Comments on: F*** THE TROOPS — [Rich]

By: Frozen Tex

Frozen Tex — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:25:10 +0000

“relatively sensible pundits—like Keith Olbermann”

Right there, I knew he was nuts.

By: blackhawk12151

blackhawk12151 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:54:07 +0000

David Marcoe

You are a true soldier. When the apocalypse begins hopefully we will meet up

By: The Ugly American

The Ugly American — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:36:39 +0000

No need to answer btw….it’s rhetorical ; )

By: The Ugly American

The Ugly American — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:35:04 +0000

You sure this isn’t an “Onion” piece?

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:34:10 +0000

Aris, you claim (and I believe you) to support the troops, not hate the military and think it’s courageous to enlist… but have now come to feel that’s an untenable position?

I’d only ask you to consider that most of these troops had about as much say on America going into Iraq as you or I did. Like you, some are even against the occupation, yet continue to do their duty. True, they volunteered for service and thusly have an obligation, but as you noted, that’s a courageous thing.

Point being, if a man or woman on the front lines can be against the war and still support their comrades, so can you.

By: aris p

aris p — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:25:01 +0000

While he sounds like a lunatic, i must say there’s a point in there somewhere. I have always been against the war (and i’m not a far-lefty, barely a lefty at all), but was always supporting the troops, with a “well they’re there, might as well hope they do some good and not get killed” attitude. But i’m not sure how you can support someone for doing something that you don’t support in the first place. So while this columnist seems to be in dire need of some lithium, i gotta agree that his point is a valid one, prima fascia.

I dont hate the military; i think it’s courageous to enlist. While i wouldnt wish any of them to die, supporting something doesnt equate with patriotism just because someone is brave and his life is in danger.

By: Troy

Troy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:08:39 +0000

I was moderated on another post — just a test here.

By: JohnFNWayne

JohnFNWayne — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:55:16 +0000

Heh, heh heh.

By: Troy

Troy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:52:32 +0000

I don’t know Outlaw — someone would have to be pretty physically fit to carry my jockstrap.

By: Outlaw 13

Outlaw 13 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:16:49 +0000

Saying someone isn’t “fit” to carry something is a redneck way of saying they aren’t “worthy”….smartass.