Some people seem to care about “our” veterans only on Veterans Day and Memorial Day!! The rest of the year – not so much!! Notice that I did write “some” and not all!!
There was a time when everyone shared in the sacrifice it took in staying free. Not anymore. Easier to say “Thank you for your service” than to actually serve.
Maybe because invading and occupying other folks’ countries doesn’t really serve America OR promote freedom—unless perhaps you define freedom in the ancient way, as having a legally inferior class or two below you to push around.
90% of the conflicts that veterans were involved in did not actually threaten American freedom. The propaganda at the time of each conflict tried to convince the public that the war was needed “for freedom”… but really, it was typically other countries’ wars that America decided to get involved in for political reasons.
Not that veterans don’t deserve respect. They put their lives on the line for a cause. I just have a problem with the higher-ups who haven’t been completely honest about why that cause was important.
My only problem is calling everyone in uniform a hero. Most never see combat or even go to a combat zone. Calling anyone in uniform a hero cheapens the word for the real heroes who save a life or do something over and above the call of duty on the battlefield.
GOGOPOWERANGERS over 2 years ago
Because celebrating peoples death is depressing
Duh!
LookingGlass Premium Member over 2 years ago
Some people seem to care about “our” veterans only on Veterans Day and Memorial Day!! The rest of the year – not so much!! Notice that I did write “some” and not all!!
:-(
Concretionist over 2 years ago
Nice. Slow-pitch. Pablum. (true, too)
Nice relief from ol’ Al’s usual.
Patjade over 2 years ago
There was a time when everyone shared in the sacrifice it took in staying free. Not anymore. Easier to say “Thank you for your service” than to actually serve.
Walter Kocker Premium Member over 2 years ago
ALL GAVE SOME
SOME GAVE ALL
one had bonespurs
ibFrank over 2 years ago
Some only like those that didn’t die or get captured, you know the Loser and Suckers.
Zebrastripes over 2 years ago
The infrastructure bill that just passed omitted the Veteran’s Hospitals updates and care.
They always seem to be forgotten when it comes to their care…….shameful!
Lousy if you ask me!
The Nodding Head over 2 years ago
One can point out shortcomings but in fact the US treats veterans better than any nation in history.
Valiant1943 Premium Member over 2 years ago
That’s the problem with “bumper sticker” love
davidthoms1 over 2 years ago
Goodwyn wants to get rid of our Democracy and install a dictator! How dare he pretend to honor freedom!
Rhetor over 2 years ago
Maybe because invading and occupying other folks’ countries doesn’t really serve America OR promote freedom—unless perhaps you define freedom in the ancient way, as having a legally inferior class or two below you to push around.
Aliquid over 2 years ago
90% of the conflicts that veterans were involved in did not actually threaten American freedom. The propaganda at the time of each conflict tried to convince the public that the war was needed “for freedom”… but really, it was typically other countries’ wars that America decided to get involved in for political reasons.
Not that veterans don’t deserve respect. They put their lives on the line for a cause. I just have a problem with the higher-ups who haven’t been completely honest about why that cause was important.
IT Sauzeech over 2 years ago
My only problem is calling everyone in uniform a hero. Most never see combat or even go to a combat zone. Calling anyone in uniform a hero cheapens the word for the real heroes who save a life or do something over and above the call of duty on the battlefield.
Save the term for real heroes.
braindead Premium Member over 2 years ago
Goodwyn will fight like hell to keep those sacred veterans from getting any more entitlements.
Because, you know, The Deficit.
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Veterans’ benefits belong in all defense spending bills.
schaefer jim over 2 years ago
We should.
Rich Douglas over 2 years ago
Because many other people also contribute to our freedom besides the military. Then there are Republicans….
RAGs over 2 years ago
I spent the day at the VA medical center for an ophthalmologic visit and to get my COVID booster shot and my flu shot. Thank you.