Trump Demands Biden Remove Ad of Him Calling Dead Soldiers ‘Suckers’ and ‘Losers’ - The former president said only a “psycho” or a “very stupid person” would’ve made such statements.

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    8 months ago

    What did he say about John McCain? “I like people who weren’t captured.”

    Trump has never given a shit about the military or veterans. I’m surprised at how many veterans love him.

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      The military doesn’t attract the brightest minds.

      Reminds me of a joke that did the rounds shortly after Finland joined Nato.

      Finnish general: “You know, it’s difficult, we have mandatory military service, but around 15% are unfit for service”

      Other Nato generals: “That 15% is where we have to recruit from”

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        I don’t know I think that’s kind of a shitty thing to generalize about. Not sure where your located, but atleast here in the US there are plenty of folks who join the military at a young age to get themselves out of bad situations and try to correct the course of their life. Obviously there are a lot of people who join because of some dangerous nationalistic or racist ideals, but that structure and purpose can help some folks.

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          Yep that’s right. I have friends who could’ve done many things with their lives but they value our armed forces and joined up instead. It’s something I hold in high regard. It’s not a washout only ensemble.

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        8 months ago

        Buddy, you do calculus under fire and report back to me how well you do. By the way, if you take too long you die. If you get the wrong answer, your friend dies.

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          8 months ago

          I’m a reserve officer, trust me I have some idea. Also, you’re missing the point by quite a margin.

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            8 months ago

            I don’t think I am. If you think everyone around you is dumb then I feel sorry for the people you’re supposed to lead.