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In reply to the discussion: 'Bye-bye, Miss American Pie' – then US helicopter appears to fire on Afghans [View all]LibDemAlways
(15,139 posts)37. It's an area where, unless you tread extremely carefully, you are
bound to step on some toes. Attended a Dodger game July 4. It was one giant rally for the military. Spectators were told at one point to stand up and salute - yes, that's right salute - military personnel on the field holding up an enormous American flag. No way.
I have no doubt individuals in the military perform acts of selfless bravery under difficult circumstances. But the institution as a whole - and the culture of killing that it represents - plenty to criticize.
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'Bye-bye, Miss American Pie' – then US helicopter appears to fire on Afghans [View all]
alp227
Jul 2012
OP
Criticism of the military is now practically forbidden in this country. Sporting
LibDemAlways
Jul 2012
#3
is not it about time to bring back the anti-war movement w/ full force, regardless of who is POTUS?
stockholmer
Jul 2012
#4
The Romans called opposing tribes Barbaric, but they were no more civilized in behavior.
NutmegYankee
Jul 2012
#42
American sociopaths in the making. US military ...rah rah rah ...patriotism ...rah rah rah
L0oniX
Jul 2012
#6
I wonder how long until the next Afghan soldier turns his gun on Western troops.
Comrade Grumpy
Jul 2012
#9
this is what happens when US is desperate for soldiers & takes just about anyone, then gives them
wordpix
Jul 2012
#22
Can we be that shocked that our precision bombs are delivered with a theme song?
zonkers
Jul 2012
#35
This is what happens when "we support our troops" replaces rational thinking and keeps these wars
Citizen Worker
Jul 2012
#50