tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554144345180700499.post8666931049703241671..comments2023-09-20T07:35:38.938-04:00Comments on Debbie and Carl: Cooperation Can Happen AnywhereDebbie H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02209691050549648880noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554144345180700499.post-38807683645591974562011-01-16T15:25:31.010-05:002011-01-16T15:25:31.010-05:00I'm sorry you had traumatizing experiences but...I'm sorry you had traumatizing experiences but I'm glad you are now of the voluntaryist viewpoint. Perhaps your personal experiences will help others you come into contact with to reach the voluntaryist insight without having to go through something like you did.<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoy my blogs, thanks. :)Debbie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02209691050549648880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554144345180700499.post-56457021633971771402011-01-16T13:04:31.738-05:002011-01-16T13:04:31.738-05:00I am sure some would even say that I was actually ...I am sure some would even say that I was actually committing treason or sedition. The war is never ending because it makes certain figures in the government and their pet crony-capitalists lots of money. Check out the book War is a Racket by Marine Corps General, Smedley Butler. <br /><br />War got us out of the Great Depression, after all. Funny thing though, if WWII got the US out of the depression then why aren't the current, much more expensive wars, pulling the US out of the 'recession'?<br /><br />During my second tour in Iraq I had some very traumatizing experiences that soured me toward the war and put me onto the path that has led me to my current voluntaryist viewpoint. <br /><br />By the way, I really enjoy both of your blogs.ILoveMyWife!:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14819948283396187219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554144345180700499.post-29167669036177310082011-01-16T10:51:21.467-05:002011-01-16T10:51:21.467-05:00Stateknowsbest, that is interesting. I'm sure ...Stateknowsbest, that is interesting. I'm sure some who might hear of your actions would say you were not doing "your job." They might even say if this sort of thing is common, that it's a reason the war is never ending.<br /><br />How would you answer such criticism? Have you changed your views on defense as it relates to nation-state war?Debbie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02209691050549648880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554144345180700499.post-5384788541870621492011-01-15T05:09:41.165-05:002011-01-15T05:09:41.165-05:00I did two tours in Iraq. The attitude of a lot of ...I did two tours in Iraq. The attitude of a lot of troops was very similar to the attitude that was exhibited by the troops in WWI.<br /><br />We would unilaterally refuse to commit acts of aggression and further endanger ourselves. For example, when we were sent off our FOB's on patrols we would often just park in a secluded area and radio in to the TOC as if we were following our patrol route.<br /><br />Not quite the same as "mutual cooperation" with opposing soldiers but very close considering today’s military is voluntary unlike the draftees of WWI.ILoveMyWife!:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14819948283396187219noreply@blogger.com