Iraq

Hi, I've been off for a while, started working. BTW I am not in military any more. (Thank God.)

I see that Iraq might be divided into 3 states. That seems to be a good solution in fact. However our government and military can't stand the idea of a free Kurdish state. It is probably because once they settle their country they'll be demanding southern cities of Turkey given to them, or they might want Kurdish Turkey citizens to be recognized as a minority. Iran has the same attitude as Turkey. Iran also suffers from PKK terrorism , that's why relations between two countries are getting better on the terms of mutual benefits. And Turkey's strategical ally U.S. does not seem to be enjoying that. Complicated indeed.

 

About seven months - October 1990 to May 1991.

Negative. Like I said, a French infantry unit was in the area and we were lucky enough to have a fellow, Specialist Limousine, a black Hatian-born guy who spoke French quite well. We traded and took pictures. The French MRE? at that time was a good trade as it came with all kinds of tinned fish and chocolate bars unlike the early U.S. MRE which was mostly freeze dried meat and hard (John Wayne) cookies and granola bars. When they first came out they did not have the heaters and choice meals they way they do today.

 

I found some more Desert Storm pics...*Skipper, maybe you know the first one? a French APC...*The second is my friend and our interpreter Spec. Limousine...*Last is me again, just being vain!

 

Where and what kind?

 

Thanks for sharing these great pictures Wilcongr. They must be some nice memories for you.

 

I think Joe meant public opinion in the UK (hence 'our' troops) and there is absolutely no doubt at all that public opinion over here is against the war. Of course people support the troops (as much as the British public ever does, in a very patriotic flagwaving ultimately meaningless fashion) but the general opinion seems to be that they shouldn't be there. Frankly I don't think GWB knows that nor cares, just like I don't think he realises how overstretched our military is. Still, doubt he cares much about that either.

 

William what is your opinion of the people who got Gulf War Syndrome ? Do you think it was from the injections ? Did you know anyone who got it ? I have not heard anything about it for years. It seems like it was a real sickness despite what the government experts say about it but I would like to hear from you.

 

Too late !

Your Commie Democrat Hippie Anti American Infiltrated Agent from San Francisco has been busted by Herr Oberst

 

Well it is now commonly admitted that nobody shot at the Blackwater guys and that were not defending themselves. They have committed a blunder. Rice says she will take steps now. Let's wait and see what happens.

 

Yep, I guess that turd of a billionnnaire has no other place to waste some of it's money at? If I were as rich as it is, i'd have some sort of an annual Christmas Gift giveaway--to needy children and or bfore school starts, i'd purchase school supplies for needy family's. But does soros do that? hell no.

Fully agree with you about the dem's party. Im a registered dem-not by choice. Heck, my parents never voted for dems anyway. I wonder why then never switched parties? Must have never thought about it?

Thank you ;-))

Also, looking forward to seeing the pic of the 8.8. The only one I saw in person, was at the Uboat Archiv in Altenbruch, Germany. I'd love to have one of those in my backyard (if I had one, that is?)

 

If Joe meant British Troops, then why did he not clarify that? I don't know where Joe is from - so how should I be able to garner that from his sentence? ;-)) At any rate, I don't think Bush NEEDS to care what people from other countries think about our troops. All Bush should need to care about, is winning that fight that is currently going on there instead of here or that could be happening in the U.K as well.

The only reason why our soldiers are over-stretched is only thanks to slick willy clinton, and it's husband. We went from having 20 Divisions to ten. I think Bush needs to recognize that we should re-build some of those now defunct divisions and then, we would have no worry about being overstretched.

Let me end with: If Roosevelt cared for the opinions of peoples from other countries about where he sent our Military in WWII--we would not have won the war.

 

Now this needs explaining........

What do you mean by "WE" won thanks to him sending his military and not listening to anyone else?

From what I understand Roosevelt did the exact opposite from the statement made above.

P.S.

The reason why the US is having so many problems is because Bush, isnt listening nor does he care to what anyone else thinks.

 

Voici Kamaraden,

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Couldn't have said it better.

Yea short memory, subway and bus bombings London....recently Dr. Terrorists for christ's sake...yes Carl, these folks do have a short memory.

Well we could pull out of Europe entirely, although airbases come in handy. Already plenty of Russians in France, wouldn't be that much of a change and I'm sure they would solve their Islamic issues. Cuisine, Wine and lingerie might suffer but the women would be more interesting!

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You funny, Peterson

PS UN OIL FOR FOOD...another from the short memory crowd

PS Halabja


For point reference.



I concur.

 

Not sure I follow you here.....

 

Guess you really do have a short memory....Does the Fulda gap help

 

Man. Don't get me to lyin'! I know that shorly after homecoming some vets were coming down with strange, undiagnosed illnesses and some married couples gave birth to handicapped children. Also, I believe the main complaint for the "illnesses" was neurological. I recieved a quarterly? GWS newsletter for a coupla years. I haven't seen one in years and don't even remember when they stopped sending them. Now that I recall, I do remember hearing something about troops who were exposed to some sort of chemical demolishin near the town of Nasariyah. I can really sympathize with someone who may have a legitimate Gulf War related illness. I had to jump through hoops for months trying to get just 10% from the VA (for something else) just so I could go to college. Nowadays I mess with them as little as at all necessary.

 

Where is the US on this chart?

History of Iran: Arming Iraq: A Chronology of U.S. Involvement

scroll down to nov. 1983

Is this an implication of Russia invading Europe if the US leaves the continent?

 

Maybe because he didn't knew that a bunch of angry forumers would automaticaly assume he's talking about US troops (the only troops that matter ? ) and bite his ankles ?

Arf Russkies ! Arf San Francisco ! Arf Democrats ! Arf France ! Arf Ketchup ! Arf Wine ! – and now it's getting Freudian : Arf Lingerie, Arf Women !

Wow, puppies really need some sleepers to bite, here

 

I really think it's a shame that some of us just can't debate on this thread without assuming that somebody is wrong because he has a different opinion. I am not talking for myself because I don't feel attacked personnally , but others are.
I personnally say what I have to say (whether appreciated or not) and may agree with some about one matter and not on another , but I'd never assume someone says crap just because he votes for a different party. In fact I like debating with people who think differently. If we all say the same things, what's the use? Also it's not because I had a brawl with someone on another thread that I can't have a nice talk with this same person on another one.