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Dyedinthewoolliberal

(15,583 posts) Sun Nov 11, 2012, 03:13 PM Nov 2012

While originally written about Aussie troops in WWI the sentiment is universal.

In honor of Veterans Day, it ain't pretty

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While originally written about Aussie troops in WWI the sentiment is universal. (Original Post) Dyedinthewoolliberal Nov 2012 OP

Very loved and very often covered song Kolesar Nov 2012 #1

Been posted here on occasions dipsydoodle Nov 2012 #2

As a vet, it's important that we remember the terrible human costs of war and why we.... OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #3

Kolesar

(31,182 posts)

1. Very loved and very often covered song

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Sun Nov 11, 2012, 03:26 PM

Nov 2012

I posted this after seeing all the vapid messages about "Veterans Day" on Facebook
http://www.democraticunderground.com/101778486

dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)

2. Been posted here on occasions

Reply to Kolesar (Reply #1)

Sun Nov 11, 2012, 03:39 PM

Nov 2012

in DU2 VIDEOS. Helps commemorate Anzac Day for the Aussies.

I prefer The Pogues version as apparently do you. Dubliners do it well too.

OldDem2012

(3,526 posts)

3. As a vet, it's important that we remember the terrible human costs of war and why we....

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Sun Nov 11, 2012, 03:41 PM

Nov 2012

...should ALWAYS try every possible option before getting involved in one.

It's interesting to note that old men get us into wars but young men pay the price.

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