Originally posted by Nash
And in this instance, the problem lies with a certain American making nothing out of something.
(Does that answer any questions for you? Didn't think so.)
How is it that a nation can be at war while being almost completely oblivious to the fact that they are at war?
I don't know. But certainly, the perfect and natural byproduct to this dense freewheeling disassociation is the conversion of deathtrap Humvees into mad wheelie popping dragsters.
What's next? Fallujah 90210?
I guess I'm not following what you're upset about.
Is it that he's bringing a little bit of home to the troops in Iraq?
Is it that he's using the Humvee in doing so?
Is it that the Humvee isn't invincible?
How do you feel about USO shows? Are all morale boosters verboten? Is there to be any thought or action outside of the business of war by our troops while they are in Iraq?
It is possible to understand the serious nature of what's happening over there while still allowing for humans to be human. It's good for our soldiers to have time away. It's also good for the armed forces to take advantage of opportunities like this as good PR to the citizens of this country. And we as citizens can make up our own minds what to make of it...even if it's just to enjoy it for the entertainment that it is...and here's the rub, we can enjoy the show as entertainment while still keeping a critical eye on the war.
And as to the condemnation of my entire nation based on a TV show, well, you can cram it. You complain about the mindless Bush-worshiping neocons on this board, but lately you're the reactionary, hyperbolic polar opposite of them. Wake up from the pissed off coma you're in, it's nice out here in the rational waking world.
