[shaggy eel]

I’ve experienced my Military, Big Brothers decade plus and Peace Corps.

,,, in short, most of your life has been spent taking orders from someone else. Enjoy sucking on Cubans and swallowing German whatever, you may have earned it.

[familyop]

",,, in short, most of your life has been spent taking orders from someone else. Enjoy sucking on Cubans and swallowing German whatever, you may have earned it."

What? You don't like American defense?

[familyop]

My apology, shaggy. After re-reading ranger's post, your
reply is more understandable. ZOT request retracted.

I was in ranks (and in the field, sleeping in holes in
the earth) and followed orders for seven years. For
some (combat line soldiers), it's one of the most
miserable ways to serve. And yes, I agree that ranger
deserves a good retirement, for sure.

Thus, my kneejerk... Even training to stop enemies from
confiscating property and enslaving nations can be
difficult. Memories bring some feelings of long term
loneliness back to bear.