You read something into my post that was not there. I was responding to the critical remark ("thank the US Army for that") posted by an obtuse person with no knowledge of what the US Armed Forces has done. I was merely pointing out SOME (by no means ALL) of the things that he SHOULD be thanking the US Armed Forces for.Groucho said:Now, to business:
philong, bud, I was actually agreeing with the bulk of your post, really...I just inferred from your tone (which I later admitted was most likely due to kyun's nonsense...), that you were one of those who happen to believe that all the major conflicts of the last century fell squarely upon the US's shoulders to win. Which is simply not the case, although god alone knows where things would've ended up had you guys not been there (eventually...:wink: ..I kid...).
I come from a military family, we fought in the Revolutionary War and virtually every war / action since (sometimes on both sides- War between the States & Indian Wars), and I take offense at some internet (kyun) poser slandering the Military (ANY Military). I served in the Army. My Brother, 2 sisters, 2 Brother-in-Laws, a Nephew & 3 Nieces served in the Army. Currently 1 Sister & one Nephew are serving in the Army, one Nephew is in the Marines, one Niece is in the Air Force and my Son is in the Navy.
Our Military (and other countries Militaries) sacrifice a great deal so that people like him have the right to spout off moronic BS. We proudly serve our country in the defense of freedom and I take offense at slanderous remarks but my response is in no way meant to belittle the contributions and sacrifices made by other soldiers.