Another fucking clueless wannabe. Do us all a favor and sew your cunt shut so you don't pop out any more clueless wannabes. Marines are no more important than anyone else in uniform. If you don't believe it just ask one. Moron.

I had a physics professor tell me 10+ years ago now that the US had particle weapons that could shoot down satellites (he claimed that he had worked on the project).  I think its a fair assumption that the technology that has filtered out into active, public military use is at least 3-4 generations (if not more) behind some of the other technology available.

The notion of the military flipping is funny.  So what if a huge portion of the military flips?  The average grunt is trusted with what, 40-50 year old technology at this point"

But sir the balance is important, if a majority were on our side the few would get fucked over and would not be able to implement their options.

Nobody is more important than anyone else. So sew yourown cunt shut. Tru, right after highschool I went to sign upand they wouldnt take me because I wear hearing aids.They said they would interfere with the equipment.

Yep they would.

I had a dream recently where I applied and was accepted back into the mil. I was kind of excited, At my age that is an obvious red flag,

But sir the balance is important, if a majority were on our side the few would get fucked over and would not be able to implement their options.

If a majority were on the side of rebellion, you probably end up with a military coup, too...  which to some degree seems to be the sort of fantasy right wingers are promoting these days, anyway.

 

If this was Germany and Hitler was still in power, you guys would all line up and bend over for him.

you lose . . .

Godwin's Law

If this was Germany and Hitler was still in power, you guys would all line up and bend over for him.

I had a physics professor tell me 10+ years ago now that the US had particle weapons that could shoot down satellites (he claimed that he had worked on the project).  I think its a fair assumption that the technology that has filtered out into active, public military use is at least 3-4 generations (if not more) behind some of the other technology available.

The notion of the military flipping is funny.  So what if a huge portion of the military flips?  The average grunt is trusted with what, 40-50 year old technology at this point"

But sir the balance is important, if a majority were on our side the few would get fucked over and would not be able to implement their options.

We have a 2 trillion Watt Laser here in Ca, I bet that sucker could shoot up satellites. 

If this was Germany and Hitler was still in power, you guys would all line up and bend over for him.

you lose . . .

Godwin's Law

That was interesting about Godwin's law, It's unusual that someone gets a law named after them while they are still alive.
But to be honest I brought up Nazi's quite a ways back in this thread and when I call Nazi it seldom has anything to do with Hitler or Germany.

Hahaha. I actually was wondering myself why I brought up Hitler. You guys would bend over for Obama and it would be an" honor."

Or horror, both are fun.

Hahaha. I actually was wondering myself why I brought up Hitler. You guys would bend over for Obama and it would be an" honor."

No, I just don't see a conspiracy around every corner..

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/magazine/why-rational-people-buy-into-conspiracy-theories.html?pagewanted=all&_r=3&

i don't watch any news and I can tell you for a fact that shadowy forces are behind major world events..

But sir the balance is important, if a majority were on our side the few would get fucked over and would not be able to implement their options.

If a majority were on the side of rebellion, you probably end up with a military coup, too...  which to some degree seems to be the sort of fantasy right wingers are promoting these days, anyway.

 

Why do you suppose any "wingers" would feel this way?
Can it possibly be because our country is fucked?
A military coup is the only chance this country has.

i don't watch any news and I can tell you for a fact that shadowy forces are behind major world events..

So I Married An Axe Murderer(colonel sanders scene)

I don't see conspiracies, just a lot of corruption. Somethings going to give. All great civilizations fall.

Um, DUH. What do you think tin foil is for?

LIKE!

I've heard tons of conspiracy theories over the years. I was extremely exposed to it through my teens in the nineties. I was an avid fan of X-files and damn near everything gray alienish or government shadow groups. Mind you, the Cold War fed into a shit-ton of American anxiety, but after Russia went bankrupt, the paranoia had to be directed somewhere else; a hole had to be filled. Thus, people in America had to distrust something: which was the US government. Look at its sheet-wrap during the Cold War: espionage, lies, coverups (e.g. - Iran-Contra), and various other shenanigans. Why would a common person trust an entity that promotes this ideal? Thus, conspiracy theorists created exaggerated stories to fill the void, digging through the Cold War archives to prove UFO coverups and secret echelon meetings in the south Pacific. I'd say I was too lazy to research anything thoroughly in the nineties and let the parade of unprovable theories lead the way. Conspiracy advocates rely on vague information channels to secure their reasons for believing in conspiracies. And no matter what, that diehard paranoia is usually incurable. One thing I learned in the military under a secret security clearance: The big bad government isn't always operating on all cylinders.

That was interesting about Godwin's law, It's unusual that someone gets a law named after them while they are still alive.
But to be honest I brought up Nazi's quite a ways back in this thread and when I call Nazi it seldom has anything to do with Hitler or Germany.

I think I've been scrolling too fast. I must have missed it.

Karla K - You must be a listener of a certain radio show that competes with Rush Limbaugh and wins because I recognize and share the thoughts and convictions of almost everything you just said.  Almost, except specifically the uniform worship and the thought that they'd "flip sides".  They're just men and women who have chosen to serve their country and having served, they see that the country they thought they were serving no longer exists.  The vast majority of the military joined to fight for freedom but there are those that will follow any illegal order they're given without a thought.  I've made it a point to make sure military (and police for that matter) are oathkeepers before I thank them for their service.  I'll be damned if I thank someone for serving a man instead of his country.

Tru - I agree with nearly everything you said too, and I don't feel like scrolling down that far to find the exceptions lol

All you other socialists - STFU.  Socialism brings failure and ruin everywhere it is implemented.  I challenge you to find me one successful socialist nation.

Anyway, back on topic.  The issue with Benghazi isn't that 4 Americans were killed.  That shit happens on roadways worldwide and noone gives a flying rat's ass.  The issue is with the president's order to all nearby forces to stand down and allow the atack to happen.  One unit was an hour away by helicopter and there were fighters that were 4 hours away.  THE ATTACK LASTED 8 FUCKING HOURS, and even if only the fighter jets responded, the ambassador would've survived.  He wasn't killed until the 6th or 7th hour.  I'll repeat: THE ISSUE IS THE STAND-DOWN, not the number of dead Americans.  The theory is that the ambassador was going to blow the whistle on CIA gunrunning to Lybians and Syrians through the consulate but I haven't seen that confirmed.  Because he's dead.