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re: Prof Tweets 'Trying Not To Vomit’ After Passenger Gave Up Seat For Soldier
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:01 am to DawgsLife
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:01 am to DawgsLife
quote:Why *make* a hero out of anyone? And furthermore, how do you know the person you are going out of your way to admire is "fighting" for the country. There are many ways to contribute but a great many of military jobs are indistinguishable from government civilian roles...
I would rather make a hero of someone that fights and gives their life for our country, than someone who comes here illegally and lives off my dime.
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Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:03 am to jlc05
I've seen the guy who gave up his seat and acted like he was the one who fought the damn war, but I don't think that was the offensive part to this bozo.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:03 am to redfishfan
quote:I completely agree with this part.
They give up time with their loved ones to go wherever they are told and do a job that sometimes involves risking their life.
However, the military receives a great deal of compensation and benefits as well. It is a great deal for those that have the calling or are unsure of what they want to do in life.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:05 am to Spaulding Smails
quote:
Gold Jerry, Gold! Did not see the gay jab coming at all. You are a master of your craft good sir
Your post was indeed Gold. You slayed them with the you look like that picture bit. Two shows tonight?
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:05 am to jlc05
quote:
“I sent a personal tweet
I'm not on twitter...what is a personal tweet? I didn't know there was anything personal about twitter. Isn't it all public?
And if the tweet was not edited, but reproduced in its entirety, how was that misrepresented? perhaps he is not very good at expressing himself?
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:05 am to jlc05
Holy crap they are calling him cucktastic. He took his wife's name.
CUCKTASTIC: "White Genocide" Professor Took His Wife's Name, & Drexel Helped Buy Him a House!
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:06 am to jlc05
quote:
George Ciccariello-Maher
He's a brave man tweeting about Mosul. I'm sure he e-stands with those engaged in that fight.
I wonder what he thinks of BHO's policies that set the conditions for what that region is experiencing now?
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:06 am to Tigerdev
quote:
However, the military receives a great deal of compensation and benefits as well.
Only if you stay for 20, although this is starting to change thankfully.
Otherwise I'm not sure the compensation and benefits for your average four or six year enlistment is worth it, at least with the PERSTEMPO we've had the past 15 years.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:06 am to DawgsLife
It's my understanding that his twitter is private so that only people he has approved to follow him can see his tweets.
Like making your instagram private I think.
Like making your instagram private I think.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:08 am to Tigerdev
I also think a large part of the reasonable reluctance to jingoism in America is that almost every militarily engagement since 1945 hasn't really been about securing American freedoms.
Obviously, this isn't the fault of the individual soldiers and they should in no way be faulted for our horrible foreign policy. That said, I do find it strange when people thank soldiers for "protecting them."
Obviously, this isn't the fault of the individual soldiers and they should in no way be faulted for our horrible foreign policy. That said, I do find it strange when people thank soldiers for "protecting them."
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:09 am to Antonio Moss
quote:
That said, I do find it strange when people thank soldiers for "protecting them."
There's a reason no one tries to invade us. Part of that is geography, but another factor is the size of our armed forces.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:09 am to roadGator
quote:
Two shows tonight?
Yep...you and a date can get a two for one drink tickets on me. Be sure to tip your waitresses
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:10 am to Centinel
quote:Good point...Though post 9/11 GI bill is nice.
Only if you stay for 20,
quote:This part depends. Just like with feds it depends on your qualfiications. There are some military folks that would be making a lot more in the private sector with their skill-set. There are a lot of military folks whose skill-set prior to the joining only qualified them for MCD's though...
Otherwise I'm not sure the compensation and benefits for your average four or six year enlistment is worth it
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:11 am to Tigerdev
quote:
I wonder how many people realize they are usually buying a beer for a desk jockey. I should know...
that doesn't bother me. The went through the same basic training as other people in the same branch. I will buy lunch for the damn janitor of the military branches.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:11 am to LNCHBOX
quote:
There's a reason no one tries to invade us. Part of that is geography, but another factor is the size of our armed forces.
Don't get me wrong. I respect military personnel. I just don't subscribe to the idea that our military is constantly repelling legitimate threats to the American system.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:13 am to Antonio Moss
quote:
I just don't subscribe to the idea that our military is constantly repelling legitimate threats to the American system.
Not actively, no. But their mere presence most certainly is a major deterrent.
I do get what you're saying though.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:14 am to Antonio Moss
quote:Interestingly, I would argue that the hero worship we are seeing for the military these days is a byproduct of 3 factors:
I also think a large part of the reasonable reluctance to jingoism in America is that almost every militarily engagement since 1945 hasn't really been about securing American freedoms
1.) Backlash to misguided anti-war protests in the past that vilified soldiers (to your point I think)
2.) A deliberate "Campaign" to glorify military service for both recruitment reasons and for political expediency (conservatives sure make it hard to ever argue for military spending reductions or compensation reform with all this "Every soldier is a hero" stuff)
3.) 9/11 created a legit surge of military sacrifice and heroism.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:14 am to Tigerdev
quote:
his part depends. Just like with feds it depends on your qualfiications. There are some military folks that would be making a lot more in the private sector with their skill-set. There are a lot of military folks whose skill-set prior to the joining only qualified them for MCD's though...
I agree with this as well. I'm a good example actually. After my third deployment I had enough. Too much of an impact on my personal life, and I'm making much more on the civilian side.
But ya, for your average single kid without many prospects coming out of HS, it's not a bad gig even with the deployments.
ETA: ...or a kid with a family already. Just for the healthcare alone, as crappy as it can be at times.
This post was edited on 3/31/17 at 10:16 am
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:15 am to Tigerdev
quote:
(conservatives sure make it hard to ever argue for military spending reductions or compensation reform with all this "Every soldier is a hero" stuff)
How is this only a conservative thing? What military cuts happened in the previous administration?
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:16 am to jlc05
I think the biggest reason people are criticizing this guy is because he's a passive aggressive count.
Everyone knows that this guy would never actually scream 'Mosul' at a solider. He'd be too afraid and get his arse kicked if the solider was in a bad mood.
But he has to open up his twitter and act like a fake tough guy so he can virtue signal. Along with the fact that he's obviously doing some of this for the publicity.
Everyone knows that this guy would never actually scream 'Mosul' at a solider. He'd be too afraid and get his arse kicked if the solider was in a bad mood.
But he has to open up his twitter and act like a fake tough guy so he can virtue signal. Along with the fact that he's obviously doing some of this for the publicity.
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