I hope that you realize that alot of the people that are posing as Military in here are not real. Iraq is a secure Military zone. Unless your in the Navy out to sea in the Indian Ocean your not going to see any postings here on Yahoo. This isn't real and I have been getting attacked by these idiots and they have been turned in. So has anyone else been experiencing these same problems?
217401
Excellent point, buddy.  It is often subtle and subliminal (word stucture and sentences).  Good job bringing this to the forefront.
103036
Thank you.  It's nice to know who our friends are and believe me, the respect and admiration goes both ways.  Though if you want a true look at who these "anti-war" protestors are, follow the link.  The zombietime "hall of shame" is enough to make one's dinner return.  However, the photographer also highlights the good people in the counter-protests and those who oppose terrorism in the "Bus-19" event.\n\nIt's amazing to see the difference between the rabid "anti-war" leftists and those who oppose them with dignity and self-respect.\n\nJust so one knows, I use "anti-war" as these "tolerant" and "open-minded" protestors seem to support any war in which the USA and her allies are destroyed and thus are only "anti-war" when the USA and her allies are winning.  Though, ironically, these same people are the first the terrorists would kill if given the chance (the "Queers for Palastine" group obviously didn't read Islamic Law's view on homosexuality)...  A chance the Armed Forces of America, England, and Australlia not to mention police and intelligence agencies world-wide will not give the terrorists.  \n\nYes, the irony of it all is the same people the leftists hate so much are protecting those same leftists from the terrorists and dictators they seem to love.
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Arcane are you  crazy?  Their are a lot more modernized middle eastern countries that Iraq.  I have been to a couple different countries and I saw nothing that even Iraq.  You need to know what you are talking about before you start saying stuff like that.  One other thing I want to tell you about.  If the Iraqis didn't want us there all they had to do is run us out,  but they are going through what we did  in our civil war, Losing life's, homes, family and what not they know that it is a necessary evil but most of them are ready for a change.  There have been more business open up in the last year than any other year in their history.  Soon as they can show that their military is able and willing we will be out but no sooner.  It would be a disgrace to the US and its people if we left now and let total hell rain down upon them.
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nice to hear you're still alive anyways i think you made a good point about that but remember it's the media and thats what they do blow things out of porportion. Some Iraqis aren't as innocent as they seem anyway really come on suicide boomers please you made that dumb @ss choice to do that it's ur fault ur blow into smitherins and where does the media think there coming from Marines risk their lives to be there defending our nation.......not that i support it or anything but they deserve the benefit of the doubt.My advice ignore the media half the time they don't know what they are talking about.
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Suspect the Marines are wondering the same thing.  It has become a confusing state of affairs,  You have Sutr's militia [Shias'] replacing Americans in Sutr City. slum area of the Shias. Then you have Militia running about and it's not clear who they are.  almost always just referred to as terrorist and sometimes Chias.  My conclusion has been "It's a fiasco."
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My husband works in Iraq as a private contractor and has told me first hand....the U.S.military,civ contractors and the Iraqi military  have all ,together,done alot of good for Iraq and its people.But no,it wont be shown on our news or in the papers,at this point people dont want to know that any good is happening.Most people thrive on gore and negativity.The media is a joke ! I'll continue to open emails that show very positive proof that its indeed taking place.
651013
I agree 100%! Unfortunately everyone seems to sink to the lowest common denominator. It's really pathetic. The only thing we can do is report these miscreants over and over again until we force yahoo to do something about them. Good luck and keep up the good work.
172401
sstooc2001: Have YOU ever served in the military?  I doubt it.  And,. I'd like to see if you'd compare the military to criminals to anyone of our faces..  I doubt that as well.
460406
Great post!!  Your facts do not lie.  I really don't understand why people are so worked up over this Iraq situation.  As you stated, these are not alarming death tolls.  Our country has chosen to defend ourselves through a terrorist hosting country.  I give great credit to those who put their life down for our country, the 2,839 that were killed could be a very small number compared to the next terroirst attack on the US. THANKS FOR THE STATS!!! Happy Veterans day to all of my co-servers. =)
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Sandy, I went back and read some of your 1300+++ answers.  Face it you are a strait shooter with a sense of humor.  Most people can’t handle the first part because the truth hurts, and some people on the internet lack the latter, a sense of humor.  Keep it up, the more hate mail you receive the better you are doing!!!
31554
Don't believe half of what you see on the web.  Anyone can use it.  Anyone can post whatever they like.  Not all of it is REAL by any sense of the word.  Cyber-spoofs are the current rage.  These required a somewhat twisted mind and worse sense of humor.  Many are made to provoke fanatics or overly sensitive people (in the eyes of the pranksters).  If you get offended, the worse thing you can do is to bring the attention to the site in a place like this (it will just get more people upset).  You could have posted a question (it is not too late) as to where you can report a site like this without referring to the site’s name or address (which only gets more people upset, unless this was what you were really trying to do).
456112
You need help alright. If we are supposed to believe you are serious. Come on if you were really in Iraq how is it you are on this site? Gimme a break! <rolls eyes>
174497
Did you see that last posting about Military Personnel should refrain from making posts?  WHATEVER!!!!!!!!!  Just about everybody on the face of this earth is wondering what the HAY we are still over there for.  I like the way the other guy tried to give an explanation which still does not make sense to me.  To answer your question, I (Army Spouse) find no justification in this "war"!!!  And neither does my husband, but again he is doing his job!!  Would hate to lose good ol' Tricare for not doing his job!! (Tricare is military health insurance.)  I'm not anti-army just anti-war.  There's a difference.
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I served in Afghanistan and received quite a bit of hate mail from back home. I was injured while on patrol and upon returning home had garbage and other things thrown at me as I entered the base for my discharge. Iraq is far more controversial so I am glad that I do not have to bear coming home from Iraq and receive even worse criticism. Joining the Army was my CHOICE!. You people may not like wars but you are not fighting in it so I don't know what gives anti war protesters the right to spit on me when I am only serving my country and my countrymen, including them. We are told not to argue, but I wish they would put their time to better use than standing outside all day and ridiculing the soldiers. Fortunately others and I are far too proud to take too much offense.
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That's obviously a load of old rubbish, however I know there is a scientific basis and evidence of some big loser who stole someone's identity and asked dumb questions about 'do you like philipino girls', then get all smug and righteous about the Yahoo rules when that person gets suspended. Remind you of anyone? *sniff sniff* \n\nI can STILL smell hypocrisy and it's very close!
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Most likely he is in the field on maneuvers. If he isn't in the green zone you wont hear from him because of security reasons. There are quite a few fake profiles on this web site that post on these pages daily. I want you to know that it is Republican propaganda. I think it is really cruel, and they do it to get points. These people are sick, and mostly high school children that have never seen a day of combat. I am sure you will recognize who they are, one of them is on the top 10 high scoring page in Politics. Check him out!!! There are more too, and they post they are in Iraq, and everything is just beautiful. You wont see any Yahoo posts from soldiers in a security risk area like Iraq unless your in the Indian Ocean on a ship. Your going to have to be patient, and he will have a chance for leave in 6 months or so. I hope this helps..
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Dude (and I mean dude), you are clearly brighter than most of the folks on here.  Or at the very least, way more informed.  \n\nI can tell you tough, that proding any of the soldiers of any of the Middle Eastern religons here on Yahoo!Answers is only satisfying for a day or so, and then it gets very very depressing.  \n\nSo unless you're doing research or something, it's much nicer to pretend these people don't really exist.