Are American troops undisciplined thugs dressed as soldiers?

Soldiers are not above inhumane and brutal actions. War itself is vicious business and it shouldn't be a shock when soldiers act viciously. That does not mean, however, that crimes should go unpunished.

It's a fact of war that one will likely end up dealing with people who were trying to kill you just a few minutes ago. How is a soldier supposed to react to the surrender of enemies who were just firing on him and who probably killed more than one of his friends? The laws of warfare require that he accept their surrender, but the facts of warfare are that many times the surrendering enemy ends up being shot right there. Understandable? Of course. Legal? No. Just because it's understandable doesn't mean that it isn't a war crime.

Originally posted by Linkalicious
What's with your attitude?

Why do you think that you are somehow better than me? Your arrogance is the only thing that is embarassing. Stop talking down to other members, particularly myself, just because their views differ from that of your own.

"run along" and "take your ignorance and vent it somewhere else"

It appears to me that you're the one doing the venting right now. I was just saying that what you said should be regarded as bullsh!t until you provide some sort of proof. Just like you said to Arachnoidfreak when he threw out the 98% figure.

I didn't even vote for Bush, nor do I agree with what "Bush tells me." I question nearly everything the man has to say and try to look at things from different perspectives. You are extremely narrow minded and feel that since you believe something, it must be the only answer.

Don't belittle me just to make yourself feel smart.

And for once, just answer the question. And stop being a snob.

and just to help you out, obviously i don't know what you are referring to, and the reason I ask such a question is because I would like you to enlighten not only myself, but the group.

Dodging the question is the only reason I think what you said is bullsh!t. If you answered it...I'd make you happy and shut up

Originally posted by lil bitchiness
I will not share any info about what i used to do or where i used to live or what i have done in my life - especially when people like you. You boviously have no clue of what im talking about otherwise you would have figured it out by now - evidently your recent history and familiarity with the current events is limited to what Bush tells you.
Good luck with that. Im not even gonna have an argument with you, because your knowledge doesnt compare to mine.

Run along.

And that just proved what I said previously - take your ignorance and vent it somewhere else, where people are stupid and will believe the shit you tell them - this isnt the place, there are educated people on here - quit embarrassing yourself.

all you had to say was that you lied about the 2 wars in order to make yourself feel like more of an authority on the subject.

No one will hate you...I promise.

Originally posted by finti
hmm feeling a alian vs predator comming on

Nope, sorry finti, not this time - but when a more worthy componenet arises, oh youbetcha its gonna be AvP.

Originally posted by Linkalicious
all you had to say was that you lied about the 2 wars in order to make yourself feel like more of an authority on the subject.

No one will hate you...I promise.

My god, you have no shame!

i say F*ck all those Iraqi bastards! im not saying that Our troops should run thru villages and burn and rape like they "allegedly" did in 'Nam, but if one of those bastards are pretending to be dead, or running for cover in a religious sanctuary our GI's should feel free to blast him up with extreme prejudice.

it just kills me to see news footage of crying women and children, but oh well. war is war ladies and gents. deal w/it!

I believe that's opponent

but i may be mistaken....with all this ignorance and all. 🙄

Nope, 'ignorance' doesnt quite cover it.

i would hope not, because ingorance isn't a word. What I spelled was IGNORANCE and I didn't need to edit it.

My God, have you no shame! 😱

Because I made a typo?
Nope, that still doesnt undermine my knowledge or intelligence.

and what knowledge and intelligence is that?

all you've shown in this thread is your ability to be extremely narrow minded towards other people's views, and that you made a claim that you have thus far...not backed up.

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

kidding btw...just trying to ease the tension 😛

when she quoted the word, i thought she was making fun of the way I spelled the word. Then after double, and even triple checking it....i came to the conclusion that I had spelled it correctly.

*gives self cookie*

Now I have to go. Lil's 'ingorance' is giving me a nose bleed.

Guys can WE please NOT get personal with each other. There is really NO need to pick on each other. Don't take things too personally.

Originally posted by Linkalicious
I dont' want it to come to that.

I just asked a question and when I got the run around I called bullsh!t.

She went off on the belittling remarks. I expect more/better from her...being the person she is.

yeah what can you do she is a mod should have a bit more respect for her fellow members 😉

Or PM each other i mean these discussions are meant to be civilized.

Well, im here.
Its tomorrow 😛

Unfortunately i havent got any of the stuff i promised, i have had to do two major science tests that go straight to my GCSE mark.

But seeing as i get history tomorrow, will tell you then, i swear.

Btw- can this not turn into a personal slanging match? I would have hoped two senior members such as yourselves would know personal problems should be left to PMs ✅

Originally posted by Darth Sauron
Well, im here.
Its tomorrow 😛

Unfortunately i havent got any of the stuff i promised, i have had to do two major science tests that go straight to my GCSE mark.

But seeing as i get history tomorrow, will tell you then, i swear.

Btw- can this not turn into a personal slanging match? I would have hoped two senior members such as yourselves would know personal problems should be left to PMs ✅

Hey buddy good luck with your coursework i know they can be a ***** 😉

Never heard truer words 😉

i say F*ck all those Iraqi bastards! im not saying that Our troops should run thru villages and burn and rape like they "allegedly" did in 'Nam, but if one of those bastards are pretending to be dead, or running for cover in a religious sanctuary our GI's should feel free to blast him up with extreme prejudice.

Don't call people names.