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I don't either, but some people (here at DP and elsewhere) are acting like it is. Hence, the question.I don't think the two are mutually exclusive
I purposely didn't include a third, or 'other', option because it's really a "Is BBQing acceptable on Memorial Day, yes or no?" question. It is either acceptable, or it is not. I don't see a middle ground.I would have preferred an "other" option, as I don't agree with either. I think people have gotten Veterans' Day (honoring living soldiers) and Memorial Day (honoring dead soldiers) confused.
I don't agree with all the BBQing and stuff going on, because you are actually celebrating the deaths of tens of thousands of soldiers who died for this country. I actually heard a waitress behind me at dinner tonight say, "Happy Holidays!" :roll:
However, I don't think we should sit around in quiet reflection, either. Maybe have rememberance ceremonies where the towns honor the soldiers who they've lost. Something like that. I just don't agree with the fact that it's a holiday to celebrate, with BBQ and going to the beach. :shrug:
That's just me, though. Seeing people loaded with racks of ribs, and watermelon and fresh corn, and the lines halfway to the back of the grocery store today, I'm certain that I am in the minority.
I frankly dont care if you barbeque, go to the park, go shopping, go see a movie, get your nails done, or whatever else you want to do. If you are inclined to remember and memorialize someone that you knew or even complete strangers, then you should do that. You shouldnt feel compelled to do anything.
Of course...all of this not withstanding, you DO understand it was still stupid of the democrat party rep to post a pic of Obama eating an Ice Cream under the heading "Happy Memorial Day!"...right?
Memorial Day is to honor our fallen soldiers. And we should do that, absolutely. But, is it acceptable to BBQ on Memorial Day, or should we spend the day in deep thought and solemn remembrance?
I don't either, but some people (here at DP and elsewhere) are acting like it is. Hence, the question.
I frankly dont care if you barbeque, go to the park, go shopping, go see a movie, get your nails done, or whatever else you want to do. If you are inclined to remember and memorialize someone that you knew or even complete strangers, then you should do that. You shouldnt feel compelled to do anything.
Of course...all of this not withstanding,/QUOTE]you DO understand it was still stupid of the democrat party rep to post a pic of Obama eating an Ice Cream under the heading "Happy Memorial Day!"...right?[
I do understand that some people will use every chance that they get to bad mouth the Black man who lives in the White House.
I don't know what that has to do with Memorial Day. :roll:
"Better days are coming." ~ But not for today's out of touch, running out of time, GOP.
There's another thread for this stupid argument. Why don't you keep it there?
I frankly dont care if you barbeque, go to the park, go shopping, go see a movie, get your nails done, or whatever else you want to do. If you are inclined to remember and memorialize someone that you knew or even complete strangers, then you should do that. You shouldnt feel compelled to do anything.
Of course...all of this not withstanding,/QUOTE]
I do understand that some people will use every chance that they get to bad mouth the Black man who lives in the White House.
I don't know what that has to do with Memorial Day. :roll:
"Better days are coming." ~ But not for today's out of touch, running out of time, GOP.
How does pointing out an operative postings a foolish comment on Twitter equate to an attack on the black man in the White House?
Because I choose to answer this thread completely. Save your tears for someone else.
The OP absolutely admitted it was part of his motivation to start THIS thread. FYI.
How does pointing out an operative postings a foolish comment on Twitter equate to an attack on the black man in the White House?
As others have said, you're a petty, partisan, loser.
Memorial Day is to honor our fallen soldiers. And we should do that, absolutely. But, is it acceptable to BBQ on Memorial Day, or should we spend the day in deep thought and solemn remembrance?
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