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Veterans in uniform salute themselves:
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Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 Global Sport Matters
Opinion: Sports helping prop up ‘plastic patriotism’
The US should maintain strong and ready military forces.
In some cases, the US Armed Forces provide for our physical security. That’s as good as it gets.
In terms of American rights and freedoms- The Dept. of Defense has no more say than the Dept. of Agriculture.
If The Troops fight for your right to sit, stand, kneel, etc.- why were black people still riding at the back of the bus after the big WWII victory?
Do the US Armed Forces function as some sort of giant civil rights organization?
If The Troops defend American rights and freedoms, what becomes of those freedoms when the US leaves Syria, Lebanon, Somalia, Vietnam, Afghanistan, etc., without a victory?
Freedom of Speech
Were US troops sent to Vietnam so that Americans could be free to send letters to the editor?
Is there any case in which US Armed Forces have been sent to distant lands on a mission to protect freedom of speech?
Is protecting freedom of speech even part of training scenarios?
1965
Did the Joint Chiefs of Staff send The Troops to safeguard American freedoms?
Was it the Viet Cong that restricted rights to freedom of speech or expression in public schools?
JUNE 10, 2019 TIME
High School Students’ Graduation Speeches Keep Getting Censored. But They’re Seen by Millions Anyway
“In 1965, a young Iowa middle schooler named Mary Beth Tinker decided to wear a black armband to school to protest the war in Vietnam. She was suspended for doing so, eventually leading to 1969 Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District. In a 7-2 decision, the court found that students at public schools maintain their First Amendment right to free speech.”
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Military Town – Hometown Pride
We’re the best at giant flag rituals.
Newspeople promote the latest marketing strategy developments:
Do the folks who honor veterans also advocate for phasing out undeclared/unwon wars that never end?
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Armistice Day Is Gone – Propaganda Takes Its Place
Let’s Honor The Troops In Honest Ways
If The Troops defend American rights and freedoms…
Freedom Comes And Goes – Joint Chiefs of Staff Play No Part
Not OK to question undeclared and unwon wars that never end
Men Died For the Right to Vote?
Did the speech mention Armistice Day?
Military Town – Hometown Pride
Armistice Day Is Now Free Chow Day
Too Many Lies From Veterans – Straight Out of a Land of Make Believe
Jet Noise Protects Your Right To Protest?
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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A symbol of freedom, federal government credibility and newspeople not asking questions.
Why are flag rituals part of routine sporting events?
August 7, 2019 The Future of Freedom Foundation
Welfare-Warfare State “Freedom” and “Patriotism”
The Seahawks Salute gear promo spot made me want to puke. 🤮 A couple kids playing army with cute little patches on the chest. No clue or acknowledgement of the s**t warriors actually face. And even though funds go to a worthy charity, which is awesome, you know damn well someone is getting stinking rich off these military clothing promos tied in with pro and college sports. If we really want to support our troops why do we keep sending them to failed wars in foreign lands?
We don’t live in a free and honest society.
What would be a better way to go?
Skip the “Thanks for Your Service” and reach for an honest understanding of US foreign policy instead.
Number one request:
Just be honest.
Thanks William
https://oakbaystarfish.com/2019/11/12/armistice-day-is-gone-propaganda-takes-its-place/