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I still, for the life of me, can't understand why anyone would join the U.S. military. Its crimes against the entire world are well known...

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I suppose your question is at least partly rhetorical, and I don't mean to be patronizing or condescending when I repeat a couple of bleeding obvious motivations:

It's a generalization to be taken with a grain of salt 🧂, but teenagers or tweenagers who enlist in the military are not from the head of the class-- this is a double-entendre that applies to socioeconomic class too. Volunteers-- again, generally-- are not well-informed, aware, intellectually astute critical thinkers.

They might know about some of the Amerikan military's infamous history, but presumably believe that the armed forces are worthy institutions. You know, like the useful idiots who might acknowledge that Big Pharma may have screwed up the "COVID vaccines", but still believe that overall, Big Pharma does useful, ethical work.

I worked with a really, really nice, goodhearted man, E.-- a Quaker from a Quaker family. E. once told me that in 1970 or so, he was struggling to keep up in community college; he humbly admitted that he wasn't much of a student. It's worth mentioning that his Quaker parents were old-fashioned patriotic types; his dad used to run the borough's parades on Memorial and Independence Days, and was known in the community as the guy who handed out little Amerikan flags to children on those occasions. I met him once; he was a genuinely nice guy too.

So, frustrated and bored by community college life, E. decided to enlist in the Army to fight for his country in Vietnam. E. said wistfully that he'll never forget the moment he informed his parents of this decision, and especially his Quaker mother sitting at the dining room table and sobbing her heart out.

The Quaker God must have taken pity on poor confused E., though. He ended up being sent to Germany in some non-combat assignment, and spent his whole tour there; instead of dying in a Vietnam rice paddy, this beer-loving man spent his military service drinking German beer(s) and learning German drinking songs. 🍻

This was all before atrocities like the 1968 My Lai Massacre were publicized, but my guess is that even if E. had been aware of it at the time, he would've considered it an isolated incident, possibly by a squad of "bad apples" that had nothing to do with him or his noble intentions.

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Apart from low-information, simple-minded naïveté, the other popular justification and motivation for enlisting is that the armed forces serve as a sort of "trade school" with benefits-- an oasis in a desolate labor market. It's been observed ad nauseam that in a socioeconomic underclass with minimal opportunities for respectable, secure employment, the military is intentionally designed to be a tempting "career path".

My sense is that young people who are attracted to military service for these pragmatic, utilitarian reasons don't feel connected to the Amerikan military's "Murder, Inc." history. They either believe, or hope, that they can avoid supporting or participating in routine crimes against humanity and villainous "wet work".

Of course, there are some kids who actually relish the thought of getting some violent "action". But they're already criminals, or criminal wannabes, so they presumably see the US military's bloody and shameful history as a feature, not a bug. 🤨

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I see what you're saying but I still don't get it. I was a working class kid and certainly not at the head of my class, but joining the military never occurred to me. I even heard that the military offered great opportunities for women but even then, I knew it was a ridiculous reason to join a killing operation. I was just weird that way....

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My family members, farmworkers, went in because they didn't have options after high school. College is a deferment and costs money. Biden and Trump got multiple deferments when they were in college, then one claimed asthma and the other bone spurs.

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I have told young men and women I know not to join the military. Back before October 2001, I respected the military and our leaders. Since then, I do not. Two wars with Iraq and Afghanistan, which weren't our problem, have netted in the deaths of thousands of soldiers.

Our founding fathers had the right idea: no standing army and no foreign entanglements.

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The quest for WMDs killed 6 million and brought disease starvation pollution and 30m refugees to the region, but it put Halliburton in the Fortune 500.

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I have been saying bring back the draft for decades...people who choose to go into the armed forces that's one thing but conscripted are FORCED to go into the armed forces.. those folks have parents and grandparents and wives and well....lots of protesting when the bodies are returned. Lots of critical thinking because THEY NOW HAVE SOMETHING IN The GAME. Right now it's all about thinking you are playing a video game for many who join and fighting "america's enemies"...until you ain't playing or fighting anything ever again. BRING BACK THE DRAFT

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Well, interesting. We must not forget the rules and history of our Masters:

https://paulokirk.substack.com/p/which-version-of-monster-is-more

“Judaism is not a religion but a Law religion-ized.”

----Moses Mendelssohn

So, some former gay friends of mine get crocodile tears after serving (sic) 17 years in the US Navy, and they are loving Zelensky for his, whatever the fuck a gay man sees in this freak, and of course, Pink Washing to Tel Aviv and hanging with Jews makes many of my former friends THE ENEMY.

Brainwashing? Pavlovian habitualization? Nah, many love their soldiers.

Indeed.

War is a jobs producer! And Isra-Hell already uses imported indentured servants-laborers, so just follow our G-d!

Deuteronomy 23: 19-20

Foreigners (Gentiles) shall rebuild your walls, and their kings shall minister to you …Your gates shall be open continuously; day and night they shall not be shut; that men may bring to you the wealth of the nations, with their kings led in procession. For the nation or kingdom that will not not serve you; shall perish; those nations shall be utterly laid waste….

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Like it or not, Orthodox Judaism fervently teaches ultimate supremacy over “the nations,” i.e., Gentiles, whom it pronounces as inferior creatures. Many Jews over the centuries, especially those who are “non-practicing,” have exposed and apologized for these malicious comments and supremacist attitude. (See concentration camp survivor and Israeli citizen Prof. Israel Shahak’s, Jewish History, Jewish Religion.) They are not to be held responsible; in many cases, they were conditioned from birth and are appalled at the mentality. Almost none of our “Jewish” friends agree with this attitude, although some joke about it.

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The Talmud, which is also called the Torah (as is Pentateuch or first five books of the Old Testament, while the entire OT is the “Tenach”), represents the enormous compilation of the writings and pronouncements of many rabbis and others who felt the need to make a commentary on just about every subject under the sun. It often reads like neurotic bickering by less-than-sane individuals. It, not the Old Testament, is considered to be THE molding literature that determines a Jew:

“…any decision regarding the Jewish religion must be based on the TALMUD as the final resume. . .. ” (The JEWS – Their History, Culture, and Religion, Vol. 4, p. 1332, Jewish Publication Society of America)

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This topic generates many ideas . For me, I wonder how many LGTBQ are in military academies? It made me reflect if an accurate statistic could actually be generated from each branch of the military?

I also thought about Shakespeare plays that discussed/ hinted on these issues that should be discussed such as ‘Twelfth Night’ where Antonio and Sebastian are together. In addition, his sister who dressed like a man to conceal her identity for her brother.. Cesaro. The other Shakespeare work I thought about was Othello the Moor general and Lago’s interaction.

And not to mention forward wind to modern times.. we have ‘M ulan .. crouching tiger hidden dragon, tootsie, and the Streisand film, to name a few. They all explore gender identity in military environments or secular environments.

Just my thoughts..

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What about Corporal Klinger in MASH?

Good comment, thanks, Heidi!

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All war is failure. Stop supporting failure. That's how failure stops.

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Ok I will watch this one this time, I’m am so against war it makes me sick sometimes.

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US Troops are also being used as "trip wires" all across the MidEast, as evidenced by recent attack on the Jordanian-Syria border base. It may been a "malfunctioning" US drone, based on the confusing story that was told about a US drone returning to base which allowed the "Axis of Resistance" to get past the base's defenses. Ironically, perhaps, the Pentagon never seems to tell a "straight" story about anything. I decided early on that the military was not an option for me, as I wanted to get through this life without killing anyone: So far that plan has worked.

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I don't support war as an answer to any problem. For those who do not agree with me, I propose at least that US enlisted people and vets develop a coherent statement of sane priorities for the use of our military. They should demand legal policies that outlaw the abuse of the military at the hands of unsound and/or corrupt leadership. This really needs to be addressed at this point in US history.

I humbly submit these suggestions...

1) Servicemen and women and vets need to come up with a statement that overtly rejects the idea that the US military continue to serve as the muscle (real or implied) used to impose the desires of global capitalists (with roots in colonialism) on other nations. They will not be used to secure theft of resources, or exploitation of resources and/or labor for client interests, nor will they serve to manipulate, control or overthrow governments.

2) A contractual agreement that military members refuse to participate in any venture that violates international law. They refuse to participate when (not a full list):

a) They are called upon to participate in wars of aggression, pre-emptive warfare or any aggression that is not a response to a direct attack which requires defending the country from further harm.

b) The type of warfare they are called to participate in will leave catastrophic and/or permanent environmental destruction, or leave civilians without their needs met.

c) Stated respect for ban on bio-weapons and nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.

3) They make clear that they will not participate if they have been issued faulty equipment such as MOPP suits that leak (as in the first Gulf War) or tanks with faulty parts (as a Marine told me took place in Iraq in the 2000s.)

4) DOD employees, military members should make clear they are not de facto sales people, or installation technicians, or technical support teams for the overseas selling and installation of military systems on behalf of for-profit companies.

5) Military members will not risk their health to destroy or clean up toxic weapons products or residue (such as chemical and bio-weapons products sold by US companies to a nation then declared an "enemy" because US leadership developed sellers remorse... after they and their friends pocketed the profits) They reserve a right to challenge the legality of these activities.

6) They are not to be used as test subjects for experimental vaccines, pesticides, or other pharmaceutical or industrial products and they have the right to dispute participation if these products are used.

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Oh yeah! I'll dig into this further (you know military 'recruitment' is one of my favorite subjects) but I'm on the fly. My first reaction to your subtitle is 'Why do you think the Masters are allowing this river of mostly young, fit, desperate male humanity stream across the border(s)?'

They've done it in the past (my paternal grandfather was one)- 'recruit' them, give them a couple of weeks of training, fill their hungry bellies, put a rifle in their hands promise them citizenship(!) and voila, an Army is born' If they are not killed they will be deported upon their return.

I'll be back with more observations. Thanks yet again Cindy, for touching on the really important 'tricks' going on behind our backs. Wait! RIGHT IN FRONT OF US!

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Just say NO to war! Do NOT follow orders!

END ALL WARS NOW! END ALL MILITARY MADNESS NOW BEFORE IT ENDS ALL OF US!

Can't say this often enough! STOP BEING PLAYED - TARGET THE PUPPETMASTERS WHO WANT US AT EACH OTHER'S THROATS - ALL WARS ARE BANKERS WARS AS THEY PROFIT FROM DEATH AND DESTRUCTION!

The demonic despots of Davos at it again!

SCREW THE FEAR FAKERY! NO TRUSTING THE WEF RULING CLASS EVER!

Reiterating for the sake of newbies and to support this crucial post.

I have no fear of 'germs' or 'viruses'. One of the best places to go for reality: https://virustruth.net

I try to live without fear! Fear is the mind-killer!

PROPAGANDA CAMPAIGNS BY POWERFUL, WEALTHY CRIMINALS WITH EVIL INTENT CAN CAUSE ALL KINDS OF HAVOC! QUESTION EVERYTHING!

And these, the criminals behind the NAC and all the other schemes will use hypochondria hysteria and 'climate' hysteria to propagandize the gullible 'sheeple' into complying with TOTAL ENSLAVEMENT which is what this is really about!

There is a fate worse than death - I would rather die than be a robotized slave of technocratic overlords! This is my hill to die on!

Apoplectic livid rage hardly describes the intensity of emotions I have had and am having over what these malignant globalists are perpetrating!

There is no noxious crime that the evildoers desiring to lord it over us won't commit to maintain their stranglehold on power. A groundswell critical mass resistance to their murderous enslavement plans is needed urgently!

THEY can't get rid of the 'useless eaters' fast enough! Mistakes were not made, it was always malice aforethought.

CLIMATE CHANGE IS AN EVEN WORSE FRAUD THAN THE PLANSCAMDEMIC! SO-CALLED GREEN TECH IS A GIGANTIC SCAM! MINING AND MANUFACTURING 'GREEN' PRODUCTS NEEDS COAL, GAS AND OIL AND MINING RARE MINERALS IS MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY TOXIC AND DESTRUCTIVE THAN LEGACY PRODUCTS. SCREW YOUR DAMNED AGENDA! climateviewer.com

Creative performing arts, fine arts and literary arts are the best part of being human and the thing the globalist predator technocrat megalomaniac total slavery control freaks most want to destroy.

Too many 'sheeple' are brainwashed to blindly obey authority figures on the media or in daily life in corrupt system ruled by control freak psychopaths who use propaganda lies to enslave their subjects and they are dumbed down to be obedient by 'education' institutions. Fortunately I was raised to question everything. This transcends party lines. We need a system that punishes psychopaths and rewards compassion and sharing, we need a system that actually follows The Constitution in reality.

I DO NOT COMPLY! NEVER HAVE, NEVER WILL!

I have a landline and a wired laptop and a wired monitor screen, all the tech anyone should ever want or need. I never had and refuse to ever have one of those infernal mobile devices that are designed to enslave you.

My loathing of AI and all things NANO and digital knows no bounds!

Kudos to Cindy Sheehan's heroic efforts and success in the struggle. We the People must always be aware of the existential threats lurking behind this fight!

How I stick my thumb in the eyes of the grotesque billionaire bastards pushing their enslavement agenda and how I embrace being fully human.

Fighting the globalist predator technocrat psychopath megalomaniac TOTAL SLAVERY AGENDA one performance at a time!

Amazing Amy: Eccentric Yoga Entertainer!

As an entertainer, I have been devastated and practically destroyed by the closure of all performance venues and then when they reopened, because MY BODY, MY CHOICE - being made a total untermenschen pariah outcast in NAZI NIGHTMARE LAWLESS 'SHOW ME YOUR PAPERS' JAB CROW APARTHEID/DISCRIMINATION/SEGREGATION HELL NYC WHERE THE MAD/DRUNK WITH POWER TYRANT POLS DOUBLE DOWN ON THEIR ILLEGAL MANDATES. I am trapped here with zero financial resources to leave or do anything else about this 'wish I were dead' endless misery life has become. The tragic irony is that my SPREAD THE YOGA LOVE performances are all about health, miraculously overcoming age (68) and injury to achieve feats of flexibility few can attain at any age. So BIG PHARMA who wants to addict every person on the planet to their toxic products hate people like me who prove that we do not need them if we eat healthy organic food and exercise daily!

https://www.reverbnation.com/artist/amazingamycontortionistuniqueyogadancer

I try and live and embody the creative performing artistic world and life I so fervently want existence to be about.

They can stick their f*cking damned NANO, Digital IDs, AI, jabs and chips up their asses where the sun don't shine!

All manner of lies and propaganda spew forth from the upper echelons in governments worldwide who are completely intertwined with the global criminal ruling class that wants to commit the worst atrocities imaginable and suffer no consequences. And their corruption slithers down the chain of command creating petty tyrants everywhere.

Supporting this excellent post with a statement and useful links.

We the People are facing HORRIFYING TECHNOCRATIC PSYCHOPATHY TO DESTROY HUMANITY AND ALL NATURAL LIFE!

It was NEVER about health! The Powers That Should Not Be were ALWAYS about they want you DEAD or a SLAVE! This is a painful truth to accept but we the people must wake up and fight back!

We must never lose sight of the larger picture of the vile malignance we are fighting against.

There is an insidious global ruling class plot to enslave all life on earth behind all the madness and suffering inflicted on We the People.

How to fight back against this TOTAL SLAVERY!

RESIST! DO NOT COMPLY! DITCH THE DAMNED 'SMART' PHONES AND THE DAMNED QR CODES AND GO BACK TO LANDLINES OR FLIP PHONES AND USE CASH AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE! INSIST ON CASH! CBDC IS TOTAL SLAVERY!

Other than getting rid of nuclear weapons which I support 100% the rest of the anti-nuclear peace movement and CLIMATE CRISIS propaganda is parroting UN utter GARBAGE, a complete surrender to the ENSLAVEMENT AGENDA by the diabolical despots of Davos - ruling class criminals who lust for total power and control and all of whom should be tried and jailed for life and their malign organizations dismantled: the UN, the WEF, the IMF, the WHO, the BIS, NATO, Blackrock, Vanguard, The Rockefellers, the Rothschilds, The Bilderbergers, the CFR et al.

There is an evil predator globalist technocratic elite agenda of eugenics/depopulation/genocide using bioweapon poison jabs, war, geoengineering, EMF radiation, starvation and economic collapse - THE GREAT RESET/AGENDA 2030/4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION to get rid of billions of 'useless eaters' and to use nano tech to turn the survivors into ROBOTIZED COMPLIANT SLAVES! WAKE UP AND RESIST! DO NOT COMPLY! These are psychopath megalomaniacs who want to play god by turning all life into digitized metaverse mechanistic synthetic biology to be manipulated by their AI algorithms. A more demonic sickening idea is nearly impossible to imagine!

APPALLED AND HORRIFIED AT INSANE TYRANNICAL PROTOCOLS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH HEALTH AND EVERYTHING TO DO WITH TOTALITARIAN CONTROL! REVERSE THIS NOW!

MAKE THE WORLD AND AMERICA 2019 (comparatively speaking), AND FREE AGAIN!

NO, I AM NOT AFRAID OF THE MORONIC SCARIANT SHMARIANT MONKEYSHINES! WAKE UP ALREADY!

TOTALLY CONDEMN BIDEN AND ALL OTHER POLS WHO HAVE NO POWER TO LAWLESSLY ACT LIKE AN EMPEROR OR DICTATOR AND DECREE JAB CROW 'SHOW ME YOUR PAPERS' FASCIST SEGREGATION/DISCRIMINATION/APARTHEID VIOLATIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION, THE NUREMBERG CODES AND EVERY CIVIL RIGHT IMAGINABLE.

NO GREEN NEW DEALS OR BUILD BACK BETTER FROM THE CRIMINAL TECHNOCRAT TYRANTS KLAUS SCHWAB AND HIS CRONIES FROM THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM.

STOP THE TERRIBLE TYRANNY OF THE TECHNOCRATS GLOBAL AGENDA OF TOTAL SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL USING THE VIRUS AS EXCUSE AND PROPAGANDA TOOL!

NO MUZZLING STIFLING MASK MANDATES! NO FORCED VACCINES! END TORTUROUS DEVASTATING LOCK DOWNS NOW! I WANT MY LIFE BACK.

https://wrenchinthegears.com

https://www.stopworldcontrol.com/

https://www.thelastamericanvagabond.com

https://pandemicfacts.info

https://wearehumanwearefree.org/7-days-campaign/

https://sonsoflibertymedia.com/covid-19-roadmap-12-step-plan-to-create-a-totalitarian-new-world-order-were-on-number-8-headed-towards-number-9/

https://questioningcovid.com

https://www.corbettreport.com/interview-1581-james-corbett-breaks-down-the-great-reset/

http://www.stopcp.com/GlobalResetPSYOP/GlobalResetPSYOPMindMap.html

https://everydayconcerned.net/2020/09/04/breaking-major-investigative-report-by-association-of-french-reserve-army-officers-finds-covid-19-pandemic-to-have-a-hidden-agenda-for-global-totalitarianism-nanotech-chipping-of-all-5g-irradia/

Pam Popper: https://makeamericansfreeagain.com

Del Bigtree: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/highwire

https://www.technocracy.news

Naomi Wolf: https://dailyclout.io

www.nojabforme.info

https://www.globalresearch.ca/we-must-awaken-from-corona-coma-reject-great-reset-robotic-technocracy-assert-common-humanity/5745213

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