N_E_1 for Tennis
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Sat Dec-04-10 01:04 PM
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| 39. Never been to war have you? |
| -Today I kept my mouth shut. |
truedelphi |
Dec-03-10 08:20 PM |
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I guess it depends on who he killed |
Rage for Order |
Dec-03-10 08:24 PM |
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I wouldn't have been upset as much as I was, if |
truedelphi |
Dec-03-10 08:29 PM |
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Never been to war have you? |
N_E_1 for Tennis |
Dec-04-10 01:04 PM |
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Good on ya, for listening, for giving him that outlet... |
CaliforniaPeggy |
Dec-03-10 08:25 PM |
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Soldiers are always victims of war. |
Radical Activist |
Dec-03-10 08:27 PM |
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Oh, no no no... |
WillParkinson |
Dec-03-10 08:33 PM |
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So true, innocence lost, but they are trying to make a difference this time |
SaveAmerica |
Dec-03-10 10:41 PM |
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Wow. Powerful story. |
Rhiannon12866 |
Dec-03-10 08:33 PM |
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I hear you abt the veteran benefits. The County I live in has only 89,000 people. |
truedelphi |
Dec-03-10 08:45 PM |
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VA care |
Tatersbrowning |
Dec-03-10 09:40 PM |
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Welcome to DU |
Divernan |
Dec-04-10 05:52 PM |
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It's much the same in my area, Northern NY, very rural. |
Rhiannon12866 |
Dec-03-10 09:54 PM |
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That's a true shame (your Congressman's loss) |
SaveAmerica |
Dec-03-10 10:44 PM |
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the same with mine-and NO public transportation outside of Dallas County |
w8liftinglady |
Dec-03-10 11:45 PM |
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War exploits men. |
undeterred |
Dec-03-10 08:49 PM |
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people are people |
proud patriot |
Dec-03-10 08:52 PM |
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you did a very generous thing |
Kali |
Dec-03-10 08:54 PM |
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Thank you. |
truedelphi |
Dec-03-10 08:57 PM |
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I followed her for a long time - has she ever written again after getting to Syria? |
Kali |
Dec-03-10 09:02 PM |
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After many years of sleepless |
donco |
Dec-03-10 08:57 PM |
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Thank you for spelling it out, truedelphi. |
Octafish |
Dec-03-10 09:05 PM |
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Hi Octafish! |
truedelphi |
Dec-03-10 09:21 PM |
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Have you read the book "Winter Soldier - Iraq and Afghanistan - |
kgnu_fan |
Dec-03-10 09:13 PM |
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That will be one for my library list. |
truedelphi |
Dec-03-10 09:27 PM |
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just know that as much as they pretend not to care...they care.Thank you from a vet's mom |
w8liftinglady |
Dec-03-10 09:19 PM |
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I will do that. And I really feel that in some way I have this assignment of |
truedelphi |
Dec-03-10 09:26 PM |
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thank you. Your kindness has given me heart and renewed my faith in people. |
peacebird |
Dec-03-10 09:47 PM |
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I had an experience over the summer like this that kind of hangs with me. |
jotsy |
Dec-03-10 10:17 PM |
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You've addressed the 3rd group |
SaveAmerica |
Dec-03-10 10:34 PM |
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Thank you for not judging and extra thanks for listening |
SaveAmerica |
Dec-03-10 10:25 PM |
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Thanks for listening |
nadinbrzezinski |
Dec-03-10 10:34 PM |
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Thank you. He, too, is a victim. |
Swamp Rat |
Dec-03-10 10:44 PM |
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There's something I don't get. |
FedUp_Queer |
Dec-04-10 07:56 PM |
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What the military has done to our soldiers is nothing less than a crime against humanity |
MadHound |
Dec-03-10 10:48 PM |
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Thanks for this input, Mad Hound. |
truedelphi |
Dec-04-10 01:25 AM |
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Another thing they did was switch the marksmanship |
flying rabbit |
Dec-04-10 12:40 PM |
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Yes--that came from studies of Korean War combat |
pinboy3niner |
Dec-04-10 12:54 PM |
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Yes. Grossman. |
Jackpine Radical |
Dec-04-10 01:58 PM |
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I think your premise is faulty . If you look at some of the |
COLGATE4 |
Dec-04-10 02:33 PM |
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Yes, yes yes Thank you MadHound |
duhneece |
Dec-04-10 03:38 PM |
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It's hard hearing his POV, |
tavalon |
Dec-04-10 03:45 AM |
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Interesting story...thanks for sharing..However, |
Jokinomx |
Dec-04-10 12:19 PM |
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Lt. Calley is a war criminal |
pinboy3niner |
Dec-04-10 12:28 PM |
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I stand corrected.. I remembered the name ..but forgot who did what... |
Jokinomx |
Dec-04-10 02:40 PM |
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And Hugh Thompson, Jr. is the hero who stopped the massacre. |
glitch |
Dec-04-10 12:56 PM |
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Thank you for the correction... |
Jokinomx |
Dec-04-10 02:41 PM |
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You're welcome. It's good to remember his name and that heroes do exist. nt |
glitch |
Dec-04-10 05:20 PM |
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Thank You for listening. |
N_E_1 for Tennis |
Dec-04-10 01:13 PM |
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It's Up To You Not To Heed The Call-Up |
Forrest Greene |
Dec-04-10 01:35 PM |
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i thought we had an all voluntary military now? |
lunasun |
Dec-04-10 01:45 PM |
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Everything you say are messages that my heart and my mind |
truedelphi |
Dec-04-10 03:12 PM |
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'We' have secret conscription, a draft based on economic need. |
Mimosa |
Dec-04-10 04:05 PM |
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Thank you for your thoughtfulness |
SaveAmerica |
Dec-04-10 05:17 PM |
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What if no war was started? Let's put the blame exactly where it belongs. |
SaveAmerica |
Dec-04-10 05:11 PM |
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It is inevitable that the innocent die in war... |
rasputin1952 |
Dec-04-10 03:07 PM |
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Rear echelon troops who never went off post |
tabasco |
Dec-04-10 03:11 PM |
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And grunts who saw real combat... |
pinboy3niner |
Dec-04-10 03:42 PM |
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Sounds like a liar. |
tabasco |
Dec-04-10 07:39 PM |
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Ack, I wanted to post this before my #47... |
rasputin1952 |
Dec-04-10 03:35 PM |
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K&R your eloquent, meaningful topic. |
Mimosa |
Dec-04-10 04:00 PM |
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The commanders are the main culprits from POTUS and Congress that voted to go there on down! |
sce56 |
Dec-04-10 04:18 PM |
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nice story except for the end |
bos1 |
Dec-04-10 04:36 PM |
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Kicked and recommended. |
Uncle Joe |
Dec-04-10 04:41 PM |
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K&R I'll share my similar experiences later. Bookmarking. |
puebloknot |
Dec-04-10 05:18 PM |
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Kudos on allowing him to talk |
siligut |
Dec-04-10 05:58 PM |
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self deleted |
Carni |
Dec-04-10 06:54 PM |
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You know, he does understand |
mimitabby |
Dec-04-10 07:15 PM |
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I am sure of that also. |
truedelphi |
Dec-04-10 09:08 PM |
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A big thank you to everyone who |
truedelphi |
Dec-05-10 05:52 PM |
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