Bush's Speech

[The_Rorschach]

Brother, this is growing stale. I'm not going to knock down every strawman you toss at me. I think I've bloody well thrashed your American Empire idea, and pointed out the distinct difference between a war and conflict, and historically speaking which is which in regards to US envolvement. Thus stated, this is my last response on this topic to you as I did not enter into this for the sake of making idle conversation and will not continue ad infinitum.

"What I meant by that, was that I read the news."

Information without context is dangerous indeed, for it serves no purpose but the perpetuation of propaganda. If you want to gain a handle on current events, you must first garner an appreciation of history.

"I didn't say anything about Madison or Jackson being old or dated."

But you did infer you could not relate to them. The comment you made concerning the period of their deaths suggested you did see their efforts and beliefs as dated. Words have meaning, I suggest you say what you mean in the future if you wish to avoid similar 'misunderstandings.'

"And if what your refering to is a P-3 Orion, then I do know somewhat of your assignment is."

I greatly doubt that, but I will say this: Before that soldier hit the fields of fire, I was there first assisting in gathering the information what would inevitably be turned into the targets he would hit.

"And frankly, from what I know, it isn't shit compared to what many soldiers have faced in places like Fallujah have had to deal with."

Maybe, maybe not. Without CTs, incidents like Falluja would have been much, much worse. Standoffs could have been massacres. In any case, while I'm glad to see some respect for real citizens from civilians like yourself, you're still misguided in assuming any condescension towards any enlisted personnel. Even rear pogues supervising basketball matches for MWR are doing their part, and whether their positions are logistical, tactical, direct support or peripheral doesn't matter one iota.