Thanks for the post hamilton_1800.
I’ll take just a quick divergence, here. Memorial Day weekend seems like a good time to do so...
I, for one, am sick to death of the phrase “boots on the ground”; especially when spouted by people who have never worn the boots, let alone put them ‘on the ground’ in some God forsaken, third World trash dump of a country ruled by tyrants and despots.
It’s time to remind these idiots that those boots are filled by outstanding American troops; troops from all manner of backgrounds and stations in life. Young people who bleed when wounded, who fight and die in service to this grand experiment.
They are so much more than mere ‘boots on the ground’, and they deserve more respect than that petty phrase allows. They should NEVER be so poorly characterized...NEVER.
OK. Rant Over.
Enjoy your weekend, hamilton_1800, and all the other FReepers out there. Keep in mind those who have gone before, as well as those who serve today. Keep them in your prayers, and honor their service.
I agree with you 110% on this one for sure. It has been a peeve of mine every time I hear the damn phrase. I find it demeaning. Were it not for those soldiers (no disrespect to the other branches meant), we would all be speaking some other language and have another cultural history. They deserve respect and dignity not some cheapening comment as if they are nothing but a bunch of dressed up mannequins.