i keep hearing the iraqi insurgents talking about marters? and even american soldiers bring it up, about how the insurgents are crazy and blowing themselvs up on american troops killing alot. ansthey said something about marter?\n\n\n\ndont post hate crap about ones religon, beacuse i wan answers from people that realy know that stuff. and not some ignorants.
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Note: A martyr, by definition, does NOT kill other people in the process of their martyrdom. so suicide bombers are not exactly martyrs.
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Americans are Americans...they always think theyre right and that the world revolves around them...How could you guys talk about bravery and courage when you guys know for a fact that the war is based on a lie.!!!????...and that there wernt any weapons of mass distruction???..Like the girl said saddam wasnt an angel but they sure had better lives with him they went to school they had jobs,,,,and they were much safer...i mean look at them now they cant even step a foot outside with ...out fearing death...and i did live in the US and i know what kind of people join the army??...only loosers who cant succeed in anything join it...but we all know what america and bush want...they .barge in iraq...claiming there going to bring back peace and freedom (my A$$) while they are realliy just enjoying killing, raping, and destorying places..and lets not forget about the free oil....I mean what is wrong with you guys,,,did you guys forget about haditha and abu ghareeb???????????????????? and why do you keep saying that muslims keep blowing thwmselves up..as if it is wrong..,.,,,they only do that because thats there only way to defend and fight back,.,..what do you guys expect them to do...sit and what while people are murdered??/? i mean compared to the multi million dollar weapons you guys have a guy blowing himself up isnt that big of a deal.... that really show how brave they are and willing to fight for there country...let me see one of you wimps just jump out of that big armoured trucks for a minute???(as if you can))....i really wish and pray that you guys go back home with your heads down,,,,!!!
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25, was active Army, 25F (Network/Switching systems Op/Maint)\nI just exited the service after 6 years and 7 months (was stop loss-ed for my second Iraq tour), and the things I ask someone else that was in Iraq is where they were, what they were doing, and whether or not the local nationals nearby would "misbehave."  The answers to the first and second are always different, the third one is usually yes.\n  One thing I've learned about the news is that the news only exists where the reporters are, and it is only as good as their understanding of the situation.  There were so many things that I've witnessed that the news would mention as side notes, using the phrase "reports of..." because they didn't have anyone there.\n  One thing I've always wanted people back home to be aware of is that the situation is both worse and better than what they hear.  The news only seems to focus on US casualties, but never talks about police forces built, infrastructure repaired, people helped, anything with a positive outcome, etc.  The news also misses the significance of some of the Iraqis targeted by insurgents if no US forces were involved.  During my second deployment, I spent the majority of the time in Mosul, and it never ceased to amaze me how the insurgency would actively target local officials with the same techniques and weapons they'd use for CF (Coalition Forces).  It seemed like incidents were occurring constantly, Iraqi Army being hit with IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), police were being gunned down, sheiks (who are more or less the equivalent of an alderman here) being assassinated, sometimes with their families.   If you want a good question, consider the amount of times you are quoted the number of US soldiers killed by hostile fire, and wonder how many Iraqis are killed by the insurgency.  Not like those estimations of bystanders killed, but how many have been actively sought out and killed by the insurgency since the start, before you heard the words "sectarian violence" on the news.  That's a question I wish I knew the answer to.\n  I hope that gives you a start of sorts.  Please continue to ask more questions, and you will receive replies.
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Hey Maj Johnson!\nWhat the hell do you think that our "Rulers" want to protect us from "so called terrorists", no it is to fulfill the ancient human desire to dominate. Like all the king from past, US Kings think on the same lines. Understood!\nMoreover, Isolated Foreign Policy? Has our country a foreign policy? I'm flabbergasted, Man??????\n\nSo Maj! Please tell it to your seniors to force the ruler to call the forces back, save the lives of own soldiers, innocent Iraqis, Military resources, weapon and equipment.
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They sure picked a bad time to open their mouths and say stupid things.  I know I won't forget what they did at this time.  What they have been doing borders on being anti-American, even treasonous.  I mean, the day before elections in which 70% of the Iraqi populous turned out, you have Weseley Clark saying we are losing the war.  Is that stupid, or what? (And I don't use the word "stupid" too often.)
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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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Oh dear, you are stooping low, particulary on the 90th annivesery of the Battle of the Somme where nearly half a million of my countrymen died in one battle.\n\nWhen are you going to get it through your head that no-one is simply a "war supporter" apart from a very few mad people. That doesnt mean however that we all think like you do and should cut and run leaving the Iraqis to their fate. A fate which we created.\n\nHow can you live in such a black and white world where you have to wear a label of War Supporter or Peace Protester?\n\nWhy not have "intelligent debater" and then you may learn, and contribute something.  \n\nStop the name calling and come up with something constructive for a change.
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Angry at who?  The irakis or the american government? Personnaly I am angry at them (military) for killing civilians in retaliation for loss of their colleagues. What kind of civilisation are we? we pride ourselves in liberty and freedom and democracy but we go out there and kill innocents like we would be barbarians from 7th century. Wow... What an example for other countries. And we are the "civilized ones".....\nThis makes me sick...
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Tyler Durden, what do you mean by what oil? Are you blind?\n\nDo still believe our troops are fighting "terrorism"? \n\nPlease do some research then come here and post some serious answers.
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What makes you think we have the right to Kill anyone there , 911 has been proved to have NOTHING to do with IRAQ and there was NO REASON to  Illegally Invade that Country. Your obviously a  hart less bastard with S h i t for brains . One more cruel Criminal who thinks he has the right to RULE the WORLD and lead our men into battle with LIES !!! Why is it all GOD Loving  loyalist Conservative Republicans always feel they have the right to destroy people , kill others for there greedy agenda?\nFor all those Mindless drones who need an explanation with apples follow the link
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I happen to know firsthand {I adopted a soldier in Iraq} that the soldiers hate the media because they are biased. The soldiers say they don't report about all the good they are doing over there. They only report the bad. They all want the media to leave Iraq. They hate them.
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Who's doing all the killing? It certainly isn't the soldiers of the U.S. It is the Islamic factions who can't get along with each other. I would pull the troops out and let them kill each other. We're not going to change their way of thinking with our troops in harms way. One American son is worth more than any legion of fanatic, uneducated, blind people.
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just wanted to let you know i am in the same boat as you are, except this is my first year of marriage. i am a very proud army wife who was completely disgusted by the lack of support from some morons on here. but, for every one negative comment, there were ten good ones. plenty of people support our troops so try not to focus on the negative feedback, those come from people who dont have a clue as to what it is to be American. It's so easy for them to jump on the "military bashing bandwagon" because they have to blame someone, and unfortunately it is always our military that gets the short end of the stick. I support ALL our soldiers, not just my husband, and i will continue to support them until they ALL come home. God bless you and your family, keep your head up!
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He was right to say it.  The military cheered him and agreed with him.  Why?  Because when those little cowards come out from behind the skirts of women and children to fight, then we know who to fight.  The insurgents who hurt our troops are doing so from hiding, bring it on, means come out and fight.  The more they work, the more the opportunity to spot them and stop them.\n\nSomething else to note, check your news.  The "insurgents" are killing far more Iraqis than Americans.  It isn't just us they are fighting, it is their own people.  That is the really incredulous thing.
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Yeah....I guess 2 out of 3 isn't so bad...everyone gets lucky sometimes. Yada-Yada-Yada\n\n"Those people are now dead....killed by our troops in Iraq."\n\n....and how many of our troops have been killed to date, huh?\nHow many family members and friends have YOU lost for this, Oh-So Justworthy cause?\n\nGo back to sucking on Bush's big toe, you moron!\nAND WATCH SOME REAL NEWS FOR A CHANGE!
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People seem to have forgotten how the Taliban and rebels in Afganistan whipped the butts of the Russians when they tried to capture Afganista. The United states helped the Afganis with intel and arms, and Russia still lost. Bin laden was involved then, we supported him and his fight against the Russians. Bush policies had nothing to do with 9/11, that was a result of failed policies and promises made by Carter and his administration. It just happens that Bush was on duty when Bin laden put his plan into action. It's all about oil. It has always been about oil. Chasing down zarqawi is more for the press and to show the people back home that progress is being made in Iraq. We don't know what is really going on off camera. Zarqawi was self appoined to lead al-quida in Iraq. There have been reports that binladen didn't like him pitting shiites against sunnis and killing other muslims. The question still remains, should we be in iraq? It doesn't matter now, we are there, we need to send more troops, clean up that place and  get out. Then send our Iraq troops to Afganistan, and clean house there also, then build that darn pipeline.
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I (american) completely agree with you that our country has been completley out of line in trying to be the worlds "big brother". You should know that your mirror will only show what is shown to it.  My mirror would show acceptance and love for all people. I was deeply disturbed by one of your previous posts. Please dont think that americans actually have a voice in whether or not we go to war! How would you feel if I was one of the closeminded americans that thinks that just because you are middle eastern, you know the terrorists and can make them stop if you want. I can't even begin to understand what it feels like to live in a warring country, my condolensces to you and yours. But remember that not seeing all sides of the story is one of the problems that led us to where we are today.  You are obviously very upset, and for good reason. So I would like to personally appologize to you for the occupation, although I have absolutely no control over it. By opening our eyes and truly thinking about things before we believe them, we might eventually be able to achieve peace. I wish you, and your family, and Iraqi and American troops peace. Please rethink your hatred for all americans and know that there are many of us here that agree with YOU rather than our own government. By finding a way to see that no culture as a whole is inherantly evil and that every individual is different and needs to be respected, you too will be a part of the path to peace.  Peace to you my brother. Tasharrafna. Shukran.