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Rah-rahs are good politics. Bonobo Feb 2012 #1
A veterans service is far from shameful. denbot Feb 2012 #7
Well said. pamela Feb 2012 #23
So true. Drahthaardogs Feb 2012 #35
Anyone who has paid any attention to history in the past several decades Arugula Latte Feb 2012 #59
Well said and I concur. +1000 cherokeeprogressive Feb 2012 #81
Parades celebrate the END of war, and those who served pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #8
I won't celebrate useful idiots. Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #12
Just to let you know, it was me who alerted on your post. denbot Feb 2012 #13
No."Useful idiots". A political and historical term. Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #16
Bullshit, it was a blanket insult to veterans. You should be ashamed. denbot Feb 2012 #17
Well, no it wasn't and I am not ashamed. Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #21
I have, also I'm active with vote vets, and wounded warriors. denbot Feb 2012 #38
And "useless idiot" is what we veterans call internet posters Muskypundit Feb 2012 #18
No. You can't claim 'useful idiots' is simply a term of art and get a free pass. pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #97
Who's looking for a free pass? I was quite clear in regards to usage Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #99
No one but you is trying to change the meaning pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #101
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
I do know the meaning. Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #112
I've actually seen severed body parts pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #123
I feel sorry for you pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #14
I won't celebrate that they put their lives on the line so that Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #19
Your a real fuckin hero. Muskypundit Feb 2012 #20
You meant to say.., Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #22
No. They put their lives on the line for each other. pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #27
Glad you are alive. Sorry you think risking your life was worth it. Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #28
At the time.... moriah Feb 2012 #29
So you'd only insult half the veterans here. Thanks for nothing. nt DevonRex Feb 2012 #55
"Sorry you think risking your life was worth it." pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #34
Don't let him yank your chain... JSnuffy Feb 2012 #49
Thanks for your support pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #53
I agree with JSnuffy. Wait Wut Feb 2012 #63
I understand your son is getting out now pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #65
Will do! Wait Wut Feb 2012 #71
"Don't let the toddler pulling on your pant leg slow you down." Number23 Feb 2012 #74
Wait a minute, in the above sub-thread we have vets saying that non-vets are inferior social rejects Leopolds Ghost Feb 2012 #113
No, you don't have it right--your post is fucked up pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #119
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
Are you reading wingnut websites? pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #134
Just because... JSnuffy Feb 2012 #135
Is that what the war in Iraq was about? Leopolds Ghost Feb 2012 #144
Then I suggest you crack a math book... JSnuffy Feb 2012 #145
You're a better man than I am, EL-TEE. I'm pretty sure that by now the words ... 11 Bravo Feb 2012 #69
Hey, brother pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #80
P.S.--I'm still tempted, seeing the thread still going pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #98
You are over the top. Drahthaardogs Feb 2012 #36
Men and women like yourself did nothing to ensure the that Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #44
And people like you have nothing to ensure ANYONE's freedom. Drahthaardogs Feb 2012 #47
Just curious MrBig Feb 2012 #76
I was wondering the same thing RZM Feb 2012 #141
When was the last time the U.S. military truly fought for "freedom?" Arugula Latte Feb 2012 #60
Well, Drahthaardogs Feb 2012 #79
Interesting rhetoric MrBig Feb 2012 #77
You are confusing the trees for the forest. Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #88
You let your 11 year old get arrested? alphafemale Feb 2012 #32
It was her choice to protest. It was my job to facilitate her safety. Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #45
Or it could be MrBig Feb 2012 #75
Perhaps I should have enrolled her in the military Middle School Cadet Corp... Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #89
Seems like a much better evironment... JSnuffy Feb 2012 #90
Neither my husband nor I were going to attend the anti-war Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #91
You're correct, but . . . gratuitous Feb 2012 #39
What about useless ones? FrodosPet Feb 2012 #46
You can be anti-war without throwing that insult around you know lunatica Feb 2012 #48
Well said, lunatica pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #51
Some of us only felt your pain watching the news every night and reading the newspaper sad sally Feb 2012 #100
Thankyou, sad sally pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #122
That's an excellent point about being used. :-( Leopolds Ghost Feb 2012 #128
I think you're starting to get it :) pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #131
... Kali Feb 2012 #68
My cousin is an idiot? Odin2005 Feb 2012 #50
And a hell of a lot of DUers, too. DevonRex Feb 2012 #56
I alerted, too and checked TOS. nt DevonRex Feb 2012 #54
You didn't serve, so I forgive you. Rex Feb 2012 #62
Shame on you. itsrobert Feb 2012 #142
Likewise, I'm sure. Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #143
Shame on you itsrobert Feb 2012 #146
...so, we shouldn't engage in good politics? JHB Feb 2012 #30
"There are people who feel different about this than you do" Bonobo Feb 2012 #33
You expressed yours, and I expressed mine JHB Feb 2012 #37
Would you support a ticker tape parade if Bush were still in office? Leopolds Ghost Feb 2012 #110
The overdue parades for Vietnam vets came when Reagan was in office pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #115
I think Vietnam vets deserved a parade. But that was when we had a universal draft... Leopolds Ghost Feb 2012 #116
As "welcome home", of course. JHB Feb 2012 #133
Case irrelevant. Don't get stingy with the small stuff. n/t JHB Feb 2012 #120
This message was self-deleted by its author nadinbrzezinski Feb 2012 #66
You mean like Nam? How did walking away from vets work for us nadinbrzezinski Feb 2012 #67
Suicide kind of hits a nerve... pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #86
It took a few hours to transcribe nadinbrzezinski Feb 2012 #87
I don't know how this issue can be solved... It's important to honor the vets Leopolds Ghost Feb 2012 #117
No matter how anyone 'twists' it, it's for the troops and the vets pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #126
There is truth in what you say, but the money saved by not having a parade dmr Feb 2012 #2
The Veterans themselves are asking for this DearAbby Feb 2012 #3
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
Recognition for destroying a country making it safe Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #25
Thankfully, your opinion on this issue will not win out. stevenleser Feb 2012 #72
Not saying I agree necessarily, but what do you view as acceptable celebration of the Iraq war? Leopolds Ghost Feb 2012 #109
Why not both? Union Scribe Feb 2012 #5
I think that our vets have enough emotional issues without Motown_Johnny Feb 2012 #6
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Denbot, I think Motown was referring to the ongoing Mideast War which we apparently won, so I hear. Leopolds Ghost Feb 2012 #118
No Parades Please YOHABLO Feb 2012 #9
We are not talking about a victory parade, just a veterans parade. denbot Feb 2012 #11
I'd attend that "parade" if the veterans were required to carry signs Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #24
The terms of service on this site prevent me from responding as I'd like to...nt metalbot Feb 2012 #40
Wow. Arkana Feb 2012 #58
Yes, the term 'clueless' comes to mind for that poster. nt stevenleser Feb 2012 #73
Hmm. Leopolds Ghost Feb 2012 #129
That, too. We are all responsible. Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #137
I agree. Parades are ridiculous and serve no purpose BlueCaliDem Feb 2012 #15
The parade I'd like to see has Bush, Cheney, Rodriquez, Rummy, etc perp-walking.... Scuba Feb 2012 #26
I don't like the idea of one either. mmonk Feb 2012 #31
Returning vets should be recognized. pa28 Feb 2012 #41
Is this being planned by the Obama Administration Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2012 #42
Please don't talk about vets as if they're quivering invalids Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #43
+1 redqueen Feb 2012 #57
I see a welcoming parade as a matter of official public acknowledgement lunatica Feb 2012 #52
If people would stop signing up to the military Arugula Latte Feb 2012 #61
just stop signing up - if only it were so simple Kali Feb 2012 #70
The vast majority of combat vets are solidly behind the war and joined combat batallions to fight. Leopolds Ghost Feb 2012 #106
You are very wrong about the politics in GD pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #121
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
If a parade will bolster moral, then I am all for it. Rex Feb 2012 #78
If we have parades for winning sports teams Terra Alta Feb 2012 #82
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
I don't need a parade... JSnuffy Feb 2012 #85
So you don't need it. Don't watch. But honoring service & end of war is a good thing... Honeycombe8 Feb 2012 #140
As a matter of pure politics . . . markpkessinger Feb 2012 #92
No, celebrating the Iraq War would hand a campaign issue to the GOP. LAGC Feb 2012 #114
Sometimes DU just makes me sad. Sad sad sad. Throd Feb 2012 #94
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
That said, I would support something to honor the wounded vets. Leopolds Ghost Feb 2012 #111
It has NOTHING to do with Obama... pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #124
I'm referring to what the person I replied to and a couple other folks said about good politics. Leopolds Ghost Feb 2012 #125
You misunderstand. Evergreen Emerald Feb 2012 #138
A parade has nothing to do with the politics of the war. It has to do with those... ellisonz Feb 2012 #132
The lack of a parade, however does have to do with politics Evergreen Emerald Feb 2012 #136
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