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. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #1
Exactly as expected. n/t GoneOffShore Dec 2012 #265
military people have a huge sense of entitlement. have many chats with military types and msongs Dec 2012 #2
LOL! Many of them are on welfare to survive shintao Dec 2012 #40
Liar. cliffordu Dec 2012 #97
LOL, yes, because only you do. And no veteran has EVER said what he said they did. n-t Logical Dec 2012 #200
When you risk life and limb Aerows Dec 2012 #219
BULLSHIT AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #228
+1 L0oniX Dec 2012 #235
That goes for you, as well n/t Aerows Dec 2012 #254
LMAO n/t L0oniX Dec 2012 #257
it is good to know Aerows Dec 2012 #252
A vague, if not cryptic response AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #260
well-said Vattel Dec 2012 #307
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. PavePusher Dec 2012 #388
When was the last time anyone risked life and limb to serve their country? Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #239
...many chats with military types... NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #225
You and I rarely agree RomneyLies Dec 2012 #272
Liar. Apparently neither do you. Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #243
Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Dec 2012 #281
OK, I wrote a whole thing in reply, but it seems everybody got juried out of the thread, Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #290
I had read the OP H2O Man Dec 2012 #329
:) lonestarnot Dec 2012 #302
Not a liar. 2ndAmForComputers Dec 2012 #399
What he said. DissidentVoice Dec 2012 #402
Oh, bull. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #107
You should Berserker Dec 2012 #111
I spent a long, full career in the military, and your bigoted statements do not reflect my views MADem Dec 2012 #133
I endorse MADem's post nt jody Dec 2012 #141
Second. nt Skip Intro Dec 2012 #193
Add another supporter Aerows Dec 2012 #216
Hear hear! DevonRex Dec 2012 #283
Really? Coyote_Tan Dec 2012 #145
While I do not disrespect the soldiers.. sendero Dec 2012 #299
This says it all moman Dec 2012 #327
As do I. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #378
+1 Go Vols Dec 2012 #335
msongs, given that they make shit for going off to die in oil wars and come back roguevalley Dec 2012 #207
You're absolutely right. And that's the heart of the BIG ISSUE. Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #245
Not all vets are like that. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #226
Not all, but far too many. n/t Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #246
With the difference being that military people perform a valuble service for their "entitlement". PavePusher Dec 2012 #387
You have yet to name a single valuable service. You have described an ill-conceived jobs program Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #397
Sorry, I won't play your stupid game. PavePusher Dec 2012 #406
No, of course you won't. That would be beneath a brave, self sacrificing hero like you, wouldn't it? Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #408
OK you don't like the military but don't use special cases to disparage all who serve unless you've jody Dec 2012 #3
You and I don't agree on much RomneyLies Dec 2012 #5
Snort. Scuba Dec 2012 #317
J*** you are truly full of shit. Freedom of speech dates to the heroic founding fathers and all the byeya Dec 2012 #8
The founding fathers pledged "their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor" hobbit709 Dec 2012 #12
Another naysayer who never served enjoys freedoms protected by our military. nt jody Dec 2012 #13
LOL Exactly what Freedoms are you talking about? bahrbearian Dec 2012 #20
"what Freedoms"? If you need an answer then you either haven't graduate from elementary school or jody Dec 2012 #56
The Big Lie is that war is about "protecting our freedoms." alarimer Dec 2012 #79
If you have a problem with any war, blame civilians appointed over the military, and voters who jody Dec 2012 #83
Of course, because they are just following orders? Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #241
Have you ever served in a combat theater? nt jody Dec 2012 #250
Have you ever lived in a country that was being militarily occupied or carpet bombed by a larger Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #325
our national interests. ashling Dec 2012 #113
Agreed AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #236
Well I'm still waiting on an Answer. I am certainly not the brightess ,maybe you could enlighten me bahrbearian Dec 2012 #86
See #56 nt jody Dec 2012 #89
Oh I get it, you fought to protect the freedom of insulting peoples Intelligence. bahrbearian Dec 2012 #100
I teach elementary school and the roody Dec 2012 #123
I'm not a historian but my experience is many K-12 schools are failing in teaching math. The number jody Dec 2012 #137
It does AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #242
Good luck! KansDem Dec 2012 #314
I need an answer mokawanis Dec 2012 #284
you (we) elect the people who send them there arely staircase Dec 2012 #371
How many times in American history has our freedom been truly "threatened" Hugabear Dec 2012 #386
Hell yeah! UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2012 #115
Cite specific examples of "freedoms protected by our military" a11ig8r Dec 2012 #323
The Bill of Rights would have been tough to write if British troops were all up in their face... OneMoreDemocrat Dec 2012 #18
So much bullshit in this post. white_wolf Dec 2012 #21
I was an ACLU member for decades stopping only when it opposed SCOTUS on the Second Amendment. jody Dec 2012 #24
And every war before that, except possibly, the American Civil war. Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #273
Do you remember the 1976 TV show "City of Angels?" KansDem Dec 2012 #318
"Hundreds of millions who supported their efforts... catnhatnh Dec 2012 #23
I was a child in WWII and my experience is different from what you recall from second hand tales jody Dec 2012 #25
Why Jody-if I didn't know better I'd think... catnhatnh Dec 2012 #29
You stated you were a "fellow veteran". Regale us with tales of battlefield heroics and nominations jody Dec 2012 #49
Actually, stateside wartime... catnhatnh Dec 2012 #68
Vietnam 1966 and again 1969. nt jody Dec 2012 #71
Well, if you liked having helicopters nearby... catnhatnh Dec 2012 #76
Agree as I stated elsewhere. Don't understand #23 unless you had an unfortunate military service? nt jody Dec 2012 #80
No, it was a great base and a soft assignment... catnhatnh Dec 2012 #104
Thanks for your reply pangaia Dec 2012 #117
Actually I misposted... catnhatnh Dec 2012 #129
Thank you for your service, jody! Joey Liberal Dec 2012 #85
Those young, naive grunts whether volunteer or draftee, who obeyed Johnson and Nixon elected jody Dec 2012 #98
Thank You Berserker Dec 2012 #118
If you want a Pro-War party join the Repubican Party. bahrbearian Dec 2012 #160
That doesn't mean Aerows Dec 2012 #227
All of your being, really? a11ig8r Dec 2012 #322
No I have no disdain for the Military bahrbearian Dec 2012 #380
No, it isn't Aerows Dec 2012 #232
"the Democrat party"? That's usually a 'tell'... PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #233
This entire thread Aerows Dec 2012 #237
You have the right to those feelings and they (in theory) fight for his right to have his. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #247
"Democrat Party" -Ooops! Watching a bit too much Fox News, I think. nt Bonobo Dec 2012 #297
Vietnam 1966-1967 Medical Speaking Dec 2012 #300
1966 Cam Ranh Bay was still mostly sand and runways were PSP. Memories oh those memories jody Dec 2012 #355
Excuse me a11ig8r Dec 2012 #26
LOL I'm not an expert but see jody Dec 2012 #38
Clearly you are not. a11ig8r Dec 2012 #43
Thanks. nt jody Dec 2012 #51
Please explain exactly which war was fought ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #35
LOL apparently you didn't take an American History course in K-12 or learn anything if you did. nt jody Dec 2012 #39
Apparently you can't answer the question without attacking me whom ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #47
But, But, They are heros protecting our Freedoms, can't you see that. bahrbearian Dec 2012 #50
Jody's post below (#53) I think belongs to you. I thought you deserved the opportunity to respond. ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #58
Thats too funny,, but I guess someone with all that fancy K-12 book learning bahrbearian Dec 2012 #67
Scampered away with his tail between his legs too, defeated and pwned. Doesn't exhibit ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #73
Plainly it seems that a War Hero doesn't have to answer questions from those he perceives bahrbearian Dec 2012 #93
"Support the Troops" is an empty meaningless phrase. a11ig8r Dec 2012 #72
... L0oniX Dec 2012 #140
My reply to #35 was to it and had nothing to do with you. nt jody Dec 2012 #53
So, now you're calling me "it"? And you still have not answered my question. And... ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #57
See #35. That's all I have to say about that. nt jody Dec 2012 #59
Because that's all you CAN say. You attacked me for no reason. Why? Are you not man ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #61
Goodbye nt jody Dec 2012 #63
Here is the text of post #35 uppityperson Dec 2012 #75
Ill guarentee you one thing. Separation Dec 2012 #415
Well said, thank you democrattotheend Dec 2012 #46
I think those that enlist are the biggest part of the problem. STOP WARS DON'T ENLIST! xtraxritical Dec 2012 #126
Right, blame 18-21 year old kids instead of the people who vote warlike leaders into office. stevenleser Dec 2012 #370
That piece-of-shit post needs to be deleted. n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #389
Why? You make a condemnation of another person's opinion with nothing to back it up. Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #395
Which US war was fought for roody Dec 2012 #121
Do I have the right to condemn a seriak killer even if I have never killed? Taverner Dec 2012 #158
First admit you condemn all who serve for deeds of a commander in chief jody Dec 2012 #166
Why would I apologize to you? Taverner Dec 2012 #167
Thanks for revealing your true character for all to see. You have your supporters but they are a jody Dec 2012 #174
Or you are one of the many sock puppets that have joined as of late Taverner Dec 2012 #175
Have you ever read the Democratic Party Platform? Nine pages that include "President Obama and the jody Dec 2012 #196
Yep, pomp n' circumstance, medals, and faux heroism for cannon fodder. xtraxritical Dec 2012 #253
I never cried for someone else to fight. I want NO ONE to fight Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #319
Understand but you have a problem with presidents and congress appointed over our military. jody Dec 2012 #330
But there's a whole cabal of military contractors and Pentagon officials who justify their existence Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #331
Several posts in this thread did blame "the individual soldiers". I object to that and that has been jody Dec 2012 #334
So "going along" is the default mode Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #337
You know I didn't propose "going along". I repeat "Blame the Commander in Chief and O-10s." nt jody Dec 2012 #353
So no one can complain about the military unless they have been in the military? really? Logical Dec 2012 #201
You know I didn't say that so I won't answer. nt jody Dec 2012 #206
If you're not going to answer theKed Dec 2012 #301
let me guess: you never served Skittles Dec 2012 #4
John Wayne never served. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #101
A group of Vietnam Veterans in wheelchairs wanted to meet with cliffordu Dec 2012 #106
I'm not surprised. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #125
I'd bet some skin that weak ass never served anything cliffordu Dec 2012 #102
What difference does that make? I have never been a cop either. Can I complain about them?? n-t Logical Dec 2012 #202
it makes a huge difference in the way you "complain" Skittles Dec 2012 #292
That kinda sums up this whole thread, doesn't it? TreasonousBastard Dec 2012 #306
Great post Taverner. The cult of the veteran is abominable unless that vet was a draftee. byeya Dec 2012 #6
Youth, poor and not very educated, that's what the military needs. xtraxritical Dec 2012 #262
Bless your heart! ornotna Dec 2012 #7
Your right to sit there and openly disparage our nations troops... OneTenthofOnePercent Dec 2012 #9
None of the wars after Korea (and maybe not even that) were fought to "secure our rights" Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #15
I agree... OneMoreDemocrat Dec 2012 #19
Most of those veterans are now dead Taverner Dec 2012 #186
Dont't forget the Indian, Spanish American or Philipines wars. Arian conquest plain and simple. nt jmg257 Dec 2012 #30
All debatable points... Coyote_Tan Dec 2012 #147
"Debateable"?????? How is Grenada "debatable"? Taverner Dec 2012 #195
No military response was necessary to any of those situations Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #261
Rights THEY'VE Secured for Us? earthside Dec 2012 #31
Thank you for this post. MessiahRp Dec 2012 #293
Military grunt psych. L0oniX Dec 2012 #87
+1,000,000,000,000 n/t RomneyLies Dec 2012 #274
I don't really worship the ground the military walks on hobbit709 Dec 2012 #10
Our military is incompetent. We've been whipped in Iraq and broiles Dec 2012 #11
It is? zappaman Dec 2012 #14
I would make them even more incompetent. I'm a pacifist. broiles Dec 2012 #221
Our troops have never lost a war but civilians appointed over them have used them incompetently. nt jody Dec 2012 #16
Nice dodge. truebluegreen Dec 2012 #45
Please study military history. Presidents select generals who will execute his will often to become jody Dec 2012 #48
What makes you think I haven't? truebluegreen Dec 2012 #94
"What makes you think I haven't?" Because you lump all troops together in your condemnation. jody Dec 2012 #128
I lump all troops together? truebluegreen Dec 2012 #176
"military have no responsibility whatsoever in losing wars?" lumps all from E-1 to O-10 together. jody Dec 2012 #203
<snort> truebluegreen Dec 2012 #383
Wow...that's some rightwing revisionist history there. Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #249
You know I didn't say that. I said presidents and O-10s who did their bidding used our troops jody Dec 2012 #259
You referred to the Constitutional cornerstone of civilian leadership of the military as civilians Bluenorthwest Dec 2012 #312
Good point PA(1776) constitution said "XIII. That the people have a right to bear arms for the jody Dec 2012 #332
So I guess we should just let the military run the country? Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #324
Its not the soldiers who are incompetent Joey Liberal Dec 2012 #92
But do you blame that on the rank and file soldiers? democrattotheend Dec 2012 #258
No. broiles Dec 2012 #328
Really, you mean Saddam Hussein and Mullah Omar won and are in control there? stevenleser Dec 2012 #374
We were kicked of Iraq and how broiles Dec 2012 #384
Using that logic, we were kicked out of Germany and Japan too. Thats ridiculous. stevenleser Dec 2012 #385
Me neither RedCappedBandit Dec 2012 #17
Right fucking on. Gregorian Dec 2012 #22
I am 90% with you. tblue Dec 2012 #27
People in the military are Federal employees. a11ig8r Dec 2012 #28
Ever read the UCMJ? bluesbassman Dec 2012 #34
All the rest of us pay their salary and benefits. earthside Dec 2012 #36
"I don't care what the UCMJ says". Obviously. bluesbassman Dec 2012 #52
All federal employees must swear allegiance to the US Constitution a11ig8r Dec 2012 #70
True, but that does not make them soldiers, nor subject to UCMJ, does it? bluesbassman Dec 2012 #142
Some people "can't handle the truth". n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #390
The UCMJ says that military personnel are not Federal employees? a11ig8r Dec 2012 #41
I think the "nothing more, nothing less" is the issue. nt uppityperson Dec 2012 #44
See posts #44 and #52. That should make it clear. n/t bluesbassman Dec 2012 #54
I get a government check every month too. I'm retired. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #187
LOL, once again, so no one can complain about anything unless they have done the SAME thing? Logical Dec 2012 #204
One can complain about anything one wishes too. bluesbassman Dec 2012 #240
I hate being told I must "support the troops" mokawanis Dec 2012 #32
+1 L0oniX Dec 2012 #60
'Universal Soldier' earthside Dec 2012 #33
Thanks for posting that, it says it all. bahrbearian Dec 2012 #42
Monster - Steppenwolf L0oniX Dec 2012 #65
+100 Taverner Dec 2012 #157
Another $2 Billion Week in Afghanistan comes to a close shintao Dec 2012 #37
I think people should have a healthy dose of respect and skepticism of the military. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #55
. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #62
I just saw the movie "Zero Dark Thirty" last weekend. Initech Dec 2012 #64
You think Bush/Cheney didn't know? earthside Dec 2012 #74
Oh I'm sure they knew. Without question. Initech Dec 2012 #99
I ask the same questions Taverner Dec 2012 #155
Our military is the cause of terrorism. L0oniX Dec 2012 #66
Probably an even bet, that the troops Riftaxe Dec 2012 #69
I think you are confused XRubicon Dec 2012 #77
Fortunate Son are you? Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2012 #78
I'm a Liberal and a Veteran Joey Liberal Dec 2012 #81
I must say Tanta Dec 2012 #109
Another liberal and veteran NT DissidentVoice Dec 2012 #409
Most people in the service are Repigs. . . . BigDemVoter Dec 2012 #82
You mean people voted for the side that didn't have people actively shitting on them? PavePusher Dec 2012 #391
Oh, look- another Taverner "attention seeking shock-post" (eyeroll). (n/t) richmwill Dec 2012 #84
As a vet I can say I do not ask, nor care. n/t Inkfreak Dec 2012 #88
Active duty and I agree... Coyote_Tan Dec 2012 #149
Some people wake up in the morning.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Dec 2012 #90
+10000000000 Berserker Dec 2012 #127
Those I have know that are most critical of the military EmeraldCityGrl Dec 2012 #91
Well... You might alert on what I'm about to say: cliffordu Dec 2012 #95
+1 zappaman Dec 2012 #108
"useless and flaccid", huh. Bonobo Dec 2012 #119
LMFAO L0oniX Dec 2012 #124
No problem. Bonobo Dec 2012 #139
that's why we LOVE Cliffordu Skittles Dec 2012 #134
Good call a11ig8r Dec 2012 #298
Another insecure girlie-man exposed by the truth-bomb. Bava. n/t Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #414
Nope, not going to alert Taverner Dec 2012 #146
I hear pins dropping. n/t L0oniX Dec 2012 #148
What cliffordu said. nt jody Dec 2012 #154
ditto n/t Pharaoh Dec 2012 #96
DITTO. I don't support the troops either. MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #103
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #110
Fortunately, no-one is asking you to worship anyone or anything. PavePusher Dec 2012 #392
Federal Employees Dman292 Dec 2012 #105
+1 Oasis_ Dec 2012 #198
Do federal employees not deserve our respect? Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #251
You speak for me as well. Bonobo Dec 2012 #112
To quote Chris Rock: cliffordu Dec 2012 #120
What a bullshit post. secondvariety Dec 2012 #114
LMAO n/t L0oniX Dec 2012 #116
What a bullshit response Taverner Dec 2012 #144
What the fuck is wrong with you? secondvariety Dec 2012 #156
Did I say that? No. I did not. Taverner Dec 2012 #161
If your so sure of your position, secondvariety Dec 2012 #178
Ah I see...might makes right. That's what American Exceptionalism is all about. Taverner Dec 2012 #192
Who said anything about "might" or any kind of force? PavePusher Dec 2012 #394
+1 L0oniX Dec 2012 #211
Actually, I'm obeying the orders of my President, at the consent of Congress. PavePusher Dec 2012 #393
Damn, that's a courageous stand Canuckistanian Dec 2012 #122
Just curious, but have you ever served in the military? You do understand that.... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #130
Some may think that by joining the military you are willingly dancing with the devil. L0oniX Dec 2012 #135
of course not Skittles Dec 2012 #136
Agree! nt jody Dec 2012 #356
when I see Abu Ghraib pictures I understand it's not all military lost-in-nj Dec 2012 #131
You really didn't read the news back then did you? Taverner Dec 2012 #170
again ... yes i understand but also lost-in-nj Dec 2012 #177
Not saying it is - but pretty much any investigator told us that was the tip of the iceberg Taverner Dec 2012 #181
No-one in the military is taught to "kill indiscriminately". Another slur from you. Feck off. n/ PavePusher Dec 2012 #396
Look a Veteran in the eye Berserker Dec 2012 #132
I have and did Taverner Dec 2012 #143
I think as a veteran Berserker Dec 2012 #150
Kiss kiss Taverner Dec 2012 #151
Well you are correct Berserker Dec 2012 #152
BTW...what makes you think I didn't serve my country? Taverner Dec 2012 #153
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #159
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #163
LOL you are AWESOME Berserker Dec 2012 #169
How can you be a REAL Democrat? Taverner Dec 2012 #171
OK play toy Berserker Dec 2012 #180
Oh cool, now we're at homophobic taunts. "Limp-wristed????" Taverner Dec 2012 #183
Amazingly homophobic language, sexist as well. The US military has many women and men who Bluenorthwest Dec 2012 #313
Your post was alerted stevenleser Dec 2012 #214
Wow, sexist much? Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #255
Most of our so called wars, roody Dec 2012 #138
I don't give a flying fuck or a rat's ass. I'm a proud female Army veteran. DevonRex Dec 2012 #162
... Scurrilous Dec 2012 #164
Thank you Berserker Dec 2012 #165
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #168
What a joke you are! Berserker Dec 2012 #182
Funny, I was going to say the same of you Taverner Dec 2012 #184
Awwww you are so cute Berserker Dec 2012 #188
I have an offer you can't refuse Taverner Dec 2012 #190
I've got DevonRex's back, any other vets want to fall in? nt jody Dec 2012 #199
Sure, and a pat on the back to you, too. JohnnyLib2 Dec 2012 #209
Definitely DevonRex Dec 2012 #224
Thanks. DevonRex Dec 2012 #222
Another thumbs up pecwae Dec 2012 #296
Cool! DevonRex Dec 2012 #381
Proud USAF vet here who supports you. These ridiculous OP's we get every few weeks are just that. stevenleser Dec 2012 #372
Exactly. DevonRex Dec 2012 #373
From one vet to another - "High Five". nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #377
Right backatcha. ^^^^^ DevonRex Dec 2012 #382
Considering how much you worship your ego, opinions, and indulgences, there is time for little else. Throd Dec 2012 #172
Hey, how's Rove doing? Taverner Dec 2012 #173
Tell us Berserker Dec 2012 #185
Hey I'm not the college republican intern working out of that Langley office Taverner Dec 2012 #189
ARE YOU SURE? Berserker Dec 2012 #191
I am toying with a small mouse, who thinks he or she has a chance Taverner Dec 2012 #194
I agree with a lot of what you said... Captain Stern Dec 2012 #179
I would only support the troops if they were fighting a war based on self-defense, or quinnox Dec 2012 #197
Yep - pretty much. You win this thread AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #230
Yes, people act as if patriotism and militarism are the same thing Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #263
no need for this malz Dec 2012 #205
Agree! nt jody Dec 2012 #357
Well, I know you can be a pain in the ass here, Taverner, but condoleeza Dec 2012 #208
^^^This^^^ countryjake Dec 2012 #218
Your post brings so much back to mind-- JohnnyLib2 Dec 2012 #223
Yeah, me too JohnnyLib2 and Countryjake condoleeza Dec 2012 #248
Excellent post. theKed Dec 2012 #311
Agree I'm confident JohnnyLib2 & I march to the same drummer re "don't know the answer" but we hope. jody Dec 2012 #366
Well Said, Condoleeza. Thanks. Paladin Dec 2012 #303
I didn't lose a fiancé, but I'm also part of the generation where 50,000 Americans died Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #321
I've seen shameful posts before Aerows Dec 2012 #210
On average, US veterans commit 18 suicides per day. Successful suicides. Per DAY! NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #212
I don't understand it either Aerows Dec 2012 #215
As someone who AsahinaKimi Dec 2012 #244
Kimiko! Aerows Dec 2012 #256
hi! AsahinaKimi Dec 2012 #264
I do not begrudge the veterans good treatment, but as a nation, we have to get over the following Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #270
Your second one is totally fucked up. Fuck that shit. DevonRex Dec 2012 #282
Sorry, Devon, but I can't see anything in the wars since Korea Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #285
You may not Aerows Dec 2012 #288
Some serve with honor; others don't Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #289
"Honor" would be to get out of a corrupt military. earthside Dec 2012 #352
You're confusing issues with institutions. DevonRex Dec 2012 #291
Hit that one out of the park! nt jody Dec 2012 #360
Agree! nt jody Dec 2012 #359
And I'll take exception to #3. PavePusher Dec 2012 #398
I have relatives who think that way Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #401
But you're using that brush on everyone. And that doesn't work. So knock it off. n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #405
It's not an uncommon attitude--I've heard it from others as well-- Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #407
AsahinaKimi.... Kath1 Dec 2012 #280
dou itashimashite AsahinaKimi Dec 2012 #286
I care for them as PEOPLE. As such, I want fewer vets. Fewer atrocities of war. Fewer suicides. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #217
Between your post and LittleBlue's DevonRex Dec 2012 #267
of course you haven't. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #271
Ok. DevonRex Dec 2012 #276
I understand, it's tense in here. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #279
I want to pile on a system that takes mostly naive young people, puts them Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #275
If you're serious, then attack presidents and the O-10s they select and Congress that funds the jody Dec 2012 #364
I'll save my sympathy for the tens of thousands we've butchered LittleBlue Dec 2012 #220
That's the standard bullshit line Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #266
When you get shot at Aerows Dec 2012 #268
I hope your family members stay safe, and I hope you're asking your Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #277
Agree. Unless you've marched in their boots, don't condemn the "military" that includes E-1 to O-10. jody Dec 2012 #365
Agree! nt jody Dec 2012 #358
Heroes my ass LittleBlue Dec 2012 #213
dick post bigtree Dec 2012 #229
And who are you and who really gives a fuck what you think rl6214 Dec 2012 #231
Einstein sums up my views very well: white_wolf Dec 2012 #234
Patriotism is for fools: See list bellow... L0oniX Dec 2012 #342
I am vehemently anti-war Kath1 Dec 2012 #238
"officials who use them for unjust purposes" and IMO the worst offenders are Dubya Bush and Obama. jody Dec 2012 #278
That's like being against gun violence a11ig8r Dec 2012 #310
So, let's s'pose the military closes up shop nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #269
I support the troops so much I want to bring them home right now. And care for them as needed. Dems to Win Dec 2012 #287
As a Vet I can say OK that is your right this is what freedom is about Resonance_Chamber Dec 2012 #294
The best response to this is "Critical Acclaim" by Avenged Sevenfold diphthong Dec 2012 #295
I think Rise Against's "Hero of War" is a much better response to this thread. white_wolf Dec 2012 #351
Taverner... sibelian Dec 2012 #304
99% deathrind Dec 2012 #305
Wow, you post a perfectly reasonable but controversial opinion on a "democratic" board... Jokerman Dec 2012 #308
I used to think that rampant militarism was the realm of Republicans a11ig8r Dec 2012 #309
The "Old Guard" threads of a couple months ago showed me that obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #316
+1 DU = We don't discuss what we object to. We just insult like school bullies. L0oniX Dec 2012 #339
"you suck" has become the new normal on DU.... mike_c Dec 2012 #346
So, if you disagree with part or all of the OP's post, you're part of the "floodgates of hate"?..... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #354
I dont find attacks on 18-21 year old kids who dont know any better generally compelling. stevenleser Dec 2012 #368
In an attempt to be agreeable. NCTraveler Dec 2012 #315
Bravo! Agree Totally! Mosaic Dec 2012 #320
I agree. 99Forever Dec 2012 #326
What the rah-rah military supporters forget is that Lydia Leftcoast Dec 2012 #333
Every empire in history.... 99Forever Dec 2012 #338
Well, it's a good job with benefits. raouldukelives Dec 2012 #336
Wow, got some heat from this post didn't ya? Rex Dec 2012 #340
I don't worship the ground they walk on treestar Dec 2012 #341
i'm sure they feel the same about you arely staircase Dec 2012 #343
I come from a long line of soldiers... SomethingFishy Dec 2012 #344
+1000000000 L0oniX Dec 2012 #349
agree, 100 percent.... mike_c Dec 2012 #345
Well Old Troop Dec 2012 #347
The military budget should be cut by 75% and arms aid or sales to other countries should be illegal. PufPuf23 Dec 2012 #348
This message was self-deleted by its author Bad_Ronald Dec 2012 #350
You spend a lot of time on RW forums? mokawanis Dec 2012 #363
This message was self-deleted by its author Bad_Ronald Dec 2012 #367
I Watched "Seven Days In May" On Turner Classic Movies, Today. Paladin Dec 2012 #361
Great! Glad you said this. Military worship Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2012 #362
I don't think that having served gives me any greater right to comment but..... underpants Dec 2012 #369
Don't forget the militarism of sporting events lutefisk Dec 2012 #375
Three comments of yours hidden, your transparency page exposed... stevenleser Dec 2012 #376
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #379
I agree with you Amaya Dec 2012 #400
What is your axe to grind? DissidentVoice Dec 2012 #403
Thanks Taverner for a timely message! Peace on Earth! 7wo7rees Dec 2012 #404
Gee, if I did not know better zappaman Dec 2012 #410
Why the fuck do you care Moses2SandyKoufax Dec 2012 #411
Why do I care? DissidentVoice Dec 2012 #412
"Why the fuck do you care" zappaman Dec 2012 #413
And I will fight to my last breath against your bashing of SlimJimmy Jan 2013 #416
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