In the news:
May 24, 2019 Whidbey News-Times
Letter: Please put ‘Civility First’ Memorial Day weekend
“…we honor the memories of those who died protecting our freedom…”
May 24, 2019 WSFA 12 News
‘It’s not about picnics’: A war widow has a message for Americans on Memorial Day
“Now Rachel wants Americans to know that Memorial Day isn’t just a day off work, or a time to party with friends. It’s a solemn day to remember those who have given their lives for our freedom.”
“It’s not a day to have a picnic. It’s the day to remember those who have given their lives so we can have a picnic. I see the flags flying half mast and this is a way we show them we remember,” she says.
US foreign policy goals and objectives are mapped out at the very highest levels of government.
Ask yourself- is there someone at the table- in those high level planning sessions- who makes sure that military operations overseas include a mission to protect American rights and freedoms?
Does someone make sure the mission is to defend the constitution?
Is there anyone who verifies that the mission is to protect our physical security?
May 26, 2019, The Associated Press
Mike Pence: West Point grads should expect to see combat
“Vice President Mike Pence told the most diverse graduating class in the history of the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday that the world is “a dangerous place” and they should expect to see combat.”
“Some of you will join the fight against radical Islamic terrorists in Afghanistan and Iraq.”
Life wasn’t meant to change after the big Saddam Hussein & Osama bin Laden takedowns:
May 23, 2019 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wisconsin National Guard soldiers return home from 10-month deployment in time for Memorial Day
The people of Wisconsin needed services in “…15 locations spread across Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Jordan, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.”
U.S. service members are now stationed in 170+ countries overseas.
Same country that will stage a big celebration of smaller/limited government on July 4th.
Congressman Derek Kilmer
Wars are for freedom and democracy.
Congressman Kilmer,
If wars are fought for democracy- how come women were not allowed full voting rights at the end of WWI?
Why the need for a 1965 Voting Rights Act if overseas military operations somehow secured voting rights?
January 7, 2019 Whidbey News-Times
Boeing reaches out to help military members and their families
Do the folks who reach out to help military members and their families also advocate for phasing out undeclared/unwon wars that never end?
The Department of Defense track record for winning undeclared wars goes back to 1949.
“This Memorial Day, spare us the flyover jets, flag-wielding honor guards, and other patriotic mush of 21st-century popular culture. Instead, I’d submit that now—after 18 years of endless, ineffective war—it’s a time for nuance, for a collective national self-assessment.”
Danny Sjursen – A retired U.S. Army Major
“At professional sports events, the once-modest singing of the national anthem has been overshadowed by flyovers from fighter jets, field-sized flags and uniformed troops on parade. Airport loudspeakers blare expressions of gratitude for the troops, and flight attendants call attention to uniformed military members aboard planes.”
The best way America can honor its fallen soldiers is to create fewer of them
Danny Sjursen – A retired U.S. Army Major
May 25, 2019 KDKA-TV News – CBS Pittsburgh
Deals, Discounts And Freebies: Memorial Day Discounts For Veterans
May 24, 2019 USA Today
Free food and Memorial Day deals for active military and veterans Monday
We’re the very best at symbolism.
Possibly of interest:
Armistice Day Is Now Free Chow Day
U.S. Senator Susan Collins – More Lies About Freedom
Loyalty Day – A little understanding of freedom
Memorial Day- long weekend/BBQ guilt trips
Military Town – Hometown Pride
Freedoms Completely Unrelated To Jet Noise Over Coupeville
Legal marijuana, concealed carry of handguns, semi automatic rifle sales, federal minimum drinking age, bump stock ban, interracial marriage, gay marriage, tobacco sales, voting rights, etc.
None of these are linked in any way with The Joint Chiefs of Staff, The Troops, The Dept. of Defense or the outcome of military operations overseas.
Did the Joint Chiefs of Staff send The Troops to safeguard American freedoms?
Was it the Viet Cong that set up laws in 16 US states to prohibit interracial marriage?
How Do The Troops Defend The Constitution?
Not asking about the oath of enlistment. Asking about what happens after the oath has been taken.
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