Happy Veterans Day!

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We tend to shit allover "our" veterans here. We even have a history doing it... It really sucks.

Even though soldiers tend to find in mostly the wrong wars these days, I still respect them for doing it. So /salute to you all

[GennGreymane]

You Americans seem odd....

Here in the UK the 11hour is rememberence, literally the entire nation comes to a stop for two minutes in solemn rememberence of our fallen.

"Happy Veterans Day".... What?

Ever been to a funeral where its a weird mixture of happy that you knew the guy and your time with them, but you are also remembering that they are gone now and its seldom.

Its kinda like those.

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Ever been to a funeral where its a weird mixture of happy that you knew the guy and your time with them, but you are also remembering that they are gone now and its seldom.

Its kinda like those.

I guess we're just too dour in the UK.

[GennGreymane]

I guess we're just too dour in the UK.

Which is odd, because I am describing something right across the stream, an Irish wake. Not in traditional practice, but in idea.

[Kalis]

Ever been to a funeral where its a weird mixture of happy that you knew the guy and your time with them, but you are also remembering that they are gone now and its seldom.

Its kinda like those.

Happy funeral! So glad you are alive...even if your wife isn't.


It's a cultural difference that seems alien, no biggy.

[Kalis]

Work mailed us a Veteran pin to wear today. I just put it in my coat pocket to carry around.

Is it a charity thing? We have poppies (made of paper and plastic) that you pay however much for and the money goes to the veteran associations.

[GennGreymane]

Happy funeral! So glad you are alive...even if your wife isn't.


It's a cultural difference that seems alien, no biggy.

Its also for the guys and gals still alive. So its not just like a funeral.

[TwoNineMarine]

Thanks man!

I will be doing a shot (or two) tonight for all my buds.

Did some last night too for the Marine Corps Birthday. I think I look pretty good for being 240.

[GennGreymane]

Thanks man!

I will be doing a shot (or two) tonight for all my buds.

Did some last night too for the Marine Corps Birthday. I think I look pretty good for being 240.

Yup its 240 I think.

[TwoNineMarine]

Yup its 240 I think.

Yup.

All my friends were posting pics of the M240 that we used in country to illustrate our age. Lol.

[wowaccounttom]

Guess I better get in before the Anti-U.S. military dickheads decide to wake up and ruin this post.

Thanks Greymane

to be fair, most of the people that should actually be considered veterans are those that fought in non one-sided wars ...

and even then, werent most of the soldiers back then forced to enlist? its like... enlist or go to jail... :/



mmmm i wonder how many escaped punishment from war crimes and lived happily ever after....

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Which is odd, because I am describing something right across the stream, an Irish wake. Not in traditional practice, but in idea.

We don't really like the Irish if you hadn't noticed.

[GennGreymane]

to be fair, most of the people that should actually be considered veterans are those that fought in non one-sided wars ...

and even then, werent most of the soldiers back then forced to enlist? its like... enlist or go to jail... :/



mmmm i wonder how many escaped punishment from war crimes and lived happily ever after....

Or became president.

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We don't really like the Irish if you hadn't noticed.

But you have heard of them!

[Kalis]

Nah, they sent it to all the Veterans in the company to wear today.

So your company didn't buy the badges and give them out? Do people profit off of them, or are they made for free? I hope it's the latter if it isn't a charity thing.

[Deleted]

So your company didn't buy the badges and give them out? Do people profit off of them, or are they made for free? I hope it's the latter if it isn't a charity thing.

http://www.pinmart.com/store/pins/st...ins-patriotic/

(Note, I have no clue who the above are, I just found it amusing it's the first link for "us veteran pins")

[Berengil]

I have sympathy for those who are drafted into service against their will, no question about it.

And I fully support programs addressing veterans' physical and mental health, post-service job placement, and other societal reintegration issues.

On the other hand, to volunteer for a job wherein you may well be called upon to kill people is a mindset I can't possibly understand.

No war, ever, no matter what. I will NOT kill.

2 quotes from Albert Einstein:

" It is my conviction that killing under the cloak of war is nothing more than murder."

" Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind."

God bless all who have suffered in war, soldier and civilian alike.

[TwoNineMarine]

I have sympathy for those who are drafted into service against their will, no question about it.

And I fully support programs addressing veterans' physical and mental health, post-service job placement, and other societal reintegration issues.

On the other hand, to volunteer for a job wherein you may well be called upon to kill people is a mindset I can't possibly understand.

No war, ever, no matter what. I will NOT kill.

2 quotes from Albert Einstein:

" It is my conviction that killing under the cloak of war is nothing more than murder."

" Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind."

God bless all who have suffered in war, soldier and civilian alike.

While killing is terrible there are times when it's justified.

Would agree that Nazi Germany needed to be stopped by force (death)?

Would you kill someone trying to kill you or your family?

[Independent voter]

List of free meals on veteran's day. Also, Uber will drive veterans to job interviews for free.

Applebee’s: A choice of seven different meals on the house (beverages and gratuity not included).

Bob Evans: Free all-you-can-eat hotcakes.

California Pizza Kitchen: A free entrée from special menu.

Cheeseburger in Paradise: Free All American Burger and fries.

Chili’s: Free meals from a special menu.

Denny’s: Free build-your-own Grand Slam Breakfast from 5 a.m. to noon.

Friendly’s: Free Big Two Do breakfast or free All American Burger meal for lunch or dinner.

Golden Corral: A “thank you” dinner and fundraiser will take place on Monday, November 17, and veterans and active-duty military are welcomed to a free buffet and beverage from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Handel’s Ice Cream: Free single-scoop ice cream cone.

Hooters: Free entrée (up to $10.99 value) with any drink purchase.

IHOP: Free order of Red, White, and Blue pancakes anytime between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Krispy Kreme: Free small coffee and a donut.

LaMars Donuts: Free 12 oz. coffee and a donut.

Olive Garden: Free entrée from special menu.

On the Border: Free “create your own combo” meal.

Shoney’s: Free All American Burger.

Starbucks: Veterans and active military and their spouses each get a free tall coffee.

TGI Fridays: Free lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Texas Roadhouse: Free lunch from special menu.

Tim Hortons: Free donut, anytime during the day.

[Theinquisition]

to be fair, most of the people that should actually be considered veterans are those that fought in non one-sided wars ...

and even then, werent most of the soldiers back then forced to enlist? its like... enlist or go to jail... :/



mmmm i wonder how many escaped punishment from war crimes and lived happily ever after....

I'd also ask.....how many helped people in disasters like the Indonesian tsunami and the Pakistani earthquake.....I was there for both.

People get so wrapped up about Iraq and afghanistan that they forget the non combat shut we do you.

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I have sympathy for those who are drafted into service against their will, no question about it.

And I fully support programs addressing veterans' physical and mental health, post-service job placement, and other societal reintegration issues.

On the other hand, to volunteer for a job wherein you may well be called upon to kill people is a mindset I can't possibly understand.

No war, ever, no matter what. I will NOT kill.

2 quotes from Albert Einstein:

" It is my conviction that killing under the cloak of war is nothing more than murder."

" Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind."

God bless all who have suffered in war, soldier and civilian alike.

If you have nothing to worth fighting for......I feel sorry for you

[Berengil]

While killing is terrible there are times when it's justified.

Would agree that Nazi Germany needed to be stopped by force (death)?

Would you kill someone trying to kill you or your family?

In my case, no. No use of force, ever.

For me personally, non-violent civil disobedience is the only way to go.

I forget where I heard this quote, I think it was on a tv show:

" I dislike death, but there are things that I dislike more than death. So, there are some circumstances in which I would be willing to die."

For me, I would be willing to die rather than ever raise my hand in violence.

I realize that's a difficult choice, and I try hard not to judge those who can't bring themselves to make that choice.