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#181 |
Has a particular set of skills
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: On the water
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Yeah, I'd send it more often but its expensive. I think the last instanst snow package that I sent was to Crazy Coffey. I never did ask how the snowball fight in the desert went...
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#182 |
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Join Date: Jun 2002
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I just sent a little money. I want it all to go for the fake snow please. That's got to let them relax and have fun, even if only for a few minutes.
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#183 |
Kindness in words...
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Zion
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I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but aren't they already getting paid to go over there? It's kinda part of the job description, isn't it? I mean, no one around here is offering to send me money or cookies or an Uno game when I pony up to go to work in the morning...
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from the very deep south.
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia.
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I think this thread's really cool - "Support the/our Troops" is usually a meaningless slogan used to deflect criticism from foreign policy but you're actually supporting them by doing this. |
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Join Date: Jun 2002
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![]() I could list many reasons why I think you're completely wrong and off base. This would turn very political, very fast though. Instead, I'll just ask you to please respect the fact that the OP is doing something to help people, as are those who chip in a small amount. Is it too much to ask that you let us just feel good about helping our troops out? It would be very cool of you to just go back, delete your post, and let those involved feel good about what they're doing without any BS. Else we'll bring you cookies... Antifreeze Oreos... |
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pie is never free
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: the drivers seat
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Kindness in words...
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Zion
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Why do they need "help?" I'm pretty sure that they are getting paid for it, and in addition, are getting free room and board, college education assistance packages, will get free medical for the rest of their lives (VA), good home loan and business loan packages, etc. I mean, shit...it's not like they are a bunch of third world refugees eating sand to stay alive. I just think it's strange that people think that they need "help" when there is actually a shit ton of people around the globe who actually, truly need "help" but they don't count for two shits because they aren't dressed in camo with a US flag shoulder patch, carrying a machine gun and being a part of an foreign occupying army somewhere. It's not like they were drafted or pressed ganged and being forced to serve somewhere against their will. |
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Folly Beach, SC
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As a person who has been on the other end, and received care packages addressed to "Any Serviceman" from middle schools, old-folks homes, and people like Big Red Chief- my morale soared. When you sleep on a cot, or in a combat vehicle for 365 days, eat MREs two out of three meals, drink refreshingly hot water on a 115 degree day, getting something-- ANYthing in the mail is great. Bottom line- it's not about the chow, or the DVDs, books, magazines, etc. It's knowing you're not forgotten. It's knowing that some folks, who put the elected officials in charge of sending your ass 7,800 miles away from home haven't grown apathetic, disinterested, or indifferent about your fate. Yes, you're right; no one forced them to enlist. Regardless, they do your bidding and carry scary machineguns and wear the U.S. flag like a bunch of witless fucks that you'd like to categorize them as. So, again; just move along. Free Tibet or something. |
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#189 | |
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: On the water
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Join Date: Sep 2002
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#192 | |
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: On the water
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Do you really think its about the Beef Jerkey and peanuts? they are starving and we need to feed them? You really think that? Go see my posts in DC. My political view is clear. But, supporting these troops serving in the big sandbox have absolutely nothing to do with politics. It's about letting your Dad, Brother, neighbor, friend etc. know someone gives a chit they are in hostile territory where everyone is trying to kill them thousands of miles away. That we are thinking of them and hope they make it back safely. And these are going out to Planeters family or friends. Not just some generalized "any serviceman" mailbox. Did you really feel the need to post in the thread that this is a supid idea? Why post at all? Just ignore the thread. You don't give a shit about our soldiers, fine. You want to call soldiers baby killer? want to spit on them? Whatever your issue is, keep it out of this thread. Last edited by BigRedChief; 05-15-2011 at 02:43 PM.. |
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#193 |
Keepin it Real
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Oklahoma
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Did you find anybody?
I'm sure my wife knows plenty who could use it. We have an officer here who just left in February, don't think he is overseas yet. |
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: nemo
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#195 | |
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: On the water
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But there will be more soon. I've got the money for the instant snow and our other goodie account is not bankrupt yet. Especially if the people who said they would contribute follow through and actually contribute. ![]() |
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