Limbaugh: What is the imperative for pulling out? What's in it for the United States to pull out? They, I don't think they have an answer for that other than, 'Well, we gotta bring the troops home.' Guest: Yeah, and, you know what... Limbaugh: Save the, keep the troops safe, or whatever. I, it's not possible, intellectually, to follow these people. Guest: No, it's not, and what's really funny is, they never talk to real soldiers. They like to pull these soldiers that come up out of the blue and stuff. Limbaugh: The phony soldiers. Guest: The phony soldiers. If you talk to a real soldier, they are proud to serve. They want to be over in Iraq. They understand their sacrifice, and they're willing to sacrifice for their country. Limbaugh: They joined to be in Iraq.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues that those wanting to withdraw troops do not understand real soldiers who are proud to serve in Iraq.
- In plain terms
- The author claims critics of the war do not talk to real soldiers who want to be there.
- What can you take from it?
- Critics of war may lack direct contact with troops.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do soldiers support their missions?
- How should policy reflect troop views?
Another view
Generalizing all soldiers as wanting to stay ignores individual circumstances.
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