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Doctor_J

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12. But they get to tend the flags at PGA events

Reply to Redfairen (Original post)

Fri Jan 4, 2013, 12:51 AM

Jan 2013

and there's always one standing beside the dude who sings the Star Spangled Banner at the Blackhawks' games. That's support, right?

Seriously, one of the side effects of the nation's new "permanent 9% unemployment" is that it forces many young people into the military. But I am pretty sure the PTB knew that.

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Michael Moore: I Do Not Support the Troops [View all] Redfairen Jan 2013 OP

But, but I have one of those yellow ribbon magnet thingys on the back of my car. bulloney Jan 2013 #1

Those people with yellow ribbons, support China more than our own troops. RC Jan 2013 #2

LOL. So true. nt SunSeeker Jan 2013 #5

Michael Moore is my hero. loudsue Jan 2013 #3

No, your memory is obviously still very good. SunSeeker Jan 2013 #6

Thanks, SunSeeker! loudsue Jan 2013 #10

spoken by MOST Americans Skittles Jan 2013 #4

K&R SunSeeker Jan 2013 #7

Too true cbrer Jan 2013 #8

I've had a yellow ribbon for years 90-percent Jan 2013 #9

I had one of those Doctor_J Jan 2013 #14

sorry yours got stolen 90-percent Jan 2013 #16

THIS VET SAYS YOU MAY BE RIGHT ROBROX Jan 2013 #11

It was to keep the domino from falling Doctor_J Jan 2013 #13

Specifically what they pay TROOPS. Blackwater (by whatever name they go by now) get THOUSANDS per loudsue Jan 2013 #17

But they get to tend the flags at PGA events Doctor_J Jan 2013 #12

K & R for Michael - nt dreamnightwind Jan 2013 #15