Can You Support Peace AND Support Our Troops?

[LancePoint9]

Support our troops by bringing them out of a war zone.

Support our troops by not spending their lives needlessly.

Ron Paul has the most contributions from military serving men and women (more than the other republican nominees put together) and has been the biggest advocator for bringing solders home. Doesn't that say something? (I'm not a complete fan of Ron Paul but I give credit for good ideas when I hear them.)

[VikeMike28]

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS or kill yourself.

Oh, and that's coming from a Proud Liberal!

[VikeMike28]

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS or kill yourself.

[Hreinn91]

How's can this video be so disliked ? I just dont understand it. Please can anyone explain 'cos I must be dumb as fuck for liking this video

[CrazedCousinDougal]

I have served for 8.5 years in my country's military. To me, being a soldier is important it because I value the opportunity I have to serve my country and community. I value that I can protect my country in times of war and offer assistance in times of disaster.

That being said, I would hope that we never fight a war. Not because I fear war, but simply because warfare is the last option when diplomacy fails. I see myself as an ends to a means, albeit not one that is should be a first option.

[CrazedCousinDougal]

@CrazedCousinDougal I think it is important to support the troops because we simply are doing a role. That being said, a government should ensure that they never place us in unnecessary danger, and if necessary, to do it with the best support (resources, manpower and political will) possible. We are simply a tool of the government. If you wish to chastise anyone, it needs to be the government who decides upon warfare, rather than a soldier.

[CrazedCousinDougal]

@CrazedCousinDougal A soldier's job is to effectively make himself obsolete. To deny the enemy capability and intent eliminates the threat of conflict. Thus it is not a strange thing for a soldier to desire peace. It is only the natural endstate of a job well done.

I also support peace because my friends are soldiers too. I do not want to see anything bad happen to them. If there is peace, I have nothing to worry about...

[CrazedCousinDougal]

@CrazedCousinDougal Correction: Means to an Ends. (sorry, it's late and I am half asleep)

[LiIGrim]

Peace is a lie

[niniomigrania]

You cannot support peace and troops at the same time, that is ridiculous.

I never cheer when someone dies, but i wont drop a tear if you colaborate with the death of many people (directly or indirectly), or even if you died in combat.

Sorry.

[starfish50]

Can you support our troops and not support the war ABSOLUTLY: Freddom is NOT FREEl Our troops fight to give us peace. please check out my peom on You Tube,,the Greatful American here on you tube under my channel (starfish50) Yes it is possable to support peace and our troops.

[mewoone]

your troops fight there to get you Iraqi oil...

[scallywagthepirate]

This is an issue I actually struggle with. I do not and cannot support the occupation(remember, war was never actually declared.) So what does 'Support Our Troops' truely mean? Support what they're doing? No. Because they are doing what they are told, and I don't aggree with or TRUST their boss. Obviously I do not BLAME them for anything(i.e. The Occupation or its failure to be resolved), but I can only 'support' them as much as I do my dear friends and family that are republicans...

[elnino103083]

So what the hell are you doing to support them? Sending care packages? Supportive emails and letters? Or are you voting for a candidate who will profit from their death?

[keokirhodes]

All of our men and women that serve the military and our politicians both state and federal level take the oath to the Constitution. They are "public servants". They take an oath to serve the best interest of the American people, NOT "special interests", lobbyists, and multinational corporations. Right now what's not being talked about is the military contractors that are going about spreading democracy on behalf of the corporations that represent America.

Please watch War Profiteers

[keokirhodes]

I agree that we can support our troops and support peace at the same time. We are now a country that has more than 700 bases in more than 130 countries. We should be protecting our borders both north and south. Also we need to be on the defense not on the offense. We should be supporting the Just War Theory--we should not attack unless we are being attacked. There was no ties to Iraq with 911 and even the media said that, not many people paid attention but yes the hijackers were Saudis

[jschmalzel]

I want to say thi. Medhold swhould be the next 60 minutes report. I was a Sgt with almost ten years. And cought the boot for dumb stuff. I did extra duty with a guy who was missing a leg. DIDNT show up for formation on time 3times. Umm on heavy seditives for ghost pains. Duh. his name is cpt. ayote or something like that. We need 60 minutes on the guy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[inhumanity80]

You can definitely support both...you don't get peace without war, it's not how the world works.

[watty024]

People don't want peace. If they did they would lower their guns and voices, and learn to live with their differences instead of fighting. It's people that think you don't get peace without war that are the problem. The world has got absolutely nothing to do with it. (For all you Pope of Greenwich Village fans).

[wonderfulskirt]

didnt gandhi use non-violent resistance? looks like you can get peace without wars.

[LollypopCandyGirl]

ppl support our troops! peace dont my hippie!! supporting our troops is the right thing to do dont be against it be pround of it bc these soldiers fight for our right not theres OUR! they are good ppl! they are never slefish ppl so dont even get that in ur mind!

love ya'll!

[wonderfulskirt]

"they are good ppl! they are never slefish"

except for those who throw puppies off the cliff and rape japanese girls.

[drwalepen15]

It says support our troops so the soldiers give their full allegians to their comander without thinking for them selves. After all support to our troops means support for the war.

Stop supporting the war!

[lrgpp]

I'm a conservative by DNA(joke) but I must say that I love your videos.I really listen.They entertain and make me think a bit. It took me a long time to appreciate Stephen Colbert but I think he is really brilliant now.Your vid on "irony"is a favorite of mine.Many thanks.

[jon162399]

Your very welcome and thanks for pointing out a good point. As a member of the military I get so frustrated when i come across people the hate soldiers I actually had a girl told me she hated the government and every military group including the national guard. Needless to say she had no reply when I asked her if she thought the national guard should not of helped with huricane reliefe ect. THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK!

[adrian24]

you can support troops because they have a contract and job to do. all might not agree with being there, but again, its their job. there's a HUGE difference between being loyal to our country and its defenders, and being loyal to the government TEMPORARILY in charge till the next elections.

[DamNationDiplomat]

Both of my grandfathers are WW2 vets, one was in the navy and never really saw combat outside of a few quick spats of AA gun fire at passing japanese aircrafts, the other was sent to the front lines as an ammunition carrier for an M60 machine gun, curiously, the one who never saw combat is all for the iraq conflict and the one who did is a pacifist and can still be heard screaming at night from recurring war dreams

[usrangers84]

yea but if you look into it you know why??? your grandfather doesnt wish what he saw upon anyone else. my father told me the same thing before i joined.. i told him "dad whats the difference between fightin here on the streets and iraq? in iraq i can help people earn freedom here they kill for a eight ball

[fortwaynepatriots]

I think that it can be possible to support peace in a demonstration and support the troops. It has to be done very carefully though by monitoring the signs that they display and only sticking to positive signs that promote peace and do not denigrate what our troops are doing. It is always hard for me because I have a lot of anger because of the way they treated my father but I have to understand that it is also what my father fought for.

[sentinalannhilator]

Theoratically yes, One can be completly agianst war and take the responbilty of defenidng our nation for peace.

[saclover]

peace thur surrender ... thats the liberal view .... grab your burkas ladies

[LiberalViewer]

saclover,

I'm not sure you have an accurate definition of the word "liberal." If you go to my YouTube profile, you'll find the address of a webpage with dozens of accurate dictionary definitions of the word "liberal."

Also, what about great liberal US Presidents like FDR and JFK?

Thx 4 comment :-)

[proffssl]

Nice propaganda. If we pulled out of Iraq today, tell us how suddenly our country is taken over? Hmmm? Are you saying that they have an actual air force and can come over here with jets and bombs?  They can't. Stop being a hysterical bitch.

[Ryguy1450]

your are mistaken. The war is over. What is victory???? tell me??? They don't want anything accept an islamic state. They aren't coming over here, we came over there and for what? You'll see whoever replaces Saddam will be much worse. Read a book.

[gobblegobblechew]

A real soldier prays for peace. As do I. I support those that want that as well. What does it mean to support our troops??? Are the troops ever responsible for unjust wars??? Who is responsible for unjust wars??? Last one, is war unjust in itself???

[PISTOLcm]

Amen brother, much better than that crap from that brainless moron.

[eevee91]

On something that's kind of similar, This one asshole came up to my mom in the middle of a parking lot and said,"how can you have an anti-bush bumper sticker with a support the troops sticker?" I know, what a freakin' RETARD!!!! You can not like the president and still respect the troops.

[vonOhzu]

The goal of every solider is to achive peace through war so by supproting the troop one in turn supports peace automatically it's just now days supporting the troop usually come down to protecting them from the politicans.

[random0815]

somehow i doubt that the majority of the american soldiers joined the army just because they care so much for the iraqi people, i havent seen a single american soldier talking positively about the iraqi culture or showing any sign of identifying themself with the specific task, and they don't seem to be real democracy enthusiasts neither, at best I see a woolly drive from the guts to "do good" but without any will of adapting, learning or taking personal responsibility

[Lateralist]

Yeah my dad served in Vietnam and both he and I agree with you.

Wanting peace and honouring the sacrifices of American servicement are not mutually exclusive by any means.

[random0815]

this one sounds like that because micheal moore did, and sounding like micheal moore makes you the ultimate liberalismatron

[batesm]

Why do all liberals sound like faggots?

[random0815]

topic aside - these "liberal viewer"-pseudo-journalistic masturbation sessions really make me sick, cut the micheal moore wannabeism already, in the end you and him are not much better than the oreillys of this world turning journalism into a pure ego show

watch me being mega-calm and rational and moorian.. - get over yourself, journalism isnt a sport, it requires maturity and selfless devotion to truth and democracy

[dentalomental]

Ever played chess?

Black & White pieces only as good or bad as those moving them about the board.

Victory is subjective, but taken prisoner & death

is universal.

Iraq: Our white pieces - led by a black hat.

[blockheadman]

What people don't understand is it was Bush's grandfather that supported Hitler and it has always been the Bush's that have supported the eact same people that we bring to power and then we go and tear them down and they get to steal more money from the profits of war. Don't you people fuking get it, do your homework. Every attack that's taken place in this country was allowed by Americans that wish to profit from it. People are ignorant or stupid that think anything else.

[downhill240]

My only brother, two years younger than I, passed away last December. His only wish before he died was that we try to get him a Unit patch his B-52 unit had won right before he shipped out to Guam. His unit ws the first B-52 Squadron to bomb North Vietnam. We were unable to get the patch for him before his passing. I was struck by the fact that facing eminent death at the age of 63, it was what mattered most to him. Thank you again for doing this.

[downhill240]

I am an amateur genealogist. Almost every family in my family tree going back to 1703, my earliest family in America has served in the armed forces. I believe we must honor and protect our veterans. Honor them for serving and protect them against wasteful abuse of their fidelity in wars without merit such as Viet Nam and Iraq.

[helraizr]

Thanks dad and grandpa

[amart1987]

thanks grandpa!

[ChristopherMarlowe]

I agree that supporting our troops does not mean supporting every foolish foreign entanglement. Also, I think your question is particularly apt on this day: formerly Armistice Day, (a day celebrating peace, the end of the "Great War"). Why didn't they pick a different day to honor vets?

[dejahthoris]

My Father In Law, Who was a Captain of a Bomber over Germany in World War II, and then went to Yale with George Bush senior, is in agreement with you in philiosophy. He of German descent, a big strong intellectual man, and 100% American. He supports our troops very much. He has many war stories. But he also believes in peace and agrees with the teachings of Buddha. Seemingly a dichotomy, but for the thoughtful not difficult to grasp.

[Urgelt]

We all owe thanks to the veterans and soldiers who have served our country in times of war.

Not only is it possible to support the troops while pressing for peace, it's necessary. What happened during and after Viet Nam to returning soldiers is a stain on our national conscience, and must not be repeated.

[amazingstarbeam]

I love this country and I know full well that I owe my rights to our military going back to the courageous fighters of the American Revolution. Soliders provide me with my right to speak and live as I want.

Now don't be confused, I am not speaking of the "freedom" that Bush refers to. He has distorted that word into a form of control. I support the troops and I support peace and I am a liberal.

[gt95stang]

I thank all memebers of the armed services every day. I am in awe of the sacrifices that these strangers and their families make for me every day.

As for supporting peace and the troops? Define peace? We could simply surrender our country to the Islamic facists and live in peace under their rule. Then we'd be at peace, rather than war.

[sakabatou19]

That's a straw man.

[Jabulon88]

the best way to support the troops, would be bringing them back.

the war is still illegal.

[touristindc]

To me, supporting our troops means doing what we can to protect them from being in the service to the lies that led to this unsubstantiated war, lies that hide the corrupt and rampant privatization of the spoils of this war, lies that have led to the deaths of countless innocent human beings (troops included), etc. etc. etc... All in the service of a self serving War on Terror? If they are not really fighting for "God" and Country, they should be home with their families living in peace....

[touristindc]

To me, supporting our troops means doing what we can to protect them from being in the service to the lies that led to this unsubstantiated war, lies that hide the corrupt and rampant privatization of the spoils of this war, lies that have led to the deaths of countless innocent human beings (troops included), etc. etc. etc... All in the service of a self serving War on Terror? If they are not really fighting for "God" and Country, they should be home with their families living in peace....

[lilrebel212]

:)  thanks for uploading!

[tippingpts]

I agree with the gist of the video, and yes it is possible to support the troops and peace at the same time. However, do you honestly believe that a man who continues to send our soldiers to certain death in Iraq knowing the illegitimacy and failure of this war actually cares about them?

[PisceanBeauty]

I think it depends on what you mean by support. I support the troops as human beings, I don't want them to be harmed, but don't support their actions, though I understand they are following orders and have no control over what they must and musn't do.

[DaCoach68]

Of course it's possible. Not only POSSIBLE, but NECESSARY! We must ALWAYS support peace...or be moving TOWARD peace...and that does NOT conflict with supporting EVERYONE in uniform! Great reminder, LV! Didn't the nation do that during WWII? Everyone was fighting..but for ONE GOAL...PEACE!

[KCKenya]

Great video LV.

I light of your thoughts, I reminded me to remember my grandfather's time of service. He fought in WWII, including on D-Day. He was one of the first men on the sand and was one of the only four from his infantry that survived. Your video made me realize that I need to be sure to thank him for his service, and do it much more often.

Naturally, I do agree with your POV, and thank you for putting it out there so respectfully.

[tfbbm]

Canada had done it for years. Even now Canadians are trying as much to help as they are doing their best to survive and win.

[blockheadman]

You cant have it both ways Thats called being a Hypocrite.

[blockheadman]

Buy criticizing that very fact that we are at war (IRAQ) means that you don't support the war which also means that you dont support the troops fighting in that war.

You see our Prez GWB is the CNC of our Armed forces, and the troops that make up the Armed forces can NOT cherry pick wheather or not they will go to war or even support the war, all they can do is their job.. following the orders of CNC.

[soulweaponry]

you don't have much credibility when you misspell "buy" like that

[Lateralist]

The troops may not have that option, but we do. We can still respect their sacrifice and wish for their safety while opposing the direction of their leadership.

[yigit2681]

i think you're wrong lv,

you can't support the troops and oppose a war, its hypocrisy. The same troops who are looking for chemical weapons in iraq used chemical weapons on iraqies. saying 'support the troops' is promoting right wing propaganda.

a lot of troops 'fight' in iraq cuz they r paid to do so, not cuz they 'protect freedom'

all those who fought in vietnam, gulf I & II, were used for politicial interests. noone should take pride in that.

[entertainmentgiant]

You're trying to balance out two opposing idealogies. Actually they dont have to be in conflict, they can harmonize - thats what you're trying to do, eh? I feel you're doing a fine job at meeting the challenge. Keep on!

[my15minutes]

"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."

-General Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964

[dankman38]

Thank you Vets, though I am against this war I am proud of our nation for the strong support of our troops and that we have finally decided to give them the respect (if not the care) they deserve.

I do believe we can support peace and our troops.

[TheDailyBackground]

It's entirely possible to support peace and Americans serving in uniform at the same time.

[mbe1234567]

Thanks, Daddy...and thank you Lane Gallagher. Yes...you can support peace and support the troops.

[darkgatherer]

Very goood job LiberalViewer...My experiences are similar to yours as my father is a veteran as well. As for your question, I ceratinly think its possible to support the troops and be for peace as there is not better support for the troops then to take them out of harms way. I don't think any veteran who has seen combat wants to see their children have to experience the same hell that they saw, so we honour the vets when we bring the troops home as well.

[TheRussells]

Mary thanks her father, who served in WWII. He was a Canadian, but later became a U.S. Citizen. I'd like to thank my grandfather, who served both in WWII & Korea, and we both would like to thank all our brave veterans.

We do believe it's possible to both support our troops and peace. Mary's father would agree. (My grandfather, not so much. But so it goes.)

Thank you for this touching & personal video, LV.

==Tom&Mary Russell

[ares213]

You're welcome.

I'm an Army veteran and yes, it is possible to support peace while still supporting the troops. Most of our troops do want peace because nobody really WANTS to be in a war.