Here is a thought for all here to ponder. If Larry and WholePooter were correct in their ideas concerning the cabal behind the US Government and the evil Zionist movement and its hold on all governments, and if the Masons and Bilberbergs (sp?), and Illuminati and Rosacrucians and Mormans were all in this against all of us little folks, and if Larry and WholePooper were like voices crying in the wilderness, then wouldn't it behoove these powers behind the throne to get rid of this threat?

Isn't the fact that Larry and WholePatootie are here and spouting proof that everything they claim is - a bunch of bull?

You cannot refute my words!!

I don't know the answer to the question when it comes to the past 800 years, give or take, but in the past 200 plus, give or take, there have been none because an American serviceman was standing between the lion and the Christian with a BAR ready to send the lion to an early grave.
Now for the original thesis that American soldiers did not die "defending our freedom". I suspect most who have been on the receiving end of enemy fire will tell you, they were fighting for themselves and the guy in the foxhole beside them. When someone is trying really hard to kill you it becomes much more personal than Mom, baseball, apple pie or "defending our freedom", but to see if I'm right why not try it yourself Larry?

In the early phases of escalation of the Vietnam war, my father indicated to me that he would sponsor me to flee to Canada rather than see me drafted to fight on behalf of the war machine. It was especially insightful and courageous stand to take for a man who served in WWII as an officer in the Navy.

Absolutely despicable to have contemplated running away but then it seems you will decide the policies of America you will support and those you will not. The country doesn't need your type.

In retrospect, few would disagree that the Vietnam War was a gargantuan mistake. If you have suffered the military ruse, then it is a bit sick to want others to suffer what you suffered just to make your pseudo-patriotic point.

The way we fought the war was a mistake I'll give you that but that is all you get. Heck, we were winning when I left! As for suffering, you are not even in the ballpark. Yes I have several purple hearts but have never considered the wounds as suffering nor have I ever wanted another soldier to get wounded. What the heck is the pseudo-patriotic point I am trying to make?

The appeal to testosterone is, hopefully, going the way of the dinosaurs.