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.
They were reacting to your claim that the US military once supported good values, which is simply incorrect. Even some ex-military people recognized that:
Read a history book that hasn't been whitewashed, or maybe one that wasn't written by a US historian. Our military has always served the powerful in service of US imperialist interests. It's hilarious you think otherwise...
Marianne, if you think the primary purpose of the American Military has ever been anything besides a profit motive, please read Major General Smedley Butler's War is Racket.
At the time of his death, he was the most decorated Marine in American History, and had a lot to say.
Marianne, if you think the primary purpose of the American Military has ever been anything besides a profit motive, please read Major General Smedley Butler's War is Racket.
At the time of his death, he was the most decorated Marine in American History, and had a lot to say.
