Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about America wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight, is a crock of bullshit. Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle. You are here today for three reasons. First, because you are here to defend your homes and your loved ones. Second, you are here for your own self respect, because you would not want to be anywhere else. Third, you are here because you are real men and all real men like to fight.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Americans inherently embrace combat and fight to defend homes and honor.
- In plain terms
- Americans love fighting to defend what matters to them.
- What can you take from it?
- Combat stems from deep cultural and personal values.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you fight?
- What are you defending?
Another view
Not all Americans share this aggressive stance on warfare.
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