Why do people not respect the Military anymore? | KINGS GUARD DUTY TROLLING

[@_Matsimus_]

Maybe I’m the wrong one and that people are just being people and I should relax. Personally I just can’t stand how things are becoming with peoples modern day take of how to treat these soldiers and their service and duties. Whats your thoughts?

[@astralfoxy1787]

That's "post relegion" world, dude. I mean. relegion exist, but not for plebs. And the "old rithuals" like this not respected because no roots for that rithuals. This people have no history behind it, unirronically thats not their history. You have another rithuals what usually private, like "Phedofile island" for massonic religion but as i said, thats not for plebs. Who know thats know.

[@DIY_DISASTERZ]

I must commend the palace guards for their restraint, they may yell but I have never seen them thwack someone who wholeheartedly deserves it. It is quite sad that people have lost the ability to at least attempt to be decent, aware and respectful. Thank you for touching on this even though it’s very frustrating.

[@DarkRendition]

I respect the military now more than ever but I am biased.

[@PhilipPress-l8m]

Societal ills being what they are, it was a surprise to witness the public's respect of the Commonwealth's WWI sacrifice acknowledged by the "Last Post" ceremony at Ypres Belgium Menin Gate Memorial. A thousand of the public stood silent and still, honoring warriors sacrifice, occuring before any of those present were born.

[@theflame5919]

Respect is earned, not given. How does military earn respect of its citizens? By making them secure. Are we more secure, or less secure ? We are less secure. Do we spend more on defense, or less ? We spend more, every year, while our security degrades faster and faster. There is your answer. Cheers!

[@thomas_jay]

Those are the same people that demand respect for themselves but are not willing to give it.

[@DEADB33F]

I think the disrespect is that many people simply don't realise the fact these guys are active duty soldiers and think they're some kind of Disneyland-style costumed mascots.

[@It-b-Blair]

The royal family is kinda that though… they’re kept around because of the revenue it brings to England.

[@bloodwynn]

Monarchy, sabres, horses, colourful uniforms... Yeah, I have no idea why people think they are mascots.

[@carlosdgutierrez6570]

Their own superiors in the government made them into little more than tourist attractions to increase the number of tourists expending money around the palace. Do you really think people aren't aware of this? They do and act accordingly towards them; they are little more than performers to complete the whole act in the tourist trap that the palace is, to make it look more "authentic". People won't show respect to what essentially are walking breathing tourist traps.

[@donbass4russia313]

Active or not I still disrespect them. Why do they have to fight for billionaire?

[@franciswatson8793]

Maybe if they dressed like actual soldiers and not in 18th century cosplay they would be treated more like real soldiers.

[@Fat_Ninjah]

I was a conscript and I was never respected even in uniform. Many would give me the side eye even if I'm sitting down in an empty bus.

[@Marinealver]

What nation may I ask?

[@Fat_Ninjah]

@@Marinealver Singapore

[@mastathrash5609]

​@@Fat_NinjahConsidering how small Singapore is I'm surprised That they don't value you in It's defense..conscript or not.

[@SonsOfLorgar]

​@@mastathrash5609 tbh, Singapore has extreme levels of economic inequality, and most of the people at the top and even more so those in the middle who delude themselves to be on top in that socioeconomic pyramid, is more likely to presume everyone, especially anyone in a uniform or working clothes, is lesser than them and obliged to be subservient and deferent at all times...🤮

[@Monkey-ud8bw]

Tommy, a poem by Rudyard Kipling seems to sum this up. You would have thought that after the way Singapore suffered in the Second World War and how strategically important it is, that the public would be grateful.

[@afitz34]

The girl hitting the horse is lucky she wasn't tapped by that soldier's saber. It's infuriating watching the disrespect on display.

[@kronosbot5]

And these are the same kind od hippies that preach about holding animals in higher regard than other humans.

[@Peorhum]

She was likely good with horses and doing what most do in a barn with their own horses... the problem was this was NOT her own horse in a barn.

[@michaelhowell2326]

I'm an American and former US Army tanker and I would like to send a salute to my brothers in arms across pond. I hope one day to visit London and the Gaurds.

[@BlackHawk264]

Here in Finland, tourists aren't respecting the Sami people when visiting Lappland. For example people have been climbing into their reindeer enclosures. I don't know if it's social media causing brain rot or something else but honestly, it feels like having common sense and decency makes you a part of a minority nowadays. I'm kinda glad I got bullied as a kid which I feel prevented me from becoming a sheep who blindly follows the masses.

[@bintjbeil7892]

Tiktok moment

[@mouser6474]

When I went to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 10 years ago, I got to see a changing of the guard and EVER-Y-ONE was quiet and respectful. It was a beautiful ceremony. The gall of anyone to show up to a ceremony like that and mock/disrupt it is gross. Same goes for the Royal Guards. Even if you don't care for the Monarchy, the guards shouldn't have to deal with jokes and japes from tourists. The people selected for these positions are among the best of the best. IMO they should just have their patrol areas roped off and if people want to take pictures they should form a line and be supervised. Otherwise they shouldn't be that close IMO.

[@sailpunk1425]

Did the Battle of the Atlantic parade today and saw the same shit during our remembrance. No one cares about us anymore.

[@Marinealver]

We are seen as those "too stupid for a real job" and an "expendable asset" that no one will miss. Well if I see someone in distress, I will pause before I offer aid, that is if I don't assume the risk is TOO GREAT to bother.

[@Drunken_Master]

@@Marinealver Like anyone would need any help from you. You soldiers can't even tie your own shoelaces, it's too complex for your intelect.

[@Tienhamir100]

​@@Marinealverbow tie. I have problems with the current military being full of woke sissies who get combat patches right out of basic or somehow get diagnosed PTSD from reading a mean Twitter post. If the military is full of fools, you don't respect it, you ridicule it.

[@noticing33]

Cuse you don't do anything notable.

[@brucebartup6161]

Some don't know or don't understand. I went to by my poppy at al local pharmacy this was maybe 1998 or so. A 1st generation immigrant pharmacist said she thought of Remembrance as for the veterans and Sunday as kind of flag day for the veteran's homes.. All the while outside the shop one or two British Legion fellas were selling from trays and serves me a troop of cadets or sea scouts was forming up to march - somewhere Church parade? Once she'd had it explained to her she was fine Though to be sure she was probably more concerned about the NF having an unannounced march through town some weeks earlier.

[@europa1387]

Agreed mate. It's sad, change is needed somehow.

[@1986coldsteel]

Ya it’s pretty damn sad. This is hard duty. Takes a lot of discipline and pride to do these jobs. People have lost their minds. This is what happens when we teach kids to hate our history and traditions. Hats off to those soldiers holding the line doing the work.

[@commandervile394]

And those who serve in the military allows their government to this....that's what's even sadder. They're useful idiots at best, expendable pawns at worse, at this rate. And not to mention the military routinely purges it's ranks of anyone who might be "far-right" or patriotic, they don't want pride, nationalism and dissent. They want mindless drones that will obey all orders and to usher in the globalist agenda that seeks to destroy all tradition/nationalism.

[@BluegrassKnight]

This is the perfect example of what is wrong with the West these days, "NO RESPECT", not for tradition, not for others and definitely not for those who risk or even sacrifice their lives to give these ungrateful people the opportunity to live the lives they want and the freedoms they enjoy, anyone who does this crap should be ashamed of themselves and need to stop, think about what you are doing and how it affects others, nobody lives in a vacuum, your actions have consequences!

[@IMDunn-oy9cd]

Social media promotes narcissism and minimizes shame.

[@mike_hock]

The military promotes for profit wars and killing children in their own homes. Don’t treat evil with respect.

[@fightertales]

Terminally online people like to push the envelope for minor gains in an attempt to be remembered. It's disgusting to me.

[@exploringtheplanetsn]

Thanks Matt for the daily reminder to be respectful and courteous as we go about are daily lives, Cheers!

[@richielamb3509]

Took the words out my mouth ….won’t be long before the public won’t be able to get close , been to horse guards a few times on days out to London , tourists seem to think it’s a fun zone ……I’m a veteran a couple of times I stepped in and had a word with someone for nearly crossing the line , the most recent one I’ve seen where the police arrest the little shit …..the member of the public who he squared up to showed good restraint…don’t think I would’ve shown the same .

[@Mark-k2z9p]

These days, most people aren't worth a damn... Sick society, distorted world view, selfishness wherever you look. Disrespect and no Honor whatsoever.

[@peterh.7078]

I visited in Horse Guards in 2022 and this was the first time for me. I left thinking that it felt uncomfortable and not respectful of the soldiers and their horses. Due to the crowds and behaviour of crowds it felt like a cheap and strange tourist attraction. In its current form I wonder what purpose it really serves. Perhaps many would disagree, particularly those who like traditions, but I think its time has passed.

[@cdgncgn]

liberal de-/-generation and being out of touch the whole life.

[@carlosdgutierrez6570]

Others have mentioned the point of who the soldiers actual figth for (no their countrymen and women but big corpos) but there ia another aspect. In the modern capitalist and mercantilist world, all jobs are equal when it comes to reapect, so for most people being a soldier isn't anywhere more especial than being an accountant or a janitor, just another random job for people to earn their lives. Why should people hold military jobs in a special regard compared to any other? Unless you can give a credible answer to that question, people won't be convinced of why they should give preferencial respect to them. Edit: also there is the fact that the UK government itself has made those soldiers another tourist attraction. Do you really expect them to be beholden to some extra respect if their own superiors basically made them performers to increase the number of tourists expending money around the palace?

[@aaronrocks365]

If they don't want to respect the soldiers that defend their country, then perhaps one way or another they will respect ones that conquer it.

[@schrodingersgat4344]

Quite, right.

[@sgtkasi]

Not one war my country has fought in my lifetime has been to defend any kind of freedom. GWOT was just a money laundering scheme for Halliburton.

[@commandervile394]

Guess that's what they get for allowing their government to take away their guns.

[@Marinealver]

I for one welcome our Visgoth Overlords!

[@hamodycraft1345]

Defending your country is invading Iraq or having a base in Syria? Lol sure mate.

[@AnthonyHancock-s7v]

Modern communication allows over familiarity . This is why people get out of cars and try and stroke bears and tigers . And f*ck around with soldiers

[@i999ok]

all military stuff aside girl that slaps horse should go to jail what part of stand back dosent she understand she should to to jail just for being an a-hole to the horse

[@erichjager7996]

As a German and or German police officer, always wondered why you brits, would even let people get this close or to mingle around such important places? Seems like complete utter chaos. Just from watching all these royal guards at this and other "royal" sites, its clearly not under control. People are able to walk all over the place, they just do what they want, they are able to enter with un-screened bags and who knows what. Just one giant safety hazard. Look at the yanks with there ceremonial guards, everyone is at least set behind a cordoned off zone. But if its a real important site, people are kept well away and always screened etc. Even here in Germany one is not able to just walk around historic or governmental areas at will. Its clear the UK allows this for tourist money. And all the yelling and stuff is either done to add to the experience or again just not managed safely as there is just a few armed police officers with hundreds of people to watch over. One person with a firearm, explosives or biological could cause utter havoc. So do not really think these places are of any real importance. But the safety of the visitors would be a concern.

[@GyaanKiBateen]

Bcoz British society is sick n their society has no morals n principles.

[@dash5257]

I'm a Vet and this disrespect really pisses me off. People show just how much of an idiot they are.

[@simonschneider5913]

are you proud of what your military "accomplishes"? oligarchy sold you out.

[@cdgncgn]

your rulers deem you worthles, they tell this to plebs via nonstop B-wash. Imagine full conscription and off ya go to Ukr because US commanded so.

[@Bastardsword01]

As someone who has been doing the similar duty at the Royal Castle of Sweden, I really feel sorrow when seeing people mock these traditions.

[@bloodwynn]

I don't endorse bad behaviour towards ANYONE (no matter soldier or not), but if you change the soldiers into showmans, sometimes you get bad audience. That's all. Soldiers should never be turned into a tourist attraction. P.S. Yes, I know they are active duty soldiers, but we are no longer in napoleonic era. Sabres and colourful uniforms are things of the past. People don't even treat them as serious soldiers, that's why they behave like this.

[@Peorhum]

Actually this is an honour they seek and they and their family member are extremely proud of. The military is about traditional and their dress uniforms often are a honour in itself, marking something in the pass, that the regiment is proud of.

[@nathanielwhite8769]

Hi Matsimus, Absolutely spot on with is short piece! The level of disregard and Ignorance displayed by the general public and Tourists today towards those who keep the country running (Not Politicians or Civil Servants I hasten to add! ) and who serve to defend our sovereignty is quite frankly apprehensible. As a livestock farmer, we experience an actual hostility towards what we do on a daily basis with one thing and another. Therefore I often find myself coming to the conclusion that if most of the general public had to take up farming or Military service fighting on the frontline in a combat zone, they wouldn't last five minutes. Anyway this video is very much needed, Cheers.👍

[@Barnie-pi7mk]

This is sick. I’ve always respected and will continue to always respect those who have served their country. If nobody respects our men and women in uniform then our nations are doomed

[@GoGoX1]

Was on a trip to iceland recently and was amazed and absolutely disgusted by not only the way tourists treated these beautiful places, but also stood blank faced and empty. Noone I saw was there for themselves, I guarantee you it was for social appeal and nothing more. The one occasion we saw the northern lights there were a lot of people, which is fine! It's not fine when you shine hi-beams into people's faces and block people in with cars and look dumbfounded when you hit someone because you were too busy being inconsiderate to recognize that there are other people there. Standing on rocks and everything to get in other people's photos. It was really disappointing to see other people acting like this.

[@anthonykaiser974]

Sounds like lack of sufficient parental guidance as children. Some of were actually raised right, and are not adult versions of feral children.

[@danilorainone406]

where is utter contempt for military taught? schools virtually all of them,state run broadcasting,,who is londons mayor? they have been doing this for 50 years 384,000 brit troopers plus 70,000 civilians died in ww2 7,193 since 1959 schools the world over do not teach this

[@carlosdgutierrez6570]

Why should schools outside the UK care about the casualties suffered by them in WWII?

[@poseidon808]

@@carlosdgutierrez6570 I think every nation in Europe should have a degree of respect for those who died for their freedom, sure knowing exact casualty counts is excessive but what isn’t excessive is respect

[@carlosdgutierrez6570]

@@poseidon808 would you say the same about Soviet/Russian soldiers? Especially with the current geopolitical shit going on? And it isn't like the UK saved Europe, the ones who actually won the war were the URSS and the USA, the UK was barely holding their own ground and the only reason why they weren't invaded was the channel, otherwise the Wehrmacht would have rolled in all the way to Scotland. The UK didn't save anybody, it was the industrial power and sheer numbers of the USA and the URSS which won the war.

[@poseidon808]

@@carlosdgutierrez6570 the soviet soldiers who died in WW2 sure, as far as the individual soldier was concerned they were fighting for the freedom of their nation. As for your second point it wasn’t just the US and USSR, I agree they made up the bulk of it but by your logic we also shouldn’t respect the French resistance fighters or the French soldiers that went back in June 1944 or the Polish soldiers who died protecting their homeland even if they did fail. Soldiers who fight in wars deserve respect for such an undertaking, you may disagree with the war but remember soldiers sign up to be protectors of their country, if elected politicians wage wars you disagree with then change the politicians.

[@Peorhum]

Many don't respect anything beyond themselves... the military is just another thing they don't care about.

[@b1646717]

Because slapping the shit out of someone is illegal.

[@It-b-Blair]

That wouldn’t solve anything…

[@OldRhino]

​@@It-b-Blair Respect is better than fear, but if you can't get respect then fear will do.

[@Haimas]

Having all of this on line it just makes it a lot more visible, these people existed even before internet, we just see them more now. And it has nothing to do with respect for military , they do not respect anyone, but it is also because we lived in relatively peacefull times. I also hope we can continue living in peace , but being from eastern europe my hope is not really high . Also as a side note respect for military here is way up these days, I suspect western populations will catch up in a few years , especially if the currect conflict flares up. It will be a lot harder to disrespect the guy or girl who is standing between you and death .

[@AlexRoivas]

Watch the USA army commercial about two mothers. I am not in the military or in a military family but i guess the people that get mad at that are the ones that usually join the military. Remember everyone, Chaos is a ladder.

[@9and7]

Yeah and and if anyone honestly calls out the problem Matsimus and those very soldiers will 'defend' them. We all know what the problem is and we never should have let it happen.

[@BrGuardian]

Let's get straight with this, as a civilian who interests with both military and civilan communities, the best way to understand this situation is by looking it as a clash of ideals, for your side, you guys see the military as a highly risky service done in the name of your country, while the civilians see the army as another armed fist of the government, some see it as the symbol of fascism, others as a joke, they just don't see at greatness on serving the for a country.

[@_Matsimus_]

Ideals? Making a mockery of people is an ideal? I will not get straight with you. I wholeheartedly disagree with your opinion. And it’s my right to.

[@SHADOW_CORPS_404]

I'm honestly so tired of today's society and how brain dead and ignorant people are and have no respect for others it's truly disgusting and actually quite triggering when you are constantly seeing stuff like this

[@malcolmcossar6447]

Very Well Said! 100% Agee!👍👏

[@exploringtheplanetsn]

I know people talk about it as a negative when they say that no one wants to join the military. But I can 100 percent guarantee that the majority of people that don’t want to join especially the younger ones are disrespectful and undisciplined types you see in this video. Which is honestly better if they stay out and don’t join up at all.

[@malcolmcossar6447]

@@exploringtheplanetsn Good Point and Very Well said! 100% Agree!👍

[@pvtmadmike]

As A person who has had and does have members in the Canadian military thank you. If these people where to just stop and think what if we didn't have this freedom what if the outcome of the World wars where different. I believe they might have a better outlook. As a member of The ONTAR museum. I run those historical vehicles to keep your memory alive. I agree lack of respect is everywhere. But I will say this they will be the first people to run. When you stand tall in front to protect them. Thank you for all that you do.

[@kingrevet1st]

i think that the problem in this case is more so the tourist who don't understand the purpose of the guards and there duty, and think them more of akin to an fun fair attraction. this can be compared to when western tourist go to japan and take the mike out of the local traditions there, the world is now full of arrogant people who don't want to learn about others traditions.

[@billestew7535]

Matt I was going to comment about some of the antics I have witnessed involving British soldiers on the piss in my city in southern Alberta, but I will just leave it alone, almost all of it was pretty harmless, not excusing these idiots in the video at all but just about anybody is capable of buffoonery.

[@Limescale12]

Thanks for making this observation and setting it straight, Matt. Never lose heart, our society is worth fighting to preserve

[@mc-zy7ju]

Not strictly a military thing. It's what happens when you raise a generation without consequences. "Social media made y'all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it." -Mike Tyson

[@banshee107]

100%

[@slartybarfastb3648]

And without God. It is no coincidence that plummeting church attendance has mirrored the decline in morality.

[@Marinealver]

The thing about online people know you can't punch them through the computer screen.

[@ElementZephyr]

@@slartybarfastb3648 Not necessarily. Way back when consuming pork without properly cooking it, you got sick and died. The priests had no idea it was because of bacteria, so they simply outlawed eating pork. As people learned more about the world around them, we learned that properly cooking pork meant you no longer got sick and died. "Church attendance" is continuing to not eat pork because *"the priests a thousand years ago said so"* instead of using modern technology and cooking techniques to properly cook pork and not die when you eat it. Imagine "eating bacon" was "degenerate sinner behavior" and you can see that it's nonsense today. Most religions, formal or informal, bring a set of good societal moral codes, and adhering to them, at least partially, (aka, don't sin) is what is being lost. God says don't eat too much (gluttony). Attending church as a 600 lb fat man and continuing to stuff your face does *NOTHING* to the sins being done. But adhering to the moral codes, even if partially (aka, everything in moderation) is what you want to see from people, and that's just not happening. We don't want to become Fundamentalist Muslims, Puritan Christians, or Hindu Monks as a society.

[@SonsOfLorgar]

​@@ElementZephyr those moral principles are not religious in orgin. They are behavioural prerequisites for survival and success of every vertebrate social species. *Religions* are, in fact, nothing more than parasitic sociopathic crime syndicates based around gaslighting, false debt claims targeting the emotionally and cognitively vulnerable and undeveloped for protection money and servitude extortion schemes.

[@robot336]

Worse than seagull's

[@Marinealver]

Or Pigons, Or Monkeys 🐒

[@treadheadpete4770]

I know where my freedom comes from, and I know who continues to defend it... thank you, all of you.

[@MrJay_White]

root cause is "respect the rank not the man" culture in the army. between the ruperts determined to gobble balls at the express expense of their own men let alone the public, to the empererors new cloths displays going on while the army gets functionally decimated, by the people whos balls the ruperts are trying to gobble. the army is and has been there, to protect the people tearing it a new arse, from the general public and against threats with lower bodycounts than the government. the public that have seen their society ripped to shreds in the last 40 years, who despite being as much as 800 times more productive now than in the 80s, have 1/4th the effective wages, thanks to an establishment these costume shows are put on for.

[@MoparNewport]

Unfortunately, the sad reality is, the governments of Canada, England, USA, hell most of the old Commonwealth have gone out of thier way to absolutely *destroy* any form of respectability. The militaries of these nations, being the armed faces of said governments, bear the brunt of this disrespect these various governments have earned. I would argue law enforcement deserves it much more so, as the Freedom Convoy proved, at least in Canada, beyond any doubt. Running with the core *cause* of said Freedom Convoy, why *should* the masses respect any group or organization that itself has lost immense *self* respect? Dont believe that to be the case? Then i *dare* you to have a livestream with someone you know - Jeremy Mackenzie. Assuming, of course, you in active uniform haven't been verbotten from doing so.

[@grimreaper6557]

The total lack of respect and comon sense is remarkable in todays generation its so sad i am 66 yrs old served in the USArmy for 10 yrs i was raised to respect those in uniform and those guarding areas such a the british do just as our solders do at Arlington they are not laughing matters they are sollum places of honor

[@Barten0071]

Why would they respect soldiers that "defend" thier country in middle east somehow

[@MelordJenkins]

I can agree the sheer amount of disrespect is universal in 1st world countries. Great video, need more people speaking out against this disrespectful nonsense.

[@soumyajyotimukherjee4752]

I agree people shouldn't be disrespected for just doing their job. I also think its not simple as that. Not talking specifically of the military here, but people should not have to deal with outdated institutions who will not adapt with the times. And you have to admit, that is often the case with the instruments of the government. Its not as simple as that but a large part of it has to do with that. And that is even without other considerations.

[@9and7]

And people will continue to vote for this nonsense.

[@reginaldscot165]

I respect the people, I don’t respect their choice because it’s a silly thing to do. Why would you risk your life like “cannon fodder” just for some rich politician who doesn’t give a **** about you? Like almost every war is created because of greedy politicians who never risk their own life. If people stopped joining the army there wouldn’t be any more wars for profit. It’s not like the old days when the King got on a horse and lead the army on campaigns is it.

[@reginaldscot165]

@@JohnMoses1897This is like reading Chinese after it’s passed through the rectum of Google translate. 🤔

[@noticing33]

They had no problems following orders to destroy iraq for almost 2 decades.

[@noticing33]

​@@JohnMoses1897 parrot, they don't protect shit.

[@RomanHistoryFan476AD]

if we had no soldiers we would become invaded. NATO would kick us out too since we no longer offer them anything.

[@hoplophobia7014]

As the knowledge of what the military does, respect goes down. You see that with police, all of the sudden everyone has a camera and all of the sudden the knowledge of the horrible things police do is getting substantiated. The military, and I spent over 20 years in the US Army, literally has jokes about the Canadians breaking the Geneva Convention, the US Army has even more horrible events in its history. My point is, respect is earned not given, and if you want the public’s respect then earn it, or don’t, but don’t whine when you don’t have it.

[@sixpest]

No ones been offed yet by them😂

[@GiangNg320]

Thanks you for speaking this out, it always anger me when seeing tourist disrespect Guardsman in every country. Not only in Britain but it seem everywhere where tourist see ceremonial Guards, they thinking it is just like some Disney Mascots thing. They not only disrespect the Guards but also disrespect the traditions and value of the country they are visiting.

[@carlosdgutierrez6570]

If their own government and superiors themselves made them little more than breathing tourist attractions to complement the antique "vibe" of the palace. Do you really expect that people will see them as anything more than Disney mascots if in the practice they are just that?

[@tubevideoguy762]

personally i get the whole tradition thing of i guess ill refer to them as "dress" military uniforms all nations have the fancier non combat uniform options for troops HOWEVER to me these ones look silly in the modern day&age, now in no way would i consider acting like these clownish people did towards the guards. IDK if their swords actually are incredibly sharp but the man who stood in the way when the soldier has the blade vertical to his shoulder, if he bumps you while at stride you could get a nasty slice😂

[@robindijkema7673]

Manby the get respect if the fight treason

[@richardparrott7192]

A very timely message Mat, well done for bringing this to attention. Thank you fir your service, too.

[@dragoon1027]

Hey Matt, Just my opinion but Arlington does a much better job of controlling crowds for two reasons, 1) they physically have the memorial area roped off and 2) although it has a metro station its a lot harder to get to Arlington than downtown London so less tourist types go there. This problem can easily be stopped by having a cop or soldier there who is supposed to control the crowd but for whatever reason that does not exist. As more and more people start traveling and seeing the world these cultural differences or even ignorance will be more readily apparent and occur more and more but hosts also have a bigger role to play and they often fail to adapt.

[@SPICEMANDF2]

Thank you for this post I'll be sharing this to as many as I can I Heartly agree to what your saying Thank you for this video

[@T_PLAYER]

honestly, if i were a guard in such a place, having to stand in one place for hours, without bathroom or lunch breaks, having to deal with braindead tourist filths, and on top of that i cant even stand up for myself, i would probably go crazy within two days. i have huge respect towards these men. what really saddens me, is that i am 21 years old, and i saw multiple people in the background video who seem to be even older than me and being a nuisance. thats just sad

[@brentburdine7273]

Yes, another example of the deterioration of Western civilization,

[@koiyujo1543]

THANK YOU! it's because irl the west is in decline and of course irl as a socialist the west is in decline because of their losing grip of power and influence on the pre colonized countries like tho in Africa and the rise of fasc'ism as well honestly I'm glad as the decline of capitalism is also the fall for these countries as well but however with the fall capitalism comes fasc'ism. THo it's more complex than that but you get the point

[@Marinealver]

The Lotus Eaters has entered the chat.

[@koiyujo1543]

I think the true starter of the fall of the western civilization was the war or should I say the geno'cide in gaza which I would say is the true actual thing to get this down fall into an actual good start now it's been happening years before this conflict but it shows and solidified us with this fact that the west and their impe'ralist neo col'onial and neo libe'rial policies will d'ie as a gen z American socialist I'm hoping that will make the world safer. however theirs a pro'blem with that, fa'scism will rise as capitalism declines just like how it rose when socialism in the 20th tries to replace capitalism, fas'cism will rise to try and defend itself to defend it's capital and of course keep capitalism around, we cannot let this happen again and let history repeat itself other wise capitalism will destroy us and will not save us from climate change.

[@commandervile394]

@@koiyujo1543 If by fascists you mean the merging of corporations and technocratic, zionist globalists like the WEF/George Soros Foundation/Rockefeller/Rothchilds then yes, you'd be correct.

[@VikingTeddy]

It's disgusting, I agree. But deterioration? Surely not. What we are seeing are the worst of the worst, it's the most egregious, "funny", and "shocking" videos that get spread, it can lead to confirmation bias. The same shit has been going on for decades. We're just more aware of it. And that applies to all levels of society. Politicians haven't suddenly become more corrupt, just more public. All in all, society is getting better on the average. If we weren't so (admittedly too much) connected. All the degenerate behaviour would be hidden, not absent. At least this way we have a chance to call them out.

[@alexelsworthy4445]

I've never thought militaries should be entitled to respect, and frankly at times they prove themselves worthy of protest. It's the disrespect in a more personal sense that shows the dark side of social media, that people are willing to mock and ridicule others for nothing more than vanity. I'd have far more respect for someone standing there protesting against a war, because at least their disrespect is coming from conviction.

[@kampfer91]

UK is a circus .

[@mentalstig]

Its simple social media people like watching the fails untill they get fined or arrested for being stupid

[@SGT_Fon]

It's a sign of the times. Other cultures don't respect our traditions, but we should accept theirs. People have no shame or common sense anymore it seems

[@sgtkasi]

The state doesn't respect the people, so why should the people respect the state (or its representatives in the military)?

[@Marinealver]

Exactly, and sadly the state is as much willing to abuse its military as much as its citizens. To make things worse a state often calls on its military to abuse its citizens in its stead.

[@withyou4236]

Fines is a simple answer

[@magnuz69]

My "hot" take on this whole thing is that it matters WHO the soldiers are protecting, in this case the monarchy has little to no respect in modern times. You dont see anyone doing what those people are doing to the Secret Service for example. If its a well respected head of state (or an opressive dickhead) the security detail around said leader is respected/feared.

[@commandervile394]

Seeing how said monarchy was heavily involved with the likes of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, it's no wonder why there's a severe lack of respect.

[@fathead8933]

You think he’s talking exclusively about the Castle Guards? He’s talking about society towards warriors in general. Have the title of Combat Infantryman and see how society treats you. We’re the top 1% of the gene pool and we’re treated as lepers. This is a western society thing also.

[@SashaTheDog]

​@@fathead8933 top 1% of the gene pool good joke. Yeah with that attitude you get zero respect!

[@sarminder4357]

We don't need monarchies and royal leeches anymore. Times are changing.

[@carlosdgutierrez6570]

@@fathead8933 top 1 of the gene pool? Just for being slightly better at being fit? If some group deserves to be called the 1% top of the gene pool are the guys and lass working in the CERN, ITER, TSCM, ASML, Space X etc; the geniuses making scifi tech reality, not some grunts whose biggest intellectual achievement is to read coordinates on a map and don't call artillery strikes on themselves.

[@potatoradio]

Seems like a GUARD should be able to dish out FAFO. If it is important enough for a watch, force should be authorized.

[@pulleft3953]

why would people that aren't english respect english traditions? This doesn't only apply to the kings guard either. There's some scary lessons that are going to be learned in the coming decades

[@kronosbot5]

"Influencers." When they are the ones being influenced, and badly at that.

[@MargaritaCanova]

You’re absolutely right😢

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

I've been watching video on them lately and wondered what thought. It's a military post and not moving out of their way or grabing the horse reigns/ bothering the house is interefering with military duty.

[@SuperiorBeen]

Because there are no consequences for their actions...You cannot have law and order without punishment.

[@chefzilla314]

Sadly, it's happening more and more at the Tomb of the Unkowns in Washington DC as well.

[@bodan1196]

If people behaved in temple, or in church, or in any other "sacred" palce, the way as seen in the end of the video... there would be violence.

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

I had to do some King's guard duty during my conscription service, this was oh say 20 years ago. Our duty was to guard the Castle and people were already then mocking and trying to piss us off or prank us, wich is strange as we were armed with our combat rifles that we used in the field as well. The salaray we earned was less than six dollars a day and I was often awake for 24 hours straight during those days. I had people come up to asking if they could hold my gun and take a picture with it, an American came up to me, told me that I didn't look very dangerous at all and that he was a Marine. XD But the best part was when a bunch of girls stood and spoke in another language and they were pestering one girl to ask me if I'm allowed to speak, as to I answered in their language that no I'm not allowed to talk, and everybodies jaws dropped. That foreign language happens to be my own mother tongue. But respect all in all seems tobe a comodity these days, it hurts me to see those horses getting stressed out as horses are fairly sensitive creatures despite being strong and big.

[@M0LOCK]

Because they know we are very limited on our actions and we cant answer(fight) back....

[@tootiredtostop1606]

Their idle lives are the only thing they'll ever know, and they're diminished by that in ways they can't even imagine. I don't truly wish it because I have a family, but there are times when I imagine them suffering true hardship and chuckle.

[@1977Yakko]

Yeah, I don't get it either. It would never occur to me to act this way towards military personnel. Different time, different values I guess.

[@Windows11Official]

Honestly, I wish people in the Western world could respect the soldiers like in my country. In there, when they see soldiers, they usually salute or shake hands with soldiers, gift flowers or even dance with them (usually either traditional dance or cringe TikTok dance lol). Overall, it's sad to see people trick soldiers like in the video and thanks a lot for sharing your story

[@Celdrith]

I also think they should be treated with respect, I was at Prague last weekend and their honorary guards do get the respect they deserve I thought. But these Western countries are losing values.

[@pacman1386]

Very well said.

[@chrisdiaz4876]

The truth is some people (especially in my age 17-20 range) are just ignorant. As one about to begin a military career there is a lot of deference i have for these soldiers that perform these ceremonial roles, i realize the importance and history behind units like these and admire it a lot. But i know damn well i have a friend or two who would just crack jokes and giggle with no real attempt to understand whats being done there, it shows more than a disrespect, it shows a lack of knowledge. But that's cool with me i guess, it just shows you how easy it is to manipulate some people

[@JJ-si4qh]

Well, as a combat veteran that has finally ditched the US, I can tell you a huge part of the problem is there are no consequences for bad behavior anymore. It's the same with criminals towards the police. These are all signs of anarcho-tyranny. Edit: It's also what happens when you have an entire generation told not be proud of your country because of bad things the country may have done in the past. But on the other hand, many of us vets are sick of being pawns in endless wars that don't benefit the people we swore to protect and it cheapens the sacrifices we made. So, I myself have lost a lot of respect for the military as an organization (not the individuals), and especially western governments.

[@durbanbudz]

People have lost their way, a bad sign of the times.

[@120bank8]

THEY NEED TO MAKE A ZONE WHERE THEY CAN LOOK FROM AFAR (SEVERAL METERS AWAY) 0 respect = 0 opportunity

[@Hybris51129]

Children these days are raised to hate the military in every form. When we call soldiers "heroes" it is all to often an empty gesture. The people complain about what soldiers do and demand that when they do fight it's with as many hands tied as possible so as to minimize the level of offense even if it costs lives. I usually am pretty good at finding solutions to problems like this but I am at a loss short of total revolution or foreign invasion.

[@OldRhino]

They aren't heroes anymore. NATOs' actions in the Middle East proved that.

[@Kalergiplansupporter]

They where me er heros they are tools to be used by those in power

[@pointblank6]

I can see where you're coming from especially when referencing social media. My experience is I've worked in hospitality for many years in all the different customer facing roles and I'd say the majority of people are fine, respectful and follow the rules. It's the minority that really take the piss, stand out and end up leaving a mark on me (especially when alchohol is involved). Ends up ruining my entire day.

[@Marinealver]

Answer me this question first: What glory does a military retain after it is defeated in a war? 🇦🇫 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 The last war we fought in was a defeat, why should we expect any respect? If anything an ignominious existence as a pariah is the best we can hope for.

[@slartybarfastb3648]

What would you define as a victory? Afghanistan the 51st state? Should we have stayed forever? Maybe make it a colony? Seriously, what would victory be?

[@disneysrecessextra1634]

@@slartybarfastb3648 There was never a hope for victory in Afghanistan besides completely subjugating it but that was never going to happen. It was just a war to make money. That war and the people in this video and the attitudes shown by them are the result of a demented ideology that’s been running western society for the last near century

[@Marinealver]

​@@slartybarfastb3648 good question and the exact addressing of the problem. We didn't fight to win, we fought to stay in and inevitably lost. Victory should have been the wholesale liquidation of the Taliban, but no we had to take the diplomatic and democratic approach and provide due process to terrorists who would simply just execute us for the crime of being their enemy. Afghanistan was not a nation we should have sacrificed just to have a war in Iraq. Yet just like Southeast Asia, we lost one and the other resulted in a draw.

[@evanwilliams3645]

Afghanistan was the only one we should have been in, not as a police and nation building action either. It was and still is a tribal nation, always will be. But we couldn’t very well go in and destroy the entire population could we? If that hurdle could’ve been bypassed then yes, it could’ve been wiped clean. Hell, the Soviets probably could’ve done that with all the resources they had early on. But they had that Cold War going on still. Iraq with Saddam was the buffer to Iran and it was a known thing

[@ZaraTheFemboy]

I always find it so disheartening when the military in Australia holds parades, not to show off might and grandeur, but out of ceremony. I can't remember for certain when it was or which Battalion. But they moved their colours from their base outside Sydney to a new location inside the city, and ceremony dictated they hold a parade of their vehicles and troops. It was quite upsetting to watch the interviews of the public by the news over the next few days describing the country as becoming a dictatorship, and people describing the parade as a horrible show of force by the government and the military against citizens. I don't have faith that people will learn, but I do have faith in education about the military which I feel is more important than people think.

[@mike_hock]

Australia is sending a whistle blower to prison for exposing war criminals who killed children for fun, and the war criminals walk free. Why would anyone respect evil?

[@cryptclown]

Nobody doing their job should be treated like that. Its a shame they need security to do it. Liberal use of fines should be given out to the people involved because you are right, these public ceremonies and rituals will be blocked from public if this continues.

[@travis9062856]

Without warning they should withdraw the guards completely. Make no announcement in the media just leave a sign where they used to be saying “Due to constant disrespect shown to the guards the military have decided to withdraw the guards” Let the news and outrage spread for a week then bring them back saying it’s been done on a trial basis.

[@mrwhips3623]

They're not respected because theyre not allowed to hurt or kill these people

[@johnbastien3872]

We are having a colors parade. And through the armory door a whiskey bottle just missed my sergeant. I think we've lost a sense of social discipline. There seems to be a loss of fear of consequences. There is a loss of being held accountable. People have urinated on our national monument. I did thirty years in the service and disabled for life. We sent back a young lad from Afghanistan. Found his unopened Chrismas package from home. Maybe I see more meaning in things? Hurting an animal due to your own stupidity and selfishness is beyond the pale. Spooking a horse can be lethal. People have forgotten the common sense statement of "there are things you just don't do."

[@PatGilliland]

This is nothing new. I did Ceremonial Guard in Ottawa in the 1980s. Apart from the daily parade on the Hill, we stood guard outside the Governor General's residence. There was always an RCMP officer on duty and they weren't there to protect the public from us - quite the opposite.

[@SantiSomchay]

As former service man of the US ARMY i can totally understand.Just Civilians that dont understand.

[@blindtrace7220]

They could change this trend. It's a matter of will.

[@reubenjackson7829]

Its really sad to see this change

[@synthilein]

Stand behind our soldiers or in front of them.