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My Culture war...

Oct 12, 2010 16:17

On january 29th 2002, I enlisted in the US Navy. Despite being solidly left-leaning children of the 60s my parents were supportive. "At least he didn't join the Marines." My mother was heard to say. "You should be a computer tech or an air traffic controller, that way you can stay in the US and make good money once your 4 years are up." was also ( Read more... )

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retrofire October 13 2010, 00:50:08 UTC

What an excellent post - the Mike Rowe video was great too. My cousin has a huge crush on him and I can see why. Thank you for taking the time to post this.

You and I are on the same side but that doesn't mean we stand for the same things.

The way I put it is that we really do want the same things but what we believe has pushed us apart. That's what I say to my conservative friends to make peace with them (and they forgive the Obama shrine on my refrigerator.)

Our mentality has become like sport team fanatics - and I chalk it up to marketing firms who have become expert at molding public opinion.

anosognosia October 13 2010, 01:56:31 UTC

Mike Rowe isn't a piece of meat.

moonchylde October 13 2010, 02:05:34 UTC

We're all meat, technically.

anosognosia October 13 2010, 02:06:26 UTC

Not Mike Rowe. He's a precious angel, and you stay away from him.

moonchylde October 13 2010, 02:08:52 UTC

Celestial meat is the best kind!

retrofire October 13 2010, 03:52:24 UTC

When my cousin confessed her adoration of Mike Rowe and said breathlessly, "He sings opera."

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