Would 500 dead GI's vote for George W. Bush?

[FIREFLYR 0]

I read in the newspaper that the 500th GI involved in the Iraq conflict had died.
That is also the same number of GI's that died in the first 4 years of the Viet Nam war. (500)

"One flew East,and one flew West..............one flew over the cuckoo's nest"
"There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act"

[freeflir29 0]

I like him and I think he has done a pretty good job with the EXTRA crappy hand he had to work with.

[Jimbo 0]

No, probably not, since dead folk can't vote (except in Chicago). However, they might kick your ass for trolling in the forums.

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[tunaplanet 0]

Bush has done a wonderful job. The only way I would not vote for him again is if Clark wins the Dem ticket.

Forty-two

[bobsled92 0]

I am registered as Rep.
I won't vote for him and it's not about the War.
It's personal. His outward actions are not the total sum of himself. He belongs to a group of people before and now. He has been a member since College and it's public record (was brushed off as "so what"& "Dad too, it's like a Frat").
I'm not a flaming liberal. I have a major problem with folks in my Church that think he's Christian That's a bad joke.
*(I'm no bax of choclates either but, I never claimed to be)

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[sdgregory 0]

Is it a full moon tonight? The trolls are out in force.

[tunaplanet 0]

Oh, and approximately 58,000 US troops died in Vietnam. That comparison you made is pretty useless.

Forty-two

[burbleflyer 0]

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I read in the newspaper that the 500th GI involved in the Iraq conflict had died.
That is also the same number of GI's that died in the first 4 years of the Viet Nam war. (500)

The boys cheered GW at thanksgiving. Hillary got snubbed.
That was after 400+ men had been killed in service of their country. They were all friends and brothers in arms and yet they still cheered for the President after those deaths.

You stats are stupid.

Do you have any idea how many "advisors" were in SEA in the first four years, compared to the first year in Iraq?
Obviously not.
Go away troll.

edited for personal attack.

[bobsled92 0]

It's TROLLVILLE,
shame on me for responding. I'm not against the situatuion and put my hat in the ring for a 18 month tour fiber cable to connect cities, if they need me. (still waiting....said they are training locals for now)

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[DaGimp 0]

i would...cause he had the balls to stand up and do what had to be done...enev though it might mean not getting re-elected.

its amazing how many people were for war after the attacks here in the US....even the war in Iraq....and now so many are against it. We in the military know the risks involved with the job. Granted not all join wanted to go to war, but we all knew it could happen. That is the choice we chose.

IMHO

"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas

[tunaplanet 0]

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its amazing how many people were for war after the attacks here in the US....even the war in Iraq....and now so many are against it.

DaGimp, that's because there's this old saying that goes, "If people aren't bitching they aren't breathing."

Bush was damned if he did, damned if he didn't. People just like to complain. It's second nature to most people.

Forty-two

[LouDiamond 1]

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"There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act"

A very true statement. There is no excuse for such a tasteless post.

"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required"
Some people dream about flying, I live my dream
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[DaGimp 0]

yeah....if he didnt go to war he would be called a cowerd and a traidor...and now he did go to war hes being called power hungry

"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas

[burbleflyer 0]

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i would...cause he had the balls to stand up and do what had to be done...enev though it might mean not getting re-elected.

its amazing how many people were for war after the attacks here in the US....even the war in Iraq....and now so many are against it. We in the military know the risks involved with the job. Granted not all join wanted to go to war, but we all knew it could happen. That is the choice we chose.

IMHO

Thank you for your service.

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http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/01/17/sprj.nirq.main/

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[tunaplanet 0]

I will say this about those brave men and women who died for our country in Iraq. Regardless of their political interests, ALL of them would gladly give their lives again for their country. As a fellow serviceman I truly appreciate and respect EVERYONE regardless of branch of those who fight for their country. Goodspeed to all the heros who passed away fighting for their country.

Forty-two

[bobsled92 0]

I agree with ALL retaliations. I grew up in a house of the Family Creed being "To protect and Serve".
I stated that my opinion was personal and NOT political. It has NOTHING to do with his actions in War, as President or Gov. He is Skull & Bones=Masonic Elite. It'sa public knowledge and that's my 1 and only hang up with him. (and he just tried to get rid of U.S. "over time pay" again)

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[sdgregory 0]

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"There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act"

A very true statement. There is no excuse for such a tasteless post.

I second that notion. Wonder if any of these trolls ever served a day on foreign soil where their mere presence was detested when all they were doing was trying to help or defend the country they love.

[freeflir29 0]

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He is Skull & Bones=Masonic Elite

Hasn't ohhh...like EVERY president been a Mason? Or am I mistaken?

[sdgregory 0]

I do not remember where I heard this but it will always be true:

"To those who have defended it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know."

I know after I served it had a whole new meaning for me. Before I served I took my freedoms for granted, now I savor every freedom and right I have.

Go with God fallen friends. The price you paid will always be remembered.

[Gravitymaster 0]

OPERATION NAME: Operation Desert Fox

MISSION: To strike military and security targets in Iraq that contribute to Iraq's ability to produce, store, maintain and deliver weapons of mass destruction.

MISSION GOALS: To degrade Saddam Hussein's ability to make and to use weapons of mass destruction. To diminish Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war against his neighbors. To demonstrate to Saddam Hussein the consequences of violating international obligations.

PRIMARY MISSION ASSETS: The operation employs U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft flying from the decks of the USS ENTERPRISE; U.S. Air Force and Royal Air Force aircraft operating from land bases in the region; and Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from U.S. Navy ships at sea and United States Air Force B-52s.

Just in case anyone forgot the entire world thought Saddam Hussein had WMDs. Too bad Clinton was to much of a pussy to follow through. If he had, would the lefties be attacking Clinton the same way they have GWB. I doubt it.

[Michele 1]

Bobsled, forgive me.

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He is Skull & Bones=Masonic Elite

What is that, and why is it important enough to not vote for him?

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Michele

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While our hearts lie bleeding?~

[quade 4]

While I respect all of the men serving in the U.S. military forces, I find it difficult to agree with the concept that "Regardless of their political interests, ALL of them would gladly give their lives again for their country", since some of the ones still there are trying as hard as they can to come home and the rotation schedules simply won't let them.

Further, the U.S. military is having a pretty large retention rate problem right now. Even the $10,000 signing bonus isn't helping all that much. http://edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0401/04/sm.07.html

And . . . I'm not exactly certain what to make of http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0401/15/lad.12.html, but it doesn't look too good -- does it?

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[Gravitymaster 0]

Saddam Abused His Last Chance, Clinton Says


By Linda D. Kozaryn

American Forces Press Service


WASHINGTON -- A month ago, the United States called off its war
planes to give Saddam Hussein one last chance to cooperate. When
he failed to do so, the United States took action.

President Clinton ordered air strikes Dec. 16 against Iraq's
nuclear, chemical and biological weapons programs and its
military capacity to threaten its neighbors. Warships and combat
aircraft began bombarding the defiant Gulf state at 5 p.m. EST -
- 1 a.m. in Baghdad, the Iraqi capital.

"The international community gave Saddam one last chance to
resume cooperation with the weapons inspectors," Clinton said.
"Saddam has failed to seize the chance. So we had to act and act
now."

Less than an hour after American and British forces launched
Operation Desert Fox, the president addressed the nation to
explain his decision. He said the attack was designed to protect
the national interests of the United States and the interests of
people throughout the Middle East and around the world.

"Saddam Hussein must not be allowed to threaten his neighbors or
the world with nuclear arms, poison gas or biological weapons,"
Clinton said. The Iraqi dictator has used these weapons against
his neighbors and his own people, he said, and "left unchecked,
Saddam Hussein will use these terrible weapons again."

Entire text here.


http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Dec1998/n12171998_9812171.html

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He is Skull & Bones=Masonic Elite.

Once again, trying to prove I play fair and balanced . . .

GWB was a legacy pledge into Skull and Bones. His dad, Bush (41), was -way- into it, but GWB was pretty much just a party boy and not too much into the frat during his time at Yale.

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