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j8ear · 06-12-2003, 02:15 PM

hmmm. Fake patriotism. I concur in part and dissent on most. I will not file a dissenting opinion though because im lazy. I will offer the follow:

1. 99 percent of the sheep in this country have no clue what patriotism is, myself included. Flying a flag don't cut it. Slappin a sticker on your bumper don't cut it. Shaking the hand of a thieving, lying sack of crap policeman don't cut it either. Blind allegience to your government is not the answer. Not sure what is, but what has been happening in the US since nine eleven is not it. I think it is a love of the country from which you take, and a respect enough to give back. We americans are a self serving bunch of hypocrites. Ever see that commercial where the 'terrorists' changed America, and to prove it they should a street full of row houses before and after. The only difference was a bunch of flags flying in the after shot. I hope a lot more changes happened then that. The only reason those weak little highjackers were able to do anything, is because we sheep in the US have been taught that we should go 'cooperate' with those who try to harm us because that will minimize it's impact on you. Yuor government will take care of everything. PAHLEEEESE. I hope you learned to take of yourself and those around you who you care about. Don't rely on the 'man' for a thing. He is a useless, underhanded, untrustworthy ally.

2. Most of those police officers who died on 9-11 did so running away from the towers scared for their lives. Like a bunch of whiney little bitches. Most civil servants could care less about those they serve, and do so strickly for the 'power' they think it bestows them. Firemen I think are daredevils who get a rush from the adrenaline highs fighting the mighty beast of a fire. Some are worthy of praise, few of hero status. Most are sniveling little union pussies who love the idea of "chicks digging the uniform" while they bitch that they are underpaid and over worked. Just because you die doing your pathetic little job doesn't make you a hero. Remember the stories about the bodies of those cops they found with pockets stuffed with Rolex's. Those cops KNEW they could get away with it, and would have no problem perjuring themselves to pin it on someone else. The exception to the rule is an honest cop. Most firefighters do put themselves on the line, but again being killed in the line of duty doesn't make you a hero. Firefighters are bestowed with the moniker of "bravest," NY bravest, America's bravest, whatever. This fits. A hero is someone who goes WAY ABOVE and beyond the call of duty, regardless of known risk. It's a tough bill to fill, few have ever, and few will ever achieve hero status. I know of one who qualifies in my book from nine-eleven. Father Mike Judge. May god rest his soul.

3. Military service. If you don't know that the pay is shit (although you don't have to pay for room or board, so every penny is drinking money, or saving money if your so inclined), and that you ~could~ be tasked with killing or even being killed...then you are a complete moron, and deserve every bad thing hurled your way. I knew, and have no regrets. I have been shot at, and done some shooting at...all the while being paid peanuts. I wouldn't trade a minute of it.

out,

bear

06-12-2003, 02:15 PM	#46 (permalink)
j8ear Gentlemen Farmer Location: Middle of nowhere, Jersey	hmmm. Fake patriotism. I concur in part and dissent on most. I will not file a dissenting opinion though because im lazy. I will offer the follow: 1. 99 percent of the sheep in this country have no clue what patriotism is, myself included. Flying a flag don't cut it. Slappin a sticker on your bumper don't cut it. Shaking the hand of a thieving, lying sack of crap policeman don't cut it either. Blind allegience to your government is not the answer. Not sure what is, but what has been happening in the US since nine eleven is not it. I think it is a love of the country from which you take, and a respect enough to give back. We americans are a self serving bunch of hypocrites. Ever see that commercial where the 'terrorists' changed America, and to prove it they should a street full of row houses before and after. The only difference was a bunch of flags flying in the after shot. I hope a lot more changes happened then that. The only reason those weak little highjackers were able to do anything, is because we sheep in the US have been taught that we should go 'cooperate' with those who try to harm us because that will minimize it's impact on you. Yuor government will take care of everything. PAHLEEEESE. I hope you learned to take of yourself and those around you who you care about. Don't rely on the 'man' for a thing. He is a useless, underhanded, untrustworthy ally. 2. Most of those police officers who died on 9-11 did so running away from the towers scared for their lives. Like a bunch of whiney little bitches. Most civil servants could care less about those they serve, and do so strickly for the 'power' they think it bestows them. Firemen I think are daredevils who get a rush from the adrenaline highs fighting the mighty beast of a fire. Some are worthy of praise, few of hero status. Most are sniveling little union pussies who love the idea of "chicks digging the uniform" while they bitch that they are underpaid and over worked. Just because you die doing your pathetic little job doesn't make you a hero. Remember the stories about the bodies of those cops they found with pockets stuffed with Rolex's. Those cops KNEW they could get away with it, and would have no problem perjuring themselves to pin it on someone else. The exception to the rule is an honest cop. Most firefighters do put themselves on the line, but again being killed in the line of duty doesn't make you a hero. Firefighters are bestowed with the moniker of "bravest," NY bravest, America's bravest, whatever. This fits. A hero is someone who goes WAY ABOVE and beyond the call of duty, regardless of known risk. It's a tough bill to fill, few have ever, and few will ever achieve hero status. I know of one who qualifies in my book from nine-eleven. Father Mike Judge. May god rest his soul. 3. Military service. If you don't know that the pay is shit (although you don't have to pay for room or board, so every penny is drinking money, or saving money if your so inclined), and that you ~could~ be tasked with killing or even being killed...then you are a complete moron, and deserve every bad thing hurled your way. I knew, and have no regrets. I have been shot at, and done some shooting at...all the while being paid peanuts. I wouldn't trade a minute of it. out, bear __________________ It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission.