The phrase “support the troops” really means “support the war.” I saw one of those looped-ribbon bumper-stickers that read “support the troops and President Bush.” The “support the troops” mantra is largely designed to cover both sides of the street on this war. If its proponents engaged in a little truth in advertising, the message would read: “support the war; sacrifice the troops.” When this collective atrocity in Iraq began, someone put up a large billboard on the 405 freeway near Westwood that read: “support the troops: bring them home.” But Charles is right: it is difficult to drum up … Continue reading Re Dissing