by Amazing 20 Replies latest jw friends
If I upset some of you..Amazing and others.
I apologise for the difference of opinion.
But I will stick to the principles as outlined, for it is something I have come to believe in through history and personal experience.
Death is kinda a whacky full stop aint it?
Deacon: You didn't upset me. I fail to see your principles that you speak of. Rather, I think you miss the point of things I have stated. - Amazing
Howdy Amazing,
I read with surprise some of your posts of the last couple of days - of being an older man - who would gladly put himself in front of the younger soldiers so that you could blown away first, and then the others would follow to kill the enemy.
Another poster posted the same thing after you.
Seems that the radio stations have gotten the message right - a time to heal, softer music in general. Time to think, mend. But interesting, an older song on today was talking about the older ones and war - referring to them as "armchair warriors." And that's what our generation would be - because it wouldn't be us dying, it would be our sons and daughters.
I think there'll be retaliation also - but I sincerely don't want my sons to be among the ones who will die or come back in a wheelchair. Selfish? Probably. But nonetheless, that's the way I feel as a mother.
I think we all need to sit back and try to think our way through this, and then act if needs to be, which it probably will be.
I ususally don't agree with Deacon (if it's the same old Deacon that used to be around here), but this time I do. Sure we vent here.....but usually our true parts of our personality come through if we post long enough.
Death is kinda a whacky full stop aint it? - Deacon
Ain't it though.
waiting
yes, I would be picking out targets and gathering intelligence for a strike if I was in the government. However, I have enough of a historical background to understand the implications of this impending war.
Regardless, I would not have pressed the "button" in the first days of this attack. I am not one of those that expect action this weekend. I understand that time is needed.
Waiting, hi! If you were referring to me as one of those older ones who would put himself in front of the younger soldiers to be blown away. Contrary to that, I would be blowing those in front of me away. I ain't in a war to die, I would be in it to make them die, you win more wars that way you understand. Buff
Good points Buffalo: And at age 50, I am far from being an 'armchair warrior.' I can hold a rifle, and get in there with the rest of them. Not a task that I want, but is necessary, I would accept military service. - Amazing
Hi Waiting: I don't agree with you about Deacon. I think he is full of shit, and my new post to him illustrates that using his own words. And at age 50 I am hardly and "older man" I am in good shape and can hold my own. I always enjoy your posts, and decided to have some fun with this one. Thanks. - Amazing
Howdy fellas,
In the VietNam war, at what average age were men inducted into the military? I would think in their 20's. Of course, older ones could join and after successfully completing basic training, could be sent to the frontlines - given the chance that the average 50 yr. old is in as good as physical condition as the average 20+ year old. And there would be exceptions, I'm sure.
But I'm thinking if there is a war on terrorists, the front lines would be blurred. More like terrorists fighting terrorists, etc. I also think guerilla warfare is a young man's game. I really wonder if "rifles" would be the primary weapon in this upcoming war. I think the world's a lot nastier now.
And that's where our sons and daughters come in.
waiting
ps "For a woman my age" (50) - I'm physically ok too. I do manual labor and quite limber, thank you. But compared to a 20-30 year old, I don't compare well. Put me in a jungle, or in a desert - I think I would compare well even less.
and.......if Deacon's the poster I think he is......he & I've gone around before. Smart man - but rather arrogant, imho.
Amazing, I really liked your Appeal for Calm. Although sadly I do not share your confidence that the U.S. government and NATO will act rationally and not take action resulting in many more civilian deaths on both sides (war is simply too profitable for the big business interests which run the U.S., and the media have whipped the American public into such a frenzy that they are demanding war) I am always encouraged when I see people like you take the time to calmly think things through and revise their opinions accordingly. I am afraid it will take many more years and many more innocent lives, but I believe that eventually people like you and the other rational peace-loving people who have posted on this Board will be the majority.
hi waiting
I dont recall doing the rounds with you...
but thats not to say I didnt...actually...I only recall posting once about a year ago on one of your threads...spoke to you once in chat..moons ago re: abuse, and I recall I was very respectful...
Well, Im full of shit and arrogant...but hey, I got a smart vote from you..thankyou!!
lol
