You could have heard a pin drop.

JaKaacH · 01-16-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

you must spread some Reputation around before giving it to macms again.

+1

newcigarz · 01-16-2009, 08:50 PM

Very nice Sir.

JohnnyKay5 · 01-16-2009, 09:04 PM

always good for a laugh.. nice

G G · 01-16-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

Very nice Sir.

Have to agree.

hotreds · 01-16-2009, 09:08 PM

Hope this thread isn't too political for some of the mods here!

Studebaker · 01-16-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Hope this thread isn't too political for some of the mods here!

Ouch!

CBI_2 · 01-16-2009, 09:17 PM

Thanks Fred. I think many in this country could do with a bit of this perspective.

M1903A1 · 01-16-2009, 09:21 PM

Da Klugs · 01-16-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Hope this thread isn't too political for some of the mods here!

"Discussing" the French is a time honored tradition.

Sauer Grapes · 01-16-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

"Discussing" the French is a time honored tradition.

American pastime where I'm from.

Nice thread Fred!

Scottw · 01-16-2009, 11:11 PM

Great job Fred. Awesome read.

01-17-2009, 04:51 AM

Great reading....thanks Fred.

M1903A1 · 01-16-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

"Discussing" the French is a time honored tradition.

In a (teeny-tiny) touch of fairness, I read somewhere that the French losses in the spring of 1940 were on the order of fifty thousand (in about four weeks), so that's not exactly "rolling over" for the Germans.

01-17-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

"Discussing" the French is a time honored tradition.

Thats what I was thinking

hotreds · 01-17-2009, 10:15 AM

Freedom Fries, anyone?

Don Fernando · 01-17-2009, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

I find this picture pretty offending and very arrogant.

How about all the English, Australian, Dutch soldiers and all the other soldiers from different nationinalities fighting and dying in a war the Americans started? Now, normally I would not complain about it, but when an asshole wears an arrogant and very untrue statement like that on his uniform I think he should be severely punished. Behaviour like this makes me sick and if I was a politician I would seriously consider not renewing the Dutch mission in Afghanistan due to statements made by this asshole who should be glad that he is getting all international support at a high price.

md4958 · 01-17-2009, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

I find this picture pretty offending and very arrogant.

How about all the English, Australian, Dutch soldiers and all the other soldiers from different nationinalities fighting and dying in a war the Americans started? Now, normally I would not complain about it, but when an asshole wears an arrogant and very untrue statement like that on his uniform I think he should be severely punished. Behaviour like this makes me sick and if I was a politician I would seriously consider not renewing the Dutch mission in Afghanistan due to statements made by this asshole who should be glad that he is getting all international support at a high price.

Pretty sure that those other patches were photo-shopped on there Don... so dont call the Court-Marshall yet!

Rockestone · 01-17-2009, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

I find this picture pretty offending and very arrogant.

How about all the English, Australian, Dutch soldiers and all the other soldiers from different nationinalities fighting and dying in a war the Americans started? Now, normally I would not complain about it, but when an asshole wears an arrogant and very untrue statement like that on his uniform I think he should be severely punished. Behaviour like this makes me sick and if I was a politician I would seriously consider not renewing the Dutch mission in Afghanistan due to statements made by this asshole who should be glad that he is getting all international support at a high price.

Pretty sure that's photo shopped. Don't think the regulations allow for such trivial, jovial statements.

macms · 01-17-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

I find this picture pretty offending and very arrogant.

How about all the English, Australian, Dutch soldiers and all the other soldiers from different nationinalities fighting and dying in a war the Americans started? Now, normally I would not complain about it, but when an asshole wears an arrogant and very untrue statement like that on his uniform I think he should be severely punished. Behaviour like this makes me sick and if I was a politician I would seriously consider not renewing the Dutch mission in Afghanistan due to statements made by this asshole who should be glad that he is getting all international support at a high price.

Don, IMO you're entitled to feel outrage as I'm sure your countryman and soldiers would if they saw this. The intent of this thread was not to disrespect good men. The intent was to expose the insensitivity and arrogant attitudes of others toward our nation. Notice that I said others and not nations. I think we are wise enough to recognize the ignorant when they speak and know that they do not speak for reasonable people.

These are good and brave men.

PS I think we must always remember there are multi generational and historical experiences on CA.

CigarDood · 01-17-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by macms

The intent was to expose the insensitivity and arrogant attitudes of others toward our nation.

I think it's fine to talk about the great things Americans have done and be proud of our country, but let's all try not to expose the insensitivity and arrogant attitudes of our people towards others.

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