Happy Veterans' Day! (100% conspiracy theory-free)

Hitman079 · Post by **Hitman079** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:43 pm

anyway, here's what real on 9-11...
http://www.911-truth.org

just kidding. let's all remember and commemorate all those brave soldiers who have died for our country and who still are fighting overseas. not just in america but everywhere. we may not agree with what the soldiers are fighting for or why, but it was not their decision; they are the ones who must fight and die.

xtratabasco · Post by **xtratabasco** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:44 pm

I hate to break it to you but all you have to do is look around you.

there are no flags except at the ford dealership and post office.

most people with a working brain know that this country is doing is evil, not Freedom fighting.

Guiscard · Post by **Guiscard** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:49 pm

Err... I'm fairly sure your Veterans Day (if its anything like Remembrance Sunday over here) shouldn't be happy...

Unless its somekind of hallmark greetings-card fancy-dress effort over the pond...

Anarkistsdream · Post by **Anarkistsdream** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:50 pm

xtratabasco wrote:I hate to break it to you but all you have to do is look around you.

there are no flags except at the ford dealership and post office.

most people with a working brain no that this country is doing is evil, not Freedom fighting.

In my town there are flags flying everywhere, man.

Although I blame that on being in the Bible Belt with the Bush supporters.

xtratabasco · Post by **xtratabasco** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:55 pm

where I live, after 911 there was about 80% flags out, now about 1%

DaGip · Post by **DaGip** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:55 pm

Hahaha...not THEIR decision...HAHAHA! That's a laugh! HoHOHOHO! Can't contain myself...hehehe...did he just say not their decision....hoo boy! I gotta catch my breath...

Hitman079 · Post by **Hitman079** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:56 pm

Guiscard wrote:Err... I'm fairly sure your Veterans Day (if its anything like Remembrance Sunday over here) shouldn't be happy...

Unless its somekind of hallmark greetings-card fancy-dress effort over the pond...

no, but we americans slap "happy" on the front of every holiday, except christmas because it calls for EXTRA happiness. i'd say "happy" isn't meant literally but its connotation is meant to fit with the holiday itself. i guess in this case, happy would mean remember the veterans..or something along those lines. not HAPPY CELEBRATION VETERANS DAY.

Anarkistsdream · Post by **Anarkistsdream** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:56 pm

xtratabasco wrote:where I live, after 911 there was about 80% flags out, now about 1%

I admit that I see way more Confederate flags than US flags, but from about November to February, there are hundreds of flags all over my community. Wal-Mart even flies the fuckers.

Hitman079 · Post by **Hitman079** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:58 pm

DaGip wrote:Hahaha...not THEIR decision...HAHAHA! That's a laugh! HoHOHOHO! Can't contain myself...hehehe...did he just say not their decision....hoo boy! I gotta catch my breath...

as in they can't choose whether or not the cause they fight for if they agree or not, not about joining the military. you join the military, you follow orders. it's called...a job.

DaGip · Post by **DaGip** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:00 pm

Hitman079 wrote:
DaGip wrote:Hahaha...not THEIR decision...HAHAHA! That's a laugh! HoHOHOHO! Can't contain myself...hehehe...did he just say not their decision....hoo boy! I gotta catch my breath...
as in they can't choose whether or not the cause they fight for if they agree or not, not about joining the military. you join the military, you follow orders. it's called...a job.

Oh..

Anarkistsdream · Post by **Anarkistsdream** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:01 pm

DaGip wrote:
Hitman079 wrote:
DaGip wrote:Hahaha...not THEIR decision...HAHAHA! That's a laugh! HoHOHOHO! Can't contain myself...hehehe...did he just say not their decision....hoo boy! I gotta catch my breath...
as in they can't choose whether or not the cause they fight for if they agree or not, not about joining the military. you join the military, you follow orders. it's called...a job.
Oh..

We forgive you Gip... You are a Reagan supporter after all, so you must have a few screws loose.

xtratabasco · Post by **xtratabasco** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:03 pm

have you heard the add supporting the vets?

It was made by Boeing.

very sick

muy_thaiguy · Post by **muy_thaiguy** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:35 pm

Ignoring xtra's comments, this day is indeed more of a solem one. Where we salute our troops for fighting, dying, and struggling in battle after battle. From the Revolutionary War, to toppling Saddam Hussien in Iraq. These men and women have done so much for this country, that we like to honor and thank them for doing their duty.

So xtra, for one single day, shut your trap about how everything is a supposed conspiracy.

DaGip · Post by **DaGip** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:47 pm

THANKS TO ALL THE VETS!!!!

NOW GO HOME! YOUR WORK IS DONE!

Master of Hyrule · Post by **Master of Hyrule** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:03 pm

xtratabasco wrote:I hate to break it to you but all you have to do is look around you.

there are no flags except at the ford dealership and post office.

And the one at my house.

muy_thaiguy · Post by **muy_thaiguy** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:04 pm

Master of Hyrule wrote:
xtratabasco wrote:I hate to break it to you but all you have to do is look around you.

there are no flags except at the ford dealership and post office.
And the one at my house.

And mine.

Nobunaga · Post by **Nobunaga** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:48 pm

... You are welcome.

...

radiojake · Post by **radiojake** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:18 pm

cant say i ever really feel empathy or sympathy for troops who die in war. It's what happens when you join the army. If they're too stupid to realise they are merely pawns then well thats there problem, don't see why we should have to have a minute silence -

Remember - its ok to kill if your government tells you too... apparently

Anarkistsdream · Post by **Anarkistsdream** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:18 pm

Nobunaga wrote:... You are welcome.

...

Explain.

Nobunaga · Post by **Nobunaga** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:58 pm

Anarkistsdream wrote:
Nobunaga wrote:... You are welcome.

...
Explain.

... Veteran.

... Somewhere in this thread I saw "Thanks to all the Vets"

...

Anarkistsdream · Post by **Anarkistsdream** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:03 pm

Nobunaga wrote:
Anarkistsdream wrote:
Nobunaga wrote:... You are welcome.

...
Explain.
... Veteran.

... Somewhere in this thread I saw "Thanks to all the Vets"

...

How old are you?

What branch were you in?

I assume you served in Japan...

I totally believe you, for the record... Just want to know you... I appreciate people s complexity.

Nobunaga · Post by **Nobunaga** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:08 pm

... No, I didn't serve in Japan. I served on the USS Saratoga, late 80's to early 90's. Mediterranean Sea, 6th Fleet (Navy). Air Traffic Controller. Never saw "real" combat, thank God.

...

Anarkistsdream · Post by **Anarkistsdream** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:10 pm

Nobunaga wrote:... No, I didn't serve in Japan. I served on the USS Saratoga, late 80's to early 90's. Mediterranean Sea, 6th Fleet (Navy). Air Traffic Controller. Never saw "real" combat, thank God.

...

So you're a Navy man?

I salute you, sir.... My uncle, aunt, and now my cousin are all Navy...

DaGip · Post by **DaGip** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:56 am

radiojake wrote:cant say i ever really feel empathy or sympathy for troops who die in war. It's what happens when you join the army. If they're too stupid to realise they are merely pawns then well thats there problem, don't see why we should have to have a minute silence -

Remember - its ok to kill if your government tells you too... apparently

I can truly say that I do feel empathy and sympathy for troops who die and their families and friends. Yes, they decided to join the military, but yet it is still a human life. What is so hard about a little compassion. All the Vets I know have a hard time after war. A lot are homeless because they just can't cope with the system. So, yes, I do feel sympathy and empathy towards them. I am sorry that you do not, but that is how you feel.

Its okay to kill if it is in defense of you home, family, and country!

Much Peace and God Bless!

Thanks To All the Vets!

Snorri1234 · Post by **Snorri1234** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:08 am

radiojake wrote:cant say i ever really feel empathy or sympathy for troops who die in war. It's what happens when you join the army. If they're too stupid to realise they are merely pawns then well thats there problem, don't see why we should have to have a minute silence -

Remember - its ok to kill if your government tells you too... apparently

As DaGip said, falling in defense of your country (or defending other countries) is admirable. The people who died in Iraq (for the most part) didn't sign up to kill a bunch of people in a senseless war, but to defend their country and do what's right.