"I don't support our troops. ... [B]eing against the war and saying you support the troops is one of the wussiest positions the pacifists have ever taken — and they're wussy by definition."
— Joel Stein, writing in the Los Angeles Times
Well. At least he's an honest moonbat.
I agree with him.
I don't support our troops either.
USA out of Irag/Afghanistan/Palestine!!!
I put that exact sentiment into my profile at BMB, to make sure I didn't accidently fuck any gay Republicans.
True Story!
Posted by: Joe.My.God. | January 24, 2006 at 02:36 PM
Someday people will figure out that it is a volunteer armed forces that knew going in that they might have to go to war someday. As a former (out pre DADT)military person stuck in the desert the first time I don't understand what all the yellow ribbon crap is about. It would be different if one was drafted, at least then they didn't ask for it. It's a job like being a mailman or waitress. I do think it is funny that rarely do the people that send them into situations know from experience what it means first hand. Patriotism would mean that people give selflessly not for a paycheck
Posted by: Michael | January 24, 2006 at 02:41 PM
Do I agree with him? God knows I hate that fucking yellow ribbon magnetic subliminal bullshit. My cousin has been overseas twice and his mother swears by those fucking magnets. I won't. Call me unpatriotic, but I won't. I support my cousin not dying, but that's about it.
Posted by: Kia | January 24, 2006 at 02:54 PM
I am happy that I haven't the foggiest what "BMB" is.
Posted by: Malcontent | January 24, 2006 at 03:28 PM
I'm sitting here thinking of what BMB could possibly stand for. I get the feeling that I don't want to know.
Posted by: Kia | January 24, 2006 at 03:32 PM
There is nothing either inconsistent or wussy about supporting the troops and not supporting the war. Most people who would have you believe otherwise are trying to discredit anyone who's against the war as unpatriotic. I am not a fan of the invasion of Iraq, but it busts me up when I hear a profile of yet another fallen soldier. Yes, soldiers know going in that there's a chance that they'll have to go to war, but that doesn't mean that they somehow deserve to die or that anyone wants them to die. People who say that they don't support the troops generally should think about how they'd feel if the U.S. were to be invaded. You'd probably be glad that we had troops then. People who say that you have to support the military action to support the troops should think about how they'd feel if the U.S. invaded Canada. You probably wouldn't like it, but you could still support the troops without supporting the policy.
Posted by: anapestic | January 24, 2006 at 03:46 PM
Oh, you delicate wilting flowers. So precious.
www.BigMuscleBears.com
Get with the program.
Posted by: Joe.My.God. | January 24, 2006 at 03:53 PM
No offense to bears, but, umm ... no wonder I had not clue.
Posted by: Malcontent | January 24, 2006 at 04:06 PM
Oh good. This spares me any hesitation of saying "fuck off".
Posted by: AGJ | January 24, 2006 at 09:00 PM