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Originally posted by Jb0311NY
Originally posted by cbianchi513
reply to post by SpacePunk
I'm a fan of Jason Bermas. I call into the show and spread tid bits all the time.
I dont here his voice here, Like I originally said I video thread with veterans re-swearing to the Constitution would be more aprrapo.
Originally posted by Jb0311NY
Originally posted by cautiouslypessimistic
Unfortunately, you will not likely get anyt marines on the anti-establishment side. They have been through a system meticulously created to break down their psyche and rebuild it as a "patriotic killing machine".
Without deprogramming, most will never come out of it.
have you any documentation on this patriotic killing machine psyche?
The system itself being chalenged? do you have some info to share?
I dont think Marines are any more brainwashed than a sailor moon fanatic, or a typical person. It is all independent experiences that affect Vet's when they come home. I know Marines that are awake, and some who wont bother to go past fart and tit jokes on the net.
Careful treading theese waters, unless your a Marine (like me) I will be very closed to any attacks or outside opinions.
Semper Fi
Originally posted by cbianchi513
reply to post by cautiouslypessimistic
So what, am I just going to automatically become an establishment robot the moment TSHTF?
Program this... It's a FACT that Marines are taught to think, specifically NOT to be a "robot". Did I somehow miss the "Manchurian Candidate" portion of recruit training? Maybe it just never made it to 3Bn, it is kind of in the boonies...
I'm sorry, but people like YOU are the brainwashed ones. Just because you could never do what we do, does not give you the right to think we are only ruthless, unquestioning killing machines. We get the job done, then go on with the rest of our lives. Being a marine changed me, but for the most part in good ways.
I personally can name nearly a platoon strength group of brothers and sisters that are like minded with me.
Stop making irresponsible statements and sweeping generalizations.
Originally posted by cbianchi513
reply to post by The_Brave
Thanks man, it's good to see somebody that understands the crucial nature of military and veteran support for anything to happen at all.
I disagree with the statement about current recruits.
I have a young friend of the family that is at MCRD PISC right now. I know the kid has a decent head on his shoulders- he was forced to work with another brother and me all summer! I've written him a few "mot" letters and have spoken to his mom.
I was RTR at the end of my time- You jarheads probably know what that is. I still know some folks that are career Marines (involved in training these recruits) who would be inclined to disagree that the Marines that are leaving San Diego and Buford are dangerous to anybody other than enemies of the Constitution of the United States, foreign and domestic.
Originally posted by cbianchi513
reply to post by The_Brave
I was RTR at the end of my time- You jarheads probably know what that is. I still know some folks that are career Marines (involved in training these recruits) who would be inclined to disagree that the Marines that are leaving San Diego and Buford are dangerous to anybody other than enemies of the Constitution of the United States, foreign and domestic.
Originally posted by Jb0311NY
Originally posted by cautiouslypessimistic
Careful treading theese waters, unless your a Marine (like me) I will be very closed to any attacks or outside opinions.
Semper Fi
Another perfect example of what I am talking about.
"Unless you are a marine, I will be closed to any outside opinions."
How can you not see the absolute inward thinking and brainwashing behind a line of thought like that?
Originally posted by cbianchi513
Right... Here's the part where you baited me into getting all mad at you personally for stating you opinion, yadda yadda yadda...
There's not going to be a way for me to convince you.
Don't worry about the Marines. If anything, try to befriend a few, then find them when TSHTF. If you can follow simple instruction quickly and precisely, you may live.
Good night! (Hums the Marine Hymn and drifts to sleep).
Originally posted by cautiouslypessimistic
Originally posted by cbianchi513
Right... Here's the part where you baited me into getting all mad at you personally for stating you opinion, yadda yadda yadda...
There's not going to be a way for me to convince you.
Don't worry about the Marines. If anything, try to befriend a few, then find them when TSHTF. If you can follow simple instruction quickly and precisely, you may live.
Good night! (Hums the Marine Hymn and drifts to sleep).
Naw, you have already turned it poersonally onto me, and told me that since I am not a marine, you are closed to my opinion.
You have proven my point more clearly than I ever could.
[edit on 4/2/2009 by cautiouslypessimistic]
Originally posted by cautiouslypessimistic
Originally posted by cbianchi513
Right... Here's the part where you baited me into getting all mad at you personally for stating you opinion, yadda yadda yadda...
There's not going to be a way for me to convince you.
Don't worry about the Marines. If anything, try to befriend a few, then find them when TSHTF. If you can follow simple instruction quickly and precisely, you may live.
Good night! (Hums the Marine Hymn and drifts to sleep).
Naw, you have already turned it poersonally onto me, and told me that since I am not a marine, you are closed to my opinion.
You have proven my point more clearly than I ever could.
[edit on 4/2/2009 by cautiouslypessimistic]
Originally posted by cautiouslypessimistic
Originally posted by cbianchi513
reply to post by The_Brave
Thanks man, it's good to see somebody that understands the crucial nature of military and veteran support for anything to happen at all.
I disagree with the statement about current recruits.
I have a young friend of the family that is at MCRD PISC right now. I know the kid has a decent head on his shoulders- he was forced to work with another brother and me all summer! I've written him a few "mot" letters and have spoken to his mom.
I was RTR at the end of my time- You jarheads probably know what that is. I still know some folks that are career Marines (involved in training these recruits) who would be inclined to disagree that the Marines that are leaving San Diego and Buford are dangerous to anybody other than enemies of the Constitution of the United States, foreign and domestic.
Fantastic example: My sister's ex husband is a marine in san diego....and he is her ex because he is prone to fits of violent rage. Coincidence?
Originally posted by cautiouslypessimistic
Unfortunately, you will not likely get anyt marines on the anti-establishment side. They have been through a system meticulously created to break down their psyche and rebuild it as a "patriotic killing machine".
Without deprogramming, most will never come out of it.