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ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 14 Aug 09

Sec. of Def. Robert Gates said today that it will take "a few years" to secure victory in Afghanistan. That is as expected, but I think there is an opportunity for Obama to really show his stuff here. I don't expect answers...

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Is it possible to support the troops, but hate the war?

starr4all @starr4all (2863) 16 Dec 08

I was like that years ago. I would say I support the troops but hate the war. Of course that has changed. But I'm reading how some people would just go off on how horrible the US is, about how we're killers, and that Bush is evil...

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The Suporters of Obama are getting Scarry in my area...

missybal @missybal (4489) • United States 30 Sep 08

Not kidding I can not believe what this world is coming to. A friend of mine said she went out with a friend and overheard a conversation between a couple of guys who said they would do some pretty horrific things to anyone they...

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Sacrifices for our Country

soldierswife68 @soldierswife68 (127) • United States 6 Sep 08

I have been an Army Wife for only 7 years, but sadly, I have to admit that I never put much thought (if any thoughts at all) into the Military, their families or the sacrifices that were made for my freedom. Now, I am living the...

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Proud of your Country?

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 27 Aug 08

I am very proud of the USA where I live. I show my patriotism daily by flying the US flag on my house each day weather permitting. I sing the National Anthem at live sporting events as the music is played. There are times that I...

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Where is our Patriotism?

tlb0822 @tlb0822 (1410) • United States 18 Aug 08

Where has all the patriotism gone? After 9/11 there were flags every where. The entire U.S. grew silent and we were closer then ever. Now you see very few flags, and people are just arrogant and rude to one another. What has...

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Military support vs. War support

jsvanriet @jsvanriet (29) 10 Aug 08

just in case any one out there has any doubt in their mind there is a way to support our troops and not support the war. The troops sign up and volunteer to defend our country "against all enemies, foreign and domestic" (as quoted...

Support our troops??? OR not? Support War?

sabbathandruth @sabbathandruth (567) • Canada 25 May 08

Do you support your troops? do you support the war? and if so why? I do not support the war OR the troops, heres a good video on why.... http://tvshack.net/documentaries/After_the Killing_Ends/ Tell me what you think

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"McBush" Opposed to New G.I. Bill

anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 25 May 08

You've probably all already heard that John McCain and President Bush are both opposed to the new G.I. Bill which would expand educational benefits to our veterans. This bill, introduced by Senator Jim Webb, had over 50 sponsors...

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Where's McCain On the New GI Bill?

anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 3 Apr 08

Two Senators, one Democrat and one Republican, Jim Webb and Chuck Hagel unveiled a new GI Modernization Bill over a year ago which would increase benefits to troops to help pay for their education. This seems like a win/win...

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can you help out?

alibabes88 @alibabes88 (514) • United States 16 Mar 08

Hi everyone, I am posting this to ask for your help. I am currently in the process of trying to collect different things to help out a military family. There dad is in the Navy, and has just gotten back from his second deployment....

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How can you be against the war but support the troops?

Benjaminna @Benjaminna (300) • United States 16 Feb 08

I have heard this over and over again and I just don't get it. I would think that in order to support the troops (or anything else) - you would have to agree, understand and respect why they are over there and doing what they are...

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Leader Boards

katkah @katkah (235) • United States 7 Feb 08

How do you get on a leader board in one of your interests? I even started an interest "support USA troops" and I'm not even on that leader board, you would think the person who started the interest would at least be on it. Is it...

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Great way to support your troops!

katkah @katkah (235) • United States 1 Feb 08

Have you ever wanted to do more than just adorne a bumper-sticker, or sign up for one of those pre-writen postcards? I have a way you can really make a difference in the lives of soldiers- and it's free! By joining Yuwie, they...

Starbucks Won't Support Our Troops ? ? ?

mfpsassy @mfpsassy (2827) • United States 17 Jan 08

Maybe McDonalds better hurry up and add those espresso machines. After the email I recieved today I won't be getting my 20oz tripple mocha at Starbucks anymore. I may not agree with "the war" but I still support our troops and...

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Show support for the troops this holiday

artguy @artguy (1473) • United States 14 Dec 07

In a effort to show support for our soldiers this holiday season, I have created some products at my Zazzle shop that lets you show support for our troops.These are badges, bumper stickers and t-shirts. I will be donating 10% of...

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Why I hate Army recruiters...

foxyfire33 @foxyfire33 (10005) • United States 14 Dec 07

Ok, 'hate' is a really strong word and I really do support our troops but I just don't like the tactics they use to get kids interested in joining up. Sure joining the Army or any other military branch is a noble thing but it...

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Christmas for the soldiers...

cthorn @cthorn (20) • United States 20 Nov 07

My husband's best friend is in the army and stationed in Korea. Unfortunately he won't be able to come home for Thanksgiving or Christmas this year and he's really disappointed that he won't be spending the holidays with his loved...

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From A Minister Friend- The Red Shirt

Rozie37 @Rozie37 (15499) • Turkmenistan 1 Nov 07

Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together. After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who had been invited...

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Support the Troops but not the War??

usmcsgtwife @usmcsgtwife (4997) • United States 26 Oct 07

So alot of people say I support our troops and not the war, others say if you support the troops then you support the war, What is your take on this? I personaly think you can support the troops and not support the war, the troops...

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