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    Quote Originally Posted by Ethereal View Post
    The XL is right. Some Americans (some who are members of this forum) think being a "patriot" means mindlessly defending the lies and corruption of government. I've been accused of being "anti-American" probably hundreds of times be these fake patriots despite never saying anything that was anti-American. All my criticisms are directed at a government that routinely lies to Americans, wastes their tax dollars, and frequently perpetrates manifest injustices. I've asked these fake patriots again and again how it's anti-American to criticize the government's deception and corruption and their response is to pretend like the US government IS America. Of course, when THEY criticize the government, which they frequently do, the government suddenly stops being the country. After dealing with their idiocy, lies, and outright delusions for months, I've simply decided to ignore their mental illness and engage only with people who have demonstrated some semblance of reasoning and honesty. Anyway, my point is that some members of the forum have grown VERY tired of constantly having their love for America attacked by these dishonest charlatans and cowards.
    You are the worst example of Hate America on this forum. I don't give a rat's ass if you are getting tired of being called out. I'm sick of everything you post is Hate America.

    You have me on ignore because you can't defend what you are. You are a shame.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ethereal View Post
    I risked my life fighting in a US war. I volunteered to serve in the Marine infantry even though the Navy wanted me to serve in their highly selective nuclear submarine program. I spent seven months in Iraq dodging improvised explosive devices, snipers, suicide bombers and a bevy of other deadly traps and was honorably discharged after my term of enlistment expired. Yet despite this, I am routinely accused of being anti-American or unpatriotic by dishonest cowards who hide behind their computer screens simply because I criticize the US government's imperialist foreign policy. So if you're expecting a reasonable response to your perfectly reasonable question, then you are going to be disappointed.
    You fought for that imperialistic power. Good for you. I appreciate anyone who serves. I'm puzzled about why you served the Evil empire.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HumblePi View Post
    The portion of your comment that I've bolded is precisely what being an American really means. People that fly the American flag off the back of their pickup truck, or wear a red MAGA cap or fist pump 'Murica!' aren't true patriots, they're blind followers. Being a patriot means you are using your Constitutional right to dissent and openly disagree with the government. This is a privilege that millions of people around the world not only don't have, it's something that might get them imprisoned or worse. Whether it's a criticism or a validation, words need to be constructive, not divisive. That's what patriotism is.
    Really? Then, voting for a liberal certainly isn't patriotic. A patriot wants the best for America. You're a blind follower of whatever leftist that comes along and people like Ethereal.

    I did my dissenting in 2016 by voting for Trump and not Hidebeast. Being divisive is a liberal tactic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahuyaman View Post
    Exactly. Normalizing abnormal behaviors in an attempt to alter society. You just destroyed your own argument.
    Nice try.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Helena View Post
    Historically so.
    No, the response doesn't make any sense. I don't know you're trying to say.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Captdon View Post
    No, the response doesn't make any sense. I don't know you're trying to say.
    Sorry then. I paid attention in my History classes, but I never wanted to be an educator.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Common View Post
    You were taught to go under the desk because thats all they had or knew back then to try and protect the kids.

    It wasnt to try and make the kids afraid. All kids in school always had to follow instructions thats what you were there for
    And to help calm their fears. Donttead always uses this goofy example. You probably won't survive a plane crash either but they give you instructions for exiting the plane before every flight.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Captdon View Post
    You are the worst example of Hate America on this forum. I don't give a rat's ass if you are getting tired of being called out. I'm sick of everything you post is Hate America.

    You have me on ignore because you can't defend what you are. You are a shame.
    I'm betting "E" falls into the same category I put myself in

    "I love my country, it's the government I don't trust" And we aren't supposed to trust them. Blindly following one of two broken haves helps nothiong

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    Quote Originally Posted by Helena View Post
    Sorry then. I paid attention in my History classes, but I never wanted to be an educator.
    _____________________________________________
    Originally Posted by HelenaAnd have a Revolutionary War when that doesn't go well, form a new country with new citizens having a sense of patriotism to the new country.

    Meet the new boss.
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    When what doesn't go well?

    What new boss.

    I didn't say you should be an educator. I only wanted a statement that made sense. You chose not to do so. That's your right. Thank you for not being an educator. We have all the dumbasses graduating as we need now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Captdon View Post
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    Originally Posted by HelenaAnd have a Revolutionary War when that doesn't go well, form a new country with new citizens having a sense of patriotism to the new country.

    Meet the new boss.
    ______________________________________________

    When what doesn't go well?

    What new boss.

    I didn't say you should be an educator. I only wanted a statement that made sense. You chose not to do so. That's your right. Thank you for not being an educator. We have all the dumbasses graduating as we need now.
    Oh, honey. I didn't say I wasn't an educator. Only that I never wanted to be one. For reasons made abundantly clear in this thread alone. One thing's for damn certain.. I never went into special education.

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