Originally Posted by host

So, as you see it, posting such a request on this forum, was some sort of loyalty test? Is it impossible for you to consider that "the mission" has ALWAYS been used to define, to "glorify" "the troops" themselves.

Are there any instances in history where you could picture yourself not "wishing" a "happy holidays" to an occupying force? How about the Hessians in Trenton on Christmas, 1776 ?

I know you are savoring "host, taking the bait", but isn't it possible that you've been propagandized to a point where reason now escapes you?