As I do every year...I have a suggestion for you poeple that
 

...support our troops in spirit. I suggest that you try to find someone in your community that has a husband or wife in the military and contribute something to help them out at Christmas time this year. A present for the kids...if any...or a few bucks to do with as they choose. Military familes are far from being wealthy and even a few bucks for them would help them out. In other words help support them in a material way...not just in spirit.

I have more than twenty active duty friends and I for one am contributing cash to each one of them as a Christmas gift.

Carry on.

To the top.

Heres another one.

I found a local coffee shop here that allows you to ship pounds of quality coffee directly to the troops. They seem to really appreciate it.

Quality coffee is a good thing. To the top.

I can't believe half the stories in the news over here lately about troops who have just came back injured from Iraq, yet find themselves with no money, and getting put out their homes etc...

If you join the military its your own choice. You choose to work for corrupted politicians, you choose to put your life on the line for their pockets while they sit back in their offices safely at home.
It's a job. It would be the last job i'd get - i would NEVER put my life on the line for the corrupted politic system. You choose to be cannon fodder for the world leaders. So one word: No.

So don't do it then. But why the need to spew your worthless shitty opinion on a thread where people are trying to help others?

Nevermind. I know why.

I tend to agree with you. This is a job- period.. plain and simple. Regardless of the duties the employees of the US military knew the job description when they signed up.. speaking of signed up:

I have a better idea. Go out and find someone in your community that made a poor career/business decision and is having trouble putting turkey on the table because the dollar is at an all-time low while fuel prices are at an all-time high. Give their kids some Pokemon cards and their Mom a pack of reds.

I am not for the war in Iraq but I am all for supporting the troops.

I agree that quality coffee is a great gift for the soldiers.

anyone ever hear about what starbucks thinks about our soldiers and the war in iraq???

Believe it.

This country has NEVER taken care of it's troops. Vietnam... WWI vets who had to march on Washington..

It's fucking pathetic.
:disgust

Hmm...no it is not a better idea...just another idea...and if that is what you choose to do...good for you...sport.

Ya i mean honestly only people with no outlook or hope in life join the military, who else would?

Tho I appreciate when they do things they should do.. I havnt seen that happen yet..

Even better idea - feed the understated 12% living in poverty in the US.

People that are below the poverty line are not going hungry. To be under the poverty line in the US means you most likely have a car...a house or apartment...with electricity...indoor plumbing...running water...stove...refrigerator...color TV...washer...dryer...multiple other appliances...furniture...etc. They have a multitude of free services that are available to them including health care

People under the poverty line are not in need of anything other than disposable money...so once again you have displayed your ignorance.

My brothers son has just gone over to Afganistan to serve for 3 months. Shit he is only 21 years of age and one of the nicest guys you could meet. My brother cried his eyes out when he left and I havent seen him cry since we were younger. I hate these fucking wars and I feel for the guys serving in both Iraq and Afganistan. It dosent really come home to you until one of your own family end up going out there to serve. I have every respect for theKing for donating money to the familys...good on you:thumbsup

Tell that bullshit to people living in poverty and quit displaying your total ignorance yet again.

Pathfinder:

If you don't think these figures are not "poverty", you need your brain reconstructed...

# One person in the 48 contiguous U.S. states and Washington, D.C. -- $8,590
# One person in Alaska -- $9,890
# One person in Hawaii -- $10,730
# Two people in the 48 contiguous U.S. states and Washington, D.C. -- $11,610
# Four people in the 48 contiguous U.S. states and Washington, D.C. -- $17,650

Even the Minimum Wage level, as increased recently, is a disgrace and below that of any western industrialized country.
(Stats from the Census Bureau and the Department of Health and Human Services - 2001)

Uh...he's actually right. It is pretty easy for people in this country to get free housing, food stamps, health care, etc if they are under the poverty line at the expense of those of us that actually pay taxes...

It's the same in any western country man. What is noticeable are the levels at which the poverty level kicks in - don't know for all countries, but can think of a few where the poverty qualification level is three times higher.

Example... $8500 is nothing - it's barely enough to feed a cat.

I get what you are saying, but a lot of what are under the poverty line in this country are the lowest of the low that aren't interested in working and would rather live off the government dole so to speak. True there are a lot of exceptions, but a lot of people in this position do use the Armed Forces to improve their lot in life and get a free education. Regardless of whether or not you agree with current US policy you can't help but admire any kid that would put his life on the line to improve his position in life when he doesn't have any other options...

Sure, tho it's the same in any western country. There's the lazy mob who have never worked in 10 years or more, but, in with that mix are genuine people who, for whatever reason, are potless.

Na.. not mixing people in the forces into this - they never asked to be placed in whatever position (tho it may be the deal when they signed up in the military). And agree - it's kinda shameful when an unusally high number of these people end up on the streets - they sure deserve better.

PS It's the same with a few govt "jobs" - they can be paid lousy money and get involved in dangerous scenarios. Thinking of a few law-related, - some may have "reasonable" money, but still not worth it. Got US LE friends who have been shot, stabbed, raped - hell, can't remember all the violations, but they do take a toll over the years.

Blah...blah..blah...up to the top.

truth hurts huh?

Good post.

Because, he's a selfish, unaccomplished, underachieving, loser too dumb to notice this non-political thread.....:mad:

There is a fascinating appeal in your posts Pathfinder. It may be the substance or the articulate use of language......

Can I hear an amen?!

Sponsor a child from the third world instead. They have no choice.

I support the Haliburton contract workers, not the baby murderers.

Whatever floats your boat...sport.

If your would have read the post you would have seen that it is for those that support the troops...now feel free to :321GFY

I totally agree with this sentiment !!!

It's a pretty valid opinion.

But not valid for the subject of this thread...as I specified those that support the troops.