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Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
HUGE 2 on that "Thank you for your service" bullshit. It's hard to verbalize just why it is so annoying, but I cringe too.
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I agree with this.* That said, I have on several occasions bought drinks for US soldiers, particularly when seeing them in Europe. I'm not sure why, it just feels like the right thing to do.
For different reasons, I always and will forever buy any paramedic a drink (assuming we are in a bar). Those dudes saved my life and made me feel calm and safe when I was bleeding out in the middle of the road.
*Once upon a time, there was a chance I would cross-examine Wesley Clark (pre-scandal) at trial. I planned to say "thank you for your service" every third question.
