Lewis Black tweets his support to the troops, and gives a message to the rest of the country

http://twitter.com/#!/jodyfuller/status/206509663771049985

Comedian Lewis Black has always been known (and generally revered) for his blunt speech, his political rants and his mixture of comedy and rage which gives us a very modern Carlin-esque performance.

Today on Twitter, Black tweeted out some support to the troops, as well as a message to the rest of the country that perhaps we should be getting our act together:

To those who have served and to those who do. Many thanks and my deepest appreciation for all you have done and all you do.

— Lewis Black (@TheLewisBlack) May 26, 2012

To those in our armed forces, if your level of sacrifice were the model for our country we'd have no problems.

— Lewis Black (@TheLewisBlack) May 26, 2012

The tweets seemed to touch a number of people, veterans in particular:

@TheLewisBlack thank you for your support Mr. Black. I remember seeing your show in Hampton Roads….hilarious GO NAVY pic.twitter.com/MPdZT91s

— Kieran P. Kelly (@kieran293) May 26, 2012

@TheLewisBlack thanks for the support. America's Army couldn't do it without your backing. An Army of the people for the people! #USARMY

— Rich Puckett (@puck1701) May 26, 2012

So well said! Thank you, sir, for finding the words. RT @TheLewisBlack: To those in our armed forces, if your … http://t.co/R3Qpoj1m

— Bill Schulhoff (@BillSchulhoff) May 26, 2012

https://twitter.com/drklrdbill/status/206515357429665792

@TheLewisBlack Your level of respect to where it's due is an example everyone should follow Mr. Black. I enjoyed you in Coquitlam B.C.

— Woody (@_TeamGoalie) May 26, 2012

@TheLewisBlack I return the thanks to you Lewis. Your comedy has helped me cope with the pure insanity of this world many times.

— Kevin O'Brien (@King3off) May 26, 2012

It’s always nice to remember the men and women in the armed forces, and Mr. Black shows some true grace in doing just that.

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