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152. I don't agree with everything you said, but I agree it's gotten a little rediculous

Wed Oct 16, 2019, 02:00 PM

Oct 2019

9-11 was the beginning of all this shit. It's bad because everyone is afraid to hold the military accountable because they don't want to be labelled as anti-Military.

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I'm tired of the Uber military worship [View all] Bluesaph Oct 2019 OP

9 out of 10 Skittles Oct 2019 #1

uh huh sarge43 Oct 2019 #6

+1 pintobean Oct 2019 #35

I can guarantee you won't have waders high enough Skittles Oct 2019 #43

+1 Adsos Letter Oct 2019 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Oct 2019 #55

My mom's a veteran Trenzalore Oct 2019 #2

Army Nurse Corps, RVN. Hard duty. Hand salute. sarge43 Oct 2019 #13

I love it! 11 Bravo Oct 2019 #33

So did I. sarge43 Oct 2019 #36

I think it is ridiculous. I personally think it is a result of these meaningless wars that this walkingman Oct 2019 #3

It's roguish to idolize violence and war. It's roguish to idolize machismo. DemocracyMouse Oct 2019 #85

We have been a rogue nation for a long time. Eom roody Oct 2019 #135

I'm going to be equally PI and call bullshite qazplm135 Oct 2019 #4

Well stated.. AncientGeezer Oct 2019 #7

Well yeah, qazplm135. We all wear a uniform, so we're all alike. QED sarge43 Oct 2019 #9

well I'm also an attorney qazplm135 Oct 2019 #15

So much fun being a stereotype "All you are ..." n/t sarge43 Oct 2019 #16

well qazplm135 Oct 2019 #22

You have a trifecta going on there. Impressive sarge43 Oct 2019 #25

these are wise words to remember most days of our lives FM123 Oct 2019 #109

Bounce. egduj Oct 2019 #5

If HD gets enough complaints they will probably discontinue this courtesy. lpbk2713 Oct 2019 #8

Opinions.. Corgigal Oct 2019 #10

Bad move.....if as you say.."I do appreciate our military and our vets." AncientGeezer Oct 2019 #11

There is definetly entitlement in this story ripcord Oct 2019 #118

Sorry, but this is like the people that park in the fire lane because "they are just going to run dameatball Oct 2019 #12

Good point. Parking 20 feet away may have taken only 10 more seconds. Blue_true Oct 2019 #21

Stolen valor Ahpook Oct 2019 #14

Should the Vietnam Veterans been treated the way many were... NO!!!!! WyattKansas Oct 2019 #17

+1 llmart Oct 2019 #41

We still don't do enough for our vets Johnny2X2X Oct 2019 #18

Better how? By the Government? maxsolomon Oct 2019 #24

Agreed Sherman A1 Oct 2019 #19

+1 Owl Oct 2019 #44

Yeah I don't see why there should be a special spot for military treestar Oct 2019 #20

Private business thinks it will enhance their reputation and bring in more customers and money... Baconator Oct 2019 #139

Where I live they have a Baron-boss complex. Baitball Blogger Oct 2019 #23

I've never seen a parking spot for veterans. What about for firefighters? For the police? pnwmom Oct 2019 #26

Around here they have "veterans" Bettie Oct 2019 #47

Walmart has them MFM008 Oct 2019 #27

A suggestion Bluesaph irisblue Oct 2019 #28

I legit thought... AkFemDem Oct 2019 #29

Also where is this restaurant that gives free entrees to vets?? AkFemDem Oct 2019 #31

Yard House on certain days Bluesaph Oct 2019 #51

I looked it up. Yard House offers a free appetizer on Veterans Day. MineralMan Oct 2019 #138

i don't get the reserved for vets thing. Corporate pandering i guess. Kurt V. Oct 2019 #30

I'm a 30 year Navy man. Retired in 2012, and I agree with you maxrandb Oct 2019 #32

Thank you for a very truthful post. llmart Oct 2019 #42

Thank you for your post. Owl Oct 2019 #46

People like you I respect! Bluesaph Oct 2019 #50

That's exactly what my husband says, too. Blaukraut Oct 2019 #64

I haven't worn a uniform in 30 years and I'm thanked for my service everytime I go to the VA clinic Kaleva Oct 2019 #68

Went out with my parents one night Jake Stern Oct 2019 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author Anon-C Oct 2019 #37

Frankly, I'm a little uncomfortable with people coming up to me... Wounded Bear Oct 2019 #38

The second best spot at the nearby supermarket is for vets. pintobean Oct 2019 #39

you get it, pintobean Skittles Oct 2019 #61

I was actually fond of bouncy... Horse with no Name Oct 2019 #87

Trust me as a veteran I don't get any special respect JonLP24 Oct 2019 #40

wow Alea Oct 2019 #45

Not sorry I parked there Bluesaph Oct 2019 #48

So you think qazplm135 Oct 2019 #60

Thank you! ChubbyStar Oct 2019 #62

I said F off to specific people for specific thinfs Bluesaph Oct 2019 #78

Specific people? This quote sounds kind of general... ChubbyStar Oct 2019 #82

Post removed Post removed Oct 2019 #141

Yeah qazplm135 Oct 2019 #89

Oopsie pintobean Oct 2019 #144

"I can park wherever I damn well please" RhodeIslandOne Oct 2019 #69

ooh yes, and they SOOOO concerned about PERKS for others Skittles Oct 2019 #91

LOLOL Skittles Oct 2019 #90

How does your daughter tell which customers are vets and which ones aren't? Kaleva Oct 2019 #102

How about 'we' let businesses decide whether or not they reserve spaces for vets? Captain Stern Oct 2019 #104

Little bit sensitive I see? Baconator Oct 2019 #140

When Dad came home from Germany after WW2 Generic Other Oct 2019 #49

Post removed Post removed Oct 2019 #88

My vet son in law Bluesaph Oct 2019 #52

... Skittles Oct 2019 #56

This thread really has me honked off ChubbyStar Oct 2019 #59

We're being played pintobean Oct 2019 #63

Yep! ChubbyStar Oct 2019 #65

Smelling borscht? nt JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2019 #99

as a Vet, I rarely say "thank you for your service" and I feel awkward when someone thanks me. Demonaut Oct 2019 #54

Kudos to you! Bluesaph Oct 2019 #57

As much as it might upset some, "War is a Racket" by Smedley Butler should be mandatory reading. Garrett78 Oct 2019 #58

How does your daughter tell which customers are vets and which ones are not? Kaleva Oct 2019 #66

When they tell her Bluesaph Oct 2019 #142

Okay, that makes sense Kaleva Oct 2019 #145

I Think RobinA Oct 2019 #67

I think the people that make a big deal out of the flag & the military don't really care about the JonLP24 Oct 2019 #70

I know this not the point of the thread; but, I find it amusing that someone ooky Oct 2019 #71

He literally WAS! Bluesaph Oct 2019 #77

I am a vet. Your whole post sounds "off". I don't believe you. Stinky The Clown Oct 2019 #72

Thank you. ChubbyStar Oct 2019 #73

Divide and Conquer Hogwash Baked Potato Oct 2019 #74

_(ツ)_/ Bluesaph Oct 2019 #80

You can tell what kind of a person someone is... Iggo Oct 2019 #75

I'm against reserved parking for special groups aside from those for the disabled. Coventina Oct 2019 #76

So if the space is open sarisataka Oct 2019 #120

No. The business can do as they wish, and I'll choose to patronize them or not. Coventina Oct 2019 #124

On the tip thing tirebiter Oct 2019 #79

The rich get free stuff far more than the public JonLP24 Oct 2019 #86

I enjoy my free lunch on Veterans Day. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2019 #100

This was a funny experience. Bluesaph Oct 2019 #81

I taught at a university close to an Army base. GaYellowDawg Oct 2019 #83

Lol TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #84

Some people are assholes regardless if they served in the military or not Sapient Donkey Oct 2019 #92

I think a lot of the military glorification comes from Bush/Cheney Poiuyt Oct 2019 #93

Agree Bluesaph Oct 2019 #94

People go into the service for many reasons, and many aren't heroic. NCLefty Oct 2019 #95

In every major war we fought since 1860, we had to force men to serve via the draft. Kaleva Oct 2019 #121

It's fine for anyone to park in these bogus special spaces, but the rest of your story? obamanut2012 Oct 2019 #96

That you Vlad? pwb Oct 2019 #97

The repugs' 'uber military worship' is completely hollow. Mc Mike Oct 2019 #98

Huge plus one for your post JonLP24 Oct 2019 #103

The right's fake attempt to 'deify' is actually an attempt to 'reify'. Mc Mike Oct 2019 #107

I agree completely JonLP24 Oct 2019 #111

I've met and talked with a lot of homeless vets over the decades. Mc Mike Oct 2019 #113

When I was homeless there were other vets that were or are still homeless JonLP24 Oct 2019 #114

I talked to one young army guy who told about chasing off a stolen honor fake marine. Mc Mike Oct 2019 #117

Cool story, bro. LexVegas Oct 2019 #101

Markeis McGlockton was "just running in" to the convenience store too HAB911 Oct 2019 #105

They act like they've done you a favor Mariana Oct 2019 #147

+++++++++++ HAB911 Oct 2019 #148

I'm not a vet, but a good friend of mine served in Italy. I asked him what he thought about this. Captain Stern Oct 2019 #106

Well I risked my life for a year in Vietnam that's why I am entitled. wasupaloopa Oct 2019 #108

Awhile ago chatted with a person DeminPennswoods Oct 2019 #110

I'm trying to think of a scenario where you go to the VA demanding free stuff JonLP24 Oct 2019 #122

That was a general observation posted by DeminPennswoods Oct 2019 #133

I was trying to think of situations in the VA JonLP24 Oct 2019 #137

I look at it this way. LuckyCharms Oct 2019 #112

Great point KatyMan Oct 2019 #116

You know who *really* deserves special treatment? KatyMan Oct 2019 #115

Maybe I am vet #10 sarisataka Oct 2019 #119

You should be leaving at least 20% for service. Period. Ms. Toad Oct 2019 #126

If the service is exceptionally poor sarisataka Oct 2019 #129

Leaving a 50% tip for someone else does not give the person you stiffed Ms. Toad Oct 2019 #130

Employers by law are required to make up the difference if tips don't cover. Kaleva Oct 2019 #132

In reality, that does not happen. Ms. Toad Oct 2019 #143

I know several bartenders and waitresses and as far as I know, none report their tips. Kaleva Oct 2019 #149

You help enable this military worship by shopping at stores like Home Depot Kaleva Oct 2019 #123

I used to pretend military and ex-military are the exact same thing too. LanternWaste Oct 2019 #127

Good for you! Kaleva Oct 2019 #128

Uh-huh...OK, then... MineralMan Oct 2019 #125

And airlines that board military people first! Croney Oct 2019 #134

The airline I fly most often boards active military and veterans early. MineralMan Oct 2019 #136

A someone who served in the Navy I too am sick if it SlogginThroughIt Oct 2019 #131

I'll use Pinboy3niner last post on DU DashOneBravo Oct 2019 #146

My daughter mercuryblues Oct 2019 #150

So, a few are assholes and you want to tear down the military and vets entirely? cynatnite Oct 2019 #151

I don't agree with everything you said, but I agree it's gotten a little rediculous TheRealNorth Oct 2019 #152