You could have heard a pin drop. - Page 2

Genetic Defect · 01-17-2009, 04:58 AM

I like there toast

Rockestone · 01-17-2009, 06:14 AM

Thank you Fred. Those strories gave me chills!

Don Fernando · 01-17-2009, 07:05 AM

then the motherphucker who made the chop should be forced to meet with a foreign unit who just lost one of their mates. See how they like the statement the photoshopper made.

md4958 · 01-17-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

then the motherphucker who made the chop should be forced to meet with a foreign unit who just lost one of their mates. See how they like the statement the photoshopper made.

Don, see how angry you feel about this?

This is the same way we feel whenever a forigen nation, or its people bash the USA or our military.

BigFrank · 01-17-2009, 07:19 AM

Good stuff there!

Don Fernando · 01-17-2009, 10:22 AM

Don't get me wrong, I fully support the Dutch mission in Afghanistan and I think it is good that we do everything we can to help out a friendly nation.

Tenor CS · 01-17-2009, 10:28 AM

So ... to throw another monkey wrench into the discussion: does anybody know if these stories are in fact, true? They sound like typical internet-forward glurge to me. (Glurge is a term I first heard at the snopes.com urban legend site to describe those heartwarming, chicken-soup-for-the-soul kind of stories) The lack of specifics re: dates of these supposed conversations, and no specific names of the non-Americans leads me to believe that these likely were not actual conversations. Also, the tone of the speakers does not seem very "diplomat-like."

Don't get me wrong, I have the utmost respect for our troops, and those of other countries. I just feel that there is no need to glurge-ify the stories. The facts speak strongly enough.

The facts I consider important:

There are many American troops in the Middle East right now.
Many of them are doing dangerous work in horrible conditions.
They should be respected for the job they are doing, even if you disagree with the politicians who are making them do that job.

Genetic Defect · 01-17-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tenor CS

So ... to throw another monkey wrench into the discussion: does anybody know if these stories are in fact, true? They sound like typical internet-forward glurge to me. (Glurge is a term I first heard at the snopes.com urban legend site to describe those heartwarming, chicken-soup-for-the-soul kind of stories) The lack of specifics re: dates of these supposed conversations, and no specific names of the non-Americans leads me to believe that these likely were not actual conversations. Also, the tone of the speakers does not seem very "diplomat-like."

Don't get me wrong, I have the utmost respect for our troops, and those of other countries. I just feel that there is no need to glurge-ify the stories. The facts speak strongly enough.

The facts I consider important:

There are many American troops in the Middle East right now.
Many of them are doing dangerous work in horrible conditions.
They should be respected for the job they are doing, even if you disagree with the politicians who are making them do that job.

IMHO they are false in detail, but true in meaning.

Don Fernando · 01-17-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tenor CS

The facts I consider important:

There are many American troops in the Middle East right now.
Many of them are doing dangerous work in horrible conditions.
They should be respected for the job they are doing, even if you disagree with the politicians who are making them do that job.

I do respect them and I even call some soldiers my friends (JK5, Tobii, Skills, ICBJ, BigBruce, Tabb, Jason), they are only doing their job and following orders..

01-17-2009, 10:41 AM

I receved that in an email a while back as well. Great read! Thanks for posting!

01-17-2009, 10:42 AM

Awesome Post man, God bless America

macms · 01-17-2009, 10:52 AM

THIS IS MY THREAD

I'm the OP and if you want to discus politics start your own dam thread.

chippewastud79 · 01-17-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by macms

... if you want to discus politics start your own damn thread.

Thanks again for the original post Fred. Really puts things in perspective.

Genetic Defect · 01-17-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macms

THIS IS MY THREAD

I'm the OP and if you want to discus politics start your own dam thread.

you don't own this thread

CigarDood · 01-17-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macms

THIS IS MY THREAD

I'm the OP and if you want to discus politics start your own dam thread.

To be fair, your initial post was political, so you can't complain if it sparks political discussion.

macms · 01-17-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarDood

To be fair, your initial post was political, so you can't complain if it sparks political discussion.

What the hell does "fair" have to do with anything?? I'm a benevolent dictator!!

CigarDood · 01-17-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by macms

What the hell does "fair" have to do with anything?? I'm a benevolent dictator!!

lol

01-17-2009, 04:58 AM	#1
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Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: You could have heard a pin drop. Don't get me wrong, I fully support the Dutch mission in Afghanistan and I think it is good that we do everything we can to help out a friendly nation. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

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Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: You could have heard a pin drop. So ... to throw another monkey wrench into the discussion: does anybody know if these stories are in fact, true? They sound like typical internet-forward glurge to me. (Glurge is a term I first heard at the snopes.com urban legend site to describe those heartwarming, chicken-soup-for-the-soul kind of stories) The lack of specifics re: dates of these supposed conversations, and no specific names of the non-Americans leads me to believe that these likely were not actual conversations. Also, the tone of the speakers does not seem very "diplomat-like." Don't get me wrong, I have the utmost respect for our troops, and those of other countries. I just feel that there is no need to glurge-ify the stories. The facts speak strongly enough. The facts I consider important: There are many American troops in the Middle East right now. Many of them are doing dangerous work in horrible conditions. They should be respected for the job they are doing, even if you disagree with the politicians who are making them do that job. __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

01-17-2009, 10:41 AM	#10
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: You could have heard a pin drop. I receved that in an email a while back as well. Great read! Thanks for posting!

01-17-2009, 10:42 AM	#11
kdog Guest Posts: n/a	Re: You could have heard a pin drop. Awesome Post man, God bless America

01-17-2009, 10:52 AM	#12
macms ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mile High Posts: 996 Trading: (56)	Re: You could have heard a pin drop. THIS IS MY THREAD I'm the OP and if you want to discus politics start your own dam thread. __________________