Because it gives them something to do. Exhibit A: Comedian John Fugelsang.
Veterans Day, when we reflect on how the highest form of patriotism is to be an anti-military narcissistic douche.
— George Tobin (@ga_tobin) November 11, 2014
https://twitter.com/KyleWOrton/status/532243798420893696
https://twitter.com/BlueShiftBlog/status/532240922596360192
Here’s what that love looks like:
https://twitter.com/JohnFugelsang/status/532224318563164161
Homelessness among our nation’s veterans is a serious issue, but Fugelsang dishonors them with a tweet like that.
Yeah, we're all homeless. MT @JohnFugelsang If you'd like to thank a US vet to their face you can just google 'nearest homeless shelter.'
— jon gabriel (@exjon) November 11, 2014
@exjon @JohnFugelsang Yep. All the vets I know (a ton of them) are all squatting in their own homes. Maybe it's the area?
— Ben (@BenInNy) November 11, 2014
Vile and mean. MT @JohnFugelsang: Happy Veterans Day. If you'd like to thank a US vet to their face just google 'nearest homeless shelter.'
— Phineas Fahrquar (@irishspy) November 11, 2014
@exjon What an asshole. Geez –> @JohnFugelsang
— Melissa Mackenzie (@MelissaTweets) November 11, 2014
Asshat—>. “@JohnFugelsang:…If you'd like to thank a US vet to their face you can probably just google 'nearest homeless shelter.'”
— Patrick Burns (@poeburns) November 11, 2014
https://twitter.com/Keethers/status/532241344631410688
Recommended
Perhaps instead of using veterans to take a swipe at society, he could get to know them a little better. In accusing Americans of writing vets off, he’s … writing vets off.
@exjon @JohnFugelsang It's probably much easier to find one waiting in line for treatment at the VA.
— NathanInSoCal (@NATHANINSOCAL) November 11, 2014
https://twitter.com/eudaimoniarick/status/532239982409555968
Or…visit a college campus, a Fortune 500 company or a CEMETERY…douchebag @JohnFugelsang @exjon
— Rob (@Hypers_Dad) November 11, 2014
What has Fugelsang done to thank a vet lately?
@exjon @JohnFugelsang Sad way to think about Veterans! Most of us are doing just fine.. But what are you doing to help the others JohnF?
— Laura (@CrankitLoud) November 11, 2014
I'll bet a lot of veterans would stand in line to thank @JohnFugelsang to his face for that disgusting remark.@exjon
— R.O.C.K. in the ? (@ROCKInTheUSSA) November 11, 2014
@irishspy @JohnFugelsang Maybe Mr. Fugelsang could meet my nephew at the dog park? Odie loves to play. pic.twitter.com/bqVAlwO0J2
— C. Irwin (@Bookwormdearlor) November 11, 2014
Heh.
.@JohnFugelsang Veterans Day is all about you, John.
— jon gabriel (@exjon) November 11, 2014
Apparently:
https://twitter.com/JohnFugelsang/status/532247666760372224
https://twitter.com/JohnFugelsang/status/532248922597896193
https://twitter.com/JohnFugelsang/status/532249351339659266
https://twitter.com/JohnFugelsang/status/532249826675937280
https://twitter.com/JohnFugelsang/status/532250285964787712
.@michelelfrost @Chug_A_Lugg Actually, it's the civilians who lied them into Iraq who treated our vets as props.
— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) November 11, 2014
When I say Happy Veterans Day they call me patriotic. When I say we shouldn't have homeless vets they call me an America hater. #p2
— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) November 11, 2014
.@JohnFugelsang Next time, just leave it at "Happy Veterans Day." No need to add a self-righteous diatribe drawing attention to yourself.
— jon gabriel (@exjon) November 11, 2014
That’s good advice, John. Take it.