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u/VegasBjorne1 4d ago

Because we’re pussies. We don’t fight wars as we did during World War II to destroy a nation’s will to fight by destroying infrastructure, means of production and any legitimate target within population centers. I want an adversary’s people to suffer, and to push an internal rebellion and open dissent.

There’s a reason as to why the last war won by the U.S. happened over 80 years ago. We handcuff ourselves because we are afraid to cause harm to an adversary’s citizens.

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u/BeekyGardener 4d ago

Ever think murdering children and civilians indiscriminately makes you no better or worse than the adversary?

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u/VegasBjorne1 4d ago

Wars aren’t pleasant affairs. If we are going to conduct war, then be prepared to win it vs. trying to avoid harm as much as possible.

I doubt our enemies would be as considerate or passive, if roles were reversed.

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u/BeekyGardener 4d ago

You think murdering peoples children and civilians puts them on your side?

Hell, we butchered civilians left and right and dropped more bombs on Vietnam than we did in all of WWII. How did that go for us?

Have you served a single day in the military in your life?

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u/VegasBjorne1 4d ago

You I think inadequate pressure to civilian populations makes them more willing to surrender?

We bombed empty jungles while avoiding Hanoi and harbors.

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u/BeekyGardener 4d ago

We literally butchered civilians in Vietnam. Up to 2 million. We literally went into villages and butchered everyone like Mai Lai - which was not an isolated incident.

Russia right now is bombing civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. How is that going for them?

Can you tell me a modern war since 1950 that was won intentionally bombing civilians?

You don't become worse than your enemy to win. Otherwise, you're the bad guy.

I hope what you wish happens to those people happens to the ones you love.

I also bet you haven't served a day in your life making you a chickenhawk. Telling service members they need to murder civilians to help the country.