So I am just about 1 week from returning to Iraq for 6 months to a year

[tnitsuj]

Any questions you would like me to think about/answer as I go back..since Iraq is the main topic around here?




BTW: the discussions about Iraq here never fail to help me lose a little more faith in America each time I read a new thread.

 

[LtPage1]

keep your head down, dont get killed. good luck, man. were pulling for ya.

 

[dahunan]

Originally posted by: tnitsuj




BTW: the discussions about Iraq here never fail to help me lose a little more faith in America each time I read a new thread.

Hmm .. because we don't like to see our men and women murdered for someone elses Democracy?

Can you give a short answer as to why you lose faith in America because of these threads?

 

[Perknose]

Well, Justin, I wouldn't mind you stepping aside from the protective cover of any and all irony and laying it all on the line in one heartfelt and succint post, as one of the very few amongst us who has been there: How do think our Iraqi effort is going? How do you foresee it unfolding in the near future, and beyond?

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: LtPage1
keep your head down, dont get killed. good luck, man. were pulling for ya.

 

[ericlp]

Originally posted by: tnitsuj
Any questions you would like me to think about/answer as I go back..since Iraq is the main topic around here?




BTW: the discussions about Iraq here never fail to help me lose a little more faith in America each time I read a new thread.

I can see how you lose a lot of faith. I think christ shouldn't even be mentioned in this war or any war that the US is in. Matter of fact I would refuse to go fight a war with jesus freaks esp since Bush is the biggist right wing relighous phreak another reason I would not go. What a bunch of BS.

Yeah I was in the military and apparently it's a screwed up one... No wonder we are doing such a piss poor job over there. Sad....

BTW, I am getting this from your sig line.

That being said. Good Luck.

 

[Martin]

Tell us about you experiences, I'd really like a good picture of what its really like over there....the good the bad and the ugly as they say.

 

[judasmachine]

go ahead, lose faith, then maybe you'll open your eyes to what's really going on.

 

[imported_Mike]

I have something to ask you, but via PM. Im tired now, so im just flagging this for later in myforums.

 

[HalosPuma]

Yeah, ponder these things:

Oil is the lifeblood of modern civilization, especially for Americans. We eat food which was shipped by trucks buring diesel which were transported by planes burning fuel which were harvested by machines buring diesel which whose metal ore was mined from the ground using other machines burning diesel, etc. Without oil our entire civilization would collapse.

So then, isn't it amusing that the liberal anti-war protesters who say "no blood for oil" actually use a tremendous amount of oil every day of their lives?

Further, why did Putin nationalize Yukos? What are the global effects of China, with it's 1.x BILLION people, now being the world's #2 importer of oil behind the United States? What are the global effects of India, with it's 1.x BILLION people, moving from using bicycles to mopeds and small cars? What natural resources will these 2.x BILLION people be competing for with the rest of the world? What is the demand for energy, food, water? Can we Americans continue with our way of life with the resources that we have, or do we need to secure foreign sources?


Thank you sir for serving America by securing Iraq's oil fields which will allow our civilization to continue forward. Don't let the others misguide you - without oil, many, many millions of Americans will die. It's ironic that they can cry over the dead tsunami victims, but have no clue on how many Americans will perish without oil.

 

[Steeplerot]

Good luck on that not getting killed thing, bring back a couple barrels of crude OK?
HalosPuma is counting on you man!

 

[Steeplerot]

Originally posted by: HalosPuma
Yeah, ponder these things:

Oil is the lifeblood of modern civilization, especially for Americans. We eat food which was shipped by trucks buring diesel which were transported by planes burning fuel which were harvested by machines buring diesel which whose metal ore was mined from the ground using other machines burning diesel, etc. Without oil our entire civilization would collapse.

So then, isn't it amusing that the liberal anti-war protesters who say "no blood for oil" actually use a tremendous amount of oil every day of their lives?

Further, why did Putin nationalize Yukos? What are the global effects of China, with it's 1.x BILLION people, now being the world's #2 importer of oil behind the United States? What are the global effects of India, with it's 1.x BILLION people, moving from using bicycles to mopeds and small cars? What natural resources will these 2.x BILLION people be competing for with the rest of the world? What is the demand for energy, food, water? Can we Americans continue with our way of life with the resources that we have, or do we need to secure foreign sources?


Thank you sir for serving America by securing Iraq's oil fields which will allow our civilization to continue forward. Don't let the others misguide you - without oil, many, many millions of Americans will die. It's ironic that they can cry over the dead tsunami victims, but have no clue on how many Americans will perish without oil.

With a worldview like that HP you could be president someday!

 

[Engineer]

Originally posted by: dahunan

Originally posted by: tnitsuj




BTW: the discussions about Iraq here never fail to help me lose a little more faith in America each time I read a new thread.

Hmm .. because we don't like to see our men and women murdered for someone elses Democracy?

Can you give a short answer as to why you lose faith in America because of these threads?

That't not the reason we went there...or at least were told.

Sorry you are losing faith in something that you defend, our right to bitch.

Good Luck.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: tnitsuj
Any questions you would like me to think about/answer as I go back..since Iraq is the main topic around here?

BTW: the discussions about Iraq here never fail to help me lose a little more faith in America each time I read a new thread.

Awwww, why would you lose "faith", Faith leaders are running the U.S. now and making threats on those that don't tow the line their way:

Topic Title: Christian Political Leader threatens that Democrats that do not vote his way will be "In Bull's Eye" 1-2-05

Seriously, Good luck and God Speed on your safe return and Thank you.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: dahunan

Originally posted by: tnitsuj




BTW: the discussions about Iraq here never fail to help me lose a little more faith in America each time I read a new thread.

Hmm .. because we don't like to see our men and women murdered for someone elses Democracy?

Can you give a short answer as to why you lose faith in America because of these threads?

You know this guy is about to go back into war. And the best thing you can say to him is that sh!T!?!?

WHy dont you crawl back under a bridge troll!

As for OP: Good luck and god bless. Hope everything will work out just fine, and we (ATers) know you will be back in a year posting for us.

-Kevin

 

[CaptnKirk]

In what capacity are you going over ?
How long were you there last time ?
Are you armed and dangerous ?

 

[biostud]

Stay alive

 

[imported_Condor]

Originally posted by: HalosPuma
Yeah, ponder these things:

Oil is the lifeblood of modern civilization, especially for Americans. We eat food which was shipped by trucks buring diesel which were transported by planes burning fuel which were harvested by machines buring diesel which whose metal ore was mined from the ground using other machines burning diesel, etc. Without oil our entire civilization would collapse.

So then, isn't it amusing that the liberal anti-war protesters who say "no blood for oil" actually use a tremendous amount of oil every day of their lives?

Further, why did Putin nationalize Yukos? What are the global effects of China, with it's 1.x BILLION people, now being the world's #2 importer of oil behind the United States? What are the global effects of India, with it's 1.x BILLION people, moving from using bicycles to mopeds and small cars? What natural resources will these 2.x BILLION people be competing for with the rest of the world? What is the demand for energy, food, water? Can we Americans continue with our way of life with the resources that we have, or do we need to secure foreign sources?


Thank you sir for serving America by securing Iraq's oil fields which will allow our civilization to continue forward. Don't let the others misguide you - without oil, many, many millions of Americans will die. It's ironic that they can cry over the dead tsunami victims, but have no clue on how many Americans will perish without oil.

Good post! I think the liberals who disagree with the war for oil, should stop using petroleum products right now in protest. No petro based fuel for anything, no petro based plastics, etc.

I would be interested in seeing posts from any of you who believe strongly that the war is wrong for the wrong reasons that declare your personal boycott against any petro based products! Put your comfort where your mouth is!

 

[imported_Condor]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: tnitsuj
Any questions you would like me to think about/answer as I go back..since Iraq is the main topic around here?

BTW: the discussions about Iraq here never fail to help me lose a little more faith in America each time I read a new thread.

Awwww, why would you lose "faith", Faith leaders are running the U.S. now and making threats on those that don't tow the line their way:

Topic Title: Christian Political Leader threatens that Democrats that do not vote his way will be "In Bull's Eye" 1-2-05

Seriously, Good luck and God Speed on your safe return and Thank you.

Nothing about Moveon.org? They are the same, just on different sides. How about M. Moore? If you feel disgusted about Christian Political Leaders, then you see what we think about those!

 

[alchemize]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

Originally posted by: dahunan

Originally posted by: tnitsuj




BTW: the discussions about Iraq here never fail to help me lose a little more faith in America each time I read a new thread.

Hmm .. because we don't like to see our men and women murdered for someone elses Democracy?

Can you give a short answer as to why you lose faith in America because of these threads?

You know this guy is about to go back into war. And the best thing you can say to him is that sh!T!?!?

WHy dont you crawl back under a bridge troll!

As for OP: Good luck and god bless. Hope everything will work out just fine, and we (ATers) know you will be back in a year posting for us.

-Kevin

Hate to break it to ya, but he's going over there for the almighty dollar. Not that there is anything wrong with that, just don't think he's going over there based on principles. He obviously hasn't lost faith in Capitalism!

Be safe, Justin. And I would like to hear your answer to Dahunan's second non-loaded question

 

[gbuskirk]

- Thank you
- Wishing you mission success
- Wishing you health and safety

 

[Gamingphreek]

And you know why hes going there how?? Are you an Intelligence Operative. Most likely not. THe oil would be an added bonus but we did not invade Iraq for oil. BUsh did not just wake up one day and say i think we will invade a country for some oil.

I happen to believe there is a good reason for going over into Iraq.

Maybe most people in this thread needs to think before they are posting. The guy is going back over to war and you have to go and bring Politics (Yes i know that we are in that forum) and you have to go and start something. Instead of starting arguments why dont you reassure him and things to that extent.

-Kevin

 

[alchemize]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
And you know why hes going there how?? Are you an Intelligence Operative. Most likely not. THe oil would be an added bonus but we did not invade Iraq for oil. BUsh did not just wake up one day and say i think we will invade a country for some oil.

I happen to believe there is a good reason for going over into Iraq.

Maybe most people in this thread needs to think before they are posting. The guy is going back over to war and you have to go and bring Politics (Yes i know that we are in that forum) and you have to go and start something. Instead of starting arguments why dont you reassure him and things to that extent.

-Kevin

I know because he's stated it before. I believe he's there to train Iraqi police, that's what he went last time for. I don't read anything into him going over there to make money. I'd do it if the $$$ was good enough. I know a guy driving a truck over there. I just say it's different than what our troops are doing.

 

[ZeGermans]

Last night was the last night I'm going to see my best friend from high school in about 8 or so months, for the same reason. So, good luck, try not to get too demoralized, and stay clear of trouble!

 

[dahunan]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

Originally posted by: dahunan

Originally posted by: tnitsuj




BTW: the discussions about Iraq here never fail to help me lose a little more faith in America each time I read a new thread.

Hmm .. because we don't like to see our men and women murdered for someone elses Democracy?

Can you give a short answer as to why you lose faith in America because of these threads?

You know this guy is about to go back into war. And the best thing you can say to him is that sh!T!?!?

WHy dont you crawl back under a bridge troll!

As for OP: Good luck and god bless. Hope everything will work out just fine, and we (ATers) know you will be back in a year posting for us.

-Kevin

Get a grip .. he is a private contractor/going for the money...