Veteran's Day. It is a day that I hold in high esteem. I sure can't speak for all Vet's, but it makes this old warrior's heart both proud, and... sad. There is a pride that comes with having served, and this is always going to be present. But, the sadness is because I fear that ti' guan kwit (a storm is coming). Yep, that's because you can't gather volunteers, train them and send them into harm's way, asking them to be willing to die for their country, and then... not give them the appreciation, apparatus and will... to wage war on their nation's behalf. Nope, when you do this ... you treat them as if they are of low worth. Then, when you wabby wan (run away) from the fight... you demoralize the ones who protect us even more. Sure, a...
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