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  1. Posted

    I disagree. The last thing needed is for more troops to be deployed. In fact, there should be even less troops than there already are. It's an insurgency, not an all-out war. Because of that, increasing the number of troops would not contribute to achieving victory--in fact, it would more likely be detrimental.

    What needs to be done is get the Iraqi government and population more involved. Their increased support is the only way to kill the insurgency for good. Sending more troops would only increase the amount of cannon fodder. In addition, it would give the insurgents a feeling that they are winning because we had to deploy more troops into the area. That would turn even more people over to their cause.

  2. Posted

    And the problem with your statement is that while you have the right to do what you want, you don't have the right to disregard others rights either. Social norms and all that. You can wear a shirt that says "Pussy Bitch Dick Cock Fuck" for all I care, but you don't have the right to force it on me, especially in a locale like the inside of an airplane where I may not be able to "not look."

    Tell you what...

    I'm gonna wear a shirt like that.. and I promise I won't force you to wear it. biggrin_o.gif

    I'm gonna buy 10 of those T-shirts. Simply because people are complaining. Uptight little pricks might try and stop me, but I say the hell with them. I see people wearing crap I don't like every day. Even if they aren't 'swear' words I might find them offensive.. like the Confederate flag and what not (example only - don't stray off into a tizzy over it). I may say I won't like it.. I may even try and persuade why, but the hell if I am going to force them not to wear it. How about the Christian Cross? how about the Jewish Star? better yet... how about the US flag?  are those going to be banned from airlines too?

    I am me and I'll wear anything that that I feel represents me.

    I am not disregarding anyone's right. They are disregarding mine. Saying they have no choice 'not' to look at it is utter BS. They can request a different seat, a different flight, etc... but no.. instead they'd rather play 'higher than thou' and force these people to do what they feel otherwise is inconvenient for them.

    Screw social 'norms'.

    It's not a matter of people being "uptight little pricks..." I think it's just a matter of being tactful. While it personally does not offend me, I know if I had younger kids around that I would not want them to see such things. I wouldn't take kids to see an R-rated movie, so why should they be exposed to the same foul language elsewhere?

  3. Posted

    The dude in the movie says "Call in the dustoff now!!". I thought dustoffs aren't used anymore yet on another pic there's an M249. rock.gif

    I'm no good at that though, so anyone of you military knowing-a-lots can give me a beating. tounge_o.gif

    USMC uses UH-1Ns, but dunno if they still call them dustoffs smile_o.gif

    dust-off = aerial medevac. they are still used.

    anyway, back on topic--the pictures look AWESOME! can't wait to see what else they have in store for us. biggrin_o.gif

  4. Posted

    Over 400 shots were fired at the car, wich is obviously not the one on the picture last page.

    Any comments on this ?

    I doubt that Italian authorities did not inform the US troops about the transport.

    The way Berlusconi reacted yesterday indicated that something went definately wrong. Too bad we will never know as two pro-war parties are involved that are both known for their support for each other, so don´t expect to get any detailed report.

    You know it´s funny that we still wait for the investigation results on multiple incidents, like cruise missiles on public places and such. It happened almost 2 years ago, but still no word about that "indepth investigations".

    If you have a pretious cargo like that aboard you DO inform your coaltion partners about it to provide a safe passage to the airport.

    Lack of communication ?

    I agree. If they went through all the trouble to coordinate her release, you would think they would have told US forces at some point? I'm sure someone was told, and the message probably got lost along the way. Not an uncommon occurrance, since the Italians probably didn't speak directly to that little checkpoint.

    Aside from a communication error, speeding toward a checkpoint doesn't seem like a smart idea. Even here in the states I don't drive fast when going on post through the gate. I mean I'm not afraid that they will shoot me, but you know you're going to have to stop and show identification anyway, so why drive fast?

    Regardless, I'm glad that she was able to be rescued and make it to safety. The fact that a captive was freed will be a morale booster for those in the area, in spite of the loss associated with it.

  7. Posted

    Not sure if this question's been asked, or if it's even possible in-game, but have you considered making the rocket pods able to tilt up and down? it would make hitting things on the ground from a hover much easier, and add another touch of realism to set itself apart from other apache packs... like i said i'm not sure if it's possible in-game, but just thought i would throw that out there. thanks biggrin_o.gif

  8. Posted

    plus, in the picture it shows a camouflaged m4 being pointed at him... a small detail, but didn't all the other videos feature ak-47/74's, or at least some type of Soviet weapon? i've not once seen a friendly prisoner threatened with an American weapon, maybe it's just me though. rock.gif

  9. Posted

    They'll carefully show all the 'good' parts about themselves and the rest willbe editted.

    They'll show all the good and none of the bad? Sounds like the exact opposite of what the rest of the media does...

  10. Posted

    Well im pretty sure that helicopters that do taxi use the thrust of the rotor to do so (I saw footage of an HH60 taxi with its rotor on), but I know for sure that they can't taxi on their own with their engines off, and no there is no way to have the engine on but the rotor off, not that I know of that is...

    ag_smith that would be fantastic. No I don't have it and if you can find it please do send it  biggrin_o.gif

    engine can be on without having the rotors on, but the aircraft cannot taxi like that because there is no transmission that drives to the wheels.

    sometimes they do a takeoff (i can't remember what it's called) where they put the engine on full power but the rotor is disengaged. then while the engine is going full power, they suddenly engage the rotor, causing the helicopter to instantly surge upward. a lot of fun, but slightly damaging to the helicopter smile_o.gif anyway, just thought i would share.

  11. Posted

    If you don't want civlians to make stereotypical comments about the military, then don't make stereotypical comments about civlians. You don't know anything about any of those students or what they may have to sacrifice to get to where they are.

    Believe me, I won't. Then again, I also won't kick them out of my school just because they're trying to recruit for a job.

  12. Posted

    Quote[/b] ] This is not about the troops!!!

    It's about recruiters targeting young college and even high school students to go die in Iraq :| Oh. And the FOX "ambush" was nothing like that.

    Sure, just take it out on the military, we don't mind... People recruit for other jobs, why should a recruiter for an ALL-VOLUNTEER Army be any different?  I'm sure those college students protesting really understand the values of duty and sacrifice.  Oh wait...

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    good to have you back on these forums Avon, we can always count on you to tell it like it is

    was she ever gone?

    Was AWOL for most of 2 weeks and I've been dabbling lately with VBS1. smile_o.gif

    Quote[/b] ]It's a very strange thing with the submarine. I wonder how such a thing can happen when it didn't happen very often earlier. Or did it? crazy_o.gif

    There was one off of Greece last year, I think. The US sub scraped bottom. No major damage or injuries but I think the sub's commander is now on bathtub duty.

    And then there was that sub off of Hawaii that came up fast and plowed right into a Japanese touring ship a few years ago.

    of all the space in the world's oceans... (and there is a LOT of space), you would think they could avoid hitting mountains, the bottom of the ocean, or even worse a japanese fishing boat. rock.gif

  18. Posted

    Mind you, if Norway is dragged into a war I will have to fight myself as I'm in the reserves, and allthough I can't give you any guarantee that I'll behave as I'm supposed to I still think I'll follow the rules and regulations of war as best I can. I honestly can't say I would act as the soldier in the video did!

    You talk as if we are just a bunch of uneducated, undisciplined killers... if you knew the US military at all, you would know this is far from the truth. Think rationally about the situation: a marine is recorded on video killing a wounded insurgent. Now this embedded reporter has surely been following the squad for probably a couple days. I can guarantee that the squad is aware that there is a reporter with a video camera following them, and I'm also positive that they have been briefed on proper ROE prior to being deployed.

    Do you honestly think that this Marine would put himself, his squad, and the US military's reputation in jeopardy when he knows that his every move is being recorded on video? It wasn't cold-blooded murder. Either this Marine knew something we didn't, or he suffered psychological damage from being wounded and acted out of haste, in which case responsibility falls on his platoon leader for putting him back on the front lines way too soon. Look at WWII, Vietnam, or veterans from any war who have flashbacks. Does that make them bad people? No. But it probably means they shouldn't be handling a live weapon until they can cope with their problems.

    Either way, we aren't a military full of dirtbags who just do whatever they want as you like to suggest--please give us a bit more credit than that. And please try to use common sense in situations like these instead of just pointing the finger at the horrible Americans. I hate seeing situations like these just as much as everyone else, but we all know how manipulative the media can be and we need to remain cogniscant of that.

  19. Posted

    I hope he will burn in hell for a cowardly murder like that- but at least he'll be sentenced to jail for war crimes. There's no fucking excuse for what he did! He's a soldier and should act like on - instead he acted like a cold blooded murderer!

    A bit harsh, don't you think?  All we know is what was shown on the videotape, nothing more.  You also have to account for the fact that this Marine was wounded in the face the day prior--he shouldn't have even been back on the frontlines so soon.  I'm sure he was on edge and, having seen his friends killed in a similar situation in which a wounded man rolled a grenade out, then his response was somewhat to be expected.

    Since you're so quick to lash out at us, then feel free to step in and take care of the situation yourself. It's much easier to sit back and criticize someone's actions from home while sitting in a chair. Who knows--had you been in that young Marine's position, you might have done the same thing.

  20. Posted

    How many civilians would have continued to be killed under Saddam Hussein had we not gone into Iraq? Just because you don't hear about those deaths on the mainstream news, does it mean that they were ok? Sure there maybe have been deaths in the short-run, but in the long-run a safe Iraq will be better for all involved.

    And what about Sudan? What about Rwanda back during the Clinton administration? No countries did anything, to include the United States and Europe. At least Bush is trying to do something instead of just sitting there.

  21. Posted

    Quote[/b] ]I am very happy that someone is elected more cleanly now (I hope), it looks like Bush really did have a majority popular vote, good, fine, let us see what happens with the leader the Americans have chosen.

    WOW! I like that post...  wow_o.gif

    Thanks.   ghostface.gif

    I mean   biggrin_o.gif

    I agree--great post. Simple, respectful, and to the point. biggrin_o.gif

    Whether you are a Bush, Kerry, Nader, or whatever fan, this election is a good thing. Both candidates had a clean race and the results were decisive. I applaud Kerry for stepping down and avoiding another dispute like we had in the 2000 election. He realized that he lost and graciously accepted defeat, and I know it was probably the hardest thing for him to do. Another disputed election would have been just one more thing to divide Americans, which we certainly do not need.

    Now whether you like what Bush did in his first term in office with the War on Terrorism or the war in Iraq, try to start with a clean slate. There will be many changes in the administration and in the federal government as a whole. Greenspan will be gone and new economic policies will start to come into play, and the long-term effects of the war on terror and war in Iraq will start to be seen. Even if you were/are not a Bush supporter, try to be optimistic. Remember, he was elected by a majority of Americans--that means most people think he will do a decent job, so just have a little faith and let's see what he can do with a second term.

  22. Posted

    Quote[/b] ]So, anybody in your family who voted for Roosevelt and Truman have the death of german civilians, japanese civilians, and etc on their head.

    They declared war on you. Iraq did not.

    Nothing wrong with taking the initiative for a good cause every once in a while...

  23. Posted

    Quote[/b] ]Bush said, "I made it very plain: We will not have an all-volunteer army."
    http://edition.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/10/16/election.main/index.html

    Now you can argue it was a mistake and that Bush is not a great communicator, or it was a premature anoucement and he wont be making it untill after the election and he got his speeches mixed up because he did not have his hump on today.

    Or that Bush flip flops on what he says he is going to do by the second.

    Or you can argue its a freudian slip because starting the draft after the election is what TBA has been talking about in the cabinet and planning for in the Pentagon. There is plenty of evidence to show it in the planning of the SSS and the pentagon.

    But the plane fact is that he said it.

    Kind Regards Walker

    ...or you can argue that he is only human and happened to make a mistake in what he was saying. I mean, God forbid that someone should actually mis-phrase something and have to make a correction... how dare he!

    And no, we will not have a draft under Bush--thanks for your concern though! biggrin_o.gif

  25. Posted

    I was reading on this site:-

    http://www.comw.org/cmp/

    or could have been on jane's but china only has the capacity to airlift 1 division (10,000 men). nowhere near enough to invade any sovereign country.

    Taiwan on the other hand......?

    And their having a referendum in 2006 on proclaiming independence, if vote is yes the Fit Will Hit The SHan and no mistake.

    and just in time for OFP2.

    US mobility and, as stated earlier, experience, would definitely counter any surprise that China could spring on us. It's a close-to-zero percent chance that they could launch a massive "surprise" invasion anyway, but if they somehow succeeded, they wouldn't last too long. Our technology, varied terrain, and experience would prove a formidable adversary. Add the fact that we would be on the defensive, and that supply lines would be stretched by 5000+ miles of ocean, and the possibility of China successfully "invading" the US is very very VERY low.

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