That's right folks. It's that time of year again. Remembrance Day. Veteran's Day for others. A day, that I think is taken for granted by many. Too many forget the meaning of this day and add it to the simple list of holidays, days to take off.

So, on this day, I give my thanks. I give my thanks, to people, both men and women who served the best they could. Men, kids even, people younger than me who signed up because they wanted to help. They wanted to help the fight. To protect something.

They didn't know what they were stepping into. World War II. And it was in World War II, that something ugly reared its head. People showed just how dark they could be, on both sides. And yet, on both sides, not all was lost. Despite the misery and the suffering some of those that fought understood, that on the other end, walked just a man, as common as you or me.

The Second World war was the first, true taste of all the ugly things we as people do. And yet it was the last true conflict, where in little sparks, like candles, that man realized what he was doing to his fellow man.

Both World Wars were ugly events on our history. Sadly, they were necessary. And sadly, the sacrifice in lives was too.

So today, I sit back, and I will remember. And I will give thanks, to the people who had the guts to go out there, and fight for something, in the name of peace. I will give thanks to those who died in fields and trenches, so far away from home, to protect another's home.

That sacrifice, that pain, that misery, was not in vain. Because if it was, I would not be here today. You people might not be either. This forum, might not be. That sacrifice, from women, men, teens, kids even, was not in vain because today all of us sit in relative comfort. It's a testament to them. A testament that they succeeded. They kept the peace. And many gave their lives to do it.

While things may not be perfect, the fact that I can say these words today, as I sit in my home, with a computer, and many other comforts, stands true that the sacrifice wasn't in vain.

And so today, I remember. I remember an old man, I knew as a child. A kind man. The pilot of a B-17. And although he's not here with me today, I keep his memory alive, and I remember that his fights, and many other fights and deaths, gave me this.

And all of you should too. Don't take it for granted. Because it can slip out from under your feet so easily.

I give a moment of silence, my thanks, my appreciation, to all who died to make this world, this lifestyle possible.

I give thanks to you, Mr. Greenhigh.

Tis a shame I can't sympathize for others.

You don't need to sympathize to realize what you have. And you don't need to sympathize to realize just how fast it can be taken from you.

realize just how fast it can be taken from you.

I don't know if I'd go that far. It's not like America will fall in a matter of days if we were attacked.

Quote from: Sandtrap on November 11, 2014, 10:15:05 AM

realize just how fast it can be taken from you.

I don't know if I'd go that far. It's not like America will fall in a matter of days if we were attacked.

Nope. But what I said relates to more than just living on your countries ground. Your comforts, your lifestyle, everything you hold dear can be flipped upside the head in the snap of a finger. And we forget that. We forget how much it is that we walk on a tightrope, waiting for it to snap from the strain.

Remembrance Day > Veteran's Day

The sole reason being that there aren't any Remembrance Day sales in England. And because England isn't shit.

"We're having a holiday to honor our veterans? Sounds like a good day to have a furniture sale!"

Fucking idiots. Same applies to Memorial Day in America which is essentially the same holiday but also including the remembrance of people who died in war which for some reason also justifies having a fucking furniture sale. I don't understand. I think it's important to honor those who have died in war, but I don't think anyone should be celebrating such a day with a furniture sale.

In Russia, we celebrate Victory Day (День Победы) which is comparable to Remembrance Day, except that it takes place in May on the day the Nazis surrendered to the Soviet Union.

Quote from: Sandtrap on November 11, 2014, 10:28:44 AM

Quote from: Mad Max on November 11, 2014, 10:24:28 AM

Quote from: Sandtrap on November 11, 2014, 10:15:05 AM

realize just how fast it can be taken from you.

I don't know if I'd go that far. It's not like America will fall in a matter of days if we were attacked.

Nope. But what I said relates to more than just living on your countries ground. Your comforts, your lifestyle, everything you hold dear can be flipped upside the head in the snap of a finger. And we forget that. We forget how much it is that we walk on a tightrope, waiting for it to snap from the strain.

I disagree. I don't believe our way of life and regular conveniences are that fragile and are able to be lost at a moment's notice.

Then let's hope it never happens to ya.

Remembrance Day > Veteran's Day

The sole reason being that there aren't any Remembrance Day sales in England. And because England isn't shit.

"We're having a holiday to honor our veterans? Sounds like a good day to have a furniture sale!"

Fucking idiots. Same applies to Memorial Day in America which is essentially the same holiday but also including the remembrance of people who died in war which for some reason also justifies having a fucking furniture sale. I don't understand. I think it's important to honor those who have died in war, but I don't think anyone should be celebrating such a day with a furniture sale.

In Russia, we celebrate Victory Day (День Победы) which is comparable to Remembrance Day, except that it takes place in May on the day the Nazis surrendered to the Soviet Union.

but..but..


muh capitalism!

Quote from: TheOneTrueDesticle on November 11, 2014, 10:31:27 AM

Remembrance Day > Veteran's Day

The sole reason being that there aren't any Remembrance Day sales in England. And because England isn't shit.

"We're having a holiday to honor our veterans? Sounds like a good day to have a furniture sale!"

Fucking idiots. Same applies to Memorial Day in America which is essentially the same holiday but also including the remembrance of people who died in war which for some reason also justifies having a fucking furniture sale. I don't understand. I think it's important to honor those who have died in war, but I don't think anyone should be celebrating such a day with a furniture sale.

In Russia, we celebrate Victory Day (День Победы) which is comparable to Remembrance Day, except that it takes place in May on the day the Nazis surrendered to the Soviet Union.

but..but..


muh capitalism!

I'm beginning to feel like whatever I say is invalid to you people because "better dead than red muh capitalism"

Normally I just kek and move on, but I'm beginning to give the slightest semblance of a shit about it now. Stay in school, kids. Don't smoke massive amounts of methajuana.

Quote from: Naja on November 11, 2014, 10:32:47 AM

Fuck 'em, the scum deserve to come back in body bags and I can't wait until tomorrow when all this butcher praising is over.

Stole a poppy and lit that bastard up.

You're a sorry excuse for a person.

And you're a terrible troll.

If you want to rile me up you'll have to do much better than that, although this isn't an invitation for you to do so.

Quote from: TheOneTrueDesticle on November 11, 2014, 10:34:00 AM

Quote from: Naja on November 11, 2014, 10:32:47 AM

Fuck 'em, the scum deserve to come back in body bags and I can't wait until tomorrow when all this butcher praising is over.

Stole a poppy and lit that bastard up.

You're a sorry excuse for a person.

And you're a terrible troll.

If you want to rile me up you'll have to do much better than that, although this isn't an invitation for you to do so.

Just because I say something you don't agree with doesn't mean I'm a troll, you fuckwit. I'm not trying to rile you up. I'm expressing my disgust for the words of a reprehensible human being.

Quote from: Mad Max on November 11, 2014, 10:34:01 AM

Quote from: TheOneTrueDesticle on November 11, 2014, 10:31:27 AM

Remembrance Day > Veteran's Day

The sole reason being that there aren't any Remembrance Day sales in England. And because England isn't shit.

"We're having a holiday to honor our veterans? Sounds like a good day to have a furniture sale!"

Fucking idiots. Same applies to Memorial Day in America which is essentially the same holiday but also including the remembrance of people who died in war which for some reason also justifies having a fucking furniture sale. I don't understand. I think it's important to honor those who have died in war, but I don't think anyone should be celebrating such a day with a furniture sale.

In Russia, we celebrate Victory Day (День Победы) which is comparable to Remembrance Day, except that it takes place in May on the day the Nazis surrendered to the Soviet Union.

but..but..


muh capitalism!

I'm beginning to feel like whatever I say is invalid to you people because "better dead than red muh capitalism"

Normally I just kek and move on, but I'm beginning to give the slightest semblance of a shit about it now. Stay in school, kids. Don't smoke massive amounts of methajuana.

I was being facetious. I think it's stupid to take advantage of holidays such as this to try to make your bottom line more attractive.

Quote from: TheOneTrueDesticle on November 11, 2014, 10:35:30 AM

Quote from: Mad Max on November 11, 2014, 10:34:01 AM

Quote from: TheOneTrueDesticle on November 11, 2014, 10:31:27 AM

Remembrance Day > Veteran's Day

The sole reason being that there aren't any Remembrance Day sales in England. And because England isn't shit.

"We're having a holiday to honor our veterans? Sounds like a good day to have a furniture sale!"

Fucking idiots. Same applies to Memorial Day in America which is essentially the same holiday but also including the remembrance of people who died in war which for some reason also justifies having a fucking furniture sale. I don't understand. I think it's important to honor those who have died in war, but I don't think anyone should be celebrating such a day with a furniture sale.

In Russia, we celebrate Victory Day (День Победы) which is comparable to Remembrance Day, except that it takes place in May on the day the Nazis surrendered to the Soviet Union.

but..but..


muh capitalism!

I'm beginning to feel like whatever I say is invalid to you people because "better dead than red muh capitalism"

Normally I just kek and move on, but I'm beginning to give the slightest semblance of a shit about it now. Stay in school, kids. Don't smoke massive amounts of methajuana.

I was being facetious. I think it's stupid to take advantage of holidays such as this to try to make your bottom line more attractive.

I figured you were being facetious. as are most people when they're responding to me. It's honestly very hard to offend me.

What you said is the point I was trying to make. It's just not in good taste to take advantage of such a solemn day.

Quote from: TheOneTrueDesticle on November 11, 2014, 10:31:27 AM

Remembrance Day > Veteran's Day

The sole reason being that there aren't any Remembrance Day sales in England. And because England isn't shit.

"We're having a holiday to honor our veterans? Sounds like a good day to have a furniture sale!"

Fucking idiots. Same applies to Memorial Day in America which is essentially the same holiday but also including the remembrance of people who died in war which for some reason also justifies having a fucking furniture sale. I don't understand. I think it's important to honor those who have died in war, but I don't think anyone should be celebrating such a day with a furniture sale.

In Russia, we celebrate Victory Day (День Победы) which is comparable to Remembrance Day, except that it takes place in May on the day the Nazis surrendered to the Soviet Union.

Then go back to Russia.

As shitty as the US is, Russia is shittier. Why do you think I left?

their is nothing heroic about gunning innocent civilians down in the streets and sending loyalist hit squads to the houses of catholics to be burned alive.

I don't think anyone would disagree with you there. But just because some people were shitty once doesn't mean all people are.


I don't hate the National Guard because of Kent State.