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In reply to the discussion: What does "Support the Troops" mean? [View all]Savannahmann
(3,891 posts)62. Lynndie England followed them.
She's not alone. Many troops are following illegal orders every single day. It's the new world, the new war. The rules are different they're told. They lie, because they are told that if they tell the truth, they'll be in trouble for taking action they thought they needed to in order to survive.
From planting weapons on people to justify the killing, to lying about the situation when the shots were fired. Illegal actions are taking place all the time. Is it any wonder that these people when they come home, join the police, and continue the lies?
Let's look at some common video available. A video of the A-10 strafing runs. Some of these are in training or demonstrations. Most are not.
Especially the scene at 1:30. How many individuals walking are hit? Were they actively involved in battle? Running to join the fight? Running from the fight? Was there a direct threat involved?
The UN has decided that police brutality violates the convention prohibiting torture. We're safe of course, we can veto any sanctions that the UN might want to place upon us. How do you think the ICC would view what our soldiers are doing? We don't know, because we won't submit to the ICC.
Doesn't that tell you a lot about the types of orders being given, and followed?
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guess what, Okto, old boy? I did not. I voted for Bernie Sanders, Pat Leahy and Peter Welch
cali
Nov 2014
#9
We don't have to agree with the leaders all the time, even though we chose them
treestar
Nov 2014
#71
It is a call to forgive the instrument of atrocity while denouncing the atrocity.
Savannahmann
Nov 2014
#41
I'd be more comfortable with "Support our Vets" or "Remember our Troops".
Leopolds Ghost
Nov 2014
#50
Cheap PR to sell war using the cannon-fodder and dead as virtuous symbols.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Nov 2014
#65