(August 19, 2024 at 2:09 am)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: I just question how someone could swear an oath to the Constitution and then later support one who would tear it down -- precisely because his being a veteran and swearing that oath makes it more mysterious.I bet you already know some of the possible answers.
1) He sincerely is wrong about Trumpism, MAGA and all that shit
2) One antisocial personal disorder trait is lack of fear. This can make you a great stuntman, fireman.....or soldier. Outside the army the downsides of this mental state are exposed
3) While he joined the army, he never saw active combat. He wasnt looking for it (afaik). One could argue, the military was "just a job" for him, and the oath didnt mean much more to him than obliging to a "contract" ....as long as its valid. He maybe didnt take this oath as serious as you did.
4) Not everyone is 100% good or evil. Many of us (me included) suffer from cognitive dissonance. He could love his indian wife and be a racist pig.
Cetero censeo religionem delendam esse
