nameless, faceless fodder for TPTB.

That is why they are referred to that way. That is until they survive and we're supposed to grovel and thank them for being pawns and "honor" them at basketball games and NASCAR races.

Which definition of overwrought?

o·ver·wrought
ˈōvəˈrôt/
adjective
adjective: overwrought; adjective: over-wrought

1. in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety.
"she was too overwrought to listen to reason"
synonyms: tense, agitated, nervous, on edge, edgy, keyed up, worked up, high-strung, neurotic, overexcited, beside oneself, distracted, distraught, frantic, hysterical; More
informalin a state, in a tizzy, uptight, wound up, het up, strung out
"she was too overwrought to listen"
antonyms: calm
2. (of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction.
synonyms: overelaborate, overornate, overblown, overdone, contrived, overworked, strained More

See: No. 1

I'd give that a 3.5 out of 10. I'm sure you can do better than that.

Try adding, "sucking on the .gov teat, stomping on a baby". Or creative combos that could help raise that score.

It's early in week so there is plenty of time before the contest ends.

Do you intend to respond?

What does "sucking on the .gov teat, stomping on a baby" have to do with my comment?

Do you disagree that TPTB care NOTHING about the cannon fodder that is "boots on the ground", that those humans in those boots are merely a wind-break between the "enemy" and the those within their gated mansions?

You mean it isn't for Mom, apple pie and Old Glory?

Better hope that doesn't get out.

I also hate "blood and treasure". They are both overused.

Boots in the Army (and other branches) have a special significance for many different reasons. That is why an inverted rifle, a kpot and a pair of boots is often used in the last roll call.

Not many pundits or politician's understand that, nor do they care. It just sounds knowledgeable or tough.