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and the sound of gunfire in the distance. Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

No thanks! I have already done an entire year in a far off land, listening to "the sound of gunfire." The difference? The gunfire I heard was not "in the distance."

I thought you might want to see what it's like! Look at it as an exploratory mission that would help you expand your horizons. To make it more attractive, I am kind enough to pick up the tab for your one way trip. If you decide to return home, perhaps then you would have newfound appreciation for the freedom we enjoy here in the good ol' U. S. of A.

From a personal perspective, it sure as hell worked for me!

While I appreciate your service, I still wonder about this "freedom"? Why do you oppose it at every turn? Why do you want government to take over more and more of our personal and economic lives? Why do think everyone who disagrees with you should be silenced?

Tell me more about this "freedom" you support, BigTurd, I'd be interested in your definition of "freedom."

Tell me more about this "freedom" you support, BigTurd, I'd be interested in your definition of "freedom." Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

Perhaps the difference might be that I have personally witnessed people you have no "freedom." I have no desire to live like they do. First and foremost, I am free to come and go as I please. I can worship or not worship. I can hunt and fish. I can express praise or displeasure with the government, without fear of recourse. I was able to raise my family in a free society as long as I obeyed the law of the land. And yes, I proudly pay my fair share of taxes to help pay for my freedom.

It doesn't get much better than that!

I hope our country will remain free.

Perhaps the difference might be that I have personally witnessed people you had no "freedom." I have no desire to live like they do. First and foremost, I am free to come and go as I please. With appropriate TSA screening and video surveillance I can worship or not worship. I can hunt and fish. When government says you can, as long as you are allowed a gun I can express praise or displeasure with the government, But think that people who disagree should be silenced without fear of recourse. Because I don't understand the NDAA or Patriot Act I was able to raise my family in a free society Emphasize "was". as long as I obeyed the law of the land.Read: Do EXACTLY as the government tells me. And yes, I proudly pay my fair share of taxes to help pay for my freedom. Which, if you didn't, government would come and take it from you by force.

It doesn't get much better than that! Originally Posted by bigtex

I has been and could be a LOT better than that. That's what I'm advocating. You advocate passive obedience. That's not freedom. You would almost be as happy in Syria as you are here based on that criteria. Except the hunting isn't as good.

Thanks Lee Greenwood for the following powerful words:

If tomorrow all the things were gone
I'd worked for all my life
And I had to start again
With just my children and my wife

I'd thank my lucky stars
To be living here today
'Cause the flag still stands for freedom
And they can't take that away

And I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me

And I gladly stand up next to you
And defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota
To the hills of Tennessee
Across the plains of Texas
From sea to shining sea

From Detroit down to Houston
And New York to L.A.
Well there's pride in every American heart
And it's time we stand and say

That I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me

And I gladly stand up next to you
And defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.

So, you got nothin', other than a bad country song. It figures. Blind patriotism is as big a threat to our republic as any external enemy.

Would that the US was the country Lee Greenwood sings about. It used to be. It's not anymore. Some of us are trying to get back there. Nice sentiment, but currently inaccurate. A song doesn't change the reality.

So, you got nothin', other than a bad country song. It figures. Blind patriotism is as big a threat to our republic as any external enemy.

Would that the US was the country Lee Greenwood sings about. It used to be. It's not anymore. Some of us are trying to get back there. Nice sentiment, but currently inaccurate. A song doesn't change the reality. Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

The greatest threat to our Republic, would be StupidOldFarts like you and the rest of your fellow Far Right Wing, Tea-Sippin' Nuts!

Face it. You and your kind are just disgruntled, discontented, StupidOldFarts! I believe it is time for you to take me up on my kind and generous offer to pay for your one way trip to Damascus!

I heard the weather is quite balmy this time of year!

LOL! BigTurd, you are living proof of the veracity of the cliche, "Ignorance is bliss."

Like I said, I'm not surrendering this country to the likes of you. I'll do what I can to restore the freedom you have happily watched go down the toilet.

LOL! BigTurd, you are living proof of the veracity of the cliche, "Ignorance is bliss."

Like I said, I'm not surrendering this country to the likes of you. I'll do what I can to restore the freedom you have happily watched go down the toilet. Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

The same "freedom" that thus far, you have been unwilling to fight for!

But you sure do cry, bitch and moan a lot!

A serious childhood disease kept me from enlisting, but try to enlist, I did. You ignorant bastard. And I will continue the fight here at home.

And I certainly wouldn't have fought for your notion of "freedom". Your notion of freedom is a government that controls everything, and keeps us "safe". You're happy as long as you have your TV, church (but the government can tell you which tenets of your belief you are allowed to practice, ask the Catholics.) and your fishing pole. If you neighbors are arrested and indefinitely detained for opposing the government, you'll go back to your TV, and be thankful to live in a country where the government cracks down on people who don't appreciate "freedom", as you define it.

But you're content. Fine. Be happy and oblivious.

LOL! BigTurd, you are living proof of the veracity of the cliche, "Ignorance is bliss."

Like I said, I'm not surrendering this country to the likes of you. I'll do what I can to restore the freedom you have happily watched go down the toilet. Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

Just asking what have you done for the good of our country besides posting on this hooker board?I am guessing you have traveled to other countrys.If so even in Europe we have a better life than they do much less the middle east.If you spend a month there you will be happy to be home.

Just asking what have you done for the good of our country besides posting on this hooker board?I am guessing you have traveled to other countrys.If so even in Europe we have a better life than they do much less the middle east.If you spend a month there you will be happy to be home. Originally Posted by ekim008

I said on another of the worthless threads that StupidOldFart started, that he should have been a Seagull. All he knows how to do is eat, shit and squawk!

And I certainly wouldn't have fought for your notion of "freedom". Your notion of freedom is a government that controls everything, and keeps us "safe". Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

When I enlisted, during the late late 60's, they did not have separate lines for the right and wrong type of freedom. You were either volunteering to serve your country or you wern't. It is pretty damn obvious which line you stood in.

A serious childhood disease kept me from enlisting, but try to enlist, I did. Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

I am sorry they did not allow you to enlist due to a "serious childhood disease." It is probably none of my business, but the thought occurred to me that the disease might have been mental, in nature.

If so, I understand! If not, you're a friggin' basket case!