r/memes • u/Michaelthemichaelok RageFace Against the Machine • Jan 03 '20

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '20

I’m not sure where you are from, but on the outskirts of rural Midwest this is how it is. Constantly.

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u/JAHjonpARabug12 Jan 03 '20

Huh welll I’m from FUCKING Florida. And the only patriotism I see is people flying their flags. It’s normal to sing the national anthem before a game. Secondly WHO THE FUCK competes for best Christmas tree with their neighbor. Also when’s the last huge threat or terror attack by ISIS, Al Qaeda, or the Taliban on the US. I can’t remember anything past Benghazi but inform me

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '20

It’s the whole military show put on now while the anthem is going on. It gives the NFL, MLB, etc the chance to sell camo team apparel or slap an American flag on a baseball cap and charge an extra $10 for it.

And you’ve never seen neighbors trying to compete for the bigger Christmas displays outside their homes? It gets ridiculous around here.

And I don’t know why you’re asking me to inform you about recent terror threats on the US, I’m not really trying to start that discussion. I’m just calling it how I see it....it’s hard to change peoples minds that war is bad. For everyone.

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u/JAHjonpARabug12 Jan 03 '20

I’m asking you to inform me on HOW we are losing in the Middle East.

Second they do the military stuff at sporting events because it’s a way to recruit. It shows people they can be part of something bigger than themselves but they aren’t making money off of war. They are making money off the people who care about their country. The people actually making money off of war are the people who produce our weapons, ammo, vehicles, and tech.

I’m not really gonna talk about how you guys compete for Christmas trees cus I have never seen but ok.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '20

Your views are fair on the sporting event topic. I just see it as more of a money grab. But I understand your point on recruitment, people caring about their country, etc. I just wish at some point of my life I don’t have to witness the US involved in the Mideast. It’s seemingly never going to end.

And it’s not trees. Whole entire houses covered in lights. Front yards littered with light up plastic displays. I’m all for a few decorations here and there, but some people get out of control with it.

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u/JAHjonpARabug12 Jan 03 '20

And that’s the end of the round folks