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1EZduzit

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If we we as a nation want to continue "nation building" then we're going to need a draft, because who wants to risk their life to benifit the rich and powerful?

Half our problems in Iraq/Afganistan were caused by not having a big enough force to do the job right in the first place. Of course, I still don't think it would have worked the way "they" wanted it to, but at least we would have captured Osama.
 

palehorse

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it's very disconcerting to see just how many cowards would run for Canada. This is why I'm glad that I missed the 60's... it sickens me.
 

Darkhawk28

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Originally posted by: palehorse74
it's very disconcerting to see just how many cowards would run for Canada. This is why I'm glad that I missed the 60's... it sickens me.

What sickens me are little pukes like you that cheerlead for war, but sit there at your computer while others die. You're worse than a coward.
 

palehorse

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Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: palehorse74
it's very disconcerting to see just how many cowards would run for Canada. This is why I'm glad that I missed the 60's... it sickens me.

What sickens me are little pukes like you that cheerlead for war, but sit there at your computer while others die. You're worse than a coward.

how so? I've done my time over there, as an infantryman, and will do so again next year.

learn to read beyond the last post before resorting to unfounded flames and accusations.

the only cowards around here are those who would run when their country called for their service.
 

Darkhawk28

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Originally posted by: palehorse74
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: palehorse74
it's very disconcerting to see just how many cowards would run for Canada. This is why I'm glad that I missed the 60's... it sickens me.

What sickens me are little pukes like you that cheerlead for war, but sit there at your computer while others die. You're worse than a coward.

how so? I've done my time over there, as an infantryman, and will do so again next year.

learn to read beyond the last post before resorting to unfounded flames and accusations.

the only cowards around here are those who would run when their country called for their service.

I will fight for a just cause, not for lies.
 

eits

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Originally posted by: palehorse74
it's very disconcerting to see just how many cowards would run for Canada. This is why I'm glad that I missed the 60's... it sickens me.

*hands you a bucket* have fun, idiot.

you go ahead and have fun puking and being sick over people who believe in free thinking and volunteer armies rather than being forced to risk your life so some white, corporate fat cat reaps the benefits of bloodshed.

i'm not about to be cannon fodder for you unamerican bastards.
 

palehorse

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Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
I will fight for a just cause, not for lies.
seems mighty selfish of you to have the audacity to claim that you know all that is righteous and just.

So you would run away then?

that's good to know. heck, maybe we should establish the draft just to weed out those who would run to Canada. Then, just before sending those who stayed over to the ME, we would say "just kidding, you passed the test. you're not a coward. go home!" lol... meanwhile, all of the panzies who sprinted over the border will be prevented from re-entering, and we would be much better off.

(It might piss off the Candaians though...DOH!)

The experiment would raise the calibre of the average citizen. lol...
 

eits

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Originally posted by: palehorse74
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: palehorse74
it's very disconcerting to see just how many cowards would run for Canada. This is why I'm glad that I missed the 60's... it sickens me.

What sickens me are little pukes like you that cheerlead for war, but sit there at your computer while others die. You're worse than a coward.

how so? I've done my time over there, as an infantryman, and will do so again next year.

learn to read beyond the last post before resorting to unfounded flames and accusations.

the only cowards around here are those who would run when their country called for their service.

:cookie:

congrats.... you're going to die for nothing and your kids will be without their father.... all for what? "freedom"? please.
 

conjur

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Jun 7, 2001
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How's he going to die? Maybe from carpal tunnel from manning his joystick in massive Counterstrike marathons.
 

palehorse

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Originally posted by: conjur
How's he going to die? Maybe from carpal tunnel from manning his joystick in massive Counterstrike marathons.
again with the personal insults... GG!

ps: not a big fan of CS anymore... BF2 4 TEH WIN!
 

conjur

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What insult? Truth is now an insult?

But, I stand corrected. BF2 (whatever that is)
 

Darkhawk28

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Originally posted by: palehorse74
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
I will fight for a just cause, not for lies.
seems mighty selfish of you to have the audacity to claim that you know all that is righteous and just.

So you would run away then?

that's good to know. heck, maybe we should establish the draft just to weed out those who would run to Canada. Then, just before sending those who stayed over to the ME, we would say "just kidding, you passed the test. you're not a coward. go home!" lol... meanwhile, all of the panzies who sprinted over the border will be prevented from re-entering, and we would be much better off.

(It might piss off the Candaians though...DOH!)

The experiment would raise the calibre of the average citizen. lol...

No, I wouldn't run away. I'd stay right here. If they want to throw me in jail, that's fine, but I'm not killing innocent people for nothing. I don't get my kicks off of that. You might and that's your problem if you do.

If you're so JAZZED about fighting in Iraq, go back.
 

palehorse

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Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: palehorse74
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
I will fight for a just cause, not for lies.
seems mighty selfish of you to have the audacity to claim that you know all that is righteous and just.

So you would run away then?

that's good to know. heck, maybe we should establish the draft just to weed out those who would run to Canada. Then, just before sending those who stayed over to the ME, we would say "just kidding, you passed the test. you're not a coward. go home!" lol... meanwhile, all of the panzies who sprinted over the border will be prevented from re-entering, and we would be much better off.

(It might piss off the Candaians though...DOH!)

The experiment would raise the calibre of the average citizen. lol...

No, I wouldn't run away. I'd stay right here. If they want to throw me in jail, that's fine, but I'm not killing innocent people for nothing. I don't get my kicks off of that. You might and that's your problem if you do.

If you're so JAZZED about fighting in Iraq, go back.

just curious, which "innocents" are the US killing intentionally? Now, apply that question to the "insurgents," and what do you come up with?

you really need to figure out who the "bad guys" are, and they are NOT myself and those fighting alongside me. They are also not those who have sent us to do so.
 

Darkhawk28

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Originally posted by: palehorse74
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: palehorse74
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
I will fight for a just cause, not for lies.
seems mighty selfish of you to have the audacity to claim that you know all that is righteous and just.

So you would run away then?

that's good to know. heck, maybe we should establish the draft just to weed out those who would run to Canada. Then, just before sending those who stayed over to the ME, we would say "just kidding, you passed the test. you're not a coward. go home!" lol... meanwhile, all of the panzies who sprinted over the border will be prevented from re-entering, and we would be much better off.

(It might piss off the Candaians though...DOH!)

The experiment would raise the calibre of the average citizen. lol...

No, I wouldn't run away. I'd stay right here. If they want to throw me in jail, that's fine, but I'm not killing innocent people for nothing. I don't get my kicks off of that. You might and that's your problem if you do.

If you're so JAZZED about fighting in Iraq, go back.

just curious, which "innocents" are the US killing intentionally? Now, apply that question to the "insurgents," and what do you come up with?

you really need to figure out who the "bad guys" are, and they are NOT myself and those fighting alongside me. They are also not those who have sent us to do so.

Oh yes, your President has been sooooo right and soooo forthcoming about everything. Ok freeper, go freep along.
 

tommywishbone

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Why would someone so blindly follow someones call to war, when that person(s) themselve(s) (Bush & Cheney) both ran from military service & war? Something seems wrong.
 

BigCoolJesus

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Originally posted by: palehorse74
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: palehorse74
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
I will fight for a just cause, not for lies.
seems mighty selfish of you to have the audacity to claim that you know all that is righteous and just.

So you would run away then?

that's good to know. heck, maybe we should establish the draft just to weed out those who would run to Canada. Then, just before sending those who stayed over to the ME, we would say "just kidding, you passed the test. you're not a coward. go home!" lol... meanwhile, all of the panzies who sprinted over the border will be prevented from re-entering, and we would be much better off.

(It might piss off the Candaians though...DOH!)

The experiment would raise the calibre of the average citizen. lol...

No, I wouldn't run away. I'd stay right here. If they want to throw me in jail, that's fine, but I'm not killing innocent people for nothing. I don't get my kicks off of that. You might and that's your problem if you do.

If you're so JAZZED about fighting in Iraq, go back.

just curious, which "innocents" are the US killing intentionally? Now, apply that question to the "insurgents," and what do you come up with?

you really need to figure out who the "bad guys" are, and they are NOT myself and those fighting alongside me. They are also not those who have sent us to do so.


As far as im concerned, its their country, not ours. So my sympathy goes for them.


But of course, it doesnt count because were the US and we can do whatever the fvck we want.

Im going to laugh the day China decides to fvck with us and ask us/demand from us all of the money theyve loaned. Then what are you going to do? Even a draft wouldnt save us, we'd be fvcked over 10 times, but ironically it would be well deserved.




The "principles" upon which this country now operates, and those that stand for them, make me disgusted to even call myself American. And when i do graduate from school, i will move to Canada (im half and half anyways)
 

thraashman

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Originally posted by: palehorse74
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: palehorse74
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
I will fight for a just cause, not for lies.
seems mighty selfish of you to have the audacity to claim that you know all that is righteous and just.

So you would run away then?

that's good to know. heck, maybe we should establish the draft just to weed out those who would run to Canada. Then, just before sending those who stayed over to the ME, we would say "just kidding, you passed the test. you're not a coward. go home!" lol... meanwhile, all of the panzies who sprinted over the border will be prevented from re-entering, and we would be much better off.

(It might piss off the Candaians though...DOH!)

The experiment would raise the calibre of the average citizen. lol...

No, I wouldn't run away. I'd stay right here. If they want to throw me in jail, that's fine, but I'm not killing innocent people for nothing. I don't get my kicks off of that. You might and that's your problem if you do.

If you're so JAZZED about fighting in Iraq, go back.

just curious, which "innocents" are the US killing intentionally? Now, apply that question to the "insurgents," and what do you come up with?

you really need to figure out who the "bad guys" are, and they are NOT myself and those fighting alongside me. They are also not those who have sent us to do so.


You don't think we kill innocents over in Iraq? We destroyed their economic system and many cities causing an increase in poverty and homelessness. We've made sure that a huge percentage of the contractors are American companies rather than Iraqi. This keeps more Iraqis jobless and poor. We've intentionally incited racial tensions in a volatile country causing civilian attacks. And I know I read confirmed reports early on in the war of Army forces cluster bombing cities with enemy forces in them, completely disregarding the civilian population and killing many many times more civilians than enemy forces. Hell, we've killed 10 times more innocents, or been directly responsible for their deaths, than we have enemy forces.
 

thraashman

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As far as the topic goes.... I have never in my life even held a gun capable of firing (I've held antiques). I never will fire a gun, hold a gun, or use a gun in any way. I will NEVER take the life of another person. People are people, no matter what. Doing everything you can to separate humans into groups breeds nothing but fear and hatred. If they reinstated the draft I would absolutely apply for being a conscientious objector. If my claim was denied, I would absolutely go AWOL.

A civilized person in a civilized society has no need for violence, EVER!
 

Buck Armstrong

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Originally posted by: palehorse74
I want the draft reinstituted so as to provide firsthand experiences for those who would not normally see the situation in the Greater Middle East for what it really is. I want more people to see all of the good that we are doing over there so that they come back and spread the truth. The liberal media will never cover the story accurately, so it is time to take more drastic measures to show our countrymen the truth.

It would also be nice to see alot more people get up off their collective lazy arses and actually do something for their great country which provides them with so much prosperity and opportunity. It's about time more people earn their keep and contribute more than carbon dioxide to the greater good.

What would you think, say, or do IF they reinstituted the draft tomorrow?

/discuss

That all sounds well and good, but the problem is that I DON'T WANT TO GO TO THE MIDDLE EAST. Its the last place on earth I want to visit. Religious fanatics, honor killings, beheadings, racism, sexism, just plain fvcking idiot-ism and medieval savagery. I have no wish to get any closer to those people than I am watching the news every night. I don't want to fight them or waste my life trying to drag them into the 19th century. Their culture was more advanced in 1000 AD than it is now...doesn't that tell you something?

I'd much rather we just develop an alternative means of fuel. Then, the only time I'd have to see these people would be in National Geographic where they belong! I'm sorry if that offends some of you, but I'm fvcking tired of the Middle East and everything it stands for and causes.
 

BigCoolJesus

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Originally posted by: Buck Armstrong
Originally posted by: palehorse74
I want the draft reinstituted so as to provide firsthand experiences for those who would not normally see the situation in the Greater Middle East for what it really is. I want more people to see all of the good that we are doing over there so that they come back and spread the truth. The liberal media will never cover the story accurately, so it is time to take more drastic measures to show our countrymen the truth.

It would also be nice to see alot more people get up off their collective lazy arses and actually do something for their great country which provides them with so much prosperity and opportunity. It's about time more people earn their keep and contribute more than carbon dioxide to the greater good.

What would you think, say, or do IF they reinstituted the draft tomorrow?

/discuss

That all sounds well and good, but the problem is that I DON'T WANT TO GO TO THE MIDDLE EAST. Its the last place on earth I want to visit. Religious fanatics, honor killings, beheadings, racism, sexism, just plain fvcking idiot-ism and medieval savagery. I have no wish to get any closer to those people than I am watching the news every night. I don't want to fight them or waste my life trying to drag them into the 19th century. Their culture was more advanced in 1000 AD than it is now...doesn't that tell you something?

I'd much rather we just develop an alternative means of fuel. Then, the only time I'd have to see these people would be in National Geographic where they belong! I'm sorry if that offends some of you, but I'm fvcking tired of the Middle East and everything it stands for and causes.


Can we say Stereo-Typical...........
How about tool, can we say your a tool?




and thraashman, i agree 100% with your post on never killing or holding a gun.
Well said.
 

Buck Armstrong

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Originally posted by: BigCoolJesus
Originally posted by: Buck Armstrong
Originally posted by: palehorse74
I want the draft reinstituted so as to provide firsthand experiences for those who would not normally see the situation in the Greater Middle East for what it really is. I want more people to see all of the good that we are doing over there so that they come back and spread the truth. The liberal media will never cover the story accurately, so it is time to take more drastic measures to show our countrymen the truth.

It would also be nice to see alot more people get up off their collective lazy arses and actually do something for their great country which provides them with so much prosperity and opportunity. It's about time more people earn their keep and contribute more than carbon dioxide to the greater good.

What would you think, say, or do IF they reinstituted the draft tomorrow?

/discuss

That all sounds well and good, but the problem is that I DON'T WANT TO GO TO THE MIDDLE EAST. Its the last place on earth I want to visit. Religious fanatics, honor killings, beheadings, racism, sexism, just plain fvcking idiot-ism and medieval savagery. I have no wish to get any closer to those people than I am watching the news every night. I don't want to fight them or waste my life trying to drag them into the 19th century. Their culture was more advanced in 1000 AD than it is now...doesn't that tell you something?

I'd much rather we just develop an alternative means of fuel. Then, the only time I'd have to see these people would be in National Geographic where they belong! I'm sorry if that offends some of you, but I'm fvcking tired of the Middle East and everything it stands for and causes.

Can we say Stereo-Typical...........
How about tool, can we say your a tool?

and thraashman, i agree 100% with your post on never killing or holding a gun.
Well said.

You go there then, smart guy. Since you obviously have all the answers, you shouldn't be wasting time on an internet forum. I'll mourn for you when they cut your head off on live TV and claim God told them to do it.

Maybe you feel the need to understand people like that...but I don't. I have never and will never behead anyone. I don't kill other people, I don't force my religion on them at gunpoint, and I'll never understand those that do.
 

Shuxclams

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Originally posted by: palehorse74
I want the draft reinstituted so as to provide firsthand experiences for those who would not normally see the situation in the Greater Middle East for what it really is. I want more people to see all of the good that we are doing over there so that they come back and spread the truth. The liberal media will never cover the story accurately, so it is time to take more drastic measures to show our countrymen the truth.

It would also be nice to see alot more people get up off their collective lazy arses and actually do something for their great country which provides them with so much prosperity and opportunity. It's about time more people earn their keep and contribute more than carbon dioxide to the greater good.

What would you think, say, or do IF they reinstituted the draft tomorrow?

/discuss



I think that the Draft is the only logical choice we have now to end this mess we created in the Middle East. We have to have 4x the amount of troops we have in Iraq just to provide simple security long enought to "finish to job" and claim "total victory" as the furor has spoken about. Once that is accomplished then we can get our asses out of there. I am sick and tired of hearing about the latest American casulty every single day, or how another XX civilians were killed in a car/pipe/personal bombing at a market/mosque/employement office of police station. If we really and truley want to end this "War" then we need to fight this war.... apparently niether the Republikanz or the DEMO-crats seem to have the balls to call a spade a spade and just do it. I was against this War and still am, but lets face facts... it can only get worse if we continue doing what the Furor suggests and if we leave Iraq now our standing in the world will plummet after Iraq turns to civil war and strains (further) the Oil supplies...... So come on people, be real.. the only REAL choice is to send our sons and daughters to the middle east to finish this thing and pray that they all come home safe and in one peice.












SHUX
 

BigCoolJesus

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Originally posted by: Buck Armstrong
Originally posted by: BigCoolJesus
Originally posted by: Buck Armstrong
Originally posted by: palehorse74
I want the draft reinstituted so as to provide firsthand experiences for those who would not normally see the situation in the Greater Middle East for what it really is. I want more people to see all of the good that we are doing over there so that they come back and spread the truth. The liberal media will never cover the story accurately, so it is time to take more drastic measures to show our countrymen the truth.

It would also be nice to see alot more people get up off their collective lazy arses and actually do something for their great country which provides them with so much prosperity and opportunity. It's about time more people earn their keep and contribute more than carbon dioxide to the greater good.

What would you think, say, or do IF they reinstituted the draft tomorrow?

/discuss

That all sounds well and good, but the problem is that I DON'T WANT TO GO TO THE MIDDLE EAST. Its the last place on earth I want to visit. Religious fanatics, honor killings, beheadings, racism, sexism, just plain fvcking idiot-ism and medieval savagery. I have no wish to get any closer to those people than I am watching the news every night. I don't want to fight them or waste my life trying to drag them into the 19th century. Their culture was more advanced in 1000 AD than it is now...doesn't that tell you something?

I'd much rather we just develop an alternative means of fuel. Then, the only time I'd have to see these people would be in National Geographic where they belong! I'm sorry if that offends some of you, but I'm fvcking tired of the Middle East and everything it stands for and causes.

Can we say Stereo-Typical...........
How about tool, can we say your a tool?

and thraashman, i agree 100% with your post on never killing or holding a gun.
Well said.

You go there then, smart guy. Since you obviously have all the answers, you shouldn't be wasting time on an internet forum. I'll mourn for you when they cut your head off on live TV and claim God told them to do it.

Maybe you feel the need to understand people like that...but I don't. I have never and will never behead anyone. I don't kill other people, I don't force my religion on them at gunpoint, and I'll never understand those that do.


Its not to hard to figure out.
Were over there fvcking up thier way of life, so there doing what they must to stop it.

I dont condone senseless violence either, but i also understand we started it, they didnt just decide to start doing all of this for the fvck of it


But im glad you can catergorize the entire Middle East and feel so confident about your ASSUMPTION.



O and this:

I don't kill other people, I don't force my religion on them at gunpoint, and I'll never understand those that do.

What the fvck do you think the US is doing over there right now?
(switch religion with way of life)
 

umbrella39

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Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: palehorse74
it's very disconcerting to see just how many cowards would run for Canada. This is why I'm glad that I missed the 60's... it sickens me.

What sickens me are little pukes like you that cheerlead for war, but sit there at your computer while others die. You're worse than a coward.

QFT. Grow up and repawn at another MB fragger.