Supporters of the war in Iraq

Timon · 10-27-2005

Don't you think it's pretty weak to support something but then change your mind because it's tougher than expected?

"My name is Timon, I used to support the war but now some soldiers got killed and it cost a shitload of money so now I'm against it"

just doesn't sound right does it?

MorganGrayson · 10-27-2005

There is a certain horrific benefit in being both old and aware of history.

I was there for the "Vietnam era." We sent in "advisors." The French had spent 25 years with their "Vietnam war," and realized, there's no way this particular enemy could be beaten. So, the US took over, first with advisors, then a "conflict." 50,000+ American lives and countless billions of dollars later, we withdrew.

I stand where I always did. War sucks. People die. Take whatever number you *think* might die and keep exponentially increasing it. Same with the financial burden.

Support the troops. They didn't start this shit, they never do.

"2000" men and women died. If that number shocks people...they have absolutely no conception of "war."

10-27-2005	#1
Timon Hospitality Supervisor Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,338	Re: Supporters of the war in Iraq Don't you think it's pretty weak to support something but then change your mind because it's tougher than expected? "My name is Timon, I used to support the war but now some soldiers got killed and it cost a shitload of money so now I'm against it" just doesn't sound right does it?

10-27-2005	#2
MorganGrayson None $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,321	Re: Supporters of the war in Iraq There is a certain horrific benefit in being both old and aware of history. I was there for the "Vietnam era." We sent in "advisors." The French had spent 25 years with their "Vietnam war," and realized, there's no way this particular enemy could be beaten. So, the US took over, first with advisors, then a "conflict." 50,000+ American lives and countless billions of dollars later, we withdrew. I stand where I always did. War sucks. People die. Take whatever number you think might die and keep exponentially increasing it. Same with the financial burden. Support the troops. They didn't start this shit, they never do. "2000" men and women died. If that number shocks people...they have absolutely no conception of "war."

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