I swore to defend the constitution from enemies foreign and domestic when I joined the USMC.
It’s been a few years since I was active duty, but I never took back those words; nor will I ever. It means to me in this life as the Bible means to me in the after.
Exactly wining the infowar is really important. I work on a lot video campaigns for republicans in swing states. I feel like creating media that can influence people, can really make a difference.
Retired Army here to say you shouldn't feel that way at all. We're all patriots here. As long as you're informed, armed and have the fortitude to defend the homeland at its darkest hour, you're no different than any of us - we just get a paycheck.
I've been to rallies surrounded by patriots with a huge set of balls (and ovaries) and more heart than people I used to serve with. In the end, this is what matters the most. When shit hits the fan, I'd rather be surrounded by true patriots than a few guys who joined the military for the GI Bill.
i didnt want to because I didnt want to fight in their needless wars over nothing.
I always figured that, if there was a true justified war, nobody would stop me from just walking to the front lines with homemade gear and going at it at that point.
Welcome to the digital army then pede here you can do your service to your country
Creed of the Military Intelligence Corps
I am a Soldier first, but an intelligence professional second to none.
With pride in my heritage, but focused on the future,
Performing the FIRST task of an Army:
To find, know, and never lose the enemy.
With a sense of urgency and of tenacity, professional and MENTAL fitness,
and above all, INTEGRITY, for in TRUTH lies victory.
Always at silent war, while ready for a shooting war,
The silent warrior of the ARMY team
James 5:12 "But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment.”
aha ? Show me the unconstitutional law that states that ! There is none . Anyone that does that is a filthy traitor just like those that try to steal the elections.
I’m Jewish so James doesn’t really count. Not a bad message, but not exactly applicable in the above context either.
Good try though. I appreciate the effort to dissuade patriots from defending the constitution that protects G_d given rights like that of speech and self defense. It’s sneaky. It motivates me to fight harder for that which I believe in.
James definitely “counts” as does the rest of the New Testament. Jesus is the Christ. The Way, the Truth, and the Life. Family, God, Country. I’d die defending all three.
Leviticus 19:12 its there too.
I remember reading Tolstoy "What I Believe" this is when I first came across the concept.
I am a patriot I have sworn no oath nor will I ever. When the inevitable moment for action comes Lord willing my hand will be moved. You cannot plan the future it does not exist, basically an oath doesn't mean anything. "You will know them by their fruits."
No matter what us Christians and Jews need to look toward each other for redemption. Aside from whatever subversive means you believe I am trying to employ and I'm being really subversive here if all I did was motivate you then it was a job well done... Shalom?
I'm a Christian and I would reply exactly the same way to the out of context quote by Ogcarvattack.
Thank you for your (continued) service, Sir!
Incidentally, and just as a passing point of interest, Christian tradition holds that James lead liturgical worship in the Temple; first on Saturday and then also on Sunday. (First Jewish, then also "Christian" before it was called that) He scoffed at his half-Brother, Jesus. Until he didn't. Who he looked just like.
I think the sentiment was that an honest person doesn't need to make elaborate statements and those that are swearing by God's throne, or whatever, can't be putting up such things as collateral for their veracity.
This verse is warning against those who would say, "I swear to God I am not lying." (When really they are lying.) Now they are double guilty: once for the lie and once for the false oath/swear.
The Oath we take to the Constitution is a loyalty pledge. Totally different.
Right on, u/ALargeRock! I also served in the Navy many, many moons ago, and am also ready to defend this great country against all enemies, foreign or domestic. It's a damn shame that some of the capitol hill weasels aren't willing to do the same, despite taking that same oath.
Actually, just came here to remind you what your paycheck said 😁
Correct. Frankly, the reason we are in the mess we are in is because the generations before us took liberty for granted. I vacillate daily between forgiving them for their ignorance, and raging against them for their apathy and laziness. Even a cursory study of history and our founding documents reveals The brilliance and rarity of our country and the delicate nature of the freedoms it was founded upon.
Its because of those before us forgetting freedom is earn through struggle and requires constant vigilance that we are here today.
This is simply a harder fight than before us because it has built up for so long.
If we had taken care of it in the past when it was smaller and more manageable, maybe things wouldn't be this way.
Regardless, it is what it is. We must fight as if our lives depend on this because it does. We are all soldiers now, not just the trained ones in uniform. This fight is closer to the Revolutionary war in magnitude than any civil conflict in our past.
honestly the truth is, its because slowly people's control of their own lives and abilities to actual run free enterprises was stolen from them, and over many years they adapted to a socio-economic system in which they had a smaller and smaller place.
over time people willingly lost sight of what value freedom even had because they were simply worried about getting by in day to day life. a person who has already lost freedom may go on hunger strike to get it back -- however a person who already has it likely will not GO on hunger strike to keep it.
its like someone who has a job on CNN or FOX -- they arent just going to go on air live one day and say "fuck my boss hes a cuck and fuck this job" and then proceed to say banned shit until they get fired and blacklisted.
in fact, in today's culture its such a given that people with integrity dont even try to do anything because they know they cant even get in and even if they did they'd just have to be yes-men and lie anyway.
so why did people "forget" freedom? the same reason people of lower social class scalp toilet paper. its all some desperate bid to hold on to what little they have at any cost -- even if the cost is everything they have in the end ironically.
the people who have, refuse to give up so it can be changed. and the people who do not have, effectively have no power over their own destinies. all identity politics really is, in this paradigm, is people fighting over limited temporary exclusions which get a few people "on their side" to the top of the same corrupt system. this is only for the optics, the appearance of diversity and fairness.
That’s what they all say.
Freedom isn’t a given. Freedom is earned through constant struggle against tyranny. The Constitution is meaningless unless people
I swore to defend the constitution from enemies foreign and domestic when I joined the USMC.
It’s been a few years since I was active duty, but I never took back those words; nor will I ever. It means to me in this life as the Bible means to me in the after.
God Bless
There’s many ways to serve your community; military is but one of. ❤️
Exactly wining the infowar is really important. I work on a lot video campaigns for republicans in swing states. I feel like creating media that can influence people, can really make a difference.
May God bless us and may he save our country.
Agreed Pede
Retired Army here to say you shouldn't feel that way at all. We're all patriots here. As long as you're informed, armed and have the fortitude to defend the homeland at its darkest hour, you're no different than any of us - we just get a paycheck.
I've been to rallies surrounded by patriots with a huge set of balls (and ovaries) and more heart than people I used to serve with. In the end, this is what matters the most. When shit hits the fan, I'd rather be surrounded by true patriots than a few guys who joined the military for the GI Bill.
Not serving in the military is definitely my biggest life regret. :-( I think I would have absolutely fucking loved it.
i didnt want to because I didnt want to fight in their needless wars over nothing.
I always figured that, if there was a true justified war, nobody would stop me from just walking to the front lines with homemade gear and going at it at that point.
Welcome to the digital army then pede here you can do your service to your country
Creed of the Military Intelligence Corps
I am a Soldier first, but an intelligence professional second to none. With pride in my heritage, but focused on the future, Performing the FIRST task of an Army: To find, know, and never lose the enemy. With a sense of urgency and of tenacity, professional and MENTAL fitness, and above all, INTEGRITY, for in TRUTH lies victory. Always at silent war, while ready for a shooting war, The silent warrior of the ARMY team
James 5:12 "But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment.”
there in lies the rub.
aha ? Show me the unconstitutional law that states that ! There is none . Anyone that does that is a filthy traitor just like those that try to steal the elections.
I’m Jewish so James doesn’t really count. Not a bad message, but not exactly applicable in the above context either.
Good try though. I appreciate the effort to dissuade patriots from defending the constitution that protects G_d given rights like that of speech and self defense. It’s sneaky. It motivates me to fight harder for that which I believe in.
James definitely “counts” as does the rest of the New Testament. Jesus is the Christ. The Way, the Truth, and the Life. Family, God, Country. I’d die defending all three.
Leviticus 19:12 its there too. I remember reading Tolstoy "What I Believe" this is when I first came across the concept.
I am a patriot I have sworn no oath nor will I ever. When the inevitable moment for action comes Lord willing my hand will be moved. You cannot plan the future it does not exist, basically an oath doesn't mean anything. "You will know them by their fruits."
No matter what us Christians and Jews need to look toward each other for redemption. Aside from whatever subversive means you believe I am trying to employ and I'm being really subversive here if all I did was motivate you then it was a job well done... Shalom?
I'm a Christian and I would reply exactly the same way to the out of context quote by Ogcarvattack.
Thank you for your (continued) service, Sir!
Incidentally, and just as a passing point of interest, Christian tradition holds that James lead liturgical worship in the Temple; first on Saturday and then also on Sunday. (First Jewish, then also "Christian" before it was called that) He scoffed at his half-Brother, Jesus. Until he didn't. Who he looked just like.
I think the sentiment was that an honest person doesn't need to make elaborate statements and those that are swearing by God's throne, or whatever, can't be putting up such things as collateral for their veracity.
The Messiah the King. We are all GOD's children in the end.
This verse is warning against those who would say, "I swear to God I am not lying." (When really they are lying.) Now they are double guilty: once for the lie and once for the false oath/swear.
The Oath we take to the Constitution is a loyalty pledge. Totally different.
Right on, u/ALargeRock! I also served in the Navy many, many moons ago, and am also ready to defend this great country against all enemies, foreign or domestic. It's a damn shame that some of the capitol hill weasels aren't willing to do the same, despite taking that same oath.
Actually, just came here to remind you what your paycheck said 😁
Semper Fi
Correct. Frankly, the reason we are in the mess we are in is because the generations before us took liberty for granted. I vacillate daily between forgiving them for their ignorance, and raging against them for their apathy and laziness. Even a cursory study of history and our founding documents reveals The brilliance and rarity of our country and the delicate nature of the freedoms it was founded upon.
yep
Its because of those before us forgetting freedom is earn through struggle and requires constant vigilance that we are here today. This is simply a harder fight than before us because it has built up for so long.
If we had taken care of it in the past when it was smaller and more manageable, maybe things wouldn't be this way.
Regardless, it is what it is. We must fight as if our lives depend on this because it does. We are all soldiers now, not just the trained ones in uniform. This fight is closer to the Revolutionary war in magnitude than any civil conflict in our past.
We can't give up now. It's only getting started.
honestly the truth is, its because slowly people's control of their own lives and abilities to actual run free enterprises was stolen from them, and over many years they adapted to a socio-economic system in which they had a smaller and smaller place.
over time people willingly lost sight of what value freedom even had because they were simply worried about getting by in day to day life. a person who has already lost freedom may go on hunger strike to get it back -- however a person who already has it likely will not GO on hunger strike to keep it.
its like someone who has a job on CNN or FOX -- they arent just going to go on air live one day and say "fuck my boss hes a cuck and fuck this job" and then proceed to say banned shit until they get fired and blacklisted.
in fact, in today's culture its such a given that people with integrity dont even try to do anything because they know they cant even get in and even if they did they'd just have to be yes-men and lie anyway.
so why did people "forget" freedom? the same reason people of lower social class scalp toilet paper. its all some desperate bid to hold on to what little they have at any cost -- even if the cost is everything they have in the end ironically.
the people who have, refuse to give up so it can be changed. and the people who do not have, effectively have no power over their own destinies. all identity politics really is, in this paradigm, is people fighting over limited temporary exclusions which get a few people "on their side" to the top of the same corrupt system. this is only for the optics, the appearance of diversity and fairness.