Reply #42: There is no military-bashing here. I am a vet. I *know* that politics are to be kept separate [View All]

from active duty. This fellow doesn't "get" that concept. What was intended to be shown here was this fellow's using bumpersticker cliches that were anti-"liberal" (whatever his understanding of what "liberal" is).

Since you are "reminded" of why SOME military people would rather vote for Shrub, how about sharing that? You might also point out what is "disgusting" that is said here.

What *I* find disgusting is a THIN, SHALLOW definition of "patriotism" (meaning outward SYMBOLS) instead of the patriotism that is IN THE HEART, patriotism that is defending the right of people who differ in their opinions from yours to speak their piece. Clowns like Shrub barking "tough" talk instead of decent policy is really disgusting.

It has been pointed out in a couple of posts with links to quotations that the family of at least one squad member believes this fellow has dishonored their son and that this guy has changed his story. I'm willing to reserve judgment until he clears things up. So far, all he's doing is papering over his feelings of guilt with cliches that appeal to wingnut NUTS.

If this thread is indeed being spread to active duty personnel, I *know* that there are significant numbers of you who understand what is being said here. Wingnuts do not own the military, or the flag, or the country, or God.