Fazak;
I am too old to be in Iraq,
You are not the only one. Plus I have a family I have to take care of.
My son has a family to take care of as do MOST soldiers deployed in Iraq. Your remark sickens me.
My son is NOT a desk jockey, isn't in the motor pool, or any of that. He is a Sgt. with the 82nd Air Borne. He has so far, one deployment in Afghanistan, and TWO in Iraq. He sees the war in Afghanistan as a JUSTIFIED WAR. He sees the war in Iraq, as a WASTE OF TIME. He is not one of the hand picked soldiers that Fox and friends interviews, and he is not anti-American. He is a soldier that goes where he is sent, whether he likes it or not.
If we left Iraq, we would NOT be fighting them over here. That is a stupid statement that has long since been dis proven. I too am an old man now, but have seen more than my share of killing. At the end of the day it's still just killing. I would GLADLY take his place if they would let me.
Iraq does not want us there. Never did, and has recently demanded a departure date. THEY HATE US. Pure and simple. When we leave ANOTHER dictator will claw his way to the top, and they will be right back where they started.
They are Muslim. The Muslim religion is a theocracy. This theocracy will not ALLOW democracy. Until everyone educated themselves they will continue to make dumb statements about liberating Iraq, and fighting terrorist. Iraq DID NOT have weapons of mass destruction, EVEN THE PRESIDENT ADMITS THE INFO WAS BAD. So give it up already. AND, Iraq did not attack us.
WE, put Hussein into power, and WE put Noriega (Panama) into power AFTER TRAINING THEM "BOTH" IN THE "SCHOOL OF AMERICAS" at Ft. Benning, Ga. Their REAL OFFENSE? They quit doing business with the U.S. SO! We took them out. Vendetta! Plain and simple.
There is much to be said about men whom cry for war, but are unwilling or unable (as they claim) to actually fight it. That son's and grandsons have fought in a war does not COUNT, for one's fighting in it THEMSELVES. These sons and grandsons are soldiers. REAL SOLDIERS, not internet soldiers, that set back and make macho statements about what these REAL SOLDIERS should do. You guys talk about them as if they have no face, no family, no future, no plans, no goals, no desires, and NO FUTURES. They are there merely there to DO WHAT "YOU" BELIEVE IS RIGHT, but you are unwilling to do it yourself.
I do not wish my son, nor anyone else's son to fight a war with no direction, and no threat to the U.S. AND THERE WAS NONE in Iraq. I support my son, and ALL OTHERS that are in both Afghanistan, and Iraq. BUT, I recognize that Iraq is a POLITICAL VENDETTA WAR, as do over 70% of Americans. It has nothing to do with GUTTS. It has everything to do with common sense. Call me gutless if you wish, but I served my country for 20 years in uniform. Not from behind a desk, or on the Internet, but on the streets, protecting others rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. If it were not for men like me, some one bigger, and badder than you, would have came and took your stuff away from you. Think Not? Two old Texas cliches, I learned to be very true over a 20 year law enforcement career. NEVER MET A HORSE THAT COULDN'T BE RODE, AND NEVER MET A MAN THAT COULDN'T BE THROWED. And; MORE GOOD BULL RIDES ARE DONE FROM THE FENCE, THAN IN THE ARENA. Think about. You'll figure them out.
As for the truck driver getting shot up in Iraq. The dumb ass went over there to make a bunch of money, and found out what they think about Americans over there.
FAZAK, BS !
More truck drivers die on the road than U S soldiers die each year . more construction workers die each year than U S soldiers and there are others . So if you requie being in a job that can get ya killed to make a statement then many have it in spades . Tax payers foot the bill so I can't see sending the troops unless the deed needs to be done . As far as buying into Bush . He has a bigger following than you ! But unlike you his statements are before the world and not behind the cover of the internet !
I agree.Oh yes, and if you can't go over to Iracq and get a fat job and belief in saving the world the Bush way,,,,,you could also voluntarily send more taxes to Uncle Sap. I know they and their contractor pals would really really like that a whole bunch....probably send you a thank you card or somethin. So how much you puttin up for the W OF T..?
...TM7
Somehow I knew you would say something.
Yeah Dee put words in my mouth and twist them around.
" You guys talk about them as if they have no face, no family, no future, no plans, no goals, no desires, and NO FUTURES. They are there merely there to DO WHAT "YOU" BELIEVE IS RIGHT, but you are unwilling to do it yourself."
I don't remember saying this or treating anyone like this.
"My son is NOT a desk jockey, isn't in the motor pool, or any of that. "
Don't remember saying this either or saying anything against your sons service.
''THEY HATE US. Pure and simple."
Most everyone does.
''I too am an old man now, but have seen more than my share of killing. At the end of the day it's still just killing. I would GLADLY take his place if they would let me.''
I would take his place if they would let me. I also know I have a family to take care of and I couldn't go over there and leave them here to lose a house and be put out by the government. I just can't leave and neglect them.
''I support my son, and ALL OTHERS that are in both Afghanistan, and Iraq.''
I never said I didn't support them. I always have.
Ok Dee. So I didn't go into the Military. I screwed up and its too late to fix that now. I have always supported the troops and always will and that is the least I can do. I regret what I didn't do but I was stupid and hard headed. You take my support for the troops and twist it around and make me a Anti American, war monger, and internet solider. I am betting now more than ever you will call me Anti American, War Monger, and a internet solider.
I will say this tell your son Thanks for his service and wish him well same goes for any veteran and the troops serving this country. The same goes for Hardertr and his family. IG Thanks and tell your son I said thanks also.
Has anyone heard from the member here that is in Iraq now? I think his membership name is Mitchell.