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Interesting Facebook thread indirectly supporting Y's thread about lies we love

Started by Locutus, January 14, 2012, 11:16:45 PM

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Locutus

January 14, 2012, 11:16:45 PM
This is a thread on my personal Facebook newsfeed created by one of my friends.  Sadly, most of the responses are by my friends too.  Read the comments and see if you can figure out the one person who really "gets it."  He's someone who used to post on the old CNHI Hey Martha forum, and someone who I crossed paths with one or two times in debate. 

This whole thread really illustrates the point that Y was making in which Americans love to believe in whatever makes them feel good, despite the fact that it may be a flat out lie.   Each post is an individual response to the original post, and the original post follows.  Please read them all, and then carry on with discussion as you see fit.  I'll join in with my thoughts too. 


P.S. Everything below until I step back in is a copy/paste of exactly what I see on Facebook.  Sorry to make you read through to page 3 of the posts before you can comment, but reading the comments made is important to the discussion.  Please read, and then opine on each of the poster's positions as they've stated them.   I'll join in too.     
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#1
January 14, 2012, 11:17:43 PM
Tina *:

IMO if you haven't been in war to defend our country then you have no right to ever say a bad word about the whole "Marine incident"!! The men and women that defend our country are giving you the right to sit on your liberal a$$es and talk smack about THEM!! REALLY?!?! Regardless if you agree w/what happened have a little respect for those that are defending YOU and YOUR rights to speak openly! If this offends you then feel free to delete me!! :)
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#2
January 14, 2012, 11:18:19 PM
Gina *:

Chris and I were saying the exact same thing this morning. I'm sure they didn't go into the military thinking they would ever do anything like that but who knows what they went through or what they saw to get to that point? Patton pissed in the Rhine to make his point after all!
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#3
January 14, 2012, 11:18:48 PM
Tina *:

Yea, it infuriates me to hear others talk about our military! The very ones that give them the right to open their mouth!!! Their the ones that would never even THINK of putting their lives on the line. Have some respect even if you don't agree. It's one of those "..until you walk in their shoes..." kinda things. Lets NOT forget what these ppl did to US and continue to do! Open your eyes people! Geeeeze!!
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#4
January 14, 2012, 11:19:13 PM
Grady *:

The whole "fighting for our freedom" line is the one that always makes me laugh. In reality, no soldier has fought for our freedom since World War II. Korea, Viet Nam, Desert Storm and the current wars are in no way "for our freedom".
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#5
January 14, 2012, 11:19:40 PM
Tina *:

Ummm...So if we were to be taken over by another country do you think we would be "free"? So I have to differ w/you. It's always about our freedom!
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#6
January 14, 2012, 11:20:05 PM
Grady *:

That's my point. No other country has threatened to take us over. Saddam wasn't a threat to us.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#7
January 14, 2012, 11:20:30 PM
Karen *:

My stepson is a Marine who just finished a tour in Afghanistan. I appreciate you defending our military. We are certainly VERY proud of him and all he does for our country. As for not fighting for our freedom, I feel that they are no matter what war it may be that they are in. Protection doesn't stop at our borders.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#8
January 14, 2012, 11:20:56 PM
Tina *:

What was 911? You think that wouldn't have been the beginning of something more had we sat on our asses and brushed it off?!? The "threat" is always there. It's our military that stops it before it becomes more of a reality.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#9
January 14, 2012, 11:21:19 PM
Grady *:

Ok, explain to me what Saddam Hussein had to do with 9/11 ?
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#10
January 14, 2012, 11:21:55 PM
Grady *:

‎10 years after 9/11, Al Qaeda is still operating, Iraq has become more turbulent since the troop withdrawal. 10 years of war, nothing accomplished. The United States hasn't "won" a war since 1945. There is no victory in the middle east. Sure, our President claims to have killed Osama bin Laden but, there's no proof.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#11
January 14, 2012, 11:22:21 PM
Grady *:

I've got no problem with soldiers pissing on taliban. What I do have a problem with is soldiers coming back over here and going on killing sprees because they can't adjust to civilian life. This whole PTSD thing needs to be re-examined. Maybe better screening is needed to prevent those who aren't strong mentally from being exposed to things that they can't handle.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#12
January 14, 2012, 11:22:44 PM
Johnny *:

Typical liberal!
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#13
January 14, 2012, 11:23:06 PM
Tina *:

Until you've walked in their shoes. Which branch of the military did you serve Grady?
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#14
January 14, 2012, 11:23:30 PM
Grady *:

I'm actually a hardcore conservative. I'm just sick and tired of watching our country go broke and taken over by foreigners while it's citizens cheer for our military like it's their favorite football team while ignoring the REAL problems.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson
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