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I'm 'Uncomfortable' Calling Fallen Military 'Heroes'

By jvolstad   Follow   Mon, 28 May 2012, 6:44pm   603 views   8 comments
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http://newsbusters.org/blogs/mark-finkelstein/2012/05/27/chris-hayes-im-uncomfortable-calling-fallen-military-heroes

Typical far left BS.

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1. mdovell Follow Befriend (4) 28 threads 776 comments

   1   5:54am Tue 29 May 2012   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like (2)   Dislike   I'm 'uncomfortable' calling MSNBC a television channel. Usually they get ratings. Once cable is forced to go a la cart this channel dies because few would pay for it.

2. freak80 Follow Befriend (4) 52 threads 4,416 comments Corning, NY Premium

   2   8:26am Tue 29 May 2012   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   Newsbusters = typical far right BS. MSNBC = typical far left BS.

3. Honest Abe Follow Befriend (41) 91 threads 1,806 comments

   3   10:24am Tue 29 May 2012   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Yup, you've got to learn to "read between the lies".

4. CL Follow Befriend (12) 140 threads 1,355 comments Emeryville, CA

   4   10:33am Tue 29 May 2012   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Is everyone who dies in battle a hero? What is they are in the military, but not in combat? What about cops, and firefighters? What about cops and firefighters in other countries? What about soldiers in other countries?

5. freak80 Follow Befriend (4) 52 threads 4,416 comments Corning, NY Premium

   5   10:37am Tue 29 May 2012   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like (1)   Dislike   Protected   CL says What about cops, and firefighters? What about cops and firefighters in other countries? What about soldiers in other countries? Are you implying that America isn't God's Chosen Nation (tm)? Everybody knows that only Americans are worth caring about. All others are to be exploited for our own good. It says so in the Bible.

6. CL Follow Befriend (12) 140 threads 1,355 comments Emeryville, CA

   6   11:24am Tue 29 May 2012   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like (1)   Dislike   wthrfrk80 says CL says What about cops, and firefighters? What about cops and firefighters in other countries? What about soldiers in other countries? Are you implying that America isn't God's Chosen Nation (tm)? Everybody knows that only Americans are worth caring about. All others are to be exploited for our own good. It says so in the Bible. My point exactly. I'd even posit that I've known and seen men who have done heroic things before, but I think they also are types that really don't give a crap if they live or die. Risking your life is heroic if you think you have something to live for. Sometimes it's just reckless. I have veterans in the family, so it's not about the dignity and sacrifice of service, is it? It's often just people using the military (a 2nd time) to make themselves feel good and to out-"American" their fellow citizens. And, there is of course, the strong likelihood that the Government is misusing troops for some political or financial gain. Does that change the level of heroism? I have no horse in this race, but it does seem fair to ask and explore the question.

7. StoutFiles Follow Befriend (1) 24 threads 557 comments

   7   11:35am Tue 29 May 2012   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   It's pretty much a known fact that everyone in the military isn't a hero, but by them signing up they prevent a mandatory draft. I have no problem calling them heroes just for that. This guy is probably going to be fired. We all have controversial opinions on things but when saying them on national television you better be prepared to deal with the consequences in a nation that largely supports the troops. Who cares if they're called heroes? It's a silly word to begin with, most people associate it with a fictional character.

8. CL Follow Befriend (12) 140 threads 1,355 comments Emeryville, CA

   8   11:37am Tue 29 May 2012   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like (1)   Dislike   The funny thing is that Hayes is actually a level-headed, kind of fact-based, logical lefty. He's not pandering to a fictitious "America-hating" liberal audience. Maybe that's why the right decided to attack him a la Breitbart? Too many facts!