MC208B 0 #1 March 15, 2003 Just curious, for all the no war in Iraq crowd. Did you support what we did (and are doing) in Afghanistan? And if so, why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weirdchris 0 #2 March 15, 2003 yep I support the afganistan and an attack on iraq. Some of those fighter pilots, mechanics, infantry are friends of mine that I jump with. They deserve our support, without it they'd be there with their dicks in their hands. I think the no war crowd needs to look at the bigger picture. with Iraq's weapons for sale to the highest bidder, who's gonna buy them? Terrorist. What would happen if, and I do mean if, someone parked a chemical or bio weapon off the coast of L.A. or san-diego, or New York, how about a nuke. Not a pretty picture. Would make 911 look like a appetizer. Someting like that would start a war of epic proportions. So if they spend 20 years weeding out these radical individuals, then so be it. They have my full support. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #3 March 15, 2003 hell yes, just as we need to do in Iraq we destroyed the terrorist training grounds, and the groups themselves and gave them a chance to be free. FREE IRAQ NOW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #4 March 15, 2003 QuoteDid you support what we did (and are doing) in Afghanistan? And if so, why? Most of the people arguing against attacking Iraq also argued against Afghanistan on this board. Might be a few exceptions. Some people are pretty much against anything the gov't does. Especially a Republican led gov't. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 March 15, 2003 I fully support the troops in what ever the administration decides to do. Supporting the administration is different, but in Afganistan I supported the tracking down and arresting of suspected terrorists. The only thing I wanted to see more of was allowing them a public trial like any one else would have been afforded.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #6 March 15, 2003 Ditto Ditto Ditto - support it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #7 March 16, 2003 >Did you support what we did (and are doing) in Afghanistan? And if so, why? Supported getting Bin Laden in Afghanistan and using military force to do it: yes. I still do; we haven't gotten him yet, although we're getting closer. Supported what we are doing now: sorta. The administration forgot to include any money in the budget this year for rebuilding Afghanistan; I hope that's not indicative of things to come. The transitional government will need a lot of help over the next few years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #8 March 16, 2003 I supported what we actually did (well, up until the as-mentioned failure to provide for continuing aid), although not necessarily wholeheartedly. I was dead set against all the "make a large parking lot" comments. The idea is to go after the parties who are actually guilty, and not just go shoot a lot of people and let God sort htem out. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #9 March 16, 2003 Yeah I supported the war in Afghanistan and still do. That is where a lot of the bad guys were. Those that weren't killed were driven across the border into Pakistan. As you can see by news reports American and Pakistani intellegince has rounded up some high level terrorist operatives. Iraq is a whole other story. There are seemingly no direct links. If you wanto worry about weapons sales North Korea is a place to start. But you can probably get anything you want right now in south Asia. All it takes is $$$$. Not supporting the puzzling policies of the Bush administration does NOT translate into not supporting soldiers doing their job. My friends are out there too. If and when ordered they will do their jobs. Rather effectively I believe. It's the war after the war that concerns me.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgross 1 #10 March 16, 2003 Of course I do!!!. I also will always support my commander and chief whether Liberal or conservative. Why? Because I am american, and I have faith in my country to elect the right man for the job. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #11 March 16, 2003 I don't mean to antagonize you, but kicking ass and taking names does not a foregn policy make.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtsucks 0 #12 March 16, 2003 Quote Did you support what we did Yes. Quote(and are doing) No. If the U.S. is going to take the responsibility to remove an evil regime by force, it needs to take equal responsibility in replacing it. Afghanistan was a trial run, and it isn't working. If the U.S. fucks up this Iraq thing, I'm moving to Mars. I think I'm dumb, I think I'm dumb, I think I'm dumb... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,151 #13 March 17, 2003 QuoteOf course I do!!!. I also will always support my commander and chief whether Liberal or conservative. Why? Because I am american, and I have faith in my country to elect the right man for the job. Chris "It is fortunate for leaders that men do not think." - A. Hitler... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #14 March 17, 2003 Quote"It is fortunate for leaders that men do not think." - A. Hitler Kallend, it can be inferred y your use of this quote that you stalwartly believe that Chris doesn't think. If that wasn't your intent to convey that message, please correct me. If, however, I made the correct inference, I think that I should remind you that political differences, different opinions, and different conclusions drawn from the same/similar sources does not mean the person who disagrees with you is wrong...simply it means he doesn't agree with you. As I said in a post to BillV, patriotism is not bad. Wherever you got that idea, you got a bum deal. Patriotism does not stop you from thinking, does not stop you from discussion, does not stop you from researching and developing your own mind; patriotism is nothing more than a deep and abiding love for your country. Some might argue that this love manifests in service to your country; some might argue that this love manifests in hypercriticism. Some might even argue that this love comes from working, doing your thing, and creating the american dream. Whatever the position, it does not negate others' positions...and doesn't render them thoughtless, inadequate, or insignificant. Just thought a reminder would be appropriate right about now... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #15 March 17, 2003 Yes, I completely supported our invasion of Afghanistan. QuoteMost of the people arguing against attacking Iraq also argued against Afghanistan on this board. Wrong. Most of the people arguing against attacking Iraq voiced their hopes that we would get the job done in Afghanistan without needlessly destroying the lives of any innocent and victimised civilians. If people would stop politicizing the issue and actually try to read and understand other's viewpoints they would see that the anti-war people aren't anti-war because they are anti-Bush (even if they might also be). They are anti-war because they are anti-death, anti-mayhem, anti-destruction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,151 #16 March 17, 2003 QuoteQuote"It is fortunate for leaders that men do not think." - A. Hitler Kallend, it can be inferred y your use of this quote that you stalwartly believe that Chris doesn't think. If that wasn't your intent to convey that message, please correct me. If, however, I made the correct inference, I think that I should remind you that political differences, different opinions, and different conclusions drawn from the same/similar sources does not mean the person who disagrees with you is wrong...simply it means he doesn't agree with you. As I said in a post to BillV, patriotism is not bad. Wherever you got that idea, you got a bum deal. Patriotism does not stop you from thinking, does not stop you from discussion, does not stop you from researching and developing your own mind; patriotism is nothing more than a deep and abiding love for your country. Some might argue that this love manifests in service to your country; some might argue that this love manifests in hypercriticism. Some might even argue that this love comes from working, doing your thing, and creating the american dream. Whatever the position, it does not negate others' positions...and doesn't render them thoughtless, inadequate, or insignificant. Just thought a reminder would be appropriate right about now... Ciels- Michele Blind support for your country right or wrong is not an indicator of serious thought.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
