2016 Postmortem

Victor_c3

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82. Thanks for that

Wed Jul 27, 2016, 05:09 AM

Jul 2016

I agree, most people haven't a clue as to the full scale of the mess we unleashed over there. The level of violence and intensity of the combat caught me totally by surprise. I remember in the summer and fall of 2003 we were planning to maybe be in a place that was only slightly more intense than Kosovo was in '95-'96 or so. We weren't even sure if we'd even be eligible for the CIB.

I've got tons I can say, but it is apparent you aren't who I'm arguing against. Being thanked for my service, although I understand what people are trying to convey, is something I cringe at every time. If people really knew what I was a part of they'd cross the street and get away from me as fast as they could.

Anyways thanks for your thoughts.

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My confession....I was once Hillary or Bust... [View all] BooScout Jul 2016 OP

Wow! still_one Jul 2016 #1

Excellent post. I was like you in most every way. apcalc Jul 2016 #2

I think I'm that Bernie supporter you're talking about. aikoaiko Jul 2016 #3

That's all anyone can do coming from where you are... BooScout Jul 2016 #4

I get what you are saying, but I still have a hard time voting for Hillary Victor_c3 Jul 2016 #5

Peace, Victor. Tobin S. Jul 2016 #8

Do you hate every single person who voted for the Iraq war athena Jul 2016 #12

I...I can't believe I just had to read your post here... TCJ70 Jul 2016 #14

He didn't hold "those people" responsible, only Hillary leftofcool Jul 2016 #15

She's the only one running for President this time who voted for it... TCJ70 Jul 2016 #17

Yup. AllyCat Jul 2016 #75

However she is the only person running for president that voted for that war Victor_c3 Jul 2016 #24

Victor I'm so sorry you are getting this kind of response. I thank you for your service and it emulatorloo Jul 2016 #51

I support you too and understand your reasons for voting the way you say. AllyCat Jul 2016 #76

she had to know it was all bullshit Skittles Jul 2016 #81

Being a veteran athena Jul 2016 #31

It has nothing to do with what apparatus is between her legs Victor_c3 Jul 2016 #34

So, it's hatred to hold people accountable for their decisions... TCJ70 Jul 2016 #41

That post had nothing to do with Hillary being a woman NOTHING!! pangaia Jul 2016 #53

Calling Hillary Clinton "incompetent" is the very definition of misogyny. athena Jul 2016 #55

OK. Have it your way. pangaia Jul 2016 #57

Didn't realize incompetent was a sexist slur now... TCJ70 Jul 2016 #58

Agreed gaspee Jul 2016 #59

Thank you, gaspee. athena Jul 2016 #60

Sorry, but that just ain't so. Calling someone incompetent is NOT the definition of tblue37 Jul 2016 #78

OMG! SammyWinstonJack Jul 2016 #67

Speaking of hatred and vitriol for a fellow human.... Victor_c3 Jul 2016 #84

And your rationale makes your vote a righteous vote. aikoaiko Jul 2016 #13

^^^This^^^ dflprincess Jul 2016 #68

I know it's hard.... BooScout Jul 2016 #19

So you would never accept an apology, which she did give? Loki Jul 2016 #21

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Excellent post. nt tblue37 Jul 2016 #79

Bless you, Victor. And thank you for your service. Tatiana Jul 2016 #30

Thank you for your service . apcalc Jul 2016 #32

I am not even going to thank you for your service, pangaia Jul 2016 #54

Simple question? BlueStateLib Jul 2016 #56

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