't know how this issue can be solved... It's important to honor the vets
Leopolds Ghost
Feb 2012
#117
At least in Afghanistan we had a reason for being there. Iraq is an illegal war.
Leopolds Ghost
Feb 2012
#107
Vets of the war are simply asking for recognition. They earned it. So why not give it to them?
appleannie1
Feb 2012
#4
Not saying I agree necessarily, but what do you view as acceptable celebration of the Iraq war?
Leopolds Ghost
Feb 2012
#109
Denbot, I think Motown was referring to the ongoing Mideast War which we apparently won, so I hear.
Leopolds Ghost
Feb 2012
#118
The terms of service on this site prevent me from responding as I'd like to...nt
metalbot
Feb 2012
#40
The parade I'd like to see has Bush, Cheney, Rodriquez, Rummy, etc perp-walking....
Scuba
Feb 2012
#26
The vast majority of combat vets are solidly behind the war and joined combat batallions to fight.
Leopolds Ghost
Feb 2012
#106
I'm not trying to minimize the issue. I know how horrible it can be for soldiers. But most ppl dont
Leopolds Ghost
Feb 2012
#127
I certainly respect our vets and their sacrifices and wish them all the best. My dad was a marine
librechik
Feb 2012
#64
I hated parades when I was in. Not to mention the crappy music that goes with them.
Bezukhov
Feb 2012
#83
I have to disagree with the notion of a parade being a waste of time.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2012
#84
I agree. Especially since the Iraq War was controversial, all the more need for a parade...
Honeycombe8
Feb 2012
#93
To celebrate what? Is it not possible to show appreciation for returning vets without celebrating
Leopolds Ghost
Feb 2012
#105
To celebrate the end of the war. If we can have parades for football teams & St. Patty, we
Honeycombe8
Feb 2012
#139
So you don't need it. Don't watch. But honoring service & end of war is a good thing...
Honeycombe8
Feb 2012
#140
With one poster on this thread showing out and out hatred for said Veterans.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2012
#95
I support showing appreciation for the vets. A ticker tape parade to celebrate "victory" in Iraq?
Leopolds Ghost
Feb 2012
#104
The denial is political. Obama cannot be seen as winning at...anything
Evergreen Emerald
Feb 2012
#96
The war in Iraq was illegal and immoral... for Rachel Maddow to call for a ticker tape parade
Leopolds Ghost
Feb 2012
#103
I'm referring to what the person I replied to and a couple other folks said about good politics.
Leopolds Ghost
Feb 2012
#125
A parade has nothing to do with the politics of the war. It has to do with those...
ellisonz
Feb 2012
#132