Thread: Fox News: Afghan Invasion!!!!!

Originally Posted by stfranalum

ive found it amusing on a few occassions how people who have served in the military think that they have this body of knowledge that NOOOO ONE else could possibly understand. such as:

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Originally Posted by sodum
Do you realize
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Originally Posted by sodum
Do you have any idea
ive found it amusing on a few occassions how people who have served in the military think that they have this body of knowledge that NOOOO ONE else could possibly understand. such as:

like as an ordinary american, i have no possible idea that they hate me. only with your help, and the help of other GI's who donned armor and did physical training in the morning, can i possibly be aware of this.

and dont be put off by the sarcasm...its just that i feel, personally that im well informed that some hate us. that is absolutely irrelevant of the fact that a "war on evil" or a "war on bad feelings" could never be possibly won.

i dont need security clearances to know this. its the rhetoric of propaganda to make us live in fear of things we cant control. its a clever move of those who profit from war, to use the media to make us believe that with military might, we can defeat islamic extremism.

this is grabage. no covert ops missions, and intelligence briefings will bring about an end to it. but we all know that they need to build a better society in the middle east and elsewhere. until people are able to provide for their families and live fruitful lives, will they have less motivation to kill others. and even then, there will still be dead-enders.

the world isnt a secretive place. theres lots out there to show us the way. those who claim to have an X that you cant see, are playing the same game that the enemy is playing, albiet on a different team.

Fair enough. We all have unique experiences, training, education, and beliefs that shape us, and we all attach a value to the same of others, in one way or another. I accept my position in your understanding and view of the world. In no way, do I expect you to accept mine, or any other ''GI who donned armor and did physical training in the morning'', when you haven't.

''Donning armor and doing PT'' only authorizes you to have an opinion --which may or may not be valid, of course. I accepted long ago that I'm just another piss-ant with a government retirement paycheck.

I'll wrap up with this; I saw a movie many years ago titled ''Shindler's List''-- was still a G.I. Joe in those days, I believe. I had certain thoughts and emotions watching that film.

Later in my life, I was a civilian, in an ''ethnic cleansing'' daily work environment as a diplomatic observer. I realized, all the dynamics of that black and white film, were the same thing I was ''observing'' realtime. Had a profound effect. Really brought it home in a way I never would have thought, had I only experienced that film.

Profound experiences probably do effect the passion and or manner in which thoughts and experiences are conveyed --which are easily discernible (to me) from the wall of noise spewed by those on the remote periphery. Doesn't mean they're right, just saying, you know?

Originally Posted by sodum

I can't help but feel some posters might still be living in Mom's basement, and/or feel the need to justify being afraid to enlist in the military-- or to compensate for some other perceived inadequacy, by developing this shallow defensive response and whinging non-stop about the sins of America, and at no time, holding mass murderers of civilians accountable, or showing any empathy at all for victims of Islamist terror attacks.

6 lines for the 1 sentence, good going. Question: you're saying people who don't enlist in the military are afraid?

Originally Posted by robitusson

Question: you're saying people who don't enlist in the military are afraid?

Certainly not. Many--huge numbers of brave American lads stay at home, to help around the basement or whatever, while other lesser men, slink off to war.

Some are chicken tho', wouldn't you think? I mean statistically of course...

Originally Posted by sodum

Some are tho', wouldn't you think?

I'd imagine that people who have other decent work going on and other good opportunities available would be less likely to join up. Don't think it has much to do with fear or courage at all.

The combat experience will traumatise people regardless of their courage as well. Obviously it will kill or injure the cowardly and brave alike but the mental and psychological effects will affect anyone who's exposed to war. I don't see how being courageous will help a soldier after he's come back.

Jesus! Sweet baby Jesus! Vengeful, full-of Wrath Jewish God! Purple Hindu God, with the five horns on his knee and a dick growing out'a his forehead!.....

HELP ME!

Perchance you were referring to your good self and it's a cry for help in the above post (#84) Sodum ?

I talked with an Iraq vet and he came across as one of the stupidest people I've ever talked to. It was a shame really as when he mentioned he'd been in Iraq I was looking forward to some cool insights. Not a bean. He was a racists, loud, obnoxious meat head.

I was shocked TC, truly shocked.