General Discussion

Still Sensible

(2,870 posts)

117. Indeed! These are also the kind of

Reply to maxrandb (Original post)

Thu Feb 11, 2021, 08:48 PM

Feb 2021

fucksticks that have no real clue what the Constitution says or means. They think jingoism is patriotism.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

134 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I'd like to say something about veterans who participated in the insurrection [View all] maxrandb Feb 2021 OP

Hammer em with the truth. blm Feb 2021 #1

You made me cheer right out loud! MLAA Feb 2021 #2

me too! housecat Feb 2021 #107

Amen, brother. TxVietVet Feb 2021 #3

As a fellow Veteran, I endorse these comments. SKKY Feb 2021 #4

This fellow veteran seconds your endorsement and agrees 100%. Prof. Toru Tanaka Feb 2021 #11

As a fellow Veteran, I too endorse these comments. Johnyawl Feb 2021 #36

I'm a veteran as well, and I agree completely n/t Fortinbras Armstrong Feb 2021 #132

This message was self-deleted by its author Johnyawl Feb 2021 #38

Me too, and me too. maxrandb for SecDef! (or at least JAG.) soldierant Feb 2021 #124

Me too (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Feb 2021 #129

I saw that bit. underpants Feb 2021 #5

Every time I hear this sort of wingnut "hard ass" bloviating... JHB Feb 2021 #6

During World War Two Codifer Feb 2021 #23

veterans are people first... getagrip_already Feb 2021 #7

There were a lot of assholes in the Army When I was in. pwb Feb 2021 #8

My husband was in the Navy and would 100% agree with you kimbutgar Feb 2021 #55

I was a Navy Fire Controlman for over 10 years but I don't brag about my military prowess Kaleva Feb 2021 #56

The oath bottomofthehill Feb 2021 #9

After Trump, they may have to make a change to this oath... Prof. Toru Tanaka Feb 2021 #15

Copy, bottomofthehill Feb 2021 #17

That's what the final clause is for... Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #20

looking again, yes you are right on that Prof. Toru Tanaka Feb 2021 #52

I've never served, but when I read the oath, I felt the same way ... aggiesal Feb 2021 #69

Those "oath keepers" must, over time, come to realize that that "POTUS" was a domestic enemy MasonDreams Feb 2021 #104

Being a veteran...I appreciate and fully endorse your remarks. N_E_1 for Tennis Feb 2021 #10

Any vet at the Capitol who took their earlier oath seriously SCantiGOP Feb 2021 #42

There is nothing predictive about being a veteran. MineralMan Feb 2021 #12

BRAVO! stevesinpa Feb 2021 #50

Here! Here! maxrandb Feb 2021 #75

Think your post expresses my feeling accurately. Hulk Feb 2021 #78

Everyone who served in the military did it for different reasons. MineralMan Feb 2021 #84

I totally agree... Callmecrazy Feb 2021 #114

They make me puke Yeehah Feb 2021 #13

No, They Only Embarrass and Shame Themselves COL Mustard Feb 2021 #35

Completely agree, brothers in mops Demonaut Feb 2021 #14

Fantastic post. They probably never even read the Constitution judesedit Feb 2021 #16

They are defending an erroneous set of factoids, not the Constitution Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2021 #91

Is it really the education system? Joelteply Feb 2021 #122

Most schools don't offer those classes now. They don't want you to think. What you are judesedit Feb 2021 #126

+++ The Polack MSgt Feb 2021 #18

This Irish ex-Petty Officer 2nd class concurs! Ohiya Feb 2021 #44

Oooh-Rah Master Sargent maxrandb Feb 2021 #76

My apologies to you, guys like that make people suspicious of the military. plimsoll Feb 2021 #19

I disagree, dware Feb 2021 #74

I hope you're correct, because we've bet our lives on it. plimsoll Feb 2021 #89

EXACTLY NC DENVERPOPS Feb 2021 #94

I take pride in knowing maxrandb Feb 2021 #77

I don't get "defending the Constitution by attacking my government" CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #21

Exactly - they swore an oath to defend the Constitution FakeNoose Feb 2021 #29

Could be they don't know the difference between Democracy and Fascism NoRoadUntravelled Feb 2021 #41

They were willing for someone else to die for Chump FakeNoose Feb 2021 #97

I served, someone from every generation of my father's family since before the Civil War served Rural_Progressive Feb 2021 #116

I am not a Veteran. Thank you and all other Veterans for your service. Raster Feb 2021 #22

Most people who use the Constitution to justify their actions haven't read it. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 2021 #24

Retired enlisted can and have been recalled. sarge43 Feb 2021 #57

Would they have to be retired? Or could anyone who served - even for two years - Rabrrrrrr Feb 2021 #71

Probably limited to retirees maxrandb Feb 2021 #79

Depends upon their status sarge43 Feb 2021 #85

Thanks for the information. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 2021 #93

Thank you, sir. sarge43 Feb 2021 #100

d. trump - ex -president draft dodger -chief !!! monkeyman1 Feb 2021 #25

Hear, hear. And thank you for your service. shrike3 Feb 2021 #26

Some of Trump's terrorists have tried to enlist and some have gotten in. keithbvadu2 Feb 2021 #27

Bear in min that ... relayerbob Feb 2021 #28

That Happened To Me, Too ProfessorGAC Feb 2021 #80

Very well said. TheCowsCameHome Feb 2021 #30

4 out of 5 Dentist 4Q2u2 Feb 2021 #31

I confronted a neighbor of ours who said he was a "veteran who would defend Trump to the death". redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #32

Nicely put. Thanks. (nt) Paladin Feb 2021 #33

May those of us veterans have difficulty for the rest of their lives. leanforward Feb 2021 #34

I have a theory that most of these guys are just "I wannabe a soldier." Because they missed flying_wahini Feb 2021 #37

Maxrandb: SCantiGOP Feb 2021 #39

Well said. As a fellow vet (Vietnam Era, never served outside US) flamin lib Feb 2021 #40

Damn!!! Traildogbob Feb 2021 #43

Preach Ingersollman Feb 2021 #45

and if they are retired with benefits onethatcares Feb 2021 #46

Thank you, Brother sarge43 Feb 2021 #47

Hell yeah! BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #48

What goes through their minds? matt819 Feb 2021 #49

👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹 LiberalLoner Feb 2021 #51

Damn right - That oath was to an ideal, not a person packman Feb 2021 #53

Bravo magicksmom Feb 2021 #54

Oh HELL yeah! AmBlue Feb 2021 #58

I love every word you just said, Greybnk48 Feb 2021 #59

In the 1980's I knew Paramilitary Wannabe's in the Colorado Rockies. Tommymac Feb 2021 #60

Shave that raccoon off your face! Best line! and thank you for saying everything else, too! liberalla Feb 2021 #61

A-friggin-men! pandr32 Feb 2021 #62

Spot on! Richard58 Feb 2021 #63

On The Camo Wearing ProfessorGAC Feb 2021 #81

Agreed Redleg Feb 2021 #64

K & R SunSeeker Feb 2021 #65

+10000 Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #66

+100000000000000000000000000000000 x infinity AmyStrange Feb 2021 #67

hell yeah.... dhill926 Feb 2021 #68

Because one is a vet, or one is active service is no pass... Hulk Feb 2021 #70

Sign of the time reader1 Feb 2021 #87

I do believe that nonsense started after 9/11. llmart Feb 2021 #101

Well said maxrandb, dware Feb 2021 #72

Well that was a beaut! LOL. These guys (and some gals) remind me of kids play-acting. Texin Feb 2021 #73

Great Post, Max! ProfessorGAC Feb 2021 #82

Max for Secretary of Defense! world wide wally Feb 2021 #83

How many lie about being veterans Nululu Feb 2021 #86

I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE Skittles Feb 2021 #88

20 percent of military riflemen fired their weapons in WW II (quick Google) rickford66 Feb 2021 #90

We have a very small percentage that are truly at the front lines maxrandb Feb 2021 #134

I agree, I wish they would shut the Eff up! Baked Potato Feb 2021 #92

Vet here. Righteous rant, maxrandb. K & R Permanut Feb 2021 #95

My husband and I were both in the army during Vietnam. marie999 Feb 2021 #96

My Carrier was so far away during Afghanistan that maxrandb Feb 2021 #98

I love this post. /nt yardwork Feb 2021 #99

A uniform is a clothing item 1plus1equals1 Feb 2021 #102

those guys may be 'vets' but as an old militarybrat, I call them damncivilians. demigoddess Feb 2021 #103

K&R spanone Feb 2021 #105

Navy vet here... ooky Feb 2021 #106

THAT... ClusterFreak Feb 2021 #108

It's your standard post military service retirement resentment syndrome. Aussie105 Feb 2021 #109

Shave the raccoon off his face BigmanPigman Feb 2021 #110

I love the wannabe bad asses. Initech Feb 2021 #111

If you're a veteran who participated in the insurrection, you are a worthless fuck! Piratedog Feb 2021 #112

Thanks for my best laugh of the day. NoMoreRepugs Feb 2021 #113

I hope more of these insurrectionists out themselves Oakenshield Feb 2021 #115

Indeed! These are also the kind of Still Sensible Feb 2021 #117

Can I steal this? bluecollar2 Feb 2021 #118

Of course. DU is for sharing maxrandb Feb 2021 #130

Great post! PatrickforO Feb 2021 #119

OhFuckYEAH, Shipmate!!!! Stinky The Clown Feb 2021 #120

Thx, max Trueblue Texan Feb 2021 #121

Great post. Quick story here. Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #123

The hardest thing a soldier will ever do zipplewrath Feb 2021 #125

Forever, moving forward repukes will carry the label of the party of treason! The Jungle 1 Feb 2021 #127

Attaching Unarmed Congresspeople black-bear Feb 2021 #128

What on earth does "Constitution" mean to them? ananda Feb 2021 #131

Concur. denbot Feb 2021 #133