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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]mountain grammy
(27,324 posts)31. I'm glad you posted this
because his story shouldn't be hijacked and we should mention that always, and the story IS NOT about not disobeying orders, it's about being prepared and knowing your job, and doing your job.... all things right wingers know NOTHING about.
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He also served in the British and US armies and fought in the Battle of Ia Drang
Ex Lurker
Sep 2023
#5
And NOT A WORD about him from Big Media back then - just a loop of Rudy Colludy cosplaying
peppertree
Sep 2023
#8
That Twitter account then goes on to tell people to spread viruses and carry guns
Effete Snob
Sep 2023
#10
I feel a bit ignorant as this is the 1st time I have read anything on his story. K&R
Tom Yossarian Joad
Sep 2023
#18
Rick Rescorla was also a war hero, although he would never have referred to himself that way
COL Mustard
Sep 2023
#24
Unfortunately, the person who tweeted this went on to use it to rail against COVID restrictions...
MyNameIsJonas
Sep 2023
#51