>>And you envision us being in that position before "years to come"?
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>>I don't.
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>>I see several generations inheriting unrealistic debt and multiple critical ongoing military operations.
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>>Supporting the war is OK with me. As long as you understand you're willing to acknowldge the collective suffering of all involved.
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>Don't go there. Mike, it smacks of questioning my patriotism. I don't pretend to know the future. What I do know is that we haven't come anywhere near making the sacrifices our parents and grandparents were asked to in WW2. If it comes to that, I'm prepared to do my part, including sweating off enough weight to get back into my camos (provided the enlistment age is raised to 45 and I can get a medical waiver).

FWIW I don't think Mike was questioning your patriotism at all. It is beyond doubt, and I am not saying that in any way snottily. Mike was just saying, correctly IMO, that we will pay an economic price for generations for our current military adventures. Which, again IMO, are pale shadows compared to WW II. Iraq in particular has been reckless rather than necessary.