Blogcritics: Comments on The NEO-CONS Solutions to the War on Terror

Comment by Shark

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 10:34:39 EDT

As long as we're quoting Marines, how about this: "...we know that we might soon die and this is not funny, the possibility of death, but like many combatants before us, we laugh to obscure the tragedy of our cheap, squandered lives with the comedy of combat and being deployed to protect oil reserves and the rights and profits of certain American companies, many of which have direct ties to the White House, and oblique financial entanglements with the Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney, and the commander in chief, George Bush, and the commander' progeny. "...We know this because Keuhn, on of our representatives from Texas, says: "All those old white fuckers from Texas have their fat hands in Arab oil. The motherfuckers drink it like beer!" "...And at this point we also know that the outcome of the conflict is less important for us -- the men who will fight and die -- than for the old white fuckers and others who have billions of dollars to gain or lose in the oil fields..." --- excerpt from "JARHEAD" by Anthony Swofford (Gulf War I)

Comment by Raymond Onar

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 09:58:31 EDT

I think 1st Lt. Mark V. Shaney USMC said it best when he said: "...this is not defined as an absence of war. It is the presence of liberty, stability, and prosperity. In the face of the enemy. Don't buy into the pessimism and apathy that says, "It's hopeless," "They hate us too much," "That part of the men and women serving here in Iraq the enemy wherever you are. You are a mighty force for good, because truth is on your side. Together we will ultimately fail. That is why I am asking for your support. Become a voice of truth in your community. Wherever you are fight the lies of the men and women serving here in Iraq the enemy wherever you are. You are the soldiers at home fighting the war of perception with the media and American people. Our enemy has learned that the people in the highest regard. We love to criticize ourselves almost to an endless degree, because we care what others think. " Raymond Onar And as always: "Quidquid excusatio prandium pro!

Comment by Mark Saleski

Wed, 24 Mar 2004 15:19:55 EST

politically correct & soft-on-terror, eh? i don't know about where you come from but where i come from the world is in color. ...but i guess the black & white version is easier to understand.

Comment by Mark Edward Manning

Wed, 24 Mar 2004 15:14:19 EST

Hey, that was really funny, actually. It's always amusing to see one's politically correct, soft-on-terror sensitivities inflamed. Thanks for the laughs. ~ MEM

Comment by Mark Saleski

Wed, 24 Mar 2004 00:49:49 EST

is it just me or does ShaneMacgowan look just like that dude from the Beastie Boys? (ok, it's probably just me)

Comment by RJ Elliott

Wed, 24 Mar 2004 00:44:04 EST

13. Change term "Spanish fly" to "Appeaser Maggot" LOL!

Comment by Shark

Wed, 24 Mar 2004 00:37:17 EST

This was inspired by *this *(Open Me First!)