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franzwohlgemuth

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Mon Dec 28, 2020, 12:34 PM

Dec 2020

it as, I thank them for their service, but an asshole is an asshole, regardless.....

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America's military reckoning: It's time to stop the ritualistic fawning over veterans [View all] marmar Dec 2020 OP

no single group of anything or anybody should be a carte blanche for blanket respect NRaleighLiberal Dec 2020 #1

I came here to post something similar. llmart Dec 2020 #50

Spot on! lastlib Dec 2020 #2

For 50 years we've been trying to make up for Vietnam Walleye Dec 2020 #8

This and it is a way to justify the outrageous military budget. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #9

So have I Dakota Flint Dec 2020 #26

Today's young people haven't a clue what that was all about. They can't imagine being drafted Walleye Dec 2020 #30

Yep, me too. dware Dec 2020 #58

I was almost drafted into the Marines. Lasher Dec 2020 #60

I remember taking my Oath of Enlistment with a whole bunch of other guys dware Dec 2020 #67

FYI - not one soldier was spat upon when returning from Vietnam - there is a socialologist Hestia Dec 2020 #37

It became an urban legend Bradshaw3 Dec 2020 #42

I've always viewed franzwohlgemuth Dec 2020 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author franzwohlgemuth Dec 2020 #4

Oh Poo! Fawning over any group went out years ago! Baked Potato Dec 2020 #5

My father who was a decorated combat veteran of three wars would be horrified at the fawning. Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #6

Not so sure about that........ MyOwnPeace Dec 2020 #14

This disabled combat vet thanks you. KBlagburn Dec 2020 #25

Well, gotta' say..... MyOwnPeace Dec 2020 #29

I need to thank you! nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #31

Our Founding Fathers would not be happy campers right now. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #38

I see them in bitter arguments...... MyOwnPeace Dec 2020 #45

I guarantee there would be duels aplenty. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #46

I'm hearing songs from "Hamilton" right now........ MyOwnPeace Dec 2020 #49

Ha so was I ....... nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #51

Well thought out. What you said. IsItJustMe Dec 2020 #55

Funny how certain phrases MyOwnPeace Dec 2020 #56

Actually, this song has helped me deal with the last four years. IsItJustMe Dec 2020 #57

That is a key too. They get paid for their service. LiberalFighter Dec 2020 #32

My father had: A good, steady salary, housing, food allowance, free medical, free college degree. Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #36

I do hate it when we're told that the military protects our freedom. Walleye Dec 2020 #7

It's a fantastic device to shut down any larger debate. maxsolomon Dec 2020 #13

Yes, we agree. I wasn't sure anybody would Walleye Dec 2020 #16

I learned all about FREEDOM and the military when I was drafted progree Dec 2020 #19

So true. My late boyfriend also volunteered his draft and became a paratrooper for two years Walleye Dec 2020 #21

The military is taught they are protecting our freedom, but instead they fight for corporate $$$$. Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #43

They made the military a sacred cow to justify the outrageous amount of money spent on it. Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #10

i've said it for a long time- medals are just cogs in the war machine. mopinko Dec 2020 #11

It is embedded in our society. twodogsbarking Dec 2020 #12

IMHO all the fawning is probably from those who've never served Zorro Dec 2020 #15

WHOLE bunch of that for sure!!!! MyOwnPeace Dec 2020 #34

I have yet to see a parking spot reserved for veterans! Skittles Dec 2020 #61

Lowes also gives a 10% discount to vets Zorro Dec 2020 #63

I actually have VETERAN on my driver's license Skittles Dec 2020 #64

I have the Veteran's designation on my CDL, dware Dec 2020 #70

Home Depot has spots reserved for Veterans and also Purple Heart recipients. dware Dec 2020 #69

Know a veteran who uses his status at times tiredtoo Dec 2020 #17

Ditto for police and firemen. Mr.Bill Dec 2020 #18

I stopped LONG ago Ferrets are Cool Dec 2020 #20

This isn't anything new or American Politicalgolfer Dec 2020 #22

Acknowledgement does not have to devolve into fawning, yet there are profits in that fawning... Moostache Dec 2020 #23

They love veterans when it's convenient for them jmowreader Dec 2020 #24

I totally agree. I've been saying this in one form or another for a while. LiberalFighter Dec 2020 #27

same goes with cops gopiscrap Dec 2020 #28

"to keep our nation safe" Martin Eden Dec 2020 #33

Tell this to the NFL, MLB, and NBA. Tommymac Dec 2020 #35

AGREE!!!!! MyOwnPeace Dec 2020 #48

Other professions are high risk, high danger but do not get accolades. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #39

Yes, not all veterans are heroes extvbroadcaster Dec 2020 #40

It's Part of the Glorification of War McKim Dec 2020 #41

Not to forget the mercenary murderers pardoned by tRump. And that earlier pardon of some SEALs? Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2020 #44

About 1 percent of the military actually served in combat Bradshaw3 Dec 2020 #47

I laugh and say... mac2766 Dec 2020 #52

I always feel like it is a form of hero worship. IsItJustMe Dec 2020 #53

As a Vet, I actually get a little tired of all the people walking up and thanking me... Wounded Bear Dec 2020 #54

why do they walk up to you Skittles Dec 2020 #62

Well, I suppose the hat kind of gives me away... Wounded Bear Dec 2020 #68

Some times people who haven't served seen my husband's disabled veteran's license marie999 Dec 2020 #59

The "volunteer" military drmeow Dec 2020 #65

I won't fawn over ALL veterans (including myself), but... AmyStrange Dec 2020 #66