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Where was the media the last 8 years?

Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by Afflicted, Feb 16, 2017.

  1. Afflicted

    Afflicted Grizzled Veteran

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    Yeah.
    I was going to say WW1. WW2. We tried to stay out but it just gave the Nazi more time to acquire some more counties and more artillery.

    No matter who is our nations President is I know they know more than we do and trust if they will lead us for in what is best in long the long term.

    I never rip on Bush for what we did in the Middle East because I believe it needed to be done and who best to do it. It breaks my heart to hear the media then and today criticize what our military did over there for political reasons. They guys and girls were getting their limbs blow off and killed and they were saying it was all for nothing?

    We brought law & order and free elections to that region for the first time in world history. I never miss a chance to thank a serviceman to their bravery and thank him or her for making the world a better place.


    But then we pulled out...


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  2. CoveyMaster

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    I don't disagree.
    Thing is those folks in the military knew the score and volunteered anyway. If I want to volunteer to go into military service and take a chance on having to be sent into some skirmish anywhere in the world, it's one thing...being drafted to do it would be something else entirely. That's the point where I'd be like...."wait a sec, do I actually agree with the premise of this war?" If I was of a mind to want to go into the military to fight then I likely wouldn't care, I'd just go and do the job given.

    I had a couple of buddies that were killed in Iraq that volunteered out of high school, I certainly don't have anything but respect for those who have dedicated their lives to service of the country. I'm glad it was their choice.
     
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  3. Marshhunter1221

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    I have been in the army for 14 years bend deployed multiple times and don't regret going! We did a lot of things over there that will forever remain in my mind. People are going to gripe and complain about whatever they feel they need to be heard about. People are also going to believe whatever is popular and at this moment hating Pres Trump is the popular thing to do. Don't let people get under your skin. Just do your best to respectfully listen to them and educate then


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  4. Afflicted

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    Thank you for your service and words Marshhunter.


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