You can't win an occupation

jimed14
jimed14 Posts: 9,488
edited September 2008 in A Moving Train
anyone see that sign?
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  • RolandTD20Kdrummer
    RolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    Jesus makes it magic so you can....
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

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  • Stone Is God
    Stone Is God Posts: 1,331
    jimed14 wrote:
    anyone see that sign?

    Was it the same guy that has the "McCain votes against Vets"? They had him thrown out.

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    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • the wolf
    the wolf Posts: 7,027
    jimed14 wrote:
    anyone see that sign?

    no, i must have been getting yet another beer so i can stomach the rest of this.

    i did see the McCain votes against vets sign though.
    Peace, Love.

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    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
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  • CitizenRick
    CitizenRick Posts: 1,079
    Good for them! These people are so fucking full of themselves!
    "Had my eyes peeled both wide open, and I got a glimpse...of my innocense, got back my inner sence, baby got it...still got it"
  • tybird
    tybird Posts: 17,388
    jimed14 wrote:
    anyone see that sign?
    Not watching either convention.....but it is possible to win an occupation...ask Japan and Germany.
    All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
  • Cosmo
    Cosmo Posts: 12,225
    tybird wrote:
    Not watching either convention.....but it is possible to win an occupation...ask Japan and Germany.
    ...
    Japan and Germany were not under military occupation... well, East Germany was... I guess that's what you're talking about, right?
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  • tybird
    tybird Posts: 17,388
    Cosmo wrote:
    ...
    Japan and Germany were not under military occupation... well, East Germany was... I guess that's what you're talking about, right?
    No...silly goose.....the occupation following the war...McArthur and what not in the Pacific...true, it was not all military, but still an occupation.

    I didn't make any reference to the current occupation....apparently not any McArthur (or any 21st Century George Marshalls either) types in this current lot.....well, they do share some of the old soldier's bad personality traits...but that's about it.
    All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
  • darthvedder81
    darthvedder81 Posts: 688
    Yawn. We just gave Anbar back to Iraq and we'll be giving Baghdad back soon. Violence has been way down all summer. We'll have some troops here and there for a while (like we do in all over the place--not saying that's a good thing just a reality) but the war is nearly over.
    Would've been over sooner if not for Bush's cowardice and our loser do-nothing Congress.
    So this life is sacrifice...
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  • fuck
    fuck Posts: 4,069
    darthvedder81 wrote:
    Yawn. We just gave Anbar back to Iraq and we'll be giving Baghdad back soon. Violence has been way down all summer. We'll have some troops here and there for a while (like we do in all over the place--not saying that's a good thing just a reality) but the war is nearly over.
    Would've been over sooner if not for Bush's cowardice and our loser do-nothing Congress.
    surprisingly, there's a difference between a war and an occupation...
  • jimed14
    jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    http://www.myconfinedspace.com/wp-content/uploads/tdomf/46119/cant%20win%20occupation.jpg
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
  • Cosmo
    Cosmo Posts: 12,225
    darthvedder81 wrote:
    Yawn. We just gave Anbar back to Iraq and we'll be giving Baghdad back soon. Violence has been way down all summer. We'll have some troops here and there for a while (like we do in all over the place--not saying that's a good thing just a reality) but the war is nearly over.
    Would've been over sooner if not for Bush's cowardice and our loser do-nothing Congress.
    ...
    But, the wild card that is Muqtada Al Sadr is still out there. His Madhi Army is still armed and he is still supported by a large part of the seated Iraqi Parliment. There is still a great probability that he will call off his truce, once the U.S. Military leaves.
    You also have to remember... the U.S. supplies all of the close combat and tactical air support... the combat surgical hospitals... logistical support (supply lines)... and central command and control. When do we hand off those vital support roles? And to whom?
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  • Open
    Open Posts: 792
    Cosmo wrote:
    ...
    But, the wild card that is Muqtada Al Sadr is still out there. His Madhi Army is still armed and he is still supported by a large part of the seated Iraqi Parliment. There is still a great probability that he will call off his truce, once the U.S. Military leaves.
    You also have to remember... the U.S. supplies all of the close combat and tactical air support... the combat surgical hospitals... logistical support (supply lines)... and central command and control. When do we hand off those vital support roles? And to whom?


    Not to mention the fortress (embassy) we built there, we will never leave.
  • OffHeGoes29
    OffHeGoes29 Posts: 1,240
    Cosmo wrote:
    ...
    Japan and Germany were not under military occupation... well, East Germany was... I guess that's what you're talking about, right?

    Yes they were.
    BRING BACK THE WHALE
  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    They were codepink losers. I hope the baton was used well.

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