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The Cynical Optimist's avatar

Phenomenal post, senor gato. I served as an airborne and ranger-qualified infantry officer during Gulf War I. My wife was among the first, female, UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilots. We are deeply service-oriented and patriotic Americans. Now civilians, we retain our solemn oath to protect and defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Clearly, the greatest threat to our constitution today (the Bill of Right, specifically) are the domestic enemies we call the deep state. 100% agree with your assessment. We have actively encouraged our kids - both healthy, fit, un-jabbed, young adults - to steer clear of the US military, move overseas, and take steps to avoid a forthcoming draft. STARVE THE BEAST! That is all of our patriotic duty.

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el gato malo's avatar

indeed.

i find this jingoistic appeal to "patriotic duty" to pay high taxes and participate in senseless wars to be intensely anti-american. our founders would have abhorred it and our constitution was conceived to prevent it.

starving that beast is the the way to go.

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SimulationCommander's avatar

"starving that beast is the the way to go."

There's no other option. Can you imagine a pile of money so huge that government isn't interested in spending all of it?

Me neither.

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The Cynical Optimist's avatar

100%. Thanks for all your work.

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Cirze's avatar

Clearly!

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Jeff Cook-Coyle's avatar

Thank you for your service. Good thing you and your wife are on the same page and are continuing to act courageously.

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The Cynical Optimist's avatar

Thank you, and I agree about the importance of us being on the same page on this issue.

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Cirze's avatar

Hear! Hear!!!

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