cuervonations
Member
+1|6662
Iraq coalition(US and GB mostly plus others not including Iraqi security force) death count: 3604

source: http://icasualties.org/oif/

In the U.S. during 2004, 4,767 teens ages 16 to 19 died of injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes.

source: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/teenmvh.htm

3,467 drivers age 15-20 died in car crashes in 2005

source: http://rmiia.org/Auto/Teens/Teen_Driving_Statistics.htm

that should be enough digging for one night, not to mention procrastination on my cross sectional airfoil lift assignment
simmy.uk
Member
+117|6888

Major.League.Infidel wrote:

I agree, but now your contradicting yourself earlier in which you said this wasn't propaganda.  I don't have to like what you say, but I value and will uphold your right to say it, whether you're American or Not.
I am not contradicting myself because this video still isn't propaganda. Perhaps the video should say more about civilian deaths caused by insurgent fighters. However practically everything you see in the video is the result of the invasion of Iraq. So would mentioning this be relevent considering the video lasts 3 minutes?

No one is saying stop the war in Iraq. It shows you the cold reality of the war and lets you make your own decision. Some might see the rebel fighter with his machine and think the war should continue?

For example watch NBA CNN FOX etc etc then watch aljazeera tv. See a difference? It's not like one tells the correct version whilst the other releases propaganda material. It's just a difference of opinions/reporting attitudes.

You can watch aljazeera and their reports about Iraq and still be pro American. You can be for or against the war in Iraq and still be pro American. Whether it be either, you must support the troops.
CannonFodder11b
Purple Heart Recipient
+73|7140|Fort Lewis WA
I just reported this due to the video, honestly I hope he gets fucking banned.  Posting a video like that IS wrong.
I'm fucking fighting out here and I dont need to see anymore troops dieing on a forum I go to to unwind, and get away from crap like this.

Last edited by CannonFodder11b (2007-04-25 19:54:50)

simmy.uk
Member
+117|6888
Well if you hope I get cancer and die alone then im sorry you feel like that.

I was moved by the video, that is why i posted it in this forum.
It's not like i made it or anything.
GunSlinger OIF II
Banned.
+1,860|7094
its a pretty dumb video if you ask me and if you dont i still think its pretty dumb video
RECONDO67
Member
+60|7086|miami FL

Miller wrote:

RECONDO67 wrote:

We are loosing innocent lives for the lies of the fucking liar bush
3000 so far and for what?  oil prices are higher than ever,we owe money to many nations to pay for the war,and bin laden still out there.


59000 died in Vietnam for nothing lets not make the same mistake again.
Wrong. Those who died in Vietnam weren't dying for nothing, and when we pulled out, that's what it became. Don't make the same mistake by pulling out like cowards.
I know more about Vietnam than must of average people look at my nickname it stands for the special forces school in country in the Nam.  My brothers died for nothing we were told that it was to stop Communism but in reality it was anything but that and when I mean for nothing   I say it because we accomplished nothing. the south was lost and we had to pullout from the rooftops of the us embassy
I don't ashamed my combat brothers we fought together yet we did it for each other not for any political party like many here want it to be like some one said the democrats.

Do u think that's an exit with honor?
RECONDO67
Member
+60|7086|miami FL
What sacrifices have u guys made for our fallen son,sisters , brother and fathers coming back from Iraq.

I recommend u give money to www.uso.org they provide help to the vets and active our soldiers.
                                                                                                                                                        also www.hhv.org  they help hospitalized vets from Iraq.

I give money to them and I have received letters from the some vets thanking me for the donations it's a good feeling do it guys you'll feel better

Last edited by RECONDO67 (2007-04-25 20:16:10)

djphetal
Go Ducks.
+346|6786|Oregon
That video is utterly disturbing, but very moving and important too. I can ignore the song, as it adds commentary that doesn't need to be there, but as a whole, the video shows just what the war in iraq is.
K0R3
Member
+4|6662
first post ever, so I hope you all forgive me for being the noob. Watched the video , and wasn't impressed either way. What really bothers me are the responses to this video in this forum. Being the son of an immigrant (legal) and the father of 3 multi-ethnic children, the anti American sentiment here is really disturbing. Even though myself, my wife, and my children are "mixed"........we are 100% American, and will stand up for what is right and wrong with this country because it's our country. Futhermore, in my arrogant opinion, if you do find fault with this country and feel it's your duty to spew hate and disdain in a public forum, you may do well writing Op-Ed's for that midget in Iran : )
ATG
Banned
+5,233|6979|Global Command

K0R3 wrote:

first post ever, so I hope you all forgive me for being the noob. Watched the video , and wasn't impressed either way. What really bothers me are the responses to this video in this forum. Being the son of an immigrant (legal) and the father of 3 multi-ethnic children, the anti American sentiment here is really disturbing. Even though myself, my wife, and my children are "mixed"........we are 100% American, and will stand up for what is right and wrong with this country because it's our country. Futhermore, in my arrogant opinion, if you do find fault with this country and feel it's your duty to spew hate and disdain in a public forum, you may do well writing Op-Ed's for that midget in Iran : )
I think I'm gonna like you.
Schwarzelungen
drunklenglungen
+133|6746|Bloomington Indiana
me too. nice post man
(T)eflon(S)hadow
R.I.P. Neda
+456|7279|Grapevine, TX

ATG wrote:

K0R3 wrote:

first post ever, so I hope you all forgive me for being the noob. Watched the video , and wasn't impressed either way. What really bothers me are the responses to this video in this forum. Being the son of an immigrant (legal) and the father of 3 multi-ethnic children, the anti American sentiment here is really disturbing. Even though myself, my wife, and my children are "mixed"........we are 100% American, and will stand up for what is right and wrong with this country because it's our country. Futhermore, in my arrogant opinion, if you do find fault with this country and feel it's your duty to spew hate and disdain in a public forum, you may do well writing Op-Ed's for that midget in Iran : )
I think I'm gonna like you.
I know I like this guy. Welcome to bf2s! What a breath of fresh air. Like the winds of change are blowing in...

When the enemy is willing to commit suicide to prove his cause, and we aren't willing to kill for our survival, we are all on a path to a no-good end. We must fight, for our freedom, so that these sub-humans cant take away civilized societies, and our way of life for future generations.
Braddock
Agitator
+916|6740|Éire

CannonFodder11b wrote:

I just reported this due to the video, honestly I hope he gets fucking banned.  Posting a video like that IS wrong.
I'm fucking fighting out here and I dont need to see anymore troops dieing on a forum I go to to unwind, and get away from crap like this.
I understand it's the last thing you want to see given that you're out there but we here in the civilised world get very little insight into the sharper end of what's happening over there. It's important to have all sides of events seen in the public arena whenever possible. I understand you may feel annoyed also at the style of the video (it could almost be the prologue to a movie) but that was just subjectivity on the part of the guy who directed it.

I don't think the thread poster should be banned, that would be heavy handed IMO. Perhaps he should have made it more clear what the video was about and what it entailed then you could have chosen yourself whether to watch it or not?

PS. How are you now after your recent 'incident', did you finally get to talk to your Mrs.?

Last edited by Braddock (2007-04-26 04:06:49)

Ajax_the_Great1
Dropped on request
+206|7097
People die in wars!? Shit, we better abandon the military if thats all they do.
ATG
Banned
+5,233|6979|Global Command
The video was almost as graphic as what got ikarti banned.

The OP failed because it was just the video, with no commentary or other point, and imo that made it exploitive and inappropriate.
Mason4Assassin444
retired
+552|7112|USA
Video removed. hmmm....

I guess I understand. Reality sucks huh?
ATG
Banned
+5,233|6979|Global Command
I think its more like " when posting, have a point. "
Mason4Assassin444
retired
+552|7112|USA

ATG wrote:

I think its more like " when posting, have a point. "
I sense you say that because of the subject matter. If he had posted a video of 3 US soldiers administering medical treatment to a few civilians without any text, you'd be handing out Karma.
ATG
Banned
+5,233|6979|Global Command
I don't think so. I'm saying video only OP's are not worthy.
Vilham
Say wat!?
+580|7216|UK

(T)eflon(S)hadow wrote:

ATG wrote:

K0R3 wrote:

first post ever, so I hope you all forgive me for being the noob. Watched the video , and wasn't impressed either way. What really bothers me are the responses to this video in this forum. Being the son of an immigrant (legal) and the father of 3 multi-ethnic children, the anti American sentiment here is really disturbing. Even though myself, my wife, and my children are "mixed"........we are 100% American, and will stand up for what is right and wrong with this country because it's our country. Futhermore, in my arrogant opinion, if you do find fault with this country and feel it's your duty to spew hate and disdain in a public forum, you may do well writing Op-Ed's for that midget in Iran : )
I think I'm gonna like you.
I know I like this guy. Welcome to bf2s! What a breath of fresh air. Like the winds of change are blowing in...

When the enemy is willing to commit suicide to prove his cause, and we aren't willing to kill for our survival, we are all on a path to a no-good end. We must fight, for our freedom, so that these sub-humans cant take away civilized societies, and our way of life for future generations.
Thats the thing. No one disagrees with killing for our survival. What is wrong is killing for our survival on whim and just not caring.
ATG
Banned
+5,233|6979|Global Command

Vilham wrote:

(T)eflon(S)hadow wrote:

ATG wrote:


I think I'm gonna like you.
I know I like this guy. Welcome to bf2s! What a breath of fresh air. Like the winds of change are blowing in...

When the enemy is willing to commit suicide to prove his cause, and we aren't willing to kill for our survival, we are all on a path to a no-good end. We must fight, for our freedom, so that these sub-humans cant take away civilized societies, and our way of life for future generations.
Thats the thing. No one disagrees with killing for our survival. What is wrong is killing for our survival on whim and just not caring.
Who does that, as a matter of policy?
Vilham
Say wat!?
+580|7216|UK

ATG wrote:

Vilham wrote:

(T)eflon(S)hadow wrote:


I know I like this guy. Welcome to bf2s! What a breath of fresh air. Like the winds of change are blowing in...

When the enemy is willing to commit suicide to prove his cause, and we aren't willing to kill for our survival, we are all on a path to a no-good end. We must fight, for our freedom, so that these sub-humans cant take away civilized societies, and our way of life for future generations.
Thats the thing. No one disagrees with killing for our survival. What is wrong is killing for our survival on whim and just not caring.
Who does that, as a matter of policy?
Well it seems to me, those countries that invaded Iraq atm and countries in places like Africa that have tyrannical regimes.
CannonFodder11b
Purple Heart Recipient
+73|7140|Fort Lewis WA

ATG wrote:

The video was almost as graphic as what got ikarti banned.

The OP failed because it was just the video, with no commentary or other point, and imo that made it exploitive and inappropriate.
That was what i was getting at. Although Ikarti got banned for still images. Not footage of people getting shot, or the sound of someone crying, or asking for strength and protection in a dire time of need.  I was upset by the pics Ikarti posted cause he was digging for a fight with those pics.  Now still pics versus video.  The video was posted with the intent to piss people off.  And it seems I was mainly the only person truely pissed off by it.
Atleast the video was removed.
Mason4Assassin444
retired
+552|7112|USA

CannonFodder11b wrote:

ATG wrote:

The video was almost as graphic as what got ikarti banned.

The OP failed because it was just the video, with no commentary or other point, and imo that made it exploitive and inappropriate.
That was what i was getting at. Although Ikarti got banned for still images. Not footage of people getting shot, or the sound of someone crying, or asking for strength and protection in a dire time of need.  I was upset by the pics Ikarti posted cause he was digging for a fight with those pics.  Now still pics versus video.  The video was posted with the intent to piss people off.  And it seems I was mainly the only person truely pissed off by it.
Atleast the video was removed.
Why did it piss you off so bad? I hear conservatives bash people who oppose being there, once again using that "liberal" word. I hear them bitch about democrats who are "undermining the war effort" and "using it as a political football".

As soon as you see a video of the soldiers doing thier job, you get "so pissed".

Last edited by Mason4Assassin444 (2007-04-26 09:35:32)

Vilham
Say wat!?
+580|7216|UK

cannonFodder11b wrote:

The video was posted with the intent to piss people off.
Thats a bold claim...

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