They feel exactly how I feel some days - the days when I forget there is a bigger strategy of war here and nothing is done on my timetable. Probably the same way Washington’s troops felt.
Reminds me of a cool Revolutionary War story of Washington (Im pretty sure it was him) pulling his pistol and saying he would shoot anyone who tried to run from the battle.
Don't be so sure. The military is pretty famous for not tolerating whiners. Further back you look, the worse the repercussions for most any poor behavior.
The greatest generation had a lot of whiners. They pushed through to win despite that, and instead of mocking your comrades in arms you picked them up and dusted them off or dragged them back to safety.
They feel exactly how I feel some days - the days when I forget there is a bigger strategy of war here and nothing is done on my timetable. Probably the same way Washington’s troops felt.
The pawns always feel abused. Because they are. Both sides use us. When you become aware of that it is easier to stay even.
Curious. Do you think Washington permitted dooming in his ranks?
Washington had deserters hung. Id equate deserters with doomers.
We.
Are.
Not.
A.
Physical.
Army.
And yes, all major wars have had its share of people who lost hope. Read some old diaries, my dude.
Fuck, I'd be a doomer if I was at Valley Forge in the winter with no shoes.
Reminds me of a cool Revolutionary War story of Washington (Im pretty sure it was him) pulling his pistol and saying he would shoot anyone who tried to run from the battle.
Permitted? No.
Prevented? Also no.
Don't be so sure. The military is pretty famous for not tolerating whiners. Further back you look, the worse the repercussions for most any poor behavior.
Tell me, what's the difference between a legitimate complaint and whining, apart from the implied slur?
The greatest generation had a lot of whiners. They pushed through to win despite that, and instead of mocking your comrades in arms you picked them up and dusted them off or dragged them back to safety.