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[Rip_E_2_Joe_PA]

Don't get me wrong; I am happy when I am sincerely thanked for my service. I am not pleased at all by those that thank me insincerely, as a matter of business marketing and above all by customer service people from other countries from a memorized script given to them by corporations that are trying to placate me. I am not a dog and if I were one, that would not rub my belly.

There are good nurses, good teachers, good police men and women, firefighters, EMS responders and the list goes on that are not veterans that deserve thanks for their service not just us military vets. I was an adult when I made the decision to join the Navy. I did it of my own free will. To those that thank me for my service that are genuinely sincere in their gratitude, I am ok with that but I don't need the attention. My thanks is my life and where I live and how I live. So far, I have lived like I wanted to live not serving Oligarchs, kings, or other nonsensical forms of elitists. That is really all the Thanks I need.

Thank You for listening to my pet peve on Veterans Day. To all you out there that are genuine in your gratitude, God Bless You and may you have a Cold Rolling Rock to salute everyone that sacrifices for others all around you.

 

[JR4PSU]

Don't get me wrong; I am happy when I am sincerely thanked for my service. I am not pleased at all by those that thank me insincerely, as a matter of business marketing and above all by customer service people from other countries from a memorized script given to them by corporations that are trying to placate me. I am not a dog and if I were one, that would not rub my belly.

There are good nurses, good teachers, good police men and women, firefighters, EMS responders and the list goes on that are not veterans that deserve thanks for their service not just us military vets. I was an adult when I made the decision to join the Navy. I did it of my own free will. To those that thank me for my service that are genuinely sincere in their gratitude, I am ok with that but I don't need the attention. My thanks is my life and where I live and how I live. So far, I have lived like I wanted to live not serving Oligarchs, kings, or other nonsensical forms of elitists. That is really all the Thanks I need.

Thank You for listening to my pet peve on Veterans Day. To all you out there that are genuine in your gratitude, God Bless You and may you have a Cold Rolling Rock to salute everyone that sacrifices for others all around you.

I'm with you. It's like the canned statement "I'm sorry for your loss." I hate hearing that. It's a learned response. Not a genuine statement. If you are truly sorry, use your own words.

Btw, when did you serve? I was in the Navy from '76-'82.

 

[The Spin Meister]

My brother served in Vietnam and wasn’t well treated upon his return. Much of the nation blamed them for the war.

A decade or so later the country….or at least a vast majority …realized that was wrong and are saddled with guilt. So now people go out of their way to make up for their past transgressions.

At least, thats how I see it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

 

[republion]

My brother served in Vietnam and wasn’t well treated upon his return. Much of the nation blamed them for the war.

A decade or so later the country….or at least a vast majority …realized that was wrong and are saddled with guilt. So now people go out of their way to make up for their past transgressions.

At least, thats how I see it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Agreed. "Baby Killer!" vs "Thank you for your service". Hahaha. I'd take the later every time.

In all seriousness, it's not like you went into the postal service. You knowingly signed up for something where there was a chance you'd get shot at. Seriously.... thanks!

 

[lazydave841]

I understand your sentiment Rip.

I don't much care for holidays. Particularly the current trend of every day being national something day.

I believe we should celebrate everyday. Being alive is a gift. Enjoy it however you wish. Not because a calendar says so.

 

[JR4PSU]

I understand your sentiment Rip.

I don't much care for holidays. Particularly the current trend of every day being national something day.

I believe we should celebrate everyday. Being alive is a gift. Enjoy it however you wish. Not because a calendar says so.

What? You don't like Valentine's Day? 😆 😆 😆

 

[Chickenman Testa]

My nephew is a retired Marine who served in Afghanistan. He hates that phrase almost as much as he hates politicians who wear American flags in their lapels but routinely screw veterans on the House and Senate floor.

He also doesn’t like the “look at me” “you’re welcome for my service” guys - like every 3rd Navy Seal with a podcast.

 

[lazydave841]

What? You don't like Valentine's Day? 😆 😆 😆

Naw. The paid ones are alright if I get off work for em, but that's it.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

My brother served in Vietnam and wasn’t well treated upon his return. Much of the nation blamed them for the war.

A decade or so later the country….or at least a vast majority …realized that was wrong and are saddled with guilt. So now people go out of their way to make up for their past transgressions.

At least, thats how I see it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I remember there was as a Vietnam vet a town over who had a steaks and hoagie shop who had a bumper sticker on his front shop door that said “I’m not Fonda Hanoi Jane”. It was still there when I left the area for good decades later.

 

[PurposePitch]

politicians who wear American flags in their lapels but routinely screw veterans on the House and Senate floor.

Is there an Onlyfans for that? Asking for a friend ...

 

[Jerry]

Don't get me wrong; I am happy when I am sincerely thanked for my service. I am not pleased at all by those that thank me insincerely, as a matter of business marketing and above all by customer service people from other countries from a memorized script given to them by corporations that are trying to placate me. I am not a dog and if I were one, that would not rub my belly.

There are good nurses, good teachers, good police men and women, firefighters, EMS responders and the list goes on that are not veterans that deserve thanks for their service not just us military vets. I was an adult when I made the decision to join the Navy. I did it of my own free will. To those that thank me for my service that are genuinely sincere in their gratitude, I am ok with that but I don't need the attention. My thanks is my life and where I live and how I live. So far, I have lived like I wanted to live not serving Oligarchs, kings, or other nonsensical forms of elitists. That is really all the Thanks I need.

Thank You for listening to my pet peve on Veterans Day. To all you out there that are genuine in your gratitude, God Bless You and may you have a Cold Rolling Rock to salute everyone that sacrifices for others all around you.

Interesting take, Rip, and as a Marine veteran (1976-79), I get where you're coming from.

Still, when I joined the Marines fresh out of college, the nation was suffering from a Vietnam and Watergate hangover. Seemingly nobody in that era was thanked for serving in Vietnam...a war that those on the ground fought as well and bravely as any in American history but were not allowed to win. Instead, the societal response at that time was either: A) pity; or B) apathy; or C) contempt.

Option C was especially prevalent among the privileged over-educated brats who decades later would constitute America's ruling class.

Therefore, I do think "thank-you-for-your-service," so much in fashion these days, represents important progress from that time in the past.

In fact, I've heard it a number of times, including today. I have a Marine Corps Veteran license plate (Pennsylvania) and have been approached by strangers at gas stations to say "thank you for your service." And I'm flattered and grateful for that gesture.

All this said, I do think that the statement in question...as well as flying American flags which is also very much in fashion now...has become a well-intentioned but ultimately cheap advertisement of patriotism.

The hard fact is that our military is now suffering a recruitment crisis as military service has become the province of a relatively small slice of the population. What is the percentage of Congress members who served? Very small.

This is not a healthy thing for our society. I believe...and have believed for decades now...that we need a draft. The burdens of service and defense of the nation need to be more equally distributed. The citizenry needs to have a personal stake in all of it. And equally as important: no college deferments.

Of course, none of that is gonna happen. It's pure fantasy. Which is unfortunate. Meanwhile, however, it is nice to hear people express gratitude for those who stepped up...and those who are still doing so.

 

[heckmans]

Don't get me wrong; I am happy when I am sincerely thanked for my service. I am not pleased at all by those that thank me insincerely, as a matter of business marketing and above all by customer service people from other countries from a memorized script given to them by corporations that are trying to placate me. I am not a dog and if I were one, that would not rub my belly.

There are good nurses, good teachers, good police men and women, firefighters, EMS responders and the list goes on that are not veterans that deserve thanks for their service not just us military vets. I was an adult when I made the decision to join the Navy. I did it of my own free will. To those that thank me for my service that are genuinely sincere in their gratitude, I am ok with that but I don't need the attention. My thanks is my life and where I live and how I live. So far, I have lived like I wanted to live not serving Oligarchs, kings, or other nonsensical forms of elitists. That is really all the Thanks I need.

Thank You for listening to my pet peve on Veterans Day. To all you out there that are genuine in your gratitude, God Bless You and may you have a Cold Rolling Rock to salute everyone that sacrifices for others all around you.

Welcome home sailor!

 

[jimarnp]

Don't get me wrong; I am happy when I am sincerely thanked for my service. I am not pleased at all by those that thank me insincerely, as a matter of business marketing and above all by customer service people from other countries from a memorized script given to them by corporations that are trying to placate me. I am not a dog and if I were one, that would not rub my belly.

There are good nurses, good teachers, good police men and women, firefighters, EMS responders and the list goes on that are not veterans that deserve thanks for their service not just us military vets. I was an adult when I made the decision to join the Navy. I did it of my own free will. To those that thank me for my service that are genuinely sincere in their gratitude, I am ok with that but I don't need the attention. My thanks is my life and where I live and how I live. So far, I have lived like I wanted to live not serving Oligarchs, kings, or other nonsensical forms of elitists. That is really all the Thanks I need.

Thank You for listening to my pet peve on Veterans Day. To all you out there that are genuine in your gratitude, God Bless You and may you have a Cold Rolling Rock to salute everyone that sacrifices for others all around you.

Largely agree. —-Thank you for your viewpoint, and freedom to express it…. Because of your service.

 

[Rip_E_2_Joe_PA]

What? You don't like Valentine's Day? 😆 😆 😆

Hey... My Dad's birthday was the day after Valentine's Day. We always kidded him that his birthday was the perfect antidote to a day of celebrating Love.

 

[Agoodnap]

The OP is right about many others also providing "service" to their country. Here's an example that I was quite close to at the time when the first Gulf War broke out. The Iraqi's were firing a bunch of scud missiles, and we were using the patriot missile as our defense system. Well, the company I worked for had obsoleted several parts used in the patriot and Raytheon had purchased an "end-of-life" requirement before the tooling was scrapped. Well, as it turned out, the military needed Raytheon to start supplying many more than had been planned, and Raytheon called and asked for more parts (it had been almost 12 years since the tooling had been scrapped). Raytheon called on a Thursday and Friday morning a team of engineers and toolmakers arrived at our facility in South-Central PA and started designing and building tooling. First parts were handed to Raytheon Monday afternoon.

Beds for 40 people had to be brought in so that "naps" could be taken (no one slept more than an hour or two at a time) and everyone was focused. It was a sight to see.

Not one of those guys gets thanked for their service, but they don't even want to be thanked because they're thankful they could contribute. They were very proud of themselves when parts started flowing.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

The OP is right about many others also providing "service" to their country. Here's an example that I was quite close to at the time when the first Gulf War broke out. The Iraqi's were firing a bunch of scud missiles, and we were using the patriot missile as our defense system. Well, the company I worked for had obsoleted several parts used in the patriot and Raytheon had purchased an "end-of-life" requirement before the tooling was scrapped. Well, as it turned out, the military needed Raytheon to start supplying many more than had been planned, and Raytheon called and asked for more parts (it had been almost 12 years since the tooling had been scrapped). Raytheon called on a Thursday and Friday morning a team of engineers and toolmakers arrived at our facility in South-Central PA and started designing and building tooling. First parts were handed to Raytheon Monday afternoon.

Beds for 40 people had to be brought in so that "naps" could be taken (no one slept more than an hour or two at a time) and everyone was focused. It was a sight to see.

Not one of those guys gets thanked for their service, but they don't even want to be thanked because they're thankful they could contribute. They were very proud of themselves when parts started flowing.

I know some people in Child Protective Services and others who work with Interpol to combat trafficking and other sex crimes. If there are heroes in this world, they are it. I don’t know how they do it

 

[Rip_E_2_Joe_PA]

I know some people in Child Protective Services and others who work with Interpol to combat trafficking and other sex crimes. If there are heroes in this world, they are it. I don’t know how they do it

Gotta be one of the most difficult jobs to do day in and day out for sure.