The former president said only a “psycho” or a “very stupid person” would’ve made such statements.

Trump Demands Biden Remove Ad of Him Calling Dead Soldiers ‘Suckers’ and ‘Losers’ - The former president said only a “psycho” or a “very stupid person” would’ve made such statements.

  • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
    610·
    7 months ago

    This take just baffles me… you can disapprove of a war, and still respect people willing to put their life on the line for something they believe is right.

    A Toast to the Troops… All the troops. Both Sides.

    You can respect someone for sacrificing themselves without agreeing with them about what they’re sacrificing themselves for.

    RIP to Sgt. Rufus “Baby Ears” McGuffin. He died doing what he loved. Ripping the ears of babies and putting them on a big necklace that he would wear around camp.

    • CapeWearingAeroplane@sopuli.xyz
      41·
      7 months ago

      “All the troops, both sides” is half my point when pointing out that enemy combatants historically have often held respect for each other.

      Yes, I respect a combatant fighting for something they believe in that’s bigger than themselves, people not fighting for personal gain, but because they want to give someone else a better life. That’s regardless of what side they’re on- even if they’re on the side I’m actively trying to kill.

      • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
        37·
        7 months ago

        enemy combatants historically have often held respect for each other.

        Torturing POWs to death as a form of respect

    • masquenox@lemmy.world
      37·
      7 months ago

      He died doing what he loved. Ripping the ears of babies and putting them on a big necklace that he would wear around camp.

      Just another “All American Hero,” eh?