[Asmith]

After having been there for the better part of 2 years those guys were driving conservatively. It was not uncommon to go against traffic (in the wrong lane) to avoid stopping. Although I never had to hit another car to get them to move, if you stop you become a target. Self preservation is key. I have 3 kids, 2 step kids and a wife and I was going to come back home to see them, no matter what. The biggest thing that pisses me off is people passing judgement and stereotyping the soldiers, sailors and marines that are there. If you have not been in theirs or my shoes than you (proverbial) have no right. I think, like most here, that we need to support all the boys and girls over there and if you want to be mad at someone blame your voted representatives that put them there. Although I for one, being a career Army soldier support and defend their decision.

Hoo-Rah!!!!

If I were over there, I would be firing warning salvos for those "people" to move outta the way.
(yeah, I'm sure a court martial would be in my future)

The fact they were giving love taps, and blowing some horn shows their controlled nature.

I don't think I could show that restraint...

[dlpmx]

Nope not at all.

Dale

[pgiinc]

After having been there for the better part of 2 years those guys were driving conservatively. It was not uncommon to go against traffic (in the wrong lane) to avoid stopping. Although I never had to hit another car to get them to move, if you stop you become a target. Self preservation is key. I have 3 kids, 2 step kids and a wife and I was going to come back home to see them, no matter what. The biggest thing that pisses me off is people passing judgement and stereotyping the soldiers, sailors and marines that are there. If you have not been in theirs or my shoes than you (proverbial) have no right. I think, like most here, that we need to support all the boys and girls over there and if you want to be mad at someone blame your voted representatives that put them there. Although I for one, being a career Army soldier support and defend their decision.

I love you Man
thanks

[Kilroy]

9 years USMC before my Air Force ("Chair" force) tour today. Two tours in the "Sand Box" and I'm leaving again for Pakistan soon.

I will refrain from any angry comments back to young CRF's only members out on this thread who are educated by today's teachers.

Point #1) Nobody was hurt while motoring through town.
Point #2) Watch this video (and the others like it, there are many), and then you tell me that you don't want to stomp out terrorism and extremist freaks like this.
Point #3) It seems funny, but I'd bet they don't ever just don't do it for fun.

Man I'm showing restraint!

I just need to say: Get a clue before passing judgment on those who keep us a free nation, or head down to the nearest recruiting office, people like Nicholas Berg need us...

All in all, I found the video pretty funny when you realize how much restraint they are showing as ~ points out. WE ARE AT WAR HERE PEOPLE! NEED I REMIND YOU? Let's find some humor in it like ~ points out when he posted the link.

Thanks, I feel better now, thanks for the post!

Pete

[Asmith]

Once a Marine, always a Marine!

Semper fi !

Thanks for your service Pete.

AS

[Kilroy]

AS,

a) Right, uh rah!
b) You're very welcome
c) People forget easily, they need to keep showing these video's on the news to remind us.
d) Refer to signature quote below.
e) Questions?

Have we forgotten?

[Danny]

Thank you I couldn't have said it better.Now this young lad can learn from another person with a BETTER opinion!!
Thank You for your service.

Danny

[Kilroy]

No problem.

I take fire and continue to serve this great nation with GREAT realization of the unlimited liability clause we so greatly honor. If you don't know what that is, read a few paragraphs down about the bedrock of integrity at This site. It speaks well about this clause and integrity...

I'm not an old fart yet either, I'm only 37, but if I make a widow out of my wife and kids for this cause, so be it. I have faith that she'll find another man to love and help raise my children with.

Some would say that war is my profession, but they are dead wrong. Peace is actually my profession. In a military sense, remember what Mark Twain was saying when he wrote: "An armed society is a peaceful society".

Edit:
"Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise." -- Macro Geo Political Social Economics
"There are two freedoms: the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; and the true, where a man is free to do what he ought." -- Charles Kingsley

Life according to my views.

'Nuff said...

[Top Cat]

No problem.

I take fire and continue to serve this great nation with GREAT realization of the unlimited liability clause we so greatly honor. If you don't know what that is, read a few paragraphs down about the bedrock of integrity at This site. It speaks well about this clause and integrity...

I'm not an old fart yet either, I'm only 37, but if I make a widow out of my wife and kids for this cause, so be it. I have faith that she'll find another man to love and help raise my children with.

Some would say that war is my profession, but they are dead wrong. Peace is actually my profession. In a military sense, remember what Mark Twain was saying when he wrote: "An armed society is a peaceful society".

Edit:
"Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise." -- Macro Geo Political Social Economics
"There are two freedoms: the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; and the true, where a man is free to do what he ought." -- Charles Kingsley

Life according to my views.

'Nuff said...

God bless you and your family. We appreciate your commitment to our great country!