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datalink7

datalink7

Lifer
Jan 23, 2001
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I realize how nobody is getting a clear picture from the media. I read arguments in P&N and some seem quite silly :p

Not saying anything about how good or bad the situation is... just that coloring your opinion via what the media is saying isn't leading you to the truth.

-1LT Phillips
Somewhere in Baghdad
 
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Mloot

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hats off to you for doing what you're doing where you are.

I bet if you were to share some of your first hand observations, it might help to clear up some misconceptions some of us have back here.

Good luck to you and stay safe.
 
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chowmein

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yes it is very different from what the media portrays. those who just base their ideals solely on what they read or watch on TV have no clue.

chowmein in forward operating location.
 
dug777

dug777

Lifer
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Originally posted by: chowmein
yes it is very different from what the media portrays. those who just base their ideals solely on what they read or watch on TV have no clue.

chowmein in forward operating location.
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That phrase made me chuckle :eek:

read it outloud to yourself ;)
 
Sinsear

Sinsear

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Yep. Same as when I was there 3 ago; no one really knows the ins and outs and what is really going except for the troops on the ground.
 
moshquerade

moshquerade

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Originally posted by: datalink7
I realize how nobody is getting a clear picture from the media. I read arguments in P&N and some seem quite silly :p

Not saying anything about how good or bad the situation is... just that coloring your opinion via what the media is saying isn't leading you to the truth.

-1LT Phillips
Somewhere in Baghdad
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you can give us some insight w/o making it political, can't you?
 
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MobileLoser

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Are you saying the situation is better or worse than the media is portraying? It would help to have first-hand insight. Don't worry, I'm not going to question or attack what you say.
 
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Double Trouble

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It's probably hard for anyone not actually there on the ground to understand how things really are, and even then I'm sure things are very very different depending on which part of the country you're in. That said, any such observations are anecdotal and don't mean anything regarding the overall picture.
 
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bobdelt

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Originally posted by: chowmein
yes it is very different from what the media portrays. those who just base their ideals solely on what they read or watch on TV have no clue.

chowmein in forward operating location.
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how else should i base my opinion if I dont plan to go to iraq?
 
Orignal Earl

Orignal Earl

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Oct 27, 2005
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I can watch one video from Iraq showing some grunts getting blown up and then I can watch a video showing some grunts break dancing and practicing flips on their BMX's
Each group will have a different perspective

I can't understand why a soldier in Iraq would even bother looking at posts in PnN, it can't be anything but demoralizing and you guys need all the positive thoughts you can muster

Take Care
 
43st

43st

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Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: datalink7
I realize how nobody is getting a clear picture from the media. I read arguments in P&N and some seem quite silly :p

Not saying anything about how good or bad the situation is... just that coloring your opinion via what the media is saying isn't leading you to the truth.

-1LT Phillips
Somewhere in Baghdad
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you can give us some insight w/o making it political, can't you?
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So say something neither good nor bad... but make sure it's insightful. :D
 
pontifex

pontifex

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Dec 5, 2000
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Originally posted by: datalink7
I realize how nobody is getting a clear picture from the media. I read arguments in P&N and some seem quite silly :p

Not saying anything about how good or bad the situation is... just that coloring your opinion via what the media is saying isn't leading you to the truth.

-1LT Phillips
Somewhere in Baghdad
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the media never presents a clear picture so thats nothign new but how else are people going to get any info? its not like there are many choices.
 
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dmcowen674

No Lifer
Oct 13, 1999
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www.alienbabeltech.com
Originally posted by: datalink7
I realize how nobody is getting a clear picture from the media. I read arguments in P&N and some seem quite silly :p

Not saying anything about how good or bad the situation is... just that coloring your opinion via what the media is saying isn't leading you to the truth.

-1LT Phillips
Somewhere in Baghdad
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So are we winning?
 
EXman

EXman

Lifer
Jul 12, 2001
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Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: datalink7
I realize how nobody is getting a clear picture from the media. I read arguments in P&N and some seem quite silly :p

Not saying anything about how good or bad the situation is... just that coloring your opinion via what the media is saying isn't leading you to the truth.

-1LT Phillips
Somewhere in Baghdad
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you can give us some insight w/o making it political, can't you?
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Probably not becuase media= liberal and he already said it isn't what the media is reporting. ;)

I'd like to hear what is up there. Most my homies are already back from ErrRaK. All told me the same thing your saying.
 
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Old Hippie

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just that coloring your opinion via what the media is saying isn't leading you to the truth.
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All news is slanted with a bias.

Just keep your head down and come back safely!

I've got a :beer: on ice for ya!
 
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