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imanamerican63

(13,795 posts)
Wed Dec 26, 2018, 06:43 PM Dec 2018

So Trump snuck off to visit the troops? I happy that he went to see the real heroes!

It only took two years for him to do that! But who wants to bet that plane doesn't return to DC with out going to Florida or New Jersey for his vacation?

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So Trump snuck off to visit the troops? I happy that he went to see the real heroes! (Original Post) imanamerican63 Dec 2018 OP
From my Twitter feed Gothmog Dec 2018 #1
If you notice very few soldiers to meet him. FloridaBlues Dec 2018 #2
Joining the military Mr. Quackers Dec 2018 #3
Surely you're not implying that all or even most service members... ADX Dec 2018 #6
no one said all or most Mr. Quackers Dec 2018 #7
But, remember this! imanamerican63 Dec 2018 #8
So the answer to my question is "No"... ADX Dec 2018 #10
I guess he hasn't servered, but hey we all are heroes somehow right? imanamerican63 Dec 2018 #11
To be fair, the word "Hero" is used too much... ADX Dec 2018 #12
You're right! imanamerican63 Dec 2018 #13
Of course he's going to Florida after this gratuitous Dec 2018 #4
Or is he coming back via Saudi ? OnDoutside Dec 2018 #5
Limbaugh and Ann Coulter probably told him to go lunatica Dec 2018 #9
 

Mr. Quackers

(443 posts)
3. Joining the military
Wed Dec 26, 2018, 07:27 PM
Dec 2018

to escape the lack of opportunity in Dumbfuckistan, USA does not make you a hero.

It makes you an economically vulnerable person with no prospects who now has a government job. But it doesn't make you a hero.

 

ADX

(1,622 posts)
6. Surely you're not implying that all or even most service members...
Wed Dec 26, 2018, 07:49 PM
Dec 2018

...joined the military because they were under financial hardship and had no other options or recourse, are you?

Surely not.

 

Mr. Quackers

(443 posts)
7. no one said all or most
Wed Dec 26, 2018, 07:56 PM
Dec 2018

except you.

Many, many join when faced with the prospect of no prospects.

Still, MAKING A PERSONAL DECISION to get a government job fighting for the rights and privileges of the wealthy does not AUTOMATICALLY make you a hero.

imanamerican63

(13,795 posts)
8. But, remember this!
Wed Dec 26, 2018, 08:05 PM
Dec 2018

They are fighting for your rights too! Please, remember also that some have given their lives for your rights and privileges. I get it some war are unnecessary, but if these men and women are ordered in to battle, they must follow orders. Unlike Capt. Bone Spurs Trump, they are doing their civil duty. I must say your comments are unwarranted and just why out of line.

 

ADX

(1,622 posts)
10. So the answer to my question is "No"...
Wed Dec 26, 2018, 08:28 PM
Dec 2018

...which is good to know because here I was, thinking that you had some kind of problem with people who chose to serve in the military.

Silly me...

 

ADX

(1,622 posts)
12. To be fair, the word "Hero" is used too much...
Thu Dec 27, 2018, 11:28 AM
Dec 2018

...Heroes jump on top of grenades to save their friends and heroes run into burning buildings and towards the sound of gunfire to save strangers. That being said, there's something heroic about anyone who volunteers to possibly give their life in service to their country, whether any or everybody else acknowledges or appreciated it.

Thank you for being one of those who does.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
4. Of course he's going to Florida after this
Wed Dec 26, 2018, 07:30 PM
Dec 2018

Someone on the staff finally got it through Donny's head that the troops could be ordered to cheer and smile for him, so he finally decided to go after taking a raft of shit for his failure to do so up til now.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
9. Limbaugh and Ann Coulter probably told him to go
Wed Dec 26, 2018, 08:08 PM
Dec 2018

He’s desperate now that they aren’t happy with him. Even Melaniaks smile looks forced. She looks desperately scared too.

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