Love them or hate them, which one are you… poll to follow
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This poll was sparked by a conversation had with some Americans, the Americans think its absolute treason to even think the military types are anything than holier than holy!! -
It depends if they've left it behind them or not, I've worked with some great guys who've managed to adjust to life outside of the forces.
I've also worked with a guy who referred to me as 'the civvy' amongst fellow ex servicemen... he was a tosser.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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You want your fighting men to be the most evil, vicious, murdrous, efficient, all-time b@stard killing machines, that the world has ever seen.
that way, our casualties are low - theirs are high
then we want these murderers to have a switch. When they re enter society, we want them to become civilised heroes.
then we wonder why they get so fcked up in the head.
I am a civilised hero. anyone who disagrees can collect their bollocks in a bag on the way out. thank you.
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostYou want your fighting men to be the most evil, vicious, murdrous, efficient, all-time b@stard killing machines, that the world has ever seen.
that way, our casualties are low - theirs are high
then we want these murderers to have a switch. When they re enter society, we want them to become civilised heroes.
then we wonder why they get so fcked up in the head.
I am a civilised hero. anyone who disagrees can collect their bollocks in a bag on the way out. thank you.
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Originally posted by zamzummim View PostThis poll was sparked by a conversation had with some Americans, the Americans think its absolute treason to even think the military types are anything than holier than holy!!Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God? - EpicurusComment
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I don't love them but I do respect them.
I live not too far (Headley) from where the injured soldiers come back to be rehabilitated and most of the community are glad to help. They were sent there in our name. If you don't like it blame the people who sent them there.Comment
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I've worked with many ex and serving military types for years (all 3 services) they have a slightly different mindset, but once you understand that they're generally spot on. Yes I've met the odd total tosser, but that's inevitable in any environment and less common with the military people than with those I met in Finance.Comment
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I grew up in an area where they were shot at when they entered my street. Time to move on though.Comment
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