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I apologize for not modifying my "bent" comment with consideration for those who enlisted for Vietnam when it was too soon to know what an unnecessary and unworthy fiasco that so-called "conflict" was.I don't call my husband "seriously bent" for wanting to join the military.
I'm sure that's true and it's too bad he got suckered into that lethal boondoggle.I'm sure once he was in VN he probably questioned himself why he did it a few times, but he got through it. If he hadn't joined he would have been drafted, and he's not one to run to another country to get out of serving.
It is true that a percentage of protesters did indeed behave disrespectfully toward returning vets. That behavior began when the My Lai story was publicized along with several similar but less egregious reports of rape, murder and unnecessary destruction by GIs. But you should know such behavior was confined to a very small percentage of protesters. The only reason it seemed to be widespread and common is the media paid attention to it rather than to the relatively peaceful protesters, many of whom were themselves Korea and Vietnam veterans.He hated that war too, but what's really sick is that a lot of you "protestors" took your hatred of the war out on the soldiers that went through that hell. I thank God my son doesn't have to go through the crap his dad went through. He's been to Iraq 3 times, and the majority of people thank him for his service...he doesn't get called "baby killer" and has never been spit on like his dad was! For anyone to treat any of our military this way is just ignorance.
The vast majority of protesters were relatively ordinary people, including quite a few 'Nam veterans who wore their uniforms. And you should especially know the popular report of returning vets being spat upon is a myth. A lie. It never happened! And if you need to be convinced of that I suggest you order a copy of Jerry Lembcke's book, The Spitting Image, (available from Amazon) in which he methodically debunks that rampantly false rumor. If you don't wish to read an entire book you can read a brief synopsis here: Vietnam Veterans Against the War: THE VETERAN: Spitting on the Troops: Old Myth, New Rumors
Those who believe the spitting myth should know such an act would be considered an assault on a member of the Armed Forces. For that reason, when the myth became popular the FBI conducted an in-depth investigation, tracing the rumor back to its origins, and found it to be totally without factual basis.
It is believed the spitting myth began with the movie, First Blood, in which the Rambo character, who, armed with only a knife, had prevailed over a dozen sheriff's deputies armed with M-16s, sadly lamented that when he came home, "They spit on me." Utterly laughable.
So my question to any soldier returning home from Vietnam who was spat on by some "hairy hippie" is -- what did you do about it? I don't recall hearing or reading about any protesters having the shit kicked out of them at an airport demonstration. Do you?
Like my son has said, he'd rather have someone fighting next to him that WANTS to be there and not someone forced to be.
FACT: Anyone, draftee or volunteer, who WANTS to get shot at is fucking CRAZY.
With gutting the military so popular in Statist circles these How is that going to happen?I know it isn't a popular subject but I think they should reinstate the draft.
Then why on Earth aren't the 'Have Nots" enlisting?
It would certainly level the playing field between the "haves" and have nots"...
I know it isn't a popular subject but I think they should reinstate the draft.
You know he's a decorated Korean war vet, right?
). He's dirty.
The T said:As Soon As This Beached Whale Signs Up
You know he's a decorated Korean war vet, right?
I thank him for his service. But since then, his service has been far less honorable. He's the caricature of the slippery politician who's on the take.
He was so crooked that he was finally censured by the House of Representatives for violating 12 House rules, including living in four rent-controlled apartments, misrepresenting his property on tax forms, being a fat slob, and soliciting money (ok, I added the fat slob part
And admonished by the House...but to him? (And any Statist)? Badge of honor...among thieves.You know he's a decorated Korean war vet, right?
I thank him for his service. But since then, his service has been far less honorable. He's the caricature of the slippery politician who's on the take.
He was so crooked that he was finally censured by the House of Representatives for violating 12 House rules, including living in four rent-controlled apartments, misrepresenting his property on tax forms, being a fat slob, and soliciting money (ok, I added the fat slob part
Ah well if you think Rangel is "on the take" and "dirty"..then surely you won't be voting for Newt or Romney..
There are old VETS that signed back up after 9/11...but you know that...RIGHT?
The T said:As Soon As This Beached Whale Signs Up
You do know Charlie Rangel is a decorated American war hero...right?
You know he's a decorated Korean war vet, right?
I thank him for his service. But since then, his service has been far less honorable. He's the caricature of the slippery politician who's on the take.
He was so crooked that he was finally censured by the House of Representatives for violating 12 House rules, including living in four rent-controlled apartments, misrepresenting his property on tax forms, being a fat slob, and soliciting money (ok, I added the fat slob part
There are old VETS that signed back up after 9/11...but you know that...RIGHT?
The T said:As Soon As This Beached Whale Signs Up
You do know Charlie Rangel is a decorated American war hero...right?
There are old VETS that signed back up after 9/11...but you know that...RIGHT?
The T said:As Soon As This Beached Whale Signs Up
You do know Charlie Rangel is a decorated American war hero...right?
The T said:As Soon As This Beached Whale Signs Up
You do know Charlie Rangel is a decorated American war hero...right?
And admonished by the House...but to him? (And any Statist)? Badge of honor...among thieves.I thank him for his service. But since then, his service has been far less honorable. He's the caricature of the slippery politician who's on the take.
He was so crooked that he was finally censured by the House of Representatives for violating 12 House rules, including living in four rent-controlled apartments, misrepresenting his property on tax forms, being a fat slob, and soliciting money (ok, I added the fat slob part
Ah well if you think Rangel is "on the take" and "dirty"..then surely you won't be voting for Newt or Romney..
Npope...and what's this 'kiddo shit'?There are old VETS that signed back up after 9/11...but you know that...RIGHT?You do know Charlie Rangel is a decorated American war hero...right?
You got owned..kiddo.
