SomeGuyNamedAl on 14/2/2006 at 20:11
There's still a betting pool going on whether they will finally stop the foreplay and either kill each other or have hot hot sex. Maybe the fact that it's Valentine's Day will convince them to get it over with the right (read: the in which I'd win the most money) way.
Ulukai on 14/2/2006 at 20:18
Quote Posted by D'Juhn Keep
A little help here?
Anything for the Birthday Boy!
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http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/1361/dingding8ay.jpgNone of my friends are soliders. I did know a guy who used to serve on a submarine. To be fair, and I'm being kind here; he was an utter twat. Glad I wasn't cooped up in a can with with him for weeks on end because violence would have ensued.
Scots Taffer on 14/2/2006 at 22:45
Quote Posted by Paz
I don't really like how this situation is being framed as a choice between 'do nothing' and 'kick the everliving shit out of prisoners'.
A few steps to be found in between these two, surely.
And that is why the good Lord broke from His rest and on the seventh day, created pistol-whipping.
Also, Ulukai just wins this thread BY A KNOCKOUT!
TafferX on 15/2/2006 at 02:12
As we know, this is against the "rules of engagement" as far as "civilised" war is concerned, however...
War is ugly. No matter what. I can't blame these guys for doing what they did. If you have someone throwing rocks/bottles/hand grenades, doesn't matter what, you take care of it. The fact that these were youths and only throwing rocks are the only reason that they are probably alive. They were beat to shit and sent back to their friends to send a message. Just like the headless bodies of our soldiers were hung from a bridge to send us a message. Regardless of whatever rules are in place, put in place by those who have never been close to a battlefield, this is how war is played. The big mistake is letting the media close enough to flim what goes on, then showing it on the news to get the general public all enraged. It must be hell to be in their place, and I give them all my support.
First time they throw rocks, beat them half to death, send them back. Next time, finish the job.
Gingerbread Man on 15/2/2006 at 02:36
Quote Posted by TafferX
The big mistake is letting the media close enough to flim what goes on, then showing it on the news to get the general public all enraged.
Similar to the Abu Ghraib photos and at least one other video that made people a bit annoyed, none of this had anything to do with the media.
Swiss Mercenary on 15/2/2006 at 02:56
Quote Posted by TafferX
They were beat to shit and sent back to their friends to send a message. Just like the headless bodies of our soldiers were hung from a bridge to send us a message.
Congra-fucking-lations. Remind me again how the occupation forces are on a moral high ground here? Oh, right, you aren't making that claim. Because you know that they aren't.
Which brings the question - if the occupation doesn't have a moral high ground to stand on, what was the goddamn reason for the invasion?
Jonesy on 15/2/2006 at 03:01
Quote Posted by Swiss Mercenary
Which brings the question - if the occupation doesn't have a moral high ground to stand on, what was the goddamn reason for the invasion?
Oil?
oh shi opened Pandora's Box
Scots Taffer on 15/2/2006 at 03:16
Yeah, a Pandora's Box with Expiry Date 31/12/05.
aguywhoplaysthief on 15/2/2006 at 03:24
Look how he orders the date!
Culture shock yo, fo real.
TafferX on 15/2/2006 at 04:09
Quote Posted by Swiss Mercenary
Congra-fucking-lations. Remind me again how the occupation forces are on a
moral high ground here? Oh, right, you aren't making that claim. Because you know that they aren't.
Which brings the question - if the occupation doesn't have a
moral high ground to stand on, what was the goddamn reason for the invasion?
There is nothing moral about war. It's dirty business. I feel that war should be the absolute last resort. Unfortunately, our world leaders feel differently. If it has to be done, though, get in, get it done, and get the fuck out.
