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    I once heard a battalion chaplain say "Kill a commie for Christ", and thought it was funny. Those were very insensitive times and it got worse. You are 100% right. This is a different deal. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    I apologize. I'm afraid I got a little worked up looking at the suggested website particularly the article stating that American snipers in Falluja were shooting Iraqi women and children. I have been in combat on the ground and in the air, and I never saw anyone purposely pick out women and children unless they were carrying weapons and trying to kill us. I did see a couple of North Vietnamese nurses get shot one night while trying to break out of a cordon, but they were both carrying soviet burp guns. I saw a lot of innocent people killed by mistake and I hated it. Again my apology. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    I feel you are just pushing a left wing anti-American agenda. I don't like Bush, and I don't like how we got into this. Most of all, I don't like young Americans dying, but unlike Vietnam, I feel we will see this to the end. If we pulled out today the place would blow up. Don't you remember the war in Lebanon or the war between Iraq and Iran? Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    I learned to fly and skydive during highschool. My mother didn't like it but she signed a release. (She had good reason as my dad died in an aircraft accident) Hang out at the local dropzone and bring your parents. If they see you are serious about this, there is a good chance they will come around. As mentioned already, start saving your money. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    This thread makes me feel warm and fuzzy after hearing nothing but bad news. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    This didn't start happening overnight. It's been going on for years. The sad thing is they vote against us on issues that are positive and helpful to the rest of the world. The objective of the UN is to see us go down. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    I fly helicopters for ERA off LA and TX coast. About three of us jump when off. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    Falcon Insurance Agency out of Kerrvile,TX They have a website. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    ps There is no cheaper place to get heavy turbine training and experience than the US Air Force. It's all free and you get to serve your country at the same time. It's about commitment and sacrifice. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    There is a pretty good chance your a&p paycheck is going to be less than the automotive one until you get a lot experience. In my company, a few of the a&p mechanics have gotten tired of being away from home and working in not-so-nice places.They went home to work automotive. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    I don't think most Americans realize that South Korea had 2 army divisions, marines, and civic action personel in Vietnam at our request.They left well after all American ground forces had gone home. Some of those kids went home in a body bag. These people are our allies. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    I would think older Japanese look down on Koreans as their slaves. During WWII, Koreans were killed or forced into slave labor by the Japanese. Thousands of women were were forcefully transported to Japan to serve as prostitutes or "comfort women" to returning soldiers. Japan stripped Korea of its forests and natural resources.Children in school were forced to learn Japanese; never to speak Korean. Funny, a lot of Japanese history is missing from school books. Sorry to change the thread. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    Why not call his bluff to prevent another 9/11 before this country looses its will to fight? It's going fast. In addition to our young men and women, the big losers here are both Korean civil populations and the Japanese. Too bad this guy can't be taken out with one bullet. How far the Chinese will let him go, who knows. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    China would love to see more US loss of life on their doorstep before we finally let go. It's loss of American influence that keeps us there. My dad flew wounded and dead out of Korea during the war, and he himself came home in a box from Korea(cold war aircraft accident later). He loved Koreans and we received Christmas greetings from the ROK Air Force for years.Whether we take this asshole Kim out or not,we need to get out. Let the Japs and Chinese stabilize this area. We have been there long enough. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    Why not get the USS Pueblo home with our troops, and start guarding our own borders. It's time for South Korea to handle their own affairs. PS I flew South Korean troops around in Vietnam and they can kick ass. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    Nice. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    Once caught a sleeve with a smoke grenade when jumping rounds. It came loose but stained a lot of stuff red. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    Write this off as good experience and get back on the horse/plane. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    I'm in the twilight in my life and sometimes I lay on my back and try to experience the pain of having large steel nails hammered through each wrist and crossed legs. I try understand the suffering my Christ endured for my benefit. I try to think of all the mental and physical pain I've suffered and realize these were little tests to make me a better person to serve him who suffered the most.I only hope I can measure up. Man, sometimes I wish I could go back and start over and then I remember forgiveness. You got to read this book.Keep it, and give one to a friend or loved one. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    That guy will probably start up a cab company in New York City with a couple of retired North Vietnamese generals. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    Bill, It's nothing about greed. It's about why you are here(not a me thing either). Rick Warren, the author wrote this book for all of us; no selfish motives. His popularity should not put you off. Ideally it should be read and then discussed in groups (hard for me at first). You can find it at Walmart or order it off "The Purpose Driven" web site. Don't let this website put you off in a commercial way before you see the book. Others can explain it better. Rick Ferguson Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    What are your thoughts? I had no knowledge of this book until a month ago. It has shaken me up and changed my life. I only hope I can follow through with the wisdom I found in this book. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    There are lots of them here owned by private owners. I think they are restricted from commercial use. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    Some may be offended, but most of the stuff pilots do is monkey see, monkey do. There is no substitute for experience,but there are low time jobs in single engine aircraft and flying jumpers is one of them. Hopefully the dzo will get these guys/girls headed in a safe direction. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.
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    Years back I had a friend ask his customer if he fed his dog. (This pilot had flown through lunch and was still going well into the afternoon.) When the customer indicated that he did indeed feed his dog,the pilot responded,"feed me". Feed them, and treat the lowest time guy/girl with respect. Train them and offer encouragement.Help turn them into the professional you want. A lot of these kids are humble and would never speak up. Talk about safety and responsibility. Show them the way early. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.