Some Day This War’s Gonna End

by tristero

I was reminded of that famous line from Apocalypse Now when I read this:

Contrary to popular belief, the events of 9/11–which are perceived as an isolated incident–did not fundamentally change our nation. They merely interrupted an ongoing trend toward the decay of nationalism and the devaluation of heroism.

Man, I wish that was true. No way.

Whenever there’s even a chance that this country would start behaving sensibly, there’s always someone like Bobby Kaplan, who is more than willing to tell impressionable young kids all about the manly manliness of having your balls shot off in the service of some rich assholes’ war.

Let me make this clear. Soldiers have a difficult job and deserve tremendous respect. It’s jerks like Kaplan who merit none.

Cue The Ride of the Valkyries, boys, and get into the chopper. There’s glory to earn, my dear American Achilles!