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For the younger folks: Kerry got some seriously badass medals for his military service in Vietnam. People who had been on the same boat as he did, but at a different time, worked with the Republican party to claim that he hadn't really done what he did. The press ate this up, and distributed it widely, costing him public support and likely the election.

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[–] Cephalotrocity@biglemmowski.win 126 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (13 children)

"Avoiding a Tour in Iraq" Walz: Serves 20 years, participates in Operation Enduring Freedom, awarded the Army Commendation Medal, retires honourably, re-enlists for another 4 years after 9/11 and finalizes retirement due to running for office fully achieving a rank of Master Sergeant.

"lucky to escape any real fighting" Vance: Corporal but really a glorified publicist (coined 'Sergeant Scribbles' in the article lol), earns the datta-boy Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. After discovering there ain't no couches in the marines he leaves the service after only a single 4 year tour.

Clearly a viable and totally-not-wierd attack vector for Vance 🙄

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 36 points 2 months ago (7 children)
[–] TunaCowboy@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Although it helps with alliteration, Vance never made sergeant and left as a corporal (E-4).

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Corporal Scribbles also works

[–] Deconceptualist@lemm.ee 15 points 2 months ago (2 children)
[–] TunaCowboy@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Corporal Couch reporting for booty.

[–] Deconceptualist@lemm.ee 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's an extremely generous definition of booty if it includes furniture 😂

[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Reporting for doilies?

Edit: ribbed for his pleasure and absorbent for easy cleanup!

[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Crayons is a brotherly insult. Marines own it and make jokes with it because they know their sibling services use it the same way their brother would, with a smile and expecting the same back at them.

Corporal Camera would work though.

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