Tag Archives: veterans

Screw The Rules – I’m A Marine!

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Roseburg principal responds to questions about Marine uniform |  KVAL CBS 13. Stories like this annoy the hell out of me.  This type of thing happens every few years, where someone with a military affiliation (the article doesn’t mention whether … Continue reading →

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The Only Veterans Day Article Worth Reading

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Help Veterans by Taking Them Off the Pedestal – Alex Horton – The Atlantic. This is a very good piece that expresses a “contrarian” view that seems to actually be starting to pick up some steam.  Most veterans I know … Continue reading →

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The Single Stupidest Article I’ve Ever Read

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Americans and Their Military, Drifting Apart – NYTimes.com.  Whenever I’m feeling a little down on myself and questioning my ability to write meaningful political pieces, I immediately go to the New York Times Op-Ed page, confident that I will soon find some piece … Continue reading →

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The Federal Echo Chamber (Veterans Preference)

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

As some of you may know, I was away last week, attending a week-long “separation counseling” course that is legally required by the Department of Defense for anyone who is separating from military service.  The reason it is required is … Continue reading →

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Veterans Are Just Like Any Other Group Of People

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Some of them suck.  Some are dishonest.  Some are lazy.  Some are corrupt.  Some are psychotic. Can I say that?  Is that too controversial?  Does stating this mean I hate America?  Seriously, this  military-worship has got to stop.  It seems … Continue reading →

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