posted May 31, 2010 11:36 PM         

It's the day we recognize the sacrifices in life and hardship of our military personnel; both those of today and those who have fallen and passed into history.

I had thought, surely there will be Memorial Day thread to commemorate the Day.

How odd don't you think that not one American here thought it important enough to so much as call attention to the Day.

Yet, there are those here who think of themselves as intellectually, morally and spiritually superior to those who are the sharp point on the spear held by the long arms of Uncle Sam; those who willingly protect you at the risk of their own lives.

Don't delude yourselves guys, there's nothing for you to feel superior about. Even the women of the US military have higher levels of testosterone than you do.

posted May 31, 2010 11:50 PM         

May God bless you and may God bless America.

George W Bush
May 26, 2008

posted June 01, 2010 02:36 AM         

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It is a solemn reminder of the cost of freedom that the number of headstones in a place such as this grows with every new Memorial Day.

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Diverting away slightly...

Yes MP George, the cost of freedom. Lots more jobs and levels to enter at, but saw many adverts for the British armed forces. Sure, you get nice bonuses, but McDonalds workers only get pounds less. I find it more shocking that troops, no matter how small the (real) risk may seem, get by (and with them perks, get by well) on just that bit more than a McD's worker and less than a standard office worker.

This says a lot about the country we have here. You can go over the details, but the attitude towards the value of troops in this country, to Me, seems to show by what action is taken.

Sure, we celebrate the anniversaries, welcome troops home, and also when they pass (seems to happen everyday.)

Not saying the Brits don't care, I'm saying the troops could be treated much better. Like they are of actual value to our country and not under office worker in the pay scale.

All very formal and made to remember in England, I thought that was the same in the US. You lot seem to take much more pride in your country than us over here, maybe its just the films I watch.

I guess some don't need a reminder of bad things. Only guessing, to bring up your point.

posted June 01, 2010 03:14 AM         

Dee, you must be very proud of your father for his bravery and sacrifices.

posted June 01, 2010 04:05 AM         

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Don't delude yourselves guys, there's nothing for you to feel superior about. Even the women of the US military have higher levels of testosterone than you do.

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Maybe it's the lateness of the hour, but I couldn't help but love the concept of superiority through testosterone. So if I want to become a better person I should take T pills?

I know, they should call it "T day"!

Ok, seriously, I do enjoy some of Toby Keith's patriotic songs--such as "Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue (The Angry American)"--those songs striking me as expressing testosterone (as opposed to the mother bear/lioness amazon archetype, pragmatic warriors, Machiavellian empire builders, militant idealists, global adventurers, etc), but that just made me laugh, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading that, but obviously I'm not the target audience. And it reminded me of a scene I loved in a movie I haven't even thought of in years:

"Blackroot? I'm the father of two children, and you never, ever give a baby blackroot."

"Well my mother raised us on it. It's good for you! It put's hair on your chest, right Sticks?"

"Her name is not Sticks! She's Elora Dannen, the future empress of Tir Asleen and the last thing she's gonna want is a hairy chest!"

--Willow (movie)

posted June 01, 2010 01:58 PM         

I have 2 grandparents...both passed.. who were in WWII. One was in Pearl Harbor. The other was a POW. And a nephew who is in the service now.

So for all service men and women in whatever country you reside, and to those who have family as such either dead or alive... much respect

posted June 01, 2010 02:25 PM         

and how fitting that Israel yet again manage to top the WW2, Memorial Day newsfeed.

posted June 01, 2010 03:30 PM         

we also should respect them upon thier return home so they don't end up homeless on the streets like many our of our vietnam vets are now.

these kids serving now have seen horrific things that they may never be able to overcome thinking about and being affected by. most of which come home and have trouble even finding a minimum wage job, and of course end up on a watch list for extreme actions. very very sad, the way we treat our military.

it is also sad the way we treat mother earth, but there was no thread on earth day to honor her either.

no coffee, our troops are not treated very well either. those lucky enough to return home, have a hard time even getting hte counselling they need to make a transition. no jobs. many now homeless, alcoholics, beggars. you don't have to go far to see a sign that someone is holding that says, I am a veteran, please help. stuff like that.

its very very sad.

memorial day is lip service. if we cared about our vets, we would take care of them.

posted June 01, 2010 03:45 PM         

Just look at so many of the Vietnam Vets - so many of them homeless and beggars and with all kind of mental problems.