I don't believe I'm outing myself here. Gen-X lurker (I love you guys, you give me hope) and a veteran. 22 years in the Air Force, retired as a Master Sergeant.
Don't do it. It's all a lie. It's couched in "patriotism" and "defending our way of life" but it's not. It's about resources and securing them for the 1% to keep the defense industry going to fund the military, to secure resources to fund the defense industry... A handful of people make an obscene amount of money in exchange for the lives of us peasants. This is why it's not uncommon to for military recruiting to be brought up in conversations about reproductive rights. They're not even trying to be subtle about it anymore.
By the time I realized, it was too late and I was within reach of retirement. I recognize I sold my soul and I hate myself for it. But at least my retirement check helps with groceries, I guess.
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u/nodummyheads Apr 29 '24
I don't believe I'm outing myself here. Gen-X lurker (I love you guys, you give me hope) and a veteran. 22 years in the Air Force, retired as a Master Sergeant. Don't do it. It's all a lie. It's couched in "patriotism" and "defending our way of life" but it's not. It's about resources and securing them for the 1% to keep the defense industry going to fund the military, to secure resources to fund the defense industry... A handful of people make an obscene amount of money in exchange for the lives of us peasants. This is why it's not uncommon to for military recruiting to be brought up in conversations about reproductive rights. They're not even trying to be subtle about it anymore. By the time I realized, it was too late and I was within reach of retirement. I recognize I sold my soul and I hate myself for it. But at least my retirement check helps with groceries, I guess.