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Politicalgolfer

(317 posts)
22. This isn't anything new or American
Mon Dec 28, 2020, 01:58 PM
Dec 2020

The warrior class has always been worshipped, adored and the backbone of power in all it's forms whether democratic or the most heinous of murdering dictatorship.

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
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