I cant even have dinner conversation with someone over the age of 30 in the USA without rampant jingoism and political correctness. If I really spoke my mind I would be killed. By the state, by the minions of the state, by ignorance, and by complacence.
I have a cousin a nephew. Who is a 'veteran' (yet he doesn't even have his ID, his DD214, or any legit story about his service). I question everything they say. They randomly support this jingoistic attitude.
I have random friends at school. I can't tell them about the horrors I've seen. I don't dare. I don't want to be ostracized.
I served honorably.
Many soldiers. Many people who are patriots and supported the US feel this way. Are this way now. When, where and how do we take a stand for what is right?
I am over the age of 30, served honorably after being drafted, am not a fan of 'jingoism' or polictical correctness. I don't fear being 'killed' for what I say, though I realize coherent conversation is not the fruit of senseless babbling with closed minds. You might consider saving your 'pearls' for those who aren't wallowing with other swine. Thank you for your service.
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I cant even have dinner conversation with someone over the age of 30 in the USA without rampant jingoism and political correctness. If I really spoke my mind I would be killed. By the state, by the minions of the state, by ignorance, and by complacence.
I have a cousin a nephew. Who is a 'veteran' (yet he doesn't even have his ID, his DD214, or any legit story about his service). I question everything they say. They randomly support this jingoistic attitude.
I have random friends at school. I can't tell them about the horrors I've seen. I don't dare. I don't want to be ostracized.
I served honorably.
Many soldiers. Many people who are patriots and supported the US feel this way. Are this way now. When, where and how do we take a stand for what is right?
I am over the age of 30, served honorably after being drafted, am not a fan of 'jingoism' or polictical correctness. I don't fear being 'killed' for what I say, though I realize coherent conversation is not the fruit of senseless babbling with closed minds. You might consider saving your 'pearls' for those who aren't wallowing with other swine. Thank you for your service.