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KerryC

Ugh! I don't think that this is indicative of the average soldier's brain, but that of 2 very out of touch liberals, trying very hard to mask an agenda. Did you know that it's OK to support our troops & still hate war? I feel that this is terribly subjective & misogynist, as not every soldier is a MAN! This 'toon reeks of FAIL! I love all of our troops, male or female, & hope that they can come home soon to not just their "girlfriends" but boyfriends, wives, husbands, children & pets. Please do anything you possibly can to support our troops, whether or not you support or despise the war.

September 29 2010 at 4:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
suka1048

What difference does it make what religion the President practices? Outside of JFK, who was famously (or infamously) Roman Catholic, how many people know what specific religion was practiced by any former President?

September 29 2010 at 2:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
gammamcd

Oh, please, tell me how they have sacrificed so much. Here we are in this country with unemployment at its highest in decades and Michelle and only one daughter go to Spain for a vacation that takes 70 rooms up in one hotel just for them and staff! She started the term out in J Crew clothes and both now wear $1000+ outfits to garden in for goodness sake! I wish I could sacrifice like that! Come on, live on a budget like the rest of us and set an example. Show Congress how it works, and learn to do it yourself and get us out of this mess! Quit worrying about what everybody thinks your religion is. If you are a Christian, live like one and be responsible. Quit spending money that you don't have and that isn't yours anyway. Lets all man up and be responsible for ourselves and stop being so ugly to each other. You know I am right. Spending is way out of control, from the top down, I don't care what party or religion you are. Grow up, tighten your belt and do without until you can afford it on your own nickel. Then maybe this country can stop being so divided on everything and work together. Just a thought, how about we try it?

September 29 2010 at 12:21 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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dc walker

..some of them have been on third and fourth tours of duty. They have given up time with their families and time with children growing up as well as health problems. Many have been permanently scarred with injuries...yes, they've sacrificed, that you don't know this tells me you are clueless.

September 29 2010 at 10:23 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
rzvincent9

I am on my third tour of duty and I think this is absolutely hysterical. With the exception of the gay schmay part. Nobody gives a damn if homosexuals want to serve or not. Other than that, it is spot on and I can tell you right now, every single day I wake up, I ask myself, "Do I feel lucky?" Later on patrol, I will question whether something is an ied, grenade, sniper, movement in the hills and so on. I think trussel missed, good food though. I miss good food every time I eat this garbage. Great comic, I needed a good laugh.

September 29 2010 at 12:05 PM Report abuse +4 rate up rate down Reply
carlton

Most US Troops DO NOT WANT DADT repealed. Most US Troops DO NOT WANT homosexuals to serve with them.

September 29 2010 at 11:11 AM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
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todfrapri

By far the most absurd post I have read.....It states most troups don't want gays serving with them... Wake up....They are already there it could be the guy serving right next to them It could be the woman serving next to them. They just aren't telling..

September 29 2010 at 12:30 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
John Vilvens

Have you been in the service? Which branch? I was a marine and your little cartoon is and insult to usmc. Until you put on the uniform do suggest you know what anyone in the service thinks. If you want don't ask don't tell repealed say so. Do not say what the people who serve think because you do not have any idea what they think. If you want to know what they think ASK THEM.

September 29 2010 at 6:40 AM Report abuse +4 rate up rate down Reply
dc walker

You forgot the most important section. "How many days left in this hellhole before I go home".

September 28 2010 at 7:29 PM Report abuse +4 rate up rate down Reply
playrfire

Glad the American soldiers are protecting your rights to continue your cartoons.

September 28 2010 at 2:19 PM Report abuse +12 rate up rate down Reply
ericjguerin

Hey Trussells! Got a news flash for you! No American Soldier I have ever met wants to repeal "Dont Ask, Don't Tell"! And I have met hundreds, including members of my own family and myself!

September 28 2010 at 1:44 PM Report abuse +10 rate up rate down Reply

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