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Quote[reply. I would not nor would I ever call those who serve with honor war criminals.
You don't have to call a rabbit a rabbit.
That doesn't change what he is.
Peace,
Jim B.
That is an insult to any anyone who has ever served for whatever type of government they believed in.
True, some do join armed forces solely to kill, but the mass majority join because they believe, over all, they are doing what is right. And that solely depends on what side of the fence you stand on.
When I joined, I honestly believed that Iran threatened our way of life. I was ready and willing to go to war. That would had not made me a criminal. Nor is my father a war criminal for serving several tours in Vietnam.
I wonder, have you yourself ever served?
"...And once you're gone, you can't come back
When you're out of the blue and into the black."
Neil Young
When you're out of the blue and into the black."
Neil Young
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Saddam believed that had a solid relationship with the U.S.. And why wouldn't he? The U.S. has given him support throughout his time as dictator, so far. He was to by Amb. Glaspie that "we have no opinion on your Arab-Arab conflicts, such as your dispute with Kuwait." The U.S. had no problem when he attacked Iran. Why would we when he attacked Kuwait.
He believed that in 1990. He certainly didn't after 1991. What he knew then was that the US did not have the motivation to invade Baghdad. This lead to the silly 100 hours ceasefire. This fear of Vietnam II lasted until 9/11. Hussein badly misunderstood how that changed things for troop engagement. He paid for it, as did his country.
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Well, thank you for your diagnosis.
Nut-bags calling for soldiers to be tried for war crimes is nothing new. It happens in every war. Poor attempt at painting me as non-supportive of the military.
. I didn't. But you claimed that no one here said otherwise, when it was pretty clear that this was false. So I was painting you as either dishonest or illiterate for the claim.
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QuoteQuote[reply. I would not nor would I ever call those who serve with honor war criminals.
You don't have to call a rabbit a rabbit.
That doesn't change what he is.
Peace,
Jim B.
That is an insult to any anyone who has ever served for whatever type of government they believed in.
True, some do join armed forces solely to kill, but the mass majority join because they believe, over all, they are doing what is right. And that solely depends on what side of the fence you stand on.
When I joined, I honestly that Iran threatened our way of life. I was ready and willing to go to war. That would had not made me a criminal. Nor is my father a war criminal for serving several tours in Vietnam.
I wonder, have you yourself ever served?
I'm not meaning to insult anyone. I'm simply calling a rabbit a rabbit.
You honestly believed but you were wrong . So what?
If a member of the Crypts "honestly believes" that the Bloods are out to get him(when they aren't) does that justify a drive by shooting or is the shooting still a criminal act?
Hare, Bunny, you can call it what you want.
It's still a rabbit.
Peace,
Jim B
QuoteBut you claimed that no one here said otherwise, when it was pretty clear that this was false.
If you are referring to this, "I've yet to see anyone ignoring the sacrifices of the troops."? I'll add, "...accept for a few."
"...And once you're gone, you can't come back
When you're out of the blue and into the black."
Neil Young
When you're out of the blue and into the black."
Neil Young
QuoteIf a member of the Crypts "honestly believes" that the Bloods are out to get him(when they aren't) does that justify a drive by shooting or is the shooting still a criminal act?
For one, street gangs are criminal organizations and do not follow the rules of society. They are dealt with accordingly.
Armed forces follow rules of war (The Geneva Convention.) When members act outside of those rules they then become war criminals. When they are caught, they are then dealt with accordingly.
The vast majority are there because they wholeheartedly believe in the over all cause of freedom. Very few care squat about the politics.
It's a cop out calling all of the troops criminals. But, you can call them what you please. You have that right. You should thank every American and Non-American who has ever given service to this country to protect it's borders so that you can maintain that right.
"...And once you're gone, you can't come back
When you're out of the blue and into the black."
Neil Young
When you're out of the blue and into the black."
Neil Young
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QuoteQuoteIf a member of the Crypts "honestly believes" that the Bloods are out to get him(when they aren't) does that justify a drive by shooting or is the shooting still a criminal act?
For one, street gangs are criminal organizations and do not follow the rules of society. They are dealt with accordingly.
Armed forces follow rules of war (The Geneva Convention.) When members act outside of those rules they then become war criminals. When they are caught, they are then dealt with accordingly.Quote
And if the invasion of Iraq was outside the rules of international society than every invader is a war criminal. They may escape prosecution but they are still war criminals.
Peace,
Jim B
Ain’t it fun.....
I do have to wonder just how far up that certain cases of cranial rectal insertion extends.
It’s the "gift" that just keeps on a bludgeoning
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