Now, all my liberal Veteran bretheran, you'll be happy to know that Young Paul considers us to be (wait for it) Domestic Terrarists™. Yes, that's right. We are Domestic Terrarists™. How fucking sad is that? And not just any old domestic terrarists™, but hippy-left domestic terrarists™.
Leftist hippies are the real threat to America - these "domestic terrorists" wish to destroy our country. They hope to remove everything we stand for. They strive the adoption of French as our national language and the forced conversion of the country to Islam.
Funny, I don't remember being for any of those things. But apparently young Paul seems to know everything there is to know about me and you.
After breathless quote after quote making excuses for not enlisting, there's this little gem at the end of his tirade:
I do support the troops and I support their efforts to defend America. I support military action wherever it takes us when the cause is good and just. I am a proud American. If I was asked by my country to join the military in order to preserve these great traditions we share, I would do so in a heartbeat. I salute those men and women who do make the choice to serve in the armed forces and will always continue to be a strong supporter of their efforts.
Except of course, you know, by joining them in their most excellent adventure in Mesopotamia where his Most Beloved Leader has already said our cause is "good and just".
Another interesting and frightening note in the Junior Gentry Screed is his calling other members of his jugend "Brother Knight". I'm wondering, do they do torchlight marches and swear blood oathes to Beloved Leader in dark castles at midnight gathered around their video-game consoles?
As a off-topic side note, everytime I see someone like this "gentlemen", I am reminded of a job fair I went to in DC some years ago. A young 20-something recruiter/HR type looked over my resume and said, "Gee, you're exceptionally well-qualified, it's a shame you wasted 10 years in the military". They were from a Big Defense Contractor. Wanna bet they have a Yeller Ribin on their car too? (BTW, I got a job offer, but after that exchange, turned it down).
posted by Jo Fish on 06.21.05 at 12:32 PM
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At first I though the guy was trying (and failing) to be the next Jesus' General. Then I realized he was serious. God!
Like Bob Herbert said the other day, it's really easy to sacrifice some one else's life. I wish we could force the warfloggers to contribute at least one family to the cause: themselves, a child, a sibling....
I may get out my old Country Joe & the Fish album tonight.
Remember the "Day without a Mexican", we need to have a national Day without a Democrat. As the economy comes down to its knees, we can ask exactly how is it that Rethuglicans are what keeps America strong.
posted by: merlallen on 06.22.05 at 04:09 AM [permalink]
I left a comment on this thread:
Your photo shows you to be a healthy, apparently strong young man, in the prime of your life. Speaking as a veteran of the late unpleasantness in South East Asia, I think it is the logical that you should support the soldiers and Marines engaged in deadly combat with the insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan.
This country, so cruelly attacked, all those innocent victims destroyed, thousands and thousands of lives disrupted by the horrible murders of loved ones. How could a great patriot like you refuse your country's needs?
I would be proud to stand beside you when you take the oath of allegiance at your induction into the Armed Forces of our country. I'd be honored to be the first to shake your hand in congratulations.
Don't let me and your nation down, Paul, in this moment of our need.
Lurch
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I'm sure it will be the clincher
posted by: Lurch on 06.22.05 at 09:33 AM [permalink]
If I was asked by my country to join the military in order to preserve these great traditions we share, I would do so in a heartbeat.
Ah, yes, of course he's patriotic, but those stories about shortfalls in recruiting goals mean nothing to him unless he gets a personal invitation. Quick, get this to a recruiter! I'm sure they'd be happy to ask!
posted by: Redshift on 06.22.05 at 12:04 PM [permalink]
"Since when do I have to support my political stances with physical action."
When you support the system of American justice by taking time off work for jury duty.
When you support the system of American political representation by going to a polling place and voting.
When you give money, clothes, blood, shelter, in a time of local, regional, national disaster.
And when you couple your loud and unwavering support for a war by participating in it, and taking the risk of your life for your beliefs. I think that's called faith, but since I'm a godless Commie, I wouldn't know....
posted by: cgeye on 06.22.05 at 04:47 PM [permalink]
I was a hippie before I went in, and I'm a hippie now that I'm out. Funny thing is - I happen to know alot of hippies that are Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines.
I can say that I'll be a Marine until I DIE.
Wonder what lack of excuse he'll come up with?
posted by: Barndog on 06.23.05 at 05:45 AM [permalink]
"They strive the adoption of French as our national language and the forced conversion of the country to Islam."
Where do they get this stuff? If you want to be the party of Christianity, have another look at the part about bearing false witness.
posted by: The Dean on 06.23.05 at 03:17 PM [permalink]
This comes from a twit who supported Jim West, Republican pedophile.
posted by: suburban refugee on 06.23.05 at 07:14 PM [permalink]
If I was asked by my country to join the military in order to preserve these great traditions we share, I would do so in a heartbeat.
Ok, I'm asking, ya little shit.
So hop to it.
No more XBox and Doritos for you. It's time to suit up and ship out.
Folks, I think he means 'if I were drated.' He's trying to tell me, a military retiree who served in both the infantry and as a tanker (two separate tours, before switching to the Air Force), that I'm not patriotic BECAUSE I'm a LIBERAL (come to think of it, so was Einstein). And yes, add me to the list of people asking him to enlist... make sure it's COMBAT ARMS!!!
