US Patriotism.
Jul 17th 2008, 11:30 pm
#151
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Re: US Patriotism.
An excellent point, and it relates directly to something my wife pointed out just yesterday; when we first arrived in Texas in 2003, almost every car had a "Support Our Troops" sticker of some sort. Now it's maybe one car in 20 at most. So what happened to all those "supportive" people? I think that as the war became less popular with the electorate, and as economic times got tougher back home, they simply lost interest. They never actively "supported" the troops in the first place, and now they're much more concerned about themselves, just like they were before the war.
I'm strongly opposed to the war in Iraq, and think that America did a terrible thing invading. However, I've consistently given money to the Fallen Heroes charity fund, helping to rehabilitate troops injured in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere around the world. I would never consider having a "Support Our Troops" sticker, as they have become strongly associated with the Republicans, the Right, and everything I most dislike about this country's politically polarized state. Yet I believe I am more "supportive" of our troops than the vast majority of Americans.
I'm strongly opposed to the war in Iraq, and think that America did a terrible thing invading. However, I've consistently given money to the Fallen Heroes charity fund, helping to rehabilitate troops injured in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere around the world. I would never consider having a "Support Our Troops" sticker, as they have become strongly associated with the Republicans, the Right, and everything I most dislike about this country's politically polarized state. Yet I believe I am more "supportive" of our troops than the vast majority of Americans.
Totally agree with the above.
Jul 18th 2008, 4:56 am
#152
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Re: US Patriotism.
You don't have a clue. They are required to post 4 years. Benefits only last as long as they are enlisted. There are a lot of people that do try for a career but they end up getting weeded out due to not making promotion or other reasons. It's harder to remain in the military as you stay in.
Jul 19th 2008, 8:38 pm
#154
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Re: US Patriotism.
Hi
My husband is an F15-E pilot in the USAF. he hates the Support our troops stickers and most of our friends do. The support our troops is a bit of a joke as last year when my husbands squadron deployed 7 houses got burgled, the weird thing was it was only deployed airforce houses that were targeted! That is real support for you.
My husband is an F15-E pilot in the USAF. he hates the Support our troops stickers and most of our friends do. The support our troops is a bit of a joke as last year when my husbands squadron deployed 7 houses got burgled, the weird thing was it was only deployed airforce houses that were targeted! That is real support for you.
Jul 19th 2008, 8:40 pm
#155
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Re: US Patriotism.
Hi
My husband is an F15-E pilot in the USAF. he hates the Support our troops stickers and most of our friends do. The support our troops is a bit of a joke as last year when my husbands squadron deployed 7 houses got burgled, the weird thing was it was only deployed airforce houses that were targeted! That is real support for you.
My husband is an F15-E pilot in the USAF. he hates the Support our troops stickers and most of our friends do. The support our troops is a bit of a joke as last year when my husbands squadron deployed 7 houses got burgled, the weird thing was it was only deployed airforce houses that were targeted! That is real support for you.
Jul 19th 2008, 8:47 pm
#156
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Re: US Patriotism.
I wouldn't be, I hardly see my hubby. I can't wait for him to get out and have a nice 9-5 job. On the other hand so much time together we may end up killing each other!!
Jul 19th 2008, 8:58 pm
#157
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Re: US Patriotism.
At any rate, I'm jealous because I miss having someone to talk about aviation with at length. Someone who shared the same passion. It worked for us and made it the most unique relationship I've been in. However its no longer the case. He's in Heaven now flying Gulfstreams and Learjets.
Jul 19th 2008, 9:39 pm
#158
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Re: US Patriotism.
He wants to be a physics teacher when he gets out or see if he can get into contracting, I am happy with what ever he does really. As long as he is happy and we are all safe.
Jul 19th 2008, 10:05 pm
#159
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Re: US Patriotism.
Contracting-good money but............ Ex went to such garden spots as Bosnia, Croatia, Macedonia, Haiti, Liberia, Indonesia.........
Jul 20th 2008, 12:57 am
#160
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Re: US Patriotism.
I would love to go to Croatia, I have 2 friends that teach there. Looks a lovely place.
Jul 20th 2008, 1:13 am
#161
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