spinoff of a spinoff: America (merica)

5BrothersFabrication · Jul 3, 2015

blacksheep10 · Jul 4, 2015

I say it jokingly on occasion, generally with my buddies, normally in a patriotic sense, sometimes to lampoon rednecks/white trash. I've explained what I think a redneck/white trash is in another thread. I'm not offended.
I'm offended by a nag burning or stepping on a flag. I was not "offended" by the use of a flag as a roof, but did comment on proper usage of a fabric flag originally made to fly on the wind. Offended bitches and "looking out for your country and people in general" are different.

TacomaJD · Jul 5, 2015

Merica! **** yeah!

cccj · Jul 5, 2015

muddinmetal said:
Serious question:

Who here would Gladly leave their families to defend this somewhat shitty country led by idiots into a war you most likely disagreed with right now?

& before y'all flip out, tell me how we are still The Greatest Country on Earth, seriously

I am in Afghanistan right now.

I am stationed at Ft Campbell and live in TN. I am asking to move after this deployment to Germany.

The "freedoms" in the US have gone past the line that allows you and I to live as we please, say what we want, raise our children the way we want and make decisions for ourselves to improve our welfare and health for the future.

BPINAZ · Jul 5, 2015

cccj said:
I am in Afghanistan right now.

I am stationed at Ft Campbell and live in TN. I am asking to move after this deployment to Germany.

The "freedoms" in the US have gone past the line that allows you and I to live as we please, say what we want, raise our children the way we want and make decisions for ourselves to improve our welfare and health for the future.

I was stationed at Ft Campbell for 5 years and fought in Iraq several times. I'm out now, but I still serve our country in a different capacity.

Although our country has a ton of problems, we are still better off than the rest of the world. It doesn't seem that way right now, but it is.

We fight, because it's in us. It's who we are. We're soldiers. Remember, your sacrifices are not just for the Conservative American, it's for every US Citizen. There are only 3 types of people: sheep, wolves and sheepdogs. The sheep are afraid of the wolves and lack the ability to fight for themselves while at the same time they hate the sheepdog, which protects them. They hate the sheepdog because we have authority over them simply by our actions of sacrifice for the good of the many. Liberals are sheep, and they hate us.

I've been where you're at. It's hard to stay motivated, especially when we have a douche bag like Obama ruining our country. Hang in there bro and don't give up the fight. Remember the ones who have fought before us and honor their sacrifices. We'll get through this. We'll live to fight another day.

You know Bro, the BS that is going on this country doesn't make me think about the fighting and the hard times in Iraq. It reminds me of all the Memorial Services that I stood in and every time that I've saluted a pair boots, rifle with bayonet, and kevlar.

Drive on Soldier. Never quit.

patooyee · Jul 5, 2015

Thank you both for your service! (And anyone else here who has or is serving!)

I don't know how you do it with Obama in the WH right now. I feel like he is a bigger threat than terrorists right now!

BPINAZ · Jul 5, 2015

patooyee said:
Thank you both for your service! (And anyone else here who has or is serving!)

I don't know how you do it with Obama in the WH right now. I feel like he is a bigger threat than terrorists right now!

Thank you.

Also, thanks for taking the time to write the good postings that you do, I've read a lot of them. From your writing, you seem like an intelligent person. I appreciate your honest rebuttles and for sharing your wisdom with others.

patooyee · Jul 5, 2015

I'm just a dork who loves learning about mechanical crap. I'm not putting my life on the line. Or more importantly, my family.

I've said it before, but the hard part for me about serving wouldn't be risking my life. It would be leaving my daughter knowing I will for sure miss so much of her youth, possibly her entire life. I nearly break down in tears any time I think about it. I'm on the verge right now just typing this. My life is worth nothing compared to a second of her's.

BPINAZ · Jul 5, 2015

patooyee said:
I'm just a dork who loves learning about mechanical crap. I'm not putting my life on the line. Or more importantly, my family.

I've said it before, but the hard part for me about serving wouldn't be risking my life. It would be leaving my daughter knowing I will for sure miss so much of her youth, possibly her entire life. I nearly break down in tears any time I think about it. I'm on the verge right now just typing this. My life is worth nothing compared to a second of her's.

I completely understand.

lowbudgetjunk · Jul 5, 2015

No offense to anyone here that thinks Obama is the devil. He isn't my first choice, but neither are the Representatives or Senators. The Reps and Sens do more to shape this country than one guy in a nice office in a really big and expensive house.

If you want to enact change, do something about it. Go to rally's, volunteer to help a candidate that you would like to win and supports your beliefs. Read the full bill before you go and read an abbreviated version before you vote. Check history of current politicians and see if they geehaw with your political views.

If you think, I don't have time to do all that. Then you still have the right to bitch, but no real ground to stand on. If I don't know enough, I don't vote for said bill or candidate. I have been down to Montgomery, AL while they were in session and was available to speak towards a few bills being introduced.

The founding fathers didn't bitch on a forum, they got off there asses and did something. They signed their names and some of them took up arms and fought. I'm not saying you have to go join the military, just do something. Volunteer, read, help inform.

Prime example. Obama did not try and win Alabama. He did use anyone that was qualified in Alabama to call people in swing states to talk issues and help convince them of what he wanted.

pholmann · Jul 5, 2015

lowbudgetjunk said:
No offense to anyone here that thinks Obama is the devil. He isn't my first choice, but neither are the Representatives or Senators. The Reps and Sens do more to shape this country than one guy in a nice office in a really big and expensive house.

If you want to enact change, do something about it. Go to rally's, volunteer to help a candidate that you would like to win and supports your beliefs. Read the full bill before you go and read an abbreviated version before you vote. Check history of current politicians and see if they geehaw with your political views.

If you think, I don't have time to do all that. Then you still have the right to bitch, but no real ground to stand on. If I don't know enough, I don't vote for said bill or candidate. I have been down to Montgomery, AL while they were in session and was available to speak towards a few bills being introduced.

The founding fathers didn't bitch on a forum, they got off there asses and did something. They signed their names and some of them took up arms and fought. I'm not saying you have to go join the military, just do something. Volunteer, read, help inform.

Prime example. Obama did not try and win Alabama. He did use anyone that was qualified in Alabama to call people in swing states to talk issues and help convince them of what he wanted.

Well said!! :dblthumb: