Yeah Bush... death and war is real romantic!

2008-03-14 15:25:05

#1

HurricaИe: Banned; +877|6388|Washington DC

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/1 … 91455.html

http://www.reuters.com/article/politics … liticsNews

Gregarious George himself wrote:
"I must say, I'm a little envious," Bush said. "If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines of helping this young democracy succeed."

"It must be exciting for you ... in some ways romantic, in some ways, you know, confronting danger. You're really making history, and thanks," Bush said.

I've never even slipped on combat boots and I'm certain that there's nothing romantic about fighting in a war against enemies who dress like the people you're trying to help. The whole "romantic war" went out with World War II.

Ya know, Bush could make a good diversion during dangerous missions.

2008-03-14 15:26:56

#2

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|7048|London, England

Didn't he do everything he could to avoid going into whatever war was going on back when he was younger, the Vietnam war I think it was

2008-03-14 15:30:03

#3

HurricaИe: Banned; +877|6388|Washington DC

Mek-Izzle wrote:
Didn't he do everything he could to avoid going into whatever war was going on back when he was younger, the Vietnam war I think it was

Daddy pulled some strings I believe, and yes Vietnam.

2008-03-14 15:30:23

#4

SgtSlutter: Banned; +550|7065|Amsterdam, NY

Mek-Izzle wrote:
Didn't he do everything he could to avoid going into whatever war was going on back when he was younger, the Vietnam war I think it was

Wasnt romantic enough tbh

2008-03-14 15:31:10

#5

argo4: Stand and Deliver; +86|6360|United States

maybe we should send him to fight....that's what's wrong with this system: the leaders make decisions to send soldiers into battle without any idea what it's like

2008-03-14 15:34:09

#6

Superslim: BF2s Frat Brother; +211|7119|Calgary

Send the entire congress. FUCK.. put those load mouth pricks to work. Talk is cheap...........actually, fucken worthless.

2008-03-14 15:37:20

#7

Mitch: 16 more years; +877|6952|South Florida

argo4 wrote:
that's what's wrong with this system: the leaders make decisions to send soldiers into battle without any idea what it's like

Thats whats wrong with some people in the u.s. they seem to forget that people join the military knowing they will fight for their leaders and country.

15 more years! 15 more years!

2008-03-14 15:50:49

#8

HurricaИe: Banned; +877|6388|Washington DC

Mitch wrote:
argo4 wrote:
that's what's wrong with this system: the leaders make decisions to send soldiers into battle without any idea what it's like
Thats whats wrong with some people in the u.s. they seem to forget that people join the military knowing they will fight for their leaders and country.

I know where you're coming from Mitch... but really. I'm considering joining the military when I'm older, and I know full well I could go to war.

The thing is... World War II was fought to protect the world from the Nazi regime. Had the Allies surrendered, I really would bet that we'd all be speaking German and have posters of Hitler in our rooms.

What have OEF and OIF done? I recognize and in fact support Operation Enduring Freedom. When we went over there, people loved us. Then we started Iraq... I do think that Saddam was a horrid dictator and he deserved what he got. But we created a quagmire, with the three groups (Kurds, Sunnis, Shiites) killing each other because it's lawlessness. We took away forces from Afghanistan and now the Taliban is gaining power yet again in that place.

GS had something like this in his sig a few days ago, if I'm not mistaken: It's really easy for you to talk about starting wars when you aren't the one doing the killing.

2008-03-14 16:34:25

#9

(T)eflon(S)hadow: R.I.P. Neda; +456|7256|Grapevine, TX

I often find myself thinking about signing back up for Active Duty. Romancing the idea of getting dirty, complaining about some good and not so good MREs, lacing up my suede boots, cleaning my rifle, and on and on and on... It's in my blood, spirit, and mind.

Just the same, I am happy with my family and friends at home. The truth is I did my time and unless there is a major War, Im done.

btw the Iraqi people still love the troops...

2008-03-14 16:42:59

#10

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,072|7199|PNW

Superslim wrote:
Send the entire congress. FUCK.. put those load mouth pricks to work. Talk is cheap...........actually, fucken worthless.

Because we all know that it wasn't talk that established the Bill of Rights.

2008-03-14 17:23:18

#11

13rin: Member; +977|6906

HurricaИe wrote:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/13/bush-envious-of-soldier_n_91455.html

http://www.reuters.com/article/politics … liticsNews

Gregarious George himself wrote:
"I must say, I'm a little envious," Bush said. "If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines of helping this young democracy succeed."

"It must be exciting for you ... in some ways romantic, in some ways, you know, confronting danger. You're really making history, and thanks," Bush said.
I've never even slipped on combat boots and I'm certain that there's nothing romantic about fighting in a war against enemies who dress like the people you're trying to help. The whole "romantic war" went out with World War II.

Ya know, Bush could make a good diversion during dangerous missions.

Who are you to judge? Bush has a least worn a uniform and flown fighter jets. But i guess your good intentions of joining the service more than qualifies you.... But since you declared yourself judge here, tell me what part of WWII was romantic? The concentration camps? Flamethrowers in action captured in black and white photography? Unreliable, inadequate supplied equipment? Night bombings on British cities? Literally, waves of men cut down by machine gun fire on beaches? Japanese POW work camps? Nuclear fallout?

Hitler was pretty evil and needed to be stopped. Maybe someone was paying attention in history class and decided not to let it repeat itself. Also, Hitler at least wore a uniform. People who disguise themselves as your allies are perhaps your greatest enemy.

By your logic Bush shouldn't find war romantic until entire continents and its people are ravaged by war. Who is really the sicko here?
You crucify Bush due to your prejudice towards him.

I stood in line for four hours. They better give me a Wal-Mart gift card, or something. - Rodney Booker, Job Fair attendee.

2008-03-14 17:30:59

#12

Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|7101|Canberra, AUS

HurricaИe wrote:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/13/bush-envious-of-soldier_n_91455.html

http://www.reuters.com/article/politics … liticsNews

Gregarious George himself wrote:
"I must say, I'm a little envious," Bush said. "If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines of helping this young democracy succeed."

"It must be exciting for you ... in some ways romantic, in some ways, you know, confronting danger. You're really making history, and thanks," Bush said.
I've never even slipped on combat boots and I'm certain that there's nothing romantic about fighting in a war against enemies who dress like the people you're trying to help. The whole "romantic war" went out with World War II.

Ya know, Bush could make a good diversion during dangerous missions.

WWI, you mean.

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2008-03-14 17:31:20

#13

{M5}Sniper3: Typical white person.; +389|7187|San Antonio, Texas

argo4 wrote:
maybe we should send him to fight....that's what's wrong with this system: the leaders make decisions to send soldiers into battle without any idea what it's like

McCain, he knows what it's like...

2008-03-14 17:34:49

#14

Lotta_Drool: Spit; +350|6610|Ireland

Go Hemp!

2008-03-14 17:43:59

#15

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7028|132 and Bush

I'm sure he meant the idea of fighting for something you believe in. Contrary to general antiwar opinion some of our soldiers believe in what they are doing over there. Despite whatever agenda got them involved in the first place, many of them are there now protecting those who cannot protect themselves. It might not be romantic, but it damn sure is heroic.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-03-14 17:48:02

#16

{M5}Sniper3: Typical white person.; +389|7187|San Antonio, Texas

Kmarion wrote:
I'm sure he meant the idea of fighting for something you believe in. Contrary to general antiwar opinion some of our soldiers believe in what they are doing over there. Despite whatever agenda got them involved in the first place, many of them are there now protecting those who cannot protect themselves. It might not be romantic, but it damn sure is heroic.

I agree and nicely put.

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2008-03-14 19:16:19

#17

Braddock: Agitator; +916|6717|Éire

Romance, heroism, ideology ....at the end of the day it's just blood and guts and for every person who admires you for what you do there is another who wants to murder you for it. You should only have to pull on the boots and helmet for your own family and nation, not some bullshit war half the world away.

I'm sure many Nazis thought it was romantic that they were fulfilling some great Aryan vision and strengthening the gene pool, subjectivity is a hell of a thing!

Last edited by Braddock (2008-03-14 19:17:47)

2008-03-14 19:17:48

#18

GunSlinger OIF II: Banned.; +1,860|7071

War was never romantic. It has always been smelly, sweaty and chaotic.

2008-03-14 19:24:00

#19

(T)eflon(S)hadow: R.I.P. Neda; +456|7256|Grapevine, TX

Braddock wrote:
Romance, heroism, ideology ....at the end of the day it's just blood and guts and for every person who admires you for what you do there is another who wants to murder you for it.

pretty true

Braddock wrote:
You should only have to pull on the boots and helmet for your own family and nation, not some bullshit war half the world away.

Did you forget about WWII? I know you must be speaking about OIF, but just as you just said, "For every person that believes in it, there is one that dosen't."

2008-03-14 20:38:27

#20

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7028|132 and Bush

GunSlinger OIF II wrote:
War was never romantic. It has always been smelly, sweaty and chaotic.

No one ever claimed Romance to be practical and organized. In fact it almost never is.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-03-14 20:54:29

#21

deeznutz1245: Connecticut: our chimps are stealin yo' faces.; +483|6920|Connecticut

(T)eflon(S)hadow wrote:
complaining about some good and not so good MREs, .................

Potatoes o' rotten= not so good
Chili Mac w/ crackers & jalapeno cheese= excellent

both= constipation

Malloy must go

2008-03-14 21:16:25

#22

S3v3N: lolwut?; +685|6945|Montucky

deeznutz1245 wrote:
(T)eflon(S)hadow wrote:
complaining about some good and not so good MREs, .................
Potatoes o' rotten= not so good
Chili Mac w/ crackers & jalapeno cheese= excellent

both= constipation

4 Fingers of death.

2008-03-14 21:19:24

#23

GunSlinger OIF II: Banned.; +1,860|7071

thats the frankfurters right? they dont make those any more.

2008-03-14 21:20:41

#24

S3v3N: lolwut?; +685|6945|Montucky

(T)eflon(S)hadow wrote:
I often find myself thinking about signing back up for Active Duty. Romancing the idea of getting dirty, complaining about some good and not so good MREs, lacing up my suede boots, cleaning my rifle, and on and on and on... It's in my blood, spirit, and mind.

Just the same, I am happy with my family and friends at home. The truth is I did my time and unless there is a major War, Im done.

btw the Iraqi people still love the troops...

Same here, I've also been debating about the Reserves since the unit close to where I live went from Recon (fuck that business) to the Anti Terrorism Battalion

2008-03-14 21:21:47

#25

S3v3N: lolwut?; +685|6945|Montucky

GunSlinger OIF II wrote:
thats the frankfurters right? they dont make those any more.

yeah. Fuck my stomach hurts just thinking about them

BF2S Forums Yeah Bush... death and war is real romantic!

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