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Guy Montag

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93. Disgusting, he should rot in prison for the rest of his life.

Sat Jan 28, 2012, 08:19 PM

Jan 2012

Thousands of innocent Iraqis died needlessly, murdered in a fascist climate of tacitly approved murder and the routine carrying of drop weapons.

This war was illegal and immoral, and we had no right to go or business being there.

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Marine accused of killing 24 Iraqis in Haditha makes plea deal [View all] ellisonz Jan 2012 OP

"negligent dereliction of duty"? izquierdista Jan 2012 #1

Yes, why is he getting off so easily?...The creeps who murdered the 14 yr old and her family didn't. whathehell Jan 2012 #3

Those creeps... atreides1 Jan 2012 #7

I'm curious... whathehell Jan 2012 #13

Where on earth did you hear that Marines virgogal Jan 2012 #15

"Those creeps" "nothing more then a comedy" "winking at the judge" Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #35

just 24 UNARMED Iraqis, no big deal Angry Dragon Jan 2012 #2

Three months in the brig? grntuscarora Jan 2012 #4

Me too.. Gigibagigi Jan 2012 #85

well I am sure their relatives are screaming about this but it wont be heard here IMO lunasun Jan 2012 #101

Q.... "How can you shoot women and children...?" Bigmack Jan 2012 #5

I could not kill anyone...if I see a human being before me. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #36

pig.... mike_c Jan 2012 #6

K&R Solly Mack Jan 2012 #8

breathtaking. barbtries Jan 2012 #9

All Those Iraqis... BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #10

"Our" guys? a simple pattern Jan 2012 #12

You sure of that..? Bigmack Jan 2012 #16

The Adults Knew BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #17

How the hell do you know that? Ash_F Jan 2012 #18

Marines BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #22

They didn't do ANYTHING on my behalf. Ash_F Jan 2012 #25

ROE BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #26

The ROE didn't include... Bigmack Jan 2012 #29

MOS 0302 BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #47

Your last question... it was in late April, 1966. nt Bigmack Jan 2012 #54

1966 BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #55

Here... let my Commandant take care of my light work.... Bigmack Jan 2012 #57

And then, of course, there's the best Marine of all time... Bigmack Jan 2012 #58

The New American Militarism BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #60

Excising the symptom is part and parcel of curing the disease. LanternWaste Jan 2012 #119

"you sure as Hell give up on the United States" boppers Jan 2012 #77

I'm not sure why you're defending this vile piece of shit DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2012 #113

"I want a pulled post to be worth it, I'm sure you understand." Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #122

RIP LCpl Miguel Terrazas Crabby Appleton Jan 2012 #84

Even if that were true, then they should have detained them, not murdered them (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jan 2012 #20

That might be taking it a little too far. ellisonz Jan 2012 #30

That doesn't mean it's okay to drag them out and execute them with a shot to the head. chrisa Jan 2012 #46

Nothing Like That BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #49

How do you interpret: boppers Jan 2012 #78

even the toddlers? got root Jan 2012 #69

We should hand him and everyone else involved over to Arctic Dave Jan 2012 #11

Seven acquitted or had charges dropped, and the one remaining gets three months. polly7 Jan 2012 #14

Yes. BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #23

Stop excusing this war crime alarimer Jan 2012 #43

You BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #50

HOLY FUCK. boppers Jan 2012 #79

God, Country and Corps BeGoodDoGood Feb 2012 #130

USMC BeGoodDoGood Feb 2012 #131

Hey.... you're painting with a broad brush there, alarimer.... Bigmack Feb 2012 #134

The bottom-line is innocent people were murdered. Ash_F Jan 2012 #19

Innocent People Were In the Line of Fire BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #28

Sounds like you need to read up on the incident Ash_F Jan 2012 #33

You Are Wrong BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #51

got any pics of the other victims? got root Jan 2012 #70

I did not know this, but I was about to post that secondwind Jan 2012 #80

I do not think you have been following this case. Three houses were 'cleared'. No weapons or sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #92

Court-Martial BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #109

KIA BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #110

Clearly you were not following this case from the beginning. sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #114

As a Marine Myself BeGoodDoGood Feb 2012 #127

Maybe you should looked further for the evidence than the one-sided Court Martial sabrina 1 Feb 2012 #129

"Maybe you should (have) looked further for the" correct rule-book. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Feb 2012 #136

I did. And nowhere did I see anything that permits US troops to sabrina 1 Feb 2012 #137

Actually, the repudiators of reality did as well as could be expected. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Feb 2012 #138

Now post the one of the 74-year-old in the wheelchair Blue_Tires Jan 2012 #124

Marine says he saw squad leader shoot five Iraqi men without provocation muriel_volestrangler Jan 2012 #21

De la Cruz Changed His Story BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #27

Nice whitewash job. cstanleytech Jan 2012 #24

Sickening! bathroommonkey76 Jan 2012 #31

US military should be tried by civilian courts and civilian juries. Ash_F Jan 2012 #34

Why, I cannot believe that I overlooked your Solomon-like words of legal wisdom, until now. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #61

BBC: US marine in Haditha case 'should serve no time' Eugene Jan 2012 #32

Good News BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #48

The guy next to you just had his head blown off. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #37

Funny, not all soldiers slaughter unarmed civilians, do they? sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #75

Please, do not use "funny," when you are discussing war with me. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #76

'Funny' = 'Strange by comparison to your position that seemingly states sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #88

I think if you review and consider, you will note that I am fully aware that "all" Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #89

If I were a soldier, could I kill a human being? I don't know, it would probably depend, no one sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #97

The purpose of that question Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #100

And this is what is called justice? How sickening. n/t The Northerner Jan 2012 #38

If you continue the analysis, it may well lead you to the diagnosis of your malady. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #41

Still.. Gigibagigi Jan 2012 #63

I do not condone, or condemn; until I understand. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #65

"What about condoning PolPot and the Killing Fields massacres?" Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #66

These war crimes trials are a farce VKaz Jan 2012 #39

"My heart goes out to the brave men who fought for their country..." Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #40

Just following orders is no excuse for war crimes alarimer Jan 2012 #44

The enormity of your understanding of "justice," is a wonder to behold. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #45

I almost forgot about you..., but you said it all by yourself: "I can't help." Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #64

They hate us for our freedoms. sendero Jan 2012 #42

sickening. n/t Cali_Democrat Jan 2012 #52

You and I are more sickening--it is our responsibility to end it. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #59

Defend Our Marines BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #53

In the interests of balance: Blue_Tires Jan 2012 #123

From Your One Link BeGoodDoGood Feb 2012 #128

Semper Fidelis BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #56

Render unto Caesar... got root Jan 2012 #71

"A great Marine and hero." boppers Jan 2012 #81

Obviously You Have No Idea BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #111

Nope, never had the opportunity. Not medically fit enough for anybody to take me. boppers Jan 2012 #115

What You Allege BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #117

I considered joining, but I have fucked up lungs. They collapse. boppers Jan 2012 #120

Fortunately, there were enough lights on to navigate; however, it would be impossible to exaggerate Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #62

Not Good Zippydo77 Jan 2012 #67

And a verdict is a verdict. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #68

There have been many unjust verdicts in history got root Jan 2012 #72

War is an unjust verdict on humanity. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #73

committed on the innocent by the UNJUST got root Jan 2012 #74

What Murder? BeGoodDoGood Jan 2012 #112

These arguments cbrer Jan 2012 #82

And on humanity... Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #86

Barbarians Prometheus Bound Jan 2012 #83

The true barbarians are those who refuse to put an end to it. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #87

Speak for yourself. Prometheus Bound Jan 2012 #90

The results speak for themselves. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #91

A ridiculous statement since there was no way for us to stop it, try though we did. sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #98

We are the humans that choose the government that serves us. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #99

Disgusting, he should rot in prison for the rest of his life. Guy Montag Jan 2012 #93

What about.. Gigibagigi Jan 2012 #94

This message was self-deleted by its author Guy Montag Jan 2012 #95

That is a good idea, and these sort of crimes should spark educational Guy Montag Jan 2012 #96

As a veteran, you know that the military judicial system is administered under the UCMJ, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #102

This was an unjustifiable war started by NeoCons Guy Montag Jan 2012 #103

Upon noticing an open barn door, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #104

Here is a video on You Tube about it, I'll post more on this, but watch this Guy Montag Jan 2012 #105

I did--And I am disappointed that you did not assist me in acquiring a better understanding. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #116

Hi Guy Gigibagigi Jan 2012 #108

Great.... jzodda Jan 2012 #106

I can only hope (which is not rational) Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #107

Holy shit I want to hire that guy's attorney Blue_Tires Jan 2012 #118

It takes a little more to wow me than merely selecting the correct rule-book. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #121

?? Blue_Tires Jan 2012 #125

The ?? was also evident in your initial post. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #126

Additional thoughts to consider, on a matter that tests my tolerance... Thaddeus Kosciuszko Feb 2012 #132

Former President Bush (GW) should be on trial cbrer Feb 2012 #133

If "Bush (GW) should be on trial," we should be co-defendents. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Feb 2012 #135

Difficult to dispute cbrer Feb 2012 #139

At no point did I favor the engagement; however, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Feb 2012 #140

Demand truth from Representatives cbrer Feb 2012 #141

I Have Enormous Admiration For Mr. Carlin’s Aptitude In The Sphere Of Oxymoronic Humor Thaddeus Kosciuszko Feb 2012 #142

Whatever happened cbrer Feb 2012 #143