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COL Lee Flemming
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As fierce protectors of constitutional rights the military is now identifying as Libertarian more and more... What are your thoughts?
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SFC Mark Merino
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It makes sense I guess. It's this new generation raised on everyone gets an award just for participating. Just like the Drill Sergeants complaining that these new recruits don't grasp the concept of jump when I say jump. They said that they have to explain the reasoning behind everything first. They also need constant praise and positive reinforcement. In other words, they will be completely blown away in the chaos of combat. But at least they had the faith in our nation's ideals to join in the first place. That makes them family.
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SFC Mark Merino
SFC Mark Merino
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COL Lee Flemming - I had to look that one up. I'm not gonna lie. I completely agree. I'll give POTUS credit....he was VERY consistent. When he makes a dreadful decision, he will only continue to throw the highest octane fuel on the fire.
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COL Lee Flemming
COL Lee Flemming
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Can't say anything about POTUS, but both parties have been found to be lacking...
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SSG Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems Specialist
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Wow, and you don't agree with Libertarians so you denigrate them?
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SPC Shaun Eaves
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SFC Mark Merino - I am by no means part of the "everyone gets a trophy" generation. However, Libertarian mindset runs counter to that mentality. A true Libertarian believes in maximum liberty, but also understands that requires everyone to be accountable and practice personal responsibility. Under a Libertarian form of government there are no handouts, social safety net, etc. If you make bad decisions you pay the consequences. It truly is a meritocracy.

I would say that the reason Libertarians are becoming the party of choice for today's military is found in the oath itself "...to support and defend the Constitution". Libertarians are the only (political party) that seem to actually care what that document means or says.
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SGT David T.
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Well because the GOP backs measures that blatantly are unconstitutional. Equal rights, 4th amendment violations, 1st amendment violations and the list goes on. The party and its politicians are not about freedom. They are all about control. The only difference between them and the democrats is the flavor of the control.
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COL Lee Flemming
COL Lee Flemming
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Well said Sir...great post!
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SFC Pete Kain
SFC Pete Kain
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BULLSHIT. Kind of surprised that you drank the Dem kool aid, Now tell us how the dem's support the 2nd amendment. This should be good LOL

You may also want to relook the equal rights, the dems blocked it the R's got it through yep Lincoln was a Republican. .......OOOPS.
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SFC Pete Kain
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Because the R's and D's are full of shit. We as a people are getting disparate.
That's why I am an independent.
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