434 online
 
Most Popular Choices
Share on Facebook 55 Printer Friendly Page More Sharing Summarizing
Exclusive to OpEd News:
OpEdNews Op Eds   

Progress in the Despicability of Weapons Systems

By       (Page 2 of 2 pages) Become a premium member to see this article and all articles as one long page.   2 comments

Rafe Pilgrim
Message Rafe Pilgrim
But now the Drone lacks the essential basis for such propaganda, it being steered in comfort far from any threat of danger to its gamester/soldiers.  No images here of bloodied American heroes.  They are 9,000 miles remote from even the most pathetic enemy defenses.  No courage evident here, rather perhaps an emanation of cowardice.   It is slaughter by computer mouse.

It's difficult to imagine a successful propaganda ploy under these circumstances, difficult to envision a successful campaign promoted by bumper stickers entreating us to "Support Our Drones!"

Next Page  1  |  2

(Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).

Rate It | View Ratings

Rafe Pilgrim Social Media Pages: Facebook page url on login Profile not filled in       Twitter page url on login Profile not filled in       Linkedin page url on login Profile not filled in       Instagram page url on login Profile not filled in

Rafe Pilgrim, after "a life largely wasted on hard honest work," found himself a jungle of turkey oak, scrub pine and giant palmettos up a dirt road running east of Crystal River, Florida, which neither school busses nor the U.S. Postal Service dare (more...)
 
Go To Commenting
The views expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of this website or its editors.
Writers Guidelines

 
Contact AuthorContact Author Contact EditorContact Editor Author PageView Authors' Articles
Support OpEdNews

OpEdNews depends upon can't survive without your help.

If you value this article and the work of OpEdNews, please either Donate or Purchase a premium membership.

STAY IN THE KNOW
If you've enjoyed this, sign up for our daily or weekly newsletter to get lots of great progressive content.
Daily Weekly     OpEd News Newsletter

Name
Email
   (Opens new browser window)
 

Most Popular Articles by this Author:     (View All Most Popular Articles by this Author)

'Following Orders' Doesn't Cut It

The Old Lie: It is Sweet and Fitting to Die For One's Country

Who Are Our Masters?

Civilization in Reverse, History Going Backwards

The Enemies of Our Healthcare

Demopublicans or Republicrats?

To View Comments or Join the Conversation:

Tell A Friend