BlueStreak
11-12-2009, 02:14 PM
I think so. I think when it turns from simple "love of country" and becomes unquestioning followership, and exagerated claims of invincibility it can be dangerous.
What brought this to mind was a post on my FB page from an old friend who referred to our military as "supremely trained, fearless and God-like superhumans".
Now, I've served in the millitary as have many of my family and friends.
And I have deep respect fo our millitary folks. But, "God-like and fearless superhumans"? Now, that's a crock of hooey that smacks of the type of stuff tyrants like Hitler spew. Yet, he had many responses from people eating this crap up. Normally, I would just think, "Well, that's Ray and he's alwas been an idiot.". But I have found myself hearing more and more silliness just like this over the last few years.
Comments, anyone?
Dave
What brought this to mind was a post on my FB page from an old friend who referred to our military as "supremely trained, fearless and God-like superhumans".
Now, I've served in the millitary as have many of my family and friends.
And I have deep respect fo our millitary folks. But, "God-like and fearless superhumans"? Now, that's a crock of hooey that smacks of the type of stuff tyrants like Hitler spew. Yet, he had many responses from people eating this crap up. Normally, I would just think, "Well, that's Ray and he's alwas been an idiot.". But I have found myself hearing more and more silliness just like this over the last few years.
Comments, anyone?
Dave