:: but only the nazis used propaganda ::

[endseptember]

"The point of public relations slogans like "Support our troops" is that they don't mean anything... That's the whole point of good propaganda. You want to create a slogan that nobody's going to be against, and everybody's going to be for. Nobody knows what it means, because it doesn't mean anything. Its crucial value is that it diverts your

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[i_stand_still]

I see what you're (and he is) saying, and it is a completely valid point. You should be able to question something and not have your patriotism/support questioned.

But I guess the hard situation is the appearance it gives to the troops. I just had a few friends get back from Iraq, one of whom was there working in intelligence for 13 months and he told me how hard it was for the troops to see people in the U.S. speaking out against the war in such a negative way. Not because they didn?t have that right, or what they were saying is untrue, but rather, the troops are already there. You and I both know we can?t instantly pull them out of there. So we?re in a sticky situation. If you believe the war was unjustified and want to speak out against it to try and ensure something like this doesn?t happen again, how do we do it in a way that still makes those who are fighting feel like they are there for a reason... like people appreciate it. Does that make sense?

It?s a really tough situation, because I agree that the best way to support them is to? not send them to a war unless we ABSOLUTELY have to.? It?s just hard a place to be in. Speaking your mind, which is justifiable and should be welcomed, and doing it in a way that doesn?t reflect negatively on those who are fighting.

Who knows...