Can the Insurgents read this? If so here is a message to the Insurgents. Have I crossed the line?
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The only line you may have crossed is the line between genuine interest for  a time-table for developing an "EFFECTIVE EXIT STRATEGY"...(which the Bush Administration refuses to do )and the imaginary line that separates genuine WIT..and SARCASM. Who's to say where one line begins and another ends?  When was the line between the "WAR ON POVERTY" and the "WAR ON TERROR"...crossed?\n\nBoth "wars" were establised by American Presidents...and of course, BOTH BEGAN WITH THE SUPPORT AND APPROVAL of a majority of the AMERICAN PEOPLE.   \n\nTHOSE WHO FORGET...THE LESSONS OF THE PAST ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT THE MISTAKES OF THE PAST! The real answer to the question: "Have I crossed the line" is- NO! NOT YET, because\nthe AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVEN"T YET DECIDED THAT xxxxxxx number of AMERICAN LIVES and XXX,XXX,XXX,XXX,XXX number of AMERICAN DOLLARS ARE TOO MUCH TO PAY FOR a war that the MAJORITY OF US...DID NOT WANT TO START!
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I hope you do realize that this photo was a slam back at Kerry.  The US troops are very much upset and sending a message back home.\n\n--PROUD Army wife
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I fought so that you have the right to belittle me.  Thanks!\n\nWithout solders there would be no USA.  A military gov. that does not like us would sweep in and take our freedoms.  Regardless of how peaceful we are.  The comment of No solders= no war is just plain wrong.  History is my proof.\n\nWhen I got back a group of Marines went out looking for someone to call us baby killers.  All we found was free drinks and easy chicks. Thanks to all the drink buyers and that group of ladies on their "chicks night out".  \n\nThere is no substitution for brute force when dealing with people that wouldn't listen to reason.  I support my brothers but not the war.  I do this by challenging my local gov. to do what is right and help my fellow Marines by being a KEY Volunteer.
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ROTFLMAO!!!! Tears are coming out of my eyes. This question and the responses are hilarious!!!! It is so funny, you people are basically admitting that a gutless coward hidden behind a keyboard got the best of you!!!! That is sad, with all of the things to get upset about, you are all bent out of shape over a bunch of words. God, the irony of it all.
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i need more details..\nWhat messages?
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Yeah thats horrible that you would even ask that question. I'm assuming that you are currently in. It's people like you that make this Army weak, and headed in the wrong direction. You made a commitment to the Army and to the Nation, and you uphold that commitment. You are a complete coward, and I personnally as a fellow Soldier would not feel comfortable with you in. Man up and take on the responsiblity that you agreed to. I know of a way to get out, but I am not going to tell it to you, you don't deserve it, you deserved to be kicked out, dishonorably.
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Not sure who the "you" in this message is supposed to be, but it does not sound like that party is on this forum.\n\nYou'll have to send your complaint to the right channel, this is not the place.\n\nGood luck!
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I hate to do this but I've just got to respond t a_ranger_ boy. I hate to break to you but your beloved commander in cheif does not care about you. He's sent you to fight for an un-just 'cause. As far as "Where the bullets meet the meat" I've been there. So have a-lot of people who oppose the pres. I thought the marines were brain washed not the army. BTW I feel for you being over there and I hope you return safely but sadly you are not defending any americans right to anything. Sorry. You are being used.
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Pancha,\n\nI have never agreed with a word you have said on this website, but I can answer this question for you. Don't listen that ***** enlightenment. That is the dumbest crock of sh*t I have ever heard. MOST vets will tell you that there time in the military was extremely rewarding and taught them many life skills. Everything I have in this world, I owe to the skills the Army taught me. The friends you make will be lifelong, and the bond you share will be unparalleled - especially if you deploy to Iraq with them.\n\nWe in the National Guard have a saying: If you haven't been to Iraq yet, you will be going soon. The figure is close to 75% of all National Guard members nationwide have been to Iraq. I am getting ready to go again in October.\n\nService in Iraq is not ANYTHING like the liberal media would have you believe. It is statistically the safest war the United States has ever deployed anyone to. With over 500,000 military members having gone and around 2400 have died, that means you have a 99.9942% chance of making it back to the United States alive. Pretty damn good odds in this soldiers book.\n\nWe are doing a lot of good things over there that you NEVER hear about.\n\n* The media would have you believe that everyday Iraqis don't want us there. Nothing could be further from the truth. They want us to finish the job and leave when it is done - not sooner.\n* The media would have you believe that Iraq is close to civil war. Again, this is untrue. The violence is merely painted in such a way as to give that illusion. Most Iraqis want peace and the opportunity to succeed - NOT civil war.\n* The media would have you believe there is a deadly "insurgency" in Iraq. By definition, an insurgency is filled with citizens of an occupied nation. Iraq is not occupied, and the "insurgents" are all from other countries. My unit was responsible for transporting prisoners last year and 95% of all detainees captured were from Saudi Arabia or Jordan or Syria or Egypt or Yemen or a host of other countries. Most speak English very well (a tip off right there that they are not Iraqi) and will tell you that most of the "insurgents" are foreign.\n\nDuty in Iraq is not bad, and most find it very rewarding. Many of the Guardsmen from my unit who just returned at the beginning of this year have volunteered to go back in October.\n\nHow soon after your Basic Combat Training (BCT or just Basic) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) might you go? Depends on your unit. If they have not gone to Iraq or not gone in a while, they may be going soon. It is also possible you could get assigned to go with another unit if they need your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS - your job). This is the absolute WORST scenario. You would rather go with people you know, people you trust with your life. So, I guess the answer is you might get tapped to go just weeks after you graduate Basic and AIT or you might never go.\n\nEither way, good luck.\n\nm1a1mikegolf - Actually, you are incorrect. EVERY enlistment is for eight years. If Pancha signs for three years, five years will be done in the IRR (Individual Ready Reserve). This means that while she is not actively drilling with the National Guard, she is still subject to recall. But, yes, she can do a three year enlistment and then leave the Guard.
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Dear Pointsreaper, I am completely shocked at the apparent complete injustice that has been done to you. It looks like somebody had a vendetta against you and reported everything you ever posted. That really isn't fair and this whole site is being taken way too seriously. I don't know what to say except keep fighting. BTW, I guess every Q I have asked falls under the 'polling'or 'chatting' category. Kick ME off too Yahoo! Buncha crap!
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Thank you for your kind heart and sensitive mind.  I have a son in Afghanistan, but he has plenty of correspondence.  I am going to list several sites below for soldiers with whom you might wish to correspond.\nThanks again.
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i got your message.  i do not know who these people are.\ni do not condone anyone being mistreated and try to handle those injustices in my community.  where can i learn about this?
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Thank you. I will try.\n\nWhat are the odds this will get reported for chatting?
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Dude,\n\nCun u inderstando me?  thun their is know problum with mispilling or flapping the slang down by the juju bi bop?  Dig!\nPhat, way phat.  Chicks, cool cats, and all you homie gangstas dig, like you know?\n\n\n.......see the problem ?  By using a narrowly accepted form of communication you are cutting off the rest of the world from understanding you.  Is this your goal?
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I tried that "war is killing" line on this site once, but a thumper came along and said that war is not wrong, only individual murder. Of course I'm not saying I agree, but I am explaining to you that that line won't work with them. That is their mentality.
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Thats quite an interesting article, thank you for putting it up, and i agree with ecerything the generals say, but do you not think there is larger issues here? The ineffectiveness of the iraqi govt, caused by the clash of ethnic groups but also by the duality of relying on US troops while also trying to distance themselves from US policies, and other issues like this? I respect what the generals say but are they not purely looking at this from a military and practical perspective? Killing every terrorist and insurgent will not finish this war, because its impossible...hmm i cant see an alternative way of getting out of this situation but i also refuse to believe that its as simple a solution as issuing killing orders...tho that would be a step forward i admit
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oh my gosh...i so have to copy this and forward it to others. \n\nTHANK YOU :)