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RPCd
The thing is, you shouldn't be in a life threatening situation to bond together, actually you can do it way before that.
PoppaBigBear
Traveling and experiences are the cure to racism.
crankyoldgeezer
Simple. But I doubt most of those neo nazis have the guts to serve.
Primotimewaster
If they enlisted most wouldn't get past the psych eval; thank gawd!
dmbelafan
Unfortunately, this still doesn't solve anything if he just has the mentality that you're "one of the good ones". Telling him the you're 1/?
dmbelafan
brothers because you're in the military together doesn't require him to change his view of any other Mexican he didn't serve with. 2/2
Caveman3A
NUTS TO BUTTS FELLAS
shadowbrokerknowsall
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts..." -Mark Twain
nozzle
The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page - St. Augustine
Primotimewaster
This^^^^ This is the quote I was going to add, but you were faster. :)
shadowbrokerknowsall
Just a combination of neglecting my responsibilities and a fast internet connection
forsale90
Well, I guess being deployed technically counts as travel.
ashmenon
I suppose any situation that puts you in a different culture counts as travel. So I guess that includes kidnapping and human trafficking
HavocCurse
"'Join the army,' they said! 'See the world,' they said! I'd rather be sailing."
micsha
Wise words.
nvregen1
Well said. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
micsha
Oh, no. I can't say that I've served. Are you trying to reply to some one else?
Agadez
First thing I learned in the Army... We are all the same color, green. We all fought on the same side and had the same uniform. Simple
InsideWinner187
Well, what about in the desert, then ur tan?
1WOOOF1880
Perfectly written
ThisIsMyNewImgurAccount
Are you sure you use the word perfectly right?
SilentMajority420
Almost too well written. *suspicious face*
fructoric
False. Grammatical errors.
Thelogicalandtruthfulcynic
And this is exactly why I am an American and I love this country. To me this country needs to come together as Americans. Nothing else
OmenRider
imo there's a lack of common purpose, unlike in the 40s-70s. It's every man for himself, and so much exploitation of the "us vs. them" idea
Tanwolf
The problem is, what people seem to come together for is charged issues that are manipulated by the political parties so the leaders can
Tanwolf
gain money and power. It's either a corporation pushing it for money or someone pushing it to get elected.
Tanwolf
While some issues need to be pushed, if there's an ulterior motive for it, it is corrupted and the outcome can be undesired.
OmenRider
it's the emboldening of specific groups against eachother, or what I like to call "partisan-sponsored retard fights." Morons leading morons
OmenRider
"Hey, see that dude over there?" "Yarp..." "You should hate him cus I say so. Fuck that guy!" "YARP!" *riots ensue*
crankyoldgeezer
As a New Yorker, I remember the volunteers from so many states that came up to help. Guys from Tennessee hopped in their pickup or the 1/2
crankyoldgeezer
2/2 lady from WV who came to make sandwiches, it amazed me for as different as we are we unite when anyone messes with any of us.
Tanwolf
When I was growing up, I was friends with 2 brothers. They would beat the crap out of each other all the time, if they weren't hitting each
Tanwolf
other, they were yelling at each other. But if someone were to pick on one, the other would step in to defend him. Basically, family can
Tanwolf
mess with family but anyone outside the family can't.
Thelogicalandtruthfulcynic
My brother and a bunch of guys from my church went up there to do whatever they could to help too
crankyoldgeezer
Thank your bro from me. As a New Yorker that lived in other parts of the country at times I would hear the tv stereotypes which are not 1/2
crankyoldgeezer
2/2 me along with the hatred of big city folk so it was amazingly beautiful when folks from across the country just drove up to help. :,-)
BleepBlurpBleepBlurpBleepBlurpBleepBlurp
see we need another draft
Deeaitchpee
The solution to racism is more wars.
TerriblePokemon
Like a race war?
michonnedisapproves
Fuck forcing people into it.
TerriblePokemon
All that does is lower the quality of people in the service.
squirrelfury
Most people don't have to go into the military to learn not to be racist.
Ashkoda
Hell's to the yes.
sosebes
Wisely said. And yet some of us take for granted the very freedom you fought for. Thanks for your service sir.
CommanderStraker
Remember that general who said the Army is at the forefront of equality because it treats everyone like they're black.
Iwillalmostalwayscommentcapsalute
GapingAnalCavity
...and then he shot a brown guy.
JustSomeGuyWithAComputer
Then they kissed. Manlove Thursday.
eattheshit
Ohhhhh Manlove Thursday.
JustSomeGuyWithAComputer
It's a thing.
newsguycraigevans
Which is totally acceptable in the modern military.
kamkor1
"You are all equally worthless" - full metal jacket
professionalwindowlicker
That's literally what the DI's think
stevetehpirate
"How many upvotes do you have?" "2,236" "2,236, I didn't know they stacked shit that high!"
IAmAngry
But infedals are more worthless
SarcasticComment
"They treat everyone like they're black." - that one guy
SkydivingPenguin
THEFURRYJESUS
lostmyfoundit
I used to get paid $1 at parties to recite his monologues from this movie. Such a great film.
SheepOfTheCosmos
Tell the to the world and there will be triggered people. The entire damn world will think they're better than each other.
keythings
...and I can prove it mathematically
Scield
kamkor1
I was looking for this thanks
digitalist1
"Where u from private!" "Sir Texas sir" "Holy DOG SHIT, ONLY STEERS AND QUEERS COME FROM TEXAS PRIVATE COWBOY, AND I DONT SEE ANY STEERS!"
SteersAndQueers
I'm not from Texas
digitalist1
Lol
alovelypintofguinness
OUT FUCKIN STANDING
IWillPostJoJosBizarreAdventureMemesWheneverIWant
I WILL PT YOU ALL UNDER YOU FUCKING DIE! I WILL PT YOU UNTIL YOUR ASSHOLES ARE SUCKING BUTTERMILK! WAS IT YOU YOU SCROUNGY LITTLE FUCK HUH!?
IWillPostJoJosBizarreAdventureMemesWheneverIWant
until*
alovelypintofguinness
BULLSHIT, IT LOOKS LIKE THE BEST PART OF YOU RAN DOWN THE CRACK OF YOUR MAMA'S ASS AND ENDED UP AS A BROWN STAIN IN THE MATTRESS!!!
DoobyScoo22
"Sir, Yes, Sir!".... " I bet they regret that!"
IWillPostJoJosBizarreAdventureMemesWheneverIWant
DID YOUR PARENTS HAVE ANY CHILDREN THAT LIVED?! I BET THEY REGRET THAT!
RothChizzle
"You lot are the biggest waste of tax payer money in American history. It hurts me to look at you." My brother's drill sergeant (allegedly).
DarkCrawler901
Damn, I want to meet the guys who won over F-35
tomyironmane
I met him at Parris Island, in 2007. You Do Not Want To Meet This Individual.
InsideWinner187
Thx for the idea
steadyrockin
Drill sergeant is that you?
InsideWinner187
Yes it is, NOW GET UR ASS BACK IN LINE AND DONT TALK UNLESS I TELL YOU TO, AM I UNDERSTOOD SOLDIER?
steadyrockin
I have a hearing loss since Afghan sir. I'm gonna need you to say that again. Only louder sir.
Pickles98
SIR YES SIR!!
Lilithet
wow... that is one lenient DI.
DumberBlonde
I had to learn on my own not to become angered at an entire race because of one asshole. It works. Just be pissed at that one dick or bitch
idontevenlikeyoupeople
Honestly the military will teach you better then anything, that race means nothing. Loyalty to your brothers in arms has no race preference
haruspex
And loyalty to your countrymen goes beyond just military service :)
KristanDL
Not in Russia, where racism in military thrives.
szepasszony
What does that mean?
KristanDL
"Dagestan". Basicaly russian kind of Mexico. Southern region with lot of aggressive highlanders.
HappyNeedo
And then they shot a bunch of people in Iraq, cause their blood is a different kind of red
BoopedYourSnoot
ThankYouTheOffice.gif
Nipple4nipple
Race should mean nothing whatever color you're on.
phil1d
Mandatory service gets some things right. This is also why desegregation and diversity in private sector is critical
phil1d
Also interesting a lot of kkk were mil rejects that couldnt hack it
Kabe59
In their minds, they probably blame minorities for that
eetsumkaus
congratulations, you've unlocked the secret to racism!
youcantproveit
I'd be interested to see any evidence of this. I knew plenty of racist backwoods fucks in the military, and klansmen who despise our gov't.
e4ter
The most racist and homophobic backwoods dude we had in my company, got caught sucking dick on craigslist. It was the best thing ever.
youcantproveit
lol that's amazing. My NeoConservative, Texas Baptist, homophobe roommate from techschool added me on FB years later. He's a pansexual furry
youcantproveit
Sorry, Xer is a pansexual furry. I don't really understand it, but let's just say he's quite different from the person I met back then.
IllJustSeeMyselfOut
US has an all voluntary service and has for quite some time if you weren't aware ;)
haruspex
True! Although other countries have mandatory service (usually 1 or 2 years), so maybe they meant that?
itsprobablyaLie
There is only one race, the human race
SometimesIdontwanttolaugh
Not necessarily, I was in the Army and my sergeant used to humiliate me with no reason just because I was a middle Eastern background.
SometimesIdontwanttolaugh
I fought for the Flag and for the country. And I am proud of it.
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SometimesIdontwanttolaugh
Not sure I understand what you mean.
cleverbeans
I live near a Canadian forces base and my experience is that most service members are deeply racist. I'm sorry you had to go through that.
Imalwaysready
Yeah, some of the worst racists I've ever known seemed to pick it up IN the military.
OlFish
Coming from serving. I can attest, we all hate the same things, and we would kill and die for each other. Love my brother and sisters. Rah.
MrHappySmiles
Err
PartyParrot
Yut.
lightningboltkid1
.... I can't tell if this was supposed to be "yup" or something Mil. term I'm not familiar with. Haha.
ThoughtfulSatan
"Yut" is a common Marine saying.
ThoughtfulSatan
Tun Tavern
TweakerTheBarbarian
The military doesn't have time for racism. They treat everyone like shit.
Mixdr077
Hoo-ah
Zigor22
They don't have time for dealing with sexuality disorders either. Leave that shit at home.
ProperWeirdo
Fact
superfeathers
I think it's different on the ships.
BeardedScarecrow
so true main reason why i got out. big jock budy budy bs. walk around some random with higher rank chew you out for x
spookyu
On a serious note, it exists to a small degree there, but now that I'm out I'm amazed at how little there was enlisted compared to being out
spookyu
I expect those that came before me probably had difference experiences, but they did good work in helping to reduce it I believe.
spookyu
I should also note, I'm about as white as a creepy van down by the river, just speaking from what I saw from my perspective.
spookyu
For all we would harp on the training about constant cultural sensitivity and things like that...I'm starting to think it makes a difference
iseverynamealreadytaken
I think it's more from the fact that we're all dealing with the same shit when we're in
GadenKerensky
Also, you'd rather have as many people covering your back as possible than pissing off the guys with the guns to keep you alive.
IamMelonLordeYaYaYa
As someone who has been in the military, there's plenty of racist people. It's just ideas and words instead of action, usually. And from LE
AdoptedSon
Truer words never spoken
draconus77
yep
sinkuvapolija
When they send you to die for their agenda, all that matters is that you're not them.
InsideWinner187
The one who dies or the one giving the order?
MrGlayden
Here you are all equally worthless
Letaru
I heard in an interview today that lots of the guys, that did "security" for the Charlottesville nazi protests were Afghanistan and (1/2)
Letaru
Iraq veterans...I was very surprises to hear that!
LokiKingOfJotunheim
The Big Green Weenie doesn't discriminate in who it fucks. It fucks EVERYBODY.
MichaelCBennett
full tilt, no lube, and sometimes a donkey punch at the end. With a sweet whisper in the ear after saying "shhh... You asked for it"
DingoMartinez
And you somehow miss it when you leave. Damn you, Stockholm!
kmikl
Well, once your ass is missing it and your stomach is missing the crayons, you realize you were kinda used to it.
SamArt53
Yeah, and during the Vietnam war the civilians also treated us like shit.
N8tvTexan
Thank you for serving. Truly. *shakes your hand*
ithoughttheywouldjustgivemeausername
Vietnam vets fought for most of the benefits that current/recent service members receive. We owe them a lot for that.
DarkCrawler901
You're still treated like shit but at least they talk nice about you now
kmikl
That was directing anger at the wrong people. If there's any explanation, the indoctrination was heavily emphasized, the military turned /1
kmikl
/2 out razors that Patton would have been proud of, but once they got in-country, it went to hell because of shit leadership.
cleverbeans
I don't think that's changed. The homelessness, employment discrimination, lack of medical and mental health resources for vets is gross.
kmikl
I never got the employment discrimination thing? How does that work? I thought a lot of places would happily hire a vet.
MichaelCBennett
The stigma of PTSD scares a lot of people. When my last boss found out I was treated differently and I was laid off a month later. 1/2
MichaelCBennett
2/2 they were "changing direction" and needed to downsize, yet I was the only one effected. Can't prove a link or I would of had a lawyer.
cleverbeans
Many people object to military service on moral grounds. Some people don't like the authoritarian culture they come from. Mental health too.
kmikl
I can see that, but at the end of it, you're dealing with a person.
youcantproveit
You literally get bonus points in hiring processes for being a vet. I've gotten jobs over people because of it, so I don't get it either.
kmikl
I mean from the employer's side: There are tax breaks for hiring veterans, and most come out with some sort of specialty training.
dorklordsickus
PartyParrot
Goddamn right, General Chappie.
notthreeducksinatrenchcoat
-Black General man
ObiWanShalomi
blackie with lotta stars
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SaucyFineBolognaFactory
Well he's saying black people get treated a certain way, not white people ARE a certain way. So no, I don't think that's raciat
InsideWinner187
What's raciat, we're talking about this being racist not raciat
SaucyFineBolognaFactory
Good one
mousemarie94
Because you're not intelligent enough to know what they meant...jesus Christ..CONTEXT skills
CC2332
I love that we'd talk shit about race to each other. Got called cracker, honky, etc an called my roommate a saltwater Mexican (Cuban) 1/
Dontracemebrah
As a white guy I called everyone a fuckin honky.
CC2332
Like we appreciated our differences in a way I don't think can be experienced anywhere else. But when we went out to town if someone so 2/
TheOtherOneWithTheHair
It can be experienced everywhere else, everywhere else just has to look at political correctness with the same disdain the military does.
TheOtherOneWithTheHair
Imagine some dipshit trying to lecture you about "microaggressions" at in the barracks. They'd be fine but they wouldn't try that shit again
CC2332
Much as looked at one of us wrong...well then they were gonna have a BAD day... Infantry was different, we loved to push each other's 3/
CC2332
Buttons cuz there was no room for weakness of any kind. Your experience may differ. 4/4
HotToTheDogs
Reminds me of the opening scene of FMJ.
jackgamesback
I served with guys with a similar attitude. A lot of them were still racist fucks. We would have all bled for each other though.
TheSteak
Racism isn't about the people you know, it's how you feel about people you don't know.
MajorLeagueFister
Generation Kill showed it right. Calling them a filthy spic while trusting them to watch your ass. Lot of ugly in the world. But the
ProfessorExpert
I love me some November Juliet in the morning
MajorLeagueFister
Military thrives on "ugly"
Noob3rts
I don't think the Military gives a fuck what color you are so long as you can do your job.
AnotherLowski
Kill and be killed?
Azated
I think everywhere is like that. If you make the company money, you could just as well be a purple gnome for all they care.
DarkCrawler901
No, not everywhere is like that, which is why discrimination legislation in employment is a thing
gewalt
military has accidental racism tho. gotta pass an ASVAB test to get into certain ratings, and people from "bad school districts" score low,
gewalt
resulting in a disproportionate number of middle class white guys in the "good" jobs and everyone else getting the shit jobs.
youcantproveit
aptitude isn't taught, so I'd consider your claim bullshit. ASVAB is not a measure of education or knowledge, but application of aptitude.
gewalt
I know what the design goal was. its not perfect.
gewalt
I know what the design goal of the system is, and I know it doesn't achieve said goal 100%
youcantproveit
I also worked with recruiters of all branches. A kid with a 13 asvab could be a Marine. You're full of shit if you think schooling matters.
gewalt
youre full of shit if you think a good education doesnt help development of thinking skills.
youcantproveit
90% of my USAF basic training flight were Blacks and Mexicans, and half struggled with speaking/writing English. We had highest standards...
gewalt
ok, but 100% of every fire radio and computer tech I ever met in the navy was white and 99% of every cook I met was not.
jeandolly
But being gay is still a problem.
irlborat
No you're thinking of trans, we solved the gay thing a couple years ago
ThoughtfulSatan
No it isn't. I have never seen that at all. The thing right now is Trans but even then no one gives a damn
Noob3rts
MATTIS: “Frankly, senator, I’ve never cared about two consenting adults and who they go to bed with.”
Pinkishu
Yeah, lots of people think that way. Until you bring up incest :D Then the number shrinks
bigfoot2389
I've found, don't be a dick, has increased my quality of life. It's not difficult to live by either.
TheGuyWithTheMagikarpTattoo
I wish some of the people I'm dealing with in usersub would follow this. Oh, well.
vitfall
It's been my imgur profile slogan thing for quite a while now.
anonnona887
Yep just rant and bitch about it with fellow coworkers and friends helps too
YoAdrian420
If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything is another good one. Exceptions exist of course.
mattoc4
You just need to be polite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWM2E9oHlhA
imaginedear
You've said a mouthful there.
CmfMttnPpl
FUCKING YES!!!!!!!!! IT'S THE GOLDEN RULE...
ElbowDeepinaTinyOctopus
Its not difficult to live by your own definition of "don't be a dick". It becomes harder living by other's (sometimes unstated) definitions.
daveisamonster
But sometimes you have to play the asshole so shit gets done
Chpgmr
Or to avoid things
ibespacejockey
Anger gets shit done!
guilhermedidi
this, yo.
tiniestsalmon
It sure doesn't feel good....But at least it gets the job done..
Sheldonian
There's always that has to find a but... Yo will find that if you try, you don't have to be an asshole to get things done
daveisamonster
Go home you're drunk
ringofyre
If the job needs an arsehole, it's probably shit.
DerRattenfngerVonHameln
Yeah, shit. Lazy people, bad equipment, lack of plan to define goal and to secure responsibility -- sometimes it's all you have. Desperate.
MrRandom314159
Just because a job's shit, doesn't mean it's unnecessary.
thatgoddamncyclist
This works on so many levels. Thank you.
itsybitsyspider
Yeah I try to treat everyone with some degree of politeness. "Yes, sir/ma'am." Though with the gender issues that's become more difficult --
itsybitsyspider
So I still make sure to at least say yes instead of yeah or uh-huh.
UnassumingAscotCap
It can be when your inner monologue just spews bile and venom half the time.
DukePhelan
That also sums up just about every religion on the planet as well. " Hey you! Don't be a dick"!- God/Gods
Mumalot
God: "Dont be a dick".... Richard: :(
scurve
"... except in this long list of circumstances, then it's justified."
sailingthesoutherncross
It's truly amazing how many seemingly intelligent people can't understand what it means to not be a dick.
HaveFunAndDontBeADick
Finally my username is relevant
blkbox
"Don't be a dick" is my life motto
disposableairman
Live by two rules in order: 1- dont be a cunt and 2- pursue happiness. In order is the part people fuck up
dulakhc
Pursuing happiness might prevent you from appreciating all the amazing things you have already..Be content and fuck greed, have dreams also.
BuiltLikeATruckCuddlyLikeATeddyBear
I urge my children to be polite, but I also encourage them to try to actively do one nice thing for everyone they interact with. That can...
BuiltLikeATruckCuddlyLikeATeddyBear
be as simple as a compliment, but just something to improve someone's life. I haven't always lived that way, but I'm trying to. I think I...
BuiltLikeATruckCuddlyLikeATeddyBear
hear people being told to worry too much about the bigger picture things that are going to happen whether you worry or not, so they ignore..
BuiltLikeATruckCuddlyLikeATeddyBear
the small stuff that you can do in the here and now to make life better for everyone.
bitemark
"Manners cost nothing." Also "Manners maketh the man"
ArtOfKarolMichalec
As if you hot three down votes. Who does that? Oh I know, dicks.
shibbytothelibby
Also lately I've been trying to be less cynical. I disliked everyone because I deconstructed my perceived intentions from them as 1/2
shibbytothelibby
2/2 egotistical and malicious. Fuck it. Be nice to people, see where it gets ya.
Aeroblade14
I try to be really nice to everyone. It's nice to be nice but I've quickly realized a lot of people don't think the same way.
Aeroblade14
Makes me sad
Electriccarsbestcars
Sure but you just gotta keep going. Set the example.
bigfoot2389
It is sad and at times frustrating to always be the nice guy, however I still stand by it's a better quality of life.
Aeroblade14
I don't opt out of being nice because someone's mean. I just never talk to them unless I have to. I smiled at someone and they threatened me
Aeroblade14
Demanding I stop smirking or they were gonna whoop my ass. It was literally just a smile
bigfoot2389
This makes me sad.
Raharuaharu
Exactly, most racists and bigots have never met the kind of people they hate. Travel and exposure to other cultures and people kill racism.
Ireadtoomuch
http://cdn.zenpencils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012-08-21-travel.jpg
zephyrbell
Most racists talk big but would be too much of pansies to be in the military. Like the one neo nazi on voice that cried like a baby when
zephyrbell
He found out there was a warrant for his arrest.
nuclearboner
This is very true and opinions usually change to the positive; however, the Muslims in Banda Aceh were azzholes... just saying.
cleverbeans
Your opinion is pervasive and a good example of how military travel engenders racism in a way civilian travel doesn't.
nuclearboner
Banda Aceh is in Indonesia... There are no US troops there. You may want to consult a World Atlas. It may stop you from looking biggoty
cleverbeans
Yeah they were a civilian so it's clear that travel doesn't impact racism at all. I was incredibly disappointed.
nuclearboner
It did for me... you want to know Mexicans go to Mexico. News here does them no favors
nuclearboner
I was a civilian.
cleverbeans
So I guess it's not true then either. I guess racism is just the human condition.
nuclearboner
Your saying all comments must be positive in regards to people when travelling or its racism? Lol...
nuclearboner
Kuala Lumpur's people were fantastic, the Muslim capital of Maylaysia. Am I racist when I say that?