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Crunchy Frog

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3. I hate wars of aggression, and I was literally sick over "Shock and Awe", but

Reply to albacore (Original post)

Wed Apr 6, 2022, 11:46 PM

Apr 2022

I'm perfectly fine with a defensive war that's being fought against a brutal aggressor. So I'm actually enjoying watching videos of tanks and helicopters getting blown up. The more, the better.

Maybe that makes me a sicko.

Never served in the military. I doubt I could have even survived boot camp.

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Combat veteran here..... Vietnam Vets Against the War member....Veterans for Peace member... [View all] albacore Apr 2022 OP

My dad said..once a Marine. Always a Marine. Deuxcents Apr 2022 #1

I'm with you there. Katcat Apr 2022 #8

The old Pollyanna phrase "there is some good in all people" is now so out of date it's laughable. Jack-o-Lantern Apr 2022 #2

I hate wars of aggression, and I was literally sick over "Shock and Awe", but Crunchy Frog Apr 2022 #3

The purpose of engagement in this case is so incredibly clear to me. Stinky The Clown Apr 2022 #4

+1. I think there are a lot of 'conflicted' doves stopdiggin Apr 2022 #5

There is a line in the movie, V For Vendetta. Mr. Evil Apr 2022 #6

Hubby is a VV Katcat Apr 2022 #7

The end of P&T both will result in a lot of rejoicing! Brainfodder Apr 2022 #9

Even a pacificist can be pushed beyond limits. I'm there with re: to Russia. hlthe2b Apr 2022 #10