I’m over 50 and 8 go places and do things. Now… A lot of that is to be in and around nature, but I not some idle couch potato.

That said, when the kids were still at home, some of the adventuring wasn’t as feasible.

“Defense” sells better than “war.”

When we go to war abroad it is in "defense" of our interests.

Please note the use of quotes. I’m not saying it should be this way. I’m saying that’s the spin/marketing and that it works.

His uninformed voters buy it.

It’s that simple. That and Trump is used to bullying.

What an ass.

What you describe is the least effective army that can be assembled. Not saying they wouldn’t try, mind you… But that’s not a group you give guns and put into a battlefield.

I agree. But I’ll also point out that the flag is placed in Canada. As if it is the 51st state.

Woody Harrelson

Too many people can never have enough:

• Money
• Power
• Status

And too many people are willing to worshipfully oblige them.

We just may do it in manageable waves…

Bugles? I have a real hunger for them… almost like a call.

If it goes to a red state it’s smart.

Came here to say this but you did it so much better.

The bigger the sacrifice, the more there is to honor.

“It’s the other ones that are a problem. He gets it.”

Can you point to communism succeeding. Anywhere?

Because it’s just another greed mechanism where those in charge, being corruotible humans, accumulate power and wealth. So far.

Cuba might have had a good run except our embargo didn’t help them.

Which economic model do you prefer?

The distinction between capitalism and socialism isn’t always a bright line.

And communism has yet to succeed.

capjtalism

Greed, in any form. In any economic model. Greed.

“New world order?”

Couches, I hear. Couches.

Sometimes also love seats.

Yes. The later episodes are stronger than the early ones, imo.