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JustABozoOnThisBus

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47. Maybe because it's only devastating to a few.

Wed Jan 29, 2014, 07:26 AM

Jan 2014

23 years of war in the region, and a few thousand dead Americans. Compared to less time in Vietnam, with TENS of thousand dead Americans. So the M.E. doesn't get the same coverage or attention as VN. And, there is no draft.

But it seems to me that DU members are not entirely disconnected, we have plenty of discussions about the region and our involvement. There may be some sense of resignation, that whatever we do, whoever we elect, there is no exit.

I don't think it's the biggest issue, on DU, or in the country. Marriage equality, gun control, abortion, and lately income inequality seem to be politically hotter topics. Even medical (or recreational) marijuana gets more press. And then there's the weather.

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I'm not upset with the president for honoring that soldier. [View all] RandySF Jan 2014 OP

someone PLEASE tell me WHY ARE WE STILL THERE Skittles Jan 2014 #1

We're trying to end the conflict responsibly. Oakenshield Jan 2014 #6

"Because the US Army doesn't give up, it doesn't quit"...just like Sgt Remsburg. Spider Jerusalem Jan 2014 #8

70% of the world's heroin supply, hughee99 Jan 2014 #103

I am upset that he endured 10 deployments. Rex Jan 2014 #2

IF HE WASN'T INJURED HE'D BE DEPLOYED AGAIN Skittles Jan 2014 #3

I don't know why Skittles. Rex Jan 2014 #5

I don't understand so many DUers Skittles Jan 2014 #7

I gave up trying to understand it. Rex Jan 2014 #9

Has it occurred to anyone that the example of this young man was a strong one Skidmore Jan 2014 #46

Of course it is an example of strength, he survived what no one should have to survive Rex Jan 2014 #84

Maybe because it's only devastating to a few. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2014 #47

We've never been in a war that's lasted this long. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2014 #45

His superiors should be ashamed of themselves, 10 deployments is vulgar. Rex Jan 2014 #85

That number is deceptive hack89 Jan 2014 #72

There are plenty of Rangers. He didn't have to go for a 10th time. Rex Jan 2014 #86

That number of deployments is common for special forces hack89 Jan 2014 #89

How do you know he was a Ranger for all 10 deployments? Rex Jan 2014 #93

ok. nt hack89 Jan 2014 #96

And then tx for PTSD is so lacking siligut Jan 2014 #80

I don't get how that's even allowed to happen to anyone. alarimer Jan 2014 #91

Should be criminal imo. Rex Jan 2014 #94

Me either. He is a very stark reminder of the real damage that is being done to our soldiers. What's okaawhatever Jan 2014 #4

Huh? Why would anyone be upset for honoring a soldier? JaneyVee Jan 2014 #10

Um... because of the tragedy of deploying him 10 times FOR AN ILLEGAL WAR FOR A PR PROP? Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #12

So he shouldn't get public recognition & appreciation? JaneyVee Jan 2014 #14

No, he should be kept hidden away like the "circus freak" he is. joshcryer Jan 2014 #18

10 deployments is sickening. And so is comparing a disfigured soldier to a circus freak. JaneyVee Jan 2014 #20

Post removed Post removed Jan 2014 #31

Yeah, chicken hawk for withdrawing from two wars. joshcryer Jan 2014 #33

One war. He withdrew from one war. morningfog Jan 2014 #49

He began withdrawing troops from Afghanistan in 2011. joshcryer Jan 2014 #53

It is objectively true. morningfog Jan 2014 #56

drawdown = withdrawing joshcryer Jan 2014 #58

A round of beer for that one davidpdx Jan 2014 #35

A PR prop Really? Hobo Jan 2014 #17

How soon they forget... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #26

Exactly. ODS isn't pretty/ n/t FSogol Jan 2014 #44

ODS exists only in the minds of fanboys. morningfog Jan 2014 #50

Uh huh. FSogol Jan 2014 #54

They deployed him10 times so they'd have a good prop for the 2014 SOTU speech? uppityperson Jan 2014 #28

Especially the chickenhawks. moondust Jan 2014 #11

A chickenhawk like Obama. Who hasn't served but sends humans into war. Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #22

which wars would you have Obama enlist in? Whisp Jan 2014 #34

+1 nt narnian60 Jan 2014 #52

the have come unhinged nt arely staircase Jan 2014 #62

But ODS doesn't exist!!!... SidDithers Jan 2014 #64

+100. sked14 Jan 2014 #79

Wow - you do realize leftynyc Jan 2014 #61

What the hell? HappyMe Jan 2014 #78

Using hin for a PR prop. It is sickening. Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #13

He volunteered to attend and be honored by the commander in chief. JaneyVee Jan 2014 #15

No, he has no agency of his own; the so-called progressives decide whether he was a "prop" alcibiades_mystery Jan 2014 #16

They're just trying to win internet points. joshcryer Jan 2014 #19

Yep...you said a mouthful... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #27

Indeed. Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #21

Obama gives a shit flamingdem Jan 2014 #23

Did you read this article, flamingdem? Cha Jan 2014 #25

quite an enlightening thread I think.... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #29

Thanks, Randy.. for the Cha Jan 2014 #24

What a story! That moment had great depth considering their flamingdem Jan 2014 #30

Yes, it was a Cha Jan 2014 #32

I was elated with the Presidents speech tonight. sheshe2 Jan 2014 #36

My heart, too, she.. Cha Jan 2014 #37

Heavy heart Cha... sheshe2 Jan 2014 #38

.. Cha Jan 2014 #39

Quite the enlightening thread Victor_c3 Jan 2014 #40

Thank you for your perceptive and personal testimony, Victor... Surya Gayatri Jan 2014 #41

If all the young Republicans who supported Bush's wars would have signed up to fight Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2014 #42

There are quite a number service members here who understand. joshcryer Jan 2014 #43

Thanks to you and Victor for sharing your perspectives. nt redqueen Jan 2014 #73

He is a Ranger - they do lots of short deployments hack89 Jan 2014 #48

I'd be interested in seeing his total time. morningfog Jan 2014 #51

Army rotation = 12 months. Ranger rotation = 3-6 months. joshcryer Jan 2014 #57

DU seems to be the only place in the world where people are pissed about it. arely staircase Jan 2014 #55

That, and right wingers upset about the "politicization." joshcryer Jan 2014 #59

they are also joined by some longtimers who have hated him from day one arely staircase Jan 2014 #60

And yet they're convinced the leftynyc Jan 2014 #63

and to express such outrage with the ever eloquent use of the F word as the title of the OP... Phentex Jan 2014 #65

I don't see any swearing in the OP (n/t) leftynyc Jan 2014 #67

not this op... Phentex Jan 2014 #68

+1 redqueen Jan 2014 #74

The perpetually disgruntled can find a new outrage anywhere. JoePhilly Jan 2014 #75

It's like being addicted to air. 'Fixes' are always easy to come by. randome Jan 2014 #87

Neither am I Progressive dog Jan 2014 #66

I agree with you. Though President Obama set him up for it. Mira Jan 2014 #69

Being a Vietnam Vet madokie Jan 2014 #70

+1 nt MADem Jan 2014 #77

madokie ... Raine1967 Jan 2014 #81

+100. sked14 Jan 2014 #82

+1 Vietnam vet too! B Calm Jan 2014 #83

+++ Whisp Jan 2014 #88

+10000000 madokie Jan 2014 #95

do me a favor, please Skittles Jan 2014 #98

Its not Obama's fault that we're still there madokie Jan 2014 #99

ok, the wand again Skittles Jan 2014 #100

Please what does that mean? madokie Jan 2014 #101

How many more deployments before Obama leaves office... Demo_Chris Jan 2014 #71

correct Skittles Jan 2014 #97

I feel like they always trot out some service member(s) Puzzledtraveller Jan 2014 #76

Bingo alarimer Jan 2014 #92

I am also not upset Gothmog Jan 2014 #90

I am also not upset Gothmog Jan 2014 #102