Even though I expressed some support for the Occupy protesters the other day, I strongly reject their entitlement mindset.
So you can imagine how I found this image both humorous and accurate. Maybe I’m biased because a lot of my softball buddies are in the military or former military, but each soldier is worth about 100 of the OWS protesters.
If you like this type of humor, scroll down on this post.
You poor bastards. In my last tour in ‘nam (’67 – ’68) they were starting to introduce the concept of ROE. No longer were “Dinks in the open” fair game. They (HQs) established ‘free fire zones’ which were actually ‘no fire zones’. The Dinks found out about them at their inception and we often flew over sun bathing companies of NVA that waved as we flew by. And now you are forced to ride in a vehicle never meant to be armored, waiting for the bomb to go off. Then you have to consult with a DC JAG officer before you can counterattack. Ain’t my army anymore.
[…] when it exposes absurdity. This is why I shared all these jokes (here, here, here, here, here, and here) about the Occupy Wall Street […]
Why do some many conservatives give the OWS credence? They are paid protestors, and therefore do not have any basis for respect regardinng the things they are shouting.
As former military riding the coat tails of 2 tours I can say first hand the world isn’t as black and white like this letter portrays. And as far as the OWS movement, why do u judge the group as a whole? Those r individuals with individual perspectives and motives motivating them to come out. It’s sad when people make judgements without knowing all the facts and circumstances. I love my country but I am not fond of my government anymore.
What about thetens of thousands of vets from multiple wars like Vietnam, the Gulf war and most recently the wars in Iraq and afghanistan who are homeless and ineligible for benefits? Didnt they work “hard”? Yet there they are suffering from PTSD or severe depression which the government only give tiny finical supplements to treat. And left on the curb with little more than glares and snide comments.
The banks got bail outs why can’t te people? I thought banks andcorporations were people, why cant it be reversed?
This is a poorly executed post from a misinformed source.
The James of the world like to think that they are brave intellectuals standing up to the evil corporations. So high-and-mighty have they become that they have the audacity to call areal heroes pawns.
Seemingly oblivious of the fact that it is the soldiers past and present that have allowed these fools the freedom to SAFELY prance around like the pamperered brats they are, whining for more free stuff.
Cry us a river OWS wussies!
James: “Don’t be a pawn!”
You mean, like in Libya?
Yeah, damn Bush for starting that war! Wait a minute…
I’m sure you guys are planning to protest that war….any…minute…now!
James: “yeah, he also has to kill people when someone else decides that’s what needs to be done.”
Then, by that “logic,” sexual assaults at the various OWS protests are acceptable by you because the OWS “leaders” decided that it is not serious enough to involve the police.
@James,
Yeah, so? Your masters tell you whom to complain against, so what’s your point?
Do you complain against billionaire George Soros who funded your organization? What about leftist, **EXTREMELY RICH** celebrities who “support” you from their mansions and limousines? Where’s your protest against them? What about the extremely wealthy politicians from the Democrat party who make money at your expense? Pelosi is making money hand over fist, when will she give her “fair share?” Obama is in the pockets of rich lobbyists and yet, you support him. Has GE paid their taxes yet? Oh sorry, they supported his campaign so they got a pass from Obama as well as you.
As an obedient little servant, you do what you’re told hoping to get a little morsel from those who you think are superior to you. Meanwhile, the military who is primarily made up of the middle class fight for you while you sit on your fat a** in your mommy’s basement demanding freebies.
James, it is clearly obvious that YOU never spent time in the military, nor have you taken the time to even educate yourself about the military. The Rules of Engagement (ROE) are published and posted by higher command and every military menber is required to adhere to them. If they don’t, then they face a court-martial.
I flew jet fighters for the USAF and the ROE I had required me to positively identify the target before the release of any weapons. If the bad guys fired on me from protected buildings, I could NOT return fire lest I damage a church/mosque.
I highly suggest that you drop the knee-jerk reaction you have about the military and educate yourself correctly.
So tired of hearing that ignorant line James. If you have never heard of ROE, I suggest you look it up and think for just a moment what the implications are. OUR soldiers have their hands tied and are being killed just to make sure we do not kill innocent civilians. I am sure that you already have this knowledge though, but it doesn’t fit your party line so it is ignored. Commence with the defecate spewing.
Reblogged this on The Conservative New Ager and commented:
Let me repeat the best line in this reposted blog “each soldier is worth about 100 of the OWS protesters.” Probably more. A lot more.
Yes he does, James, including the ones that would like to do away with you.
(was going to say “your sorry a**” instead of “you” but decided to class up my retort a little.)
yeah, he also has to kill people when someone else decides that’s what needs to be done.
Don’t be a pawn!
You sir, are an American Hero.