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lovedbydogs1981 t1_itocn2v wrote

Does have a real “fuck you fascism” look. Hate to be on the wrong side of that guy.

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seemypinky t1_itpqc4p wrote

That’s probably due to his uniform. If he was wearing a Nazi uniform I’m sure he’d look the opposite

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lovedbydogs1981 t1_itptifh wrote

Idk… I know the look. Granted America’s got its serious problems but Nazi-punching isn’t one of them.

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seemypinky t1_itptuwp wrote

Huh?

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lovedbydogs1981 t1_itpvjj2 wrote

Did I stutter? For all our problems the majority of Americans are anti-fascist. I know “the look” from my grandparents (both grandfathers killed a bunch of Nazis, while both grandmothers provided material support) and from my parents who have protested and fought and voted against fascism, and frankly from myself, who has always done the same. Try Umberto Eco’s essay on fascism. Logic or reason isn’t the point—there’s something that shows in the face, a lack of honesty. Fascists are cowards seeking power. The man in the picture is no coward and doesn’t appear to have any cognitive dissonance in his expression.

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seemypinky t1_itpxegi wrote

I don’t know what the heck you’re talking about. If he was dressed in a nazi uniform I think he’d look like a nazi

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lovedbydogs1981 t1_itpxtxp wrote

Lemme guess: you’re not a poker player.

Reading faces isn’t hard it just takes practice

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seemypinky t1_itpybxn wrote

Most good poker players know looks can be deceiving

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lovedbydogs1981 t1_itpyfrw wrote

And can see past it if they’re actually good

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seemypinky t1_itpyjeq wrote

I’m sure you can without fail champ

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lovedbydogs1981 t1_itq54oe wrote

No, not a mind-reader. Don’t know why you’re taking a beef on this but I’ll end it by saying I could totally be wrong, this guy would be a bad-ass nazi, etc etc, hope this helps soothe your soul

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seemypinky t1_itq5sjr wrote

I’m not taking a beef, it just seems to me that maybe you’re a little overconfident in your ability to judge a book by it’s cover. I could be wrong though

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lovedbydogs1981 t1_itq6h0j wrote

I’ve made a living of reading people. I’m good at it but not infallible. Definitely reading the man’s face not the uniform. But I could be wrong. Thanks for meeting me in the middle

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failatgood t1_itqsgcq wrote

Are you high?

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lovedbydogs1981 t1_itrkcih wrote

No. How about you?

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failatgood t1_itszzl1 wrote

Not for a while, saving money to get a 2L engine swap happening to my current 1.6L, might get a respray happening as well, roof is sun damaged

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EmptyBuildings t1_itog67d wrote

Post this on r/helpmefind and someone might be able to tell you where this was taken

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joshbenson OP t1_itogbfr wrote

That's a great idea. I will do that. We'd love to know the exact spot if at all possible. Thanks!

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YankinAndBankin t1_itphymp wrote

What was his name?

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joshbenson OP t1_itpjqyr wrote

Lester Benson

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Jamesizdabitch t1_itr0xwc wrote

That's a good old fashioned name.

"We need our top man on this. Go see what Lester Bensen can do."

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whereisstrathmere t1_itop5wx wrote

Staff Sargent, which is E-7... quite an achievement. Takes time, so he may have already been in the Army when the war broke out. Not sure, but time-in-rank-wise it may make sense. In any event, that is a face that has seen things. Respect. EDIT: I got the level wrong E-6… but still a big deal.

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Defiant-Giraffe t1_itpf4nt wrote

War-time advancement worked a little different than it does today though...

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dixieStates t1_itow4vt wrote

Staff Sergeant E-6 one rocker
Sergeant First Class E-7 two rockers

Source: BTDT

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whereisstrathmere t1_itoyudn wrote

You know what, I think you’re right. Still, even in E-6 gets a lot of respect.

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dixieStates t1_itqecvd wrote

> You know what, I think you’re right.

You bet your ass I'm right.

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whereisstrathmere t1_itqprxe wrote

And, speaking as a former service member, I say again that an E6 is equally worthy of respect.

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Deathbyhours t1_itp68ip wrote

He wasn’t just looking like a badass. In my observation, paratroopers are badasses.

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