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A Powerful message
be ready with the hankerchief... A vet speaks out
"The sword dose not cause the murder, and the maker of the sword dose not bear sin" Rabbi Solomon ben Isaac 11th century
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Wow, that was great. Hope Mr. Obama takes a listen to that guy.
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With no disrespect to the candidates, IMO, I feel this is a just a political endorsement message. The person in the video says he's a vet but is not wearing a uniform or any other identifying clothing.
And also, this is not a 2A or gun related issue, just a political thread.
While we may agree (or disagree) with the message, which is a powerful one, I feel it goes a little overboard in this forum.
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch; Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
-- Benjamin Franklin
Generally, only a vet would say he's a vet.The person in the video says he's a vet but is not wearing a uniform or any other identifying clothing.
That peg leg aint enough for ya?
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I have a good friend, (looks almost the same as this guy), who lost his leg in an ATV accident. We go shooting together all the time.Originally Posted by HotGuns
I'm just saying that this is a very politcally charged election campaign, and I wouldn't put it past anyone to try some "creative advertising".
Please don't get me wrong... I have the greatest respect and admiration for our vets. It's just that I'm cynical by nature, and question everything!
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch; Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
-- Benjamin Franklin
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Military members are not permitted to perform any kind of political activities in uniform. They may, however, in civilian clothes do just that.
"Naked and Starving as They are We Cannot Enough Admire the Incomparable Patience and Fidelity of the Soldiery" – George Washington, Valley Forge, 1777.
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Thank you for that information. I did not know that.
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch; Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
-- Benjamin Franklin
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No problem. I guess many people don't. The government does not want to give the impression they are requiring military personnel to be for one candidate over another.
FYI; Sarah Palin's son who is active duty Army was at the RNC speech she gave...in a civilian suit.
"Naked and Starving as They are We Cannot Enough Admire the Incomparable Patience and Fidelity of the Soldiery" – George Washington, Valley Forge, 1777.
Dear Mr. Obama...this vid's for you!
"That I cannot do."
"Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks."
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I'm a vet & I haven't worn any of my uniforms EVER since I got out! (probably wouldn't fit)......
Quemadmodum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est.-Seneca
"If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. If I have a gun, what do I have to be paranoid about?" -Clint Smith
"An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." -Jeff Cooper
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EW3, right on brother. We lose many rights when we wear a uniform but have the honor to fight for our number one right, our freedom.
Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.- George Washington
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