[OriginalV]

I respect anyone who has served the armed forces honorably.

With that being said, past deeds don't make you a present-day patriot.

Or make you a military expert.

I wish these politicans who have served in the military would stop using their military service as a get out jail free card.

[Publicus]

Well put.

Frankly, I wouldn't doubt it if these types actually bs regarding their military service.

US Armed Forced are the last bastion where American virtues are expected and encouraged- i.e. love of country and fellow citizens, truth, performance, accountability- because lives are at stake.

So, when I hear these idoits making remarks and behaving in a way that clearly shows their contempt for American virtues, their citing awards and decorations merely compounds the shame on them!