Our military was once viewed with great respect around the world, seen as a power used for the most part to back up American values. Today it’s often viewed with great disdain around the world, seen as a power used for the most part to back up American corporate interests.

Apr 23, 2021 · 9:24 AM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
I think you’re failing to differentiate between respect and fear, Marianne. It may have been respected by foreign elites, but not by the people.
Replying to @marwilliamson
WT actual F are you talking about? Sounds like a you got a little too much grandpappy propa.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Let’s not conflate “respect” with fear when discussing the #USmilitary. You might’ve held them in high esteem, but with over 800+ military bases around the world combined with a litany of coups, murderous sanctions & war crimes that would make Goebbels blush, fear’s more apt.
Replying to @marwilliamson
I wonder if any of the many countries the US has bombed ever made a documentary showing the aggression and destruction? We are not the “good guys”
Replying to @marwilliamson
Where do you get this notion that it was once viewed with respect around the world?
Replying to @marwilliamson
What alternate universe have you been living in for the last 200 years?
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What history book are you reading from?
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Wha?
Replying to @marwilliamson
Your military is viewed with disdain *because* it is used to back up American values. Your values suck ass.
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