Happy Memorial Day

Hey ass, tell us how you really feel.

At the end of the day not even you can ignore the fact that Iraq will be a safer happier and friendlier place because we took down a dictator. Not to mention that a stable democracy with a free trade market smack in the middle of all that Middle East turmoil will infect everyone and everything ultimately bringing an end to one of the poorest and destabilized regions in the world.

You can sit and whine about how it isn’t fair but never ever forget, that when the people are happy with their government they’re not strapping bombs to their chest for God. And we are giving them a government that will work.

It’s up to them to keep it though.

Hey GoUSA,

Actually, I can dispute the alleged “fact” that Iraq will be happier at the end of the day. I can also dispute the “fact” that the place is better off for losing a dictator. Here are the reasons.

1.At this point in the war, more Iraqis have died than died during 20+ years of Sadaam’s regime.

2.While the Shiite people have gained power, other groups, such as women have lost (or are steadily losing) the ability to a)become educated, b)vote, c)express their most basic human perogatives (i.e. sexuality, expression, curiosity) without being stoned to death or becoming a victim of “honor killing”

3.The pre-war infrastructure that Iraq had… is gone, and the new one still hasn’t reached the level of efficacy or efficiency that existed before. If you live in Baghdad… you might get 4 hours of electricity/day. If you live outside of Baghdad… Oh, well.

4.The “government” that Iraq now has is crumbling, and WE don’t even acknowledge its authority. They passed a resolution in Parliament that asked us to produce deadlines or to leave… we’re still there.

5.Oh, and your “point” that people who like their government don’t strap bombs to their chests? Well, They weren’t strapping bombs to their chest in Iraq before the war… but they are now. So, I guess that, even by your own logic, this experiment is a failure.

6. Free trade breeds democracy? huh… what about Dubai? Trade couldn’t be much more free than that… And.. if you can find some way to make that place look like a thriving Democracy… then why do we need to force one in Iraq? I thought Democracy was “infectious.”

As for the rest of your commentary…I don’t whine about things not being fair. I look at the EVIDENCE that is presented. I then weigh that evidence against the arguments made, and I reach and INFORMED decision. That’s business and policy decisions are SUPPOSED to be made. I find it shocking that the right-wingnuts still refer to the republican party as the business party.. There’s a difference between “business” and “cronyism.” Both can be successful, but one is morally bankrupt. That’s why “good” companies like Halliburton can get no-bid contracts… get a raise for NOT fulfilling them… and then move their HQ to Dubai… a place that is diametrically opposed to what we are, supposedly, trying to create in Iraq. Oh. That’s good business though, right?

This war has been a debacle. Every ASSUMPTION that our government made going into it has been disproven. Now we need to concentrate on fixing the mess that our misguided, underinformed, and (in some cases) deliberately and willfully ignorant leaders have created.

More of the same is not the answer.

I got tired of reading the post here is my two cents. All you have to do is look at the patch on his left upper arm. Wow, that looks like to AA side by side. Could it be this is a soldier from the famous 82nd Airborne? You know the All Americans. Nuf said.

I got tired of reading the post here is my two cents. All you have to do is look at the patch on his left upper arm. Wow, that looks like two AA’s side by side. Could it be this is a soldier from the famous 82nd Airborne? You know the All Americans. Plenty of countries with evil leaders doing bad things to the people. We should learn to mind our own business. Let other nations do what they want. Once they do something against us, then we wipe them from the face of earth. Nuf said.

ifeel sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry for you cause 1st your bomming iraq and then they actually like u

AlvinBlah talks a lot of shit for someone behind a computer screen. There’s a few of us 4-1 Cav troops at Ft Bliss who would to see you talk your shit in person bitch

Picture: Who ever took it, Good job, great capture, where you in any danger? I’m sure. Thank you for that.

As for all the rest? The Child is hiding behind a soldier with I’m speculating body armor. So that when and if shrapnel or bullets fly, that body armor and that GI will get it and not him. A metaphor.

You Vets out there, Thank you thank you thank you, I apologize that I couldn’t support you more. I know it’s tuff, very tuff. You’ve given up most things familiar in your life to be in this thing. Many of you will never be the same, I wasn’t and I still after 36 years am coming to grips with it all. Hang in there, come home safe and we will see you stateside.

Those of you making this out to be more, and especially those of you resorting to expletives to push your point, are resorting to your only recourse due to limited intelligence or vision. And by the way, stay away from my butt; I might get some disease when you kiss it. So don’t even think about it.

Those of you spewing religious speak, the same type of babble that drives the Jihad, brain washed dumb bells of Al-Qaeda and all the rest. Get a clue, what next a new crusade, more religious BS to justify killing people. That’s real intelligent. Your living in the ancient past, and lighting is the weapon of some mean higher power, and some day when you’re dead everything will be work out. What about now? You need some Kool-aid.

Those trying to make the point that we are right and justified in everything our government see’s fit to do. Please review history again. Hitler came to power because of ignorance and the German peoples blind adherence to social pressure. Most terrible leaders do, and they are kept there by more ignorance, fear and apathy.
Think! And don’t stop thinking, asking questions, forcing accountability. Shed light on the truth as much as one can. It’s our thoughtful measured mediation of our governments that will make this freedom we have continue to work. Not some push and shove debate that goes nowhere. Especially with children that need their mouth washed out Ref above. (I’m sure I’ll get some violent vulgarity spewed at me for that) Put a bottle in it junior, and go have your diaper changed you smell.

It’s not, violence, more technology, or intolerance that will keep us alive here. Strength comes from solid understanding and a continued effort to know one another that will keep us progressing as a species. Banal, baser instincts still drive many of us, wanting all the food and refusing to share keeps us as lower animals. It’s our ability to think, reason and share that knowledge to improve life on earth that truly works. Come down out of the trees people, standing upright and looking “to” each really works.
There is no right or wrong, just poor quality thought, bad choices and all or nothing thinking. It’s pretty simple.

What a vigorous debate! Thanks everyone, Keep it going we might get somewhere, not you junior go play with some hand grenades or something.

The Soldier is from the 82nd Airborne and he is toting the M4 Carbine. Camo is standard. Boots were given up some time ago for more athletic type shoes since we were on pavement more than the usual open fields and such. Much more comfy, too. Security forces wear mostly civilian clothing and uses mostly black bodyarmor vests. USArmy and other brances are pretty much the only ones who are sporting the digital camo style.

for those who say it ISNT a US soldier it is… hes wearing ACU , using a standard issue m4a1 with an ACOG scope… so i dont know why you guys say it isnt…

Let me clear this up for you people.

1.Army Combat Uniform ( ACU )is what this “guy” is wearing.

2.The boots are not standard issue but the Army allows you to purchase your own so long as they fall into Army guidlines and regulations.

3.His left sleeve shows he is in the 82nd Airborne Division (The AA meanining All American)With the Airborne tab above the unit patch.

4.He is using a M4 Carbine with a M68 Red Dot sight and an AN/PEQ2 IR Laser module. Additionally there is a surefire tactical light on the left rail.

5.The molle bag on his back is similare to a camelbak used to carry water. Also a standard issued item.

He is a real deal US Paratrooper and what is more ironic then that the kid seen him as the best cover in the area is he seems to remain calm and evaluate what the situtation is while everyone else turns tail. True showing of how our fighting men and women stand strong in the face of danger.

FUCK THE TROOPS????? HIRED KILLERS???????

you sniveling little shit. Don’t EVER forget they attacked us first!

If it wasn’t for these HEROES you’d be dead on main street with a turban on your head.

They’re coming for us. The invasion is being planned. IF you can’t see it OPEN YOUR EYES!!!!!

OBAMA IS TRYING TO OPEN THE DOORS FOR SHARIA LAW!!!!!!!

If we don’t take the fight to the desert, the desert will take the fight to our homes!

Without these soldiers defending us in an epic war, your daughters and families would be beaten and tortured.

HOW DARE YOU SIR!

on contrary to popular belief Halibuton. is not in Iraq. The private contractors dont get issued this type of cloths either unless they are working for the DOD.

This image is obviously shopped.

” NEVERforget!

FUCK THE TROOPS????? HIRED KILLERS???????

you sniveling little shit. Don’t EVER forget they attacked us first!

If it wasn’t for these HEROES you’d be dead on main street with a turban on your head.

They’re coming for us. The invasion is being planned. IF you can’t see it OPEN YOUR EYES!!!!!

OBAMA IS TRYING TO OPEN THE DOORS FOR SHARIA LAW!!!!!!!

If we don’t take the fight to the desert, the desert will take the fight to our homes!

Without these soldiers defending us in an epic war, your daughters and families would be beaten and tortured.

HOW DARE YOU SIR!”

This is an example of a retarded redneck underedjucated U.S.A. citizen who believes that his country is “defending” itself ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FUCKIN’ GLOBE(13000 miles)!!!!!!!!
Btw. 9/11 terrorists were from SAUDI ARABIA, NOT Iraq. Ahhhhh, too much for his brainwashed brain…

so the boy feels protected behind a highly trained us soldier carrying a powerful ass gun, i would too.Just enjoy the photo its supposed to make you feel feel like you live in a powerful and caring country USA!!!!!USA!!!!!USA!!!!!