Originally posted by mwmillerThank you for recognizing their service. We can never thank them enough. We have our freedoms because of their sacrifice.
In the US, today is Veteran's Day. To me it doesn't matter if your particular country sets this day aside to honor vetereans or not. I just wanted to take a moment to thank all veterans for your service to your country.
Thank You.
Originally posted by Flashwhich freedoms were you going to lose, in fact, when was the last time your freedom
Thank you for recognizing their service. We can never thank them enough. We have our freedoms because of their sacrifice.
on American soil was in jeopardy? Like 1774? This is essentially the difference
between Americans and Europeans, having had two major wars fought on our own
territory, we have a somewhat different perception of the military and the 'benefits',
they provide,
My friend, you would not tell with such high zest
To children ardent for some desperate glory,
The old Lie; Dulce et Decorum est
Pro patria mori.
Wilfred Owen
Originally posted by mwmillerThank you for remembering that we served even for those who want to make a$$es of themselves
In the US, today is Veteran's Day. To me it doesn't matter if your particular country sets this day aside to honor vetereans or not. I just wanted to take a moment to thank all veterans for your service to your country.
Thank You.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieYes Robbie, war is deplorable. However we should still give thanks and honor those that have died. Perhaps we can use this day to remind ourselves of how stupid and horrific war is, to not repeat the mistakes of the past, hmmm?
which freedoms were you going to lose, in fact, when was the last time your freedom
on American soil was in jeopardy? Like 1774? This is essentially the difference
between Americans and Europeans, having had two major wars fought on our own
territory, we have a somewhat different perception of the military and the 'benefits',
they provide, ...[text shortened]... for some desperate glory,
The old Lie; Dulce et Decorum est
Pro patria mori.
Wilfred Owen
Originally posted by robbie carrobie1863, 1902, 1942,
which freedoms were you going to lose, in fact, when was the last time your freedom
on American soil was in jeopardy? Like 1774? This is essentially the difference
between Americans and Europeans, having had two major wars fought on our own
territory, we have a somewhat different perception of the military and the 'benefits',
they provide, ...[text shortened]... for some desperate glory,
The old Lie; Dulce et Decorum est
Pro patria mori.
Wilfred Owen
You see even thought little is talked about it, WWII had Japan invading Alaska, and who could ever forget the bombing in Pearl Harbor.
I don't even want to remind you of 9/11
Oops forgot about the war of 1812
Maybe you should read some more history books before you decide when our freedoms were at stake.
Originally posted by KJCavalierthe Japanese managed to land on the American mainland a single balloon loaded with
1863, 1902, 1942,
You see even thought little is talked about it, WWII had Japan invading Alaska, and who could ever forget the bombing in Pearl Harbor.
I don't even want to remind you of 9/11
Oops forgot about the war of 1812
Maybe you should read some more history books before you decide when our freedoms were at stake.
small explosives during the entire war, it started a small forest fire like in Canada, you
guys on the other hand managed to land two atomic bombs, quite a contrast, yah
think!
pearl harbour is not on mainland America, you might want to look at a map. So when
was it you faced a major battle to protect your freedom on the American mainland, the
1800s, wow, about three squillion years ago, Suck it up, i dont need a history lesson
from you, that's for sure. You haven't yet stated what freedoms were in jeopardy?
12 Nov 11
Originally posted by karoly aczelYou may have a point Karoly, if people want to remember those who died that is fine,
Yes Robbie, war is deplorable. However we should still give thanks and honor those that have died. Perhaps we can use this day to remind ourselves of how stupid and horrific war is, to not repeat the mistakes of the past, hmmm?
but they start to put spin on it!
Originally posted by robbie carrobieWell we know all the Jehovah's Witnesses will be safely tucked up in bed when it all kicks off don't we - so it's no surprise that you're in this thread looking to minimise the impact of those who gave thier lives.
the Japanese managed to land on the American mainland a single balloon loaded with
small explosives during the entire war, it started a small forest fire like in Canada, you
guys on the other hand managed to land two atomic bombs, quite a contrast, yah
think!
pearl harbour is not on mainland America, you might want to look at a map. So w ...[text shortened]... ry lesson
from you, that's for sure. You haven't yet stated what freedoms were in jeopardy?
Originally posted by divegeesteractually we were languishing in Nazi concentration camps while you nominal Christians
Well we know all the Jehovah's Witnesses will be safely tucked up in bed when it all kicks off don't we - so it's no surprise that you're in this thread looking to minimise the impact of those who gave thier lives.
were bombing other nominal Christians to pieces, quite loving and Christian of you, i
must admit, soooo in yo face girlie guide! when will you learn that bad ol putty cats
never win? your plastic, i know it, you know it, the whole universe knows it.
here that, its the sound of the wheels falling from your wagon as your post lays strewn
all over the forum floor, oh dear, i thought i saw a putty cat, i did, i did see a putty cat,
that bad ol putty cat!
In the US, on Memorial Day we pay tribute to those who died for their country and on Veteran's Day we honor all who served. I'm sure other countries have days set aside to do this same thing to honor their veterans, regardless of what they may call the day.
My OP was an extended "thanks" to all veterans who serve honorably, regardless of what country they serve. It was intended simply to respectfully say thanks to veterans. Nothing more or less.
It was not about any particular war or which country was doing the right or wrong thing. We have the debates forum for that.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieNo, you don't need it from me, but you do need it.
the Japanese managed to land on the American mainland a single balloon loaded with
small explosives during the entire war, it started a small forest fire like in Canada, you
guys on the other hand managed to land two atomic bombs, quite a contrast, yah
think!
pearl harbour is not on mainland America, you might want to look at a map. So w ...[text shortened]... ry lesson
from you, that's for sure. You haven't yet stated what freedoms were in jeopardy?
Just a starting link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleutian_Islands_Campaign
BTW; Freedom knows no bounds, or limits of how they can be taken away.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieYour posts in this thread are disgraceful, if you has a little more self-awareness you would see that.
actually we were languishing in Nazi concentration camps while you nominal Christians
were bombing other nominal Christians to pieces, quite loving and Christian of you, i
must admit, soooo in yo face girlie guide! when will you learn that bad ol putty cats
never win? your plastic, i know it, you know it, the whole universe knows it.
here ...[text shortened]... or, oh dear, i thought i saw a putty cat, i did, i did see a putty cat,
that bad ol putty cat!
Originally posted by robbie carrobieI don't ever remembering any Jewish person (or any other race for that matter) languishing it up in a Nazi concentration camp. All I can ever see is the legalized torture and mass murders of human beings. Some life that is. Someone said they weren't human and they are to be wiped off the face of the Earth.
actually we were languishing in Nazi concentration camps while you nominal Christians
were bombing other nominal Christians to pieces, quite loving and Christian of you, i
must admit, soooo in yo face girlie guide! when will you learn that bad ol putty cats
never win? your plastic, i know it, you know it, the whole universe knows it.
here ...[text shortened]... or, oh dear, i thought i saw a putty cat, i did, i did see a putty cat,
that bad ol putty cat!
I also remember it was our veterans that helped put an end to this loss of freedom.
As a veteran and a Jew, this has got to be the single ugliest statement I have ever heard.
mwmiller, My apologies for turning your thread into a debate, and again I say thanks for your thoughts.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThis is not a debate but a simple appreciation for their sacrifice. It is those few who have preserved freedom for the many. I can't thank them enough.
which freedoms were you going to lose, in fact, when was the last time your freedom
on American soil was in jeopardy? Like 1774? This is essentially the difference
between Americans and Europeans, having had two major wars fought on our own
territory, we have a somewhat different perception of the military and the 'benefits',
they provide, ...[text shortened]... for some desperate glory,
The old Lie; Dulce et Decorum est
Pro patria mori.
Wilfred Owen
13 Nov 11
Originally posted by mwmillerAs a matter of interest, does this 'thank you' extend to the enemy veterans that your veterans fought against?
In the US, today is Veteran's Day. To me it doesn't matter if your particular country sets this day aside to honor vetereans or not. I just wanted to take a moment to thank all veterans for your service to your country.