Originally Posted by
Laughing_Jakal
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Originally Posted by BigWatchPilot
Nothing about fashion for me...I think the lanyards are lame. The union gave us these great little tie tacks...that show unity just as good. But for you and the other lemmings...lanyard away! End Quote:
Sounds like the people who say:
"I don't support the war, but I support our troops!"
"I support the Union, but I don't like the design of the lanyard (or the lanyard is lame")
Same kind of statement...either way. Always makes me want to ask those people "just how do you support the troops when your statements and actions show antipathy for them. Why don't you make public statements of your support." I am sure going to the VA to visit veterans is not convenient or comfortable, but Rolling Thunder did to show support....the lanyard may not be cool or comfortable, but .... do you want to make a public show of support? By the way, I also fly an American Flag from my doorstep everyday, not just the 4th of July and Memorial Day.
I go to Church more often than Easter and Christmas as well.
Are you committed? Or lukewarm? These sound like the lame excuses I hear from my pre-teen when he is trying to justify juvenile actions he is embarassed to admit he has taken.
Jakal
Interesting take, but real commitment isn't a pin you wear or a lanyard and it surely isn't what you say. Real commitment is acting as a group and acting in the best interest of that group. Real commitment is keeping enough liquid assets around so you don't have to call the Union a week into it and tell them how bad it hurts.
Real commitment has to do with your direct actions that let management know you are serious. They are more aware of these actions than any symbolic value anyone may attach to any trinket.