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In reply to the discussion: Amazing Photo: Hurricane does not deter guards at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier [View all]whathehell
(29,035 posts)314. LOL...You read up on it.
If you think it' was not worth fighting...duh.
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Amazing Photo: Hurricane does not deter guards at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier [View all]
ProfessionalLeftist
Oct 2012
OP
Deep vein thrombosis is more likely if one sits for long periods, rather than standing.
Aristus
Oct 2012
#51
You know, I never served, but I have the good sense to not mock a gravesite.
msanthrope
Oct 2012
#192
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
It is to honor those who served and died, many who were drafted, but all who served their country
still_one
Oct 2012
#212
Respect for those who have died defending not only our country, but the rights we have as Americans.
Hepburn
Oct 2012
#320
No, nolabear is expressing a valid concern for the troops guarding the Tomb
pinboy3niner
Oct 2012
#361
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
You think these soldiers are marching joyfully to music? Go read the Einstein-Szilard Letter
msanthrope
Oct 2012
#103
I'm not disrescting the dead. I'm disrespecting those who glorify war.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Oct 2012
#122
The 3rd carry fixed bayonets to commemorate Cerro Gordo. I wonder what you would make of
msanthrope
Oct 2012
#191
You are disrespecting a gravesite with your uneccessary commentary. A gravesite.
msanthrope
Oct 2012
#180
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
Yep--quite familiar with The Old Guard. The disrespect on this thread is sickening. nt
msanthrope
Oct 2012
#194
The honor of these soldiers comes not from patriotism, but from the oaths they fulfilled.
msanthrope
Oct 2012
#185
Well then, I guess you and George W Bush both get feelins' in your gut
DisgustipatedinCA
Oct 2012
#383
I think it is beautiful.... but if it was my decision I'd send those boys in for some soup.
DonRedwood
Oct 2012
#25
Isn't it great there were people who gave their lives so you could say something that stupid
former-republican
Oct 2012
#23
All the dreams, and hope, and promise gone because of miltaristic nonsense n/t
HangOnKids
Oct 2012
#35
I was in the military, but didn't die. Do I still get the right to "bitch and moan"?
DisgustipatedinCA
Oct 2012
#373
O.K., I'll go back to Yugoslavia and Mozambique and re-collect all those relief supplies.
PavePusher
Oct 2012
#355
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
Fact is, the US military has done little to "protect the right to free speech" in the US.
redgreenandblue
Oct 2012
#304
If you don't have to speak German and give a Nazi salute at Party meetings...
PavePusher
Oct 2012
#288
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
Bullshit. Respecting and honoring their sacrifice does not mean you endorse all wars
still_one
Oct 2012
#223
I didn't notice that until you pointed it out. They probably should change the url name.
Baitball Blogger
Oct 2012
#50
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
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
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
Would you please post any of my messages where I indicated I believe I belong to a "special class"
sarge43
Oct 2012
#133
What I do is ignore this pageantry and vote for folks who'll do a better job of tending reality
Lionessa
Oct 2012
#239
And often confirming that there is no such thing as unutterable nonsense. Bless their hearts. n/t
sarge43
Oct 2012
#227
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
When I see so many here stumbling while obviously chewing on something, then yes.
Lionessa
Oct 2012
#343
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
Absolutely true, but to mention the military aspect is taboo, as this thread proves.
Lionessa
Oct 2012
#242
Yet this is one example of our government honoring its debt to those who served
pinboy3niner
Oct 2012
#310
You know, it is possible to make a point here on DU without being a dick about it.
eggplant
Oct 2012
#129
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
"(C)eremonies for those who accepted shaming and jail time for resisting the draft"?
pinboy3niner
Oct 2012
#325
I'll spell it out for you: we VN vets had the utmost respect for that draft-dodging teacher
pinboy3niner
Oct 2012
#368
Man, after reading a few of your posts, you sure don't sound like a Proud American
ChillZilla
Oct 2012
#389
Yeah, a number of posters decided to dress as soldier-spitting stereotypes
Union Scribe
Oct 2012
#306
In 2020 We are gonna learn that it was Hoffa under there the whole time. #JokesOnUs
bigregg4838
Oct 2012
#72
You were wrong. Prior to reading your post #118, the response I had in mind to you would have ...
11 Bravo
Oct 2012
#130
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
Throd's post is an meant as an example of "Things I learned on DU..." sarcasm
slackmaster
Oct 2012
#131
A hurricane is nothing compared to combat. Being buffeted by rain and wind, a force of nature, is a
freshwest
Oct 2012
#120
Thanks for your post, too. We're all at different places, let's seek the best always.
freshwest
Oct 2012
#251
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 is a symbol of the honor and respect due to those Americans who have fallen in battle and ....
OldDem2012
Oct 2012
#181
Just so everyone knows, there's no hurricane force winds in the DC metro area just yet
Hippo_Tron
Oct 2012
#186
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 can't believe some of the disrespectful crap I have seen posted on this thread.
4bucksagallon
Oct 2012
#302
My sons best friend from high school serves in that guard. Wonderful young man and...
ourbluenation
Oct 2012
#326