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In reply to the discussion: What Is The Point Of Risking Your Life In The Military To Protect The Right Of Billionaires To [View all]white_wolf
(6,238 posts)75. Of course it isn't, however...
I think the issue the OP raises is a valid one, though I might phrase it differently. The question at the heart of the OP seems to be "why is the U.S. fighting these wars?" Is it really in the best interests of the American people? Is your average citizen benefiting from these wars? I would say no. I do firmly think that only a small minority of people benefit from the U.S.'s wars in the decades since WWII.
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TheMastersNemesis
Feb 2013
OP
I joined the military (Navy) in the 80's. I didn't do it to protect billionaires...
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#1
You are missing the point, to wit: The CONFLICTS had nothing to do with your personal
WinkyDink
Feb 2013
#19
your best experiences in the military were doing drugs? well, that inspires confidence.
HiPointDem
Feb 2013
#45
Who is he? He is someone who is familiar with Smedley Butler, the ex-Marine who
AnotherMcIntosh
Feb 2013
#63
Oh, right. American poor are somehow being defended by the deaths of Pakistani children.
WinkyDink
Feb 2013
#20
They can go fight their own fucken wars, let them get their asses in a sling, let them send
RKP5637
Feb 2013
#27
A lot of immigrants came to the US to avoid becoming cannon fodder for the emperors of Europe
FarCenter
Feb 2013
#14
This one won't get answered, pinboy3niner. WAY too much truth in your response.
11 Bravo
Feb 2013
#40
I firmly believe, even though I was not yet alive, that America was different back then.
raouldukelives
Feb 2013
#87
The medals for our hero drone pilots who kill a lot of people are really cool too. n/t
L0oniX
Feb 2013
#59
The Problem Is That The Private Sector Can't Or Won't Create Jobs You Can Live
TheMastersNemesis
Feb 2013
#18
What's really sad is when the dupees actually defend the evil, corrupt system
MotherPetrie
Feb 2013
#26
Regardless of what we may think of certain foreign adventures, I support the troops
pinboy3niner
Feb 2013
#30
Even so and once again, I didn't question their individual motives.......
socialist_n_TN
Feb 2013
#89
That's why I always discourage anyone from joining the military...I come from a long line...
Tom Ripley
Feb 2013
#36
Military service can be an excellent opportunity for kids who would otherwise fail in life.
bubbayugga
Feb 2013
#47
If you have to join the military to get a job you have already failed in life. n/t
L0oniX
Feb 2013
#57
That wasn't what I joined to fight for, though that is what it seemed like it ended up being about
Victor_c3
Feb 2013
#48
When was the last time they were actually used in defense of the country? WW2?
LittleBlue
Feb 2013
#52