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re: In which wars / engagements were the military ‘fighting for our freedom’?
Posted on 6/3/25 at 9:49 am to epbart
Posted on 6/3/25 at 9:49 am to epbart
quote:Sixty minutes well spent.
Haven't read the book, though. So, thanks for the YT link.
Retired now for four years. Spent nearly forty years in uniform as a Soldier (both enlisted and commissioned service). Proud of my service and thankful for what the Army did for me. But I wish as I became a more senior officer I had read this book. Eye opening to say the least.
This post was edited on 6/3/25 at 10:20 am
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Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:12 am to IvoryBillMatt
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We took away Florida flight schools???
Its going to be way harder to pay for them with funds originating from terrorist organizations today and also good luck trying to get into a cockpit during a flight even if you do get the flight training.
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:13 am to weagle1999
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‘fighting for our freedom’?
maybe they're fighting for "freedom" in general, and not just ours........although whooping arse in other countries keeps them off our lawn so in essence, our freedom isn't fricked with.......until the dems get control and try to silence us.
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:17 am to weagle1999
The war with Mexico. Of course we were fighting for our freedom to take what we wanted and were going to get one way or the other, but your question was vague!
This post was edited on 6/3/25 at 10:18 am
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:20 am to Wolfhound45
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Smedley Butler
had to tell him goodnight every single night of bootcamp in 1994!!!
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:23 am to weagle1999
Maybe narrow down to since the beginning of the 20th century.
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:28 am to Gifman
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I’ve been told by some very brave, smart men on the O-T that if Putin takes Ukraine that he will soon take the whole world.
Yet those very same manlets also laugh and say Russias military is a joke and they are getting slaughtered by Ukraine.
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:31 am to weagle1999
At least during the first few years, I think you could make a case that the war in Afghanistan would fit that description. That said, we should have been out of there the day after Bin Laden was killed
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:34 am to Wolfhound45
quote:so, includes all the wars of all of the Abrahamic religions?
Listened to the free audio book version of “War is a Racket” by Smedley Butler last night. Very sobering. And more than a bit depressing. Published ninety years ago and still true today.
- which is lots of them
yes? no? going goon?
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:39 am to FriendofBaruch
War from the industrial age to present would be a good start. But an argument could be made that all war is truly resource driven. Which makes the argument that one combatant is more “right” than their opponent is (in my opinion) ludicrous. The winner (cynically but truthfully) writes history.
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:40 am to BuckeyeGoon
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The war on terror has prevented any other major terrorist attacks from occurring since 9/11.
Yea and the war on drugs has stopped tons of fenatyl from killing people.
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:43 am to weagle1999
Our freedom and security are provided by the Navy and Air Force....in conjuction with two massive oceans. Our Army and Marines are used to impose our will on others to protect our friends and interests.
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:47 am to Wolfhound45
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War from the industrial age to present
not my point, but thats fine
I dont suppose that a single day of the industrial age had no war, raging or otherwise: "right", "wrong", or "just "goonish".
which would lead to the conclusion that war is an inevitable part of humanity in an industrial age.
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:49 am to weagle1999
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Mexican-American War, war between the United States and Mexico (April 1846–February 1848)
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: This treaty, signed on February 2, 1848, officially ended the war and established the terms of territorial transfer. Mexican Cession: The United States acquired approximately 525,000 square miles of land, effectively doubling its territory and expanding its reach to the Pacific Ocean. Texas Border: The treaty definitively established the Rio Grande as the border between T
Manifest Destiny: One if not the best war ever fought by the sons of liberty.
God Bless President Polk!
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:53 am to FriendofBaruch
quote:War is the conclusion of fallen man.
which would lead to the conclusion that war is an inevitable part of humanity in an industrial age.
James 4:1-2
Posted on 6/3/25 at 10:56 am to Wolfhound45
quote:FIFY
War is the conclusion of fallen man during an industrial age.
James 4:1-2
A man said that just now.
James came through the Nicene political convention? A man said that then too. Much alteration?
This post was edited on 6/3/25 at 11:02 am
Posted on 6/3/25 at 11:04 am to FriendofBaruch
Go to your happy place.
Posted on 6/3/25 at 11:05 am to Wolfhound45
quote:right after you get to the place requiring thought
Go to your happy place.
Posted on 6/3/25 at 11:06 am to FriendofBaruch
You are just a contrarian. And not a very good one.
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