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Are we the baddies? (i.imgur.com)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] Harbinger01173430 10 points 9 months ago (2 children)

The question is: why would they be proud of being marines?

I mean, marines are the cannon fodder in every alien invasion movie, so, with that knowledge, that military branch is composed of useless moving targets.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Propaganda. Lots and lots and lots of propaganda.

[–] Harbinger01173430 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Propaganda about being the first line to get sacrificed in every alien invasion? Lol

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I don't know if you've lived in rural America, but I have, and the fast track to quasi-celebrity status out there is to join the Marines or get KIAd. Americans have been heavily propagandized about making the great and noble sacrifice to "defend the country".

[–] Harbinger01173430 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I live in south americA

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

Yeah, the US, particularly rural US, has been propagandized an absolutely ridiculous amount. Being seen to sacrifice or die for the empire is seen as a glorious thing both in and for your community.

[–] whotookkarl 4 points 9 months ago

Self sacrifice for family/church/country is a big part of their hero's journey narrative.