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raccoon

(32,402 posts) Sat Nov 29, 2014, 06:54 AM Nov 2014

What does "Support the Troops" mean? [View all]

Noam Chomsky said it doesn't mean anything. I agree. It just makes some people feel "good"
to say they "support the troops."

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What does "Support the Troops" mean? [View all] raccoon Nov 2014 OP

It means don't protest our military adventures JonLP24 Nov 2014 #1

That's what it's meant since the Eisenhower administration. bvf Nov 2014 #32

it's an unspoken threat. If you don't "support" the troops cali Nov 2014 #2

Exactly. n/t Smarmie Doofus Nov 2014 #3

Hardly... Oktober Nov 2014 #4

The best support we can support our military personnel ... ColesCountyDem Nov 2014 #5

guess what, Okto, old boy? I did not. I voted for Bernie Sanders, Pat Leahy and Peter Welch cali Nov 2014 #9

Awfully convenient... Oktober Nov 2014 #11

It has nothing to do with convenience. cali Nov 2014 #19

Nice how that worked out for you... Oktober Nov 2014 #21

horrible how it's worked out for too many service members, not to mention cali Nov 2014 #24

Then you should have a chat... Oktober Nov 2014 #25

YOU demand that I make a convincing case when you have made NO case at all? cali Nov 2014 #27

You seem irritable... Oktober Nov 2014 #31

I am irritable. but it has zilch to do with your posts "hitting close to home" cali Nov 2014 #35

It's what people say... Oktober Nov 2014 #37

you haven't penned anything thoughtful or explained anything cali Nov 2014 #40

its a go-to in the manual reddread Nov 2014 #38

But you volunteered right? phil89 Nov 2014 #12

Absolutely... Which is why I'm good with what I do... Oktober Nov 2014 #16

You seem a bit out of place Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2014 #34

Let's see... Oktober Nov 2014 #36

Sorry, I replied to my own post. Anyway, have a good day. Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2014 #42

So that makes you what, 20, 21 years old? Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2014 #39

We no longer have the draft. Savannahmann Nov 2014 #57

When I see an unlawful order... Oktober Nov 2014 #58

Lynndie England followed them. Savannahmann Nov 2014 #62

I can't speak for every order given to every person in the military... Oktober Nov 2014 #63

NOPE. GeorgeGist Nov 2014 #59

Did you have something to finish that "thought" out with? Oktober Nov 2014 #61

We reserve the right to disagree with leaders treestar Nov 2014 #66

K... Oktober Nov 2014 #67

We don't have to agree with the leaders all the time, even though we chose them treestar Nov 2014 #71

Agreed!! Nt newfie11 Nov 2014 #6

Or worse, a terrorist/terrorist sympathizer tblue Nov 2014 #14

^^^^ This is the correct answer. ^^^^ woo me with science Nov 2014 #20

Absolutly...and I trace it back to Gulf War 1. zeemike Nov 2014 #49

it could mean support my son are daughter. stonecutter357 Nov 2014 #7

so supporting the troops is "not spitting on them". You seem a wee tad confused cali Nov 2014 #10

Why would I support them phil89 Nov 2014 #13

We all support them when we pay taxes. tblue Nov 2014 #17

Or it could mean "Use Spell-check." WinkyDink Nov 2014 #23

. stonecutter357 Nov 2014 #8

Question the government on the need for troops and see they are provided for on point Nov 2014 #15

Like all neocon ctsnowman Nov 2014 #18

It means "Support the M-I C." Plain and simple. WinkyDink Nov 2014 #22

It means accepting responsibility Android3.14 Nov 2014 #26

It Means Support The People Who Actually Go Out There On The Edge Vogon_Glory Nov 2014 #28

To me supporting the troops means... peace13 Nov 2014 #29

slogans and an absent/purchased/complicit fourth estate trump policy debate. reddread Nov 2014 #30

There wasn't much of a call to support our troops mimi85 Nov 2014 #33

It is a call to forgive the instrument of atrocity while denouncing the atrocity. Savannahmann Nov 2014 #41

Why would they relate combat stories to you mymomwasright Nov 2014 #48

One percent who do what others wouldn't dare! mymomwasright Nov 2014 #43

those pesky commandments reddread Nov 2014 #46

I think it's often the equivalent of "Four legs good, two legs bad!" deutsey Nov 2014 #44

In Republican code it means The Wizard Nov 2014 #45

For myself, it means "Support the actions of the troops." (which I seldom do) BlueJazz Nov 2014 #47

I'd be more comfortable with "Support our Vets" or "Remember our Troops". Leopolds Ghost Nov 2014 #50

God bless America - another meaningless phrase Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2014 #51

Unless you're doing things for them or their families ileus Nov 2014 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Nov 2014 #70

It means if you are against war you hate military men and women. Autumn Nov 2014 #53

A stupid meaningless slogan. 99Forever Nov 2014 #54

Patriotism on the cheap Dirty Socialist Nov 2014 #55

I think for the most part it's a way for non veterans to feel good B Calm Nov 2014 #56

I like to think it means... devils chaplain Nov 2014 #60

I love the smell of jingoism in the morning Brother Buzz Nov 2014 #64

Cheap PR to sell war using the cannon-fodder and dead as virtuous symbols. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2014 #65

It depends upon your politics. nt ScreamingMeemie Nov 2014 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Nov 2014 #69

It means support the wars... YoungDemCA Nov 2014 #72

It's an empty gesture. Initech Nov 2014 #73

I used to say: Takket Nov 2014 #74