Blogcritics Comments on Tillman fell to friendly fire

Comment by P Bowman on Tillman fell to friendly fire

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 09:43:12 EST

"But why would conservatives want to sing a Socialist song?" I think you're missing the first part of Nazi... Nationalist. It seems it's the extreme nationalism leading to lies and spin that is an apt comparison to the Nazis. The Horst Wessel Song is all about nationalism. Any socialist ideals are not addressed in that little diddy.

Comment by Chris Kent on Tillman fell to friendly fire

Wed, 2 Jun 2004 16:17:47 EDT

I am glad my gut instinct on this Tillman mess was essentially correct at the very beginning. Nice post MD. I only received about five anonymous e-mails (which I could not reply to) calling me a "miscreant shitbag."

Comment by Jim Carruthers on Tillman fell to friendly fire

Mon, 31 May 2004 17:20:47 EDT

Hmm, is this comment comparing conservatives to Nazis? If so, then Godwin's Law applies. No, this comment compares liars to liars. And it's all coming out, the last thing troops want to be near is the US military since they mostly kill themselves and their allies what with their charging around like some John Wayne sumbitches. Secondly it is about the hypocrisy of chicken-hawks, you try to elevate some guy to hero status, then it turns out that he was killed by his fellow "heroes". Dumbass. The Horst Wessel Song was a propaganda tool which was transparently false. At least the USA is being consistent in lying about almost everything being carried in the name of the Bush junta.

Comment by Natalie Davis on Tillman fell to friendly fire

Mon, 31 May 2004 16:40:23 EDT

Mileage varies. To some, war is never the answer. Never. And not everyone grants validity to Godwin's Law. As for Tillman, I don't consider him a hero either. His courage can't be argued -- obviously, the man walked his walk. And whatever killed him, his death, like all other deaths, is a sad occurrence. But learning that so-called friendly fire got him... well, it doesn't paint a positive picture of the US Death Brigade, does it?

Comment by John Dunshee on Tillman fell to friendly fire

Mon, 31 May 2004 15:54:22 EDT

"you boys just keep singing "The Horst Wessel Song"." Hmm, is this comment comparing conservatives to Nazis? If so, then Godwin's Law applies. But why would conservatives want to sing a Socialist song?

Comment by Jim Carruthers on Tillman fell to friendly fire

Sun, 30 May 2004 17:19:03 EDT

Given the outrage by the 'murrican neo-fascist league about Ted Rall's cartoon (y'know lines on a page) does this make Adriana a hero, too? 'Cause it was real bad she died in the line of duty, especially 'cause she some hot snatch. No, we don't need to hear from the right-wing nut gallery, you boys just keep singing "The Horst Wessel Song".

Comment by Sandra Smallson on Tillman fell to friendly fire

Sun, 30 May 2004 05:52:57 EDT

elimintaed..correct to eliminated....Oh dear! Sometimes, I think I must be typing with pig's hoofs. Bloody hell! I notice this happens the morning after the night of some kind of drinking. Perhaps there's a causal link there but I can't see it:)

Comment by Sandra Smallson on Tillman fell to friendly fire

Sun, 30 May 2004 05:44:57 EDT

MacD, I don't think it matters that he died by friendly fire. The fact that he died while off defending his country instead of talking about it on blogcritics like you and I makes his sacrifice something that should be applauded. If it's the word "hero" you object to then you can ignore the word. I don't elevate him above all other soldiers. I was simply impressed by his actions. Not many with such a luxurious life would have done what he did. That's why he stands out. Sometimes I look at all the young soldiers in their late teens and early twenties and think, "Are they mad?" Were they forced to join this army? Goodness! When I was in my late teens and early twenties the only time I risked life and limb was because I was driving too fast. The thought of defending my country never entered my mind. It still hasn't entered my mind:) I am grateful to those who think about it, talk about it and actually go and DO it. Who knows? But for them I would be told what to think, say or do by some dictator. Matter of fact, we may all have been killed knowing the residents of blogcritics. Those of us with our big mouths and strong opinions..LOL. Our tongues would have been chopped off long ago and we would have neen elimintaed just for some peace and quiet. Hopefully they would have started off with those ignoramuses with the misguided opinions(names witheld:) before they got to us, then I would have the time to repent knowing the kingdom of heaven was at hand. I am pro-war but that doesn't mean I don't sympathise with those who will have sudden death hanging over them during the war. That's my worst fear. I pray to be afforded the blessing of knowing I am about to meet my maker before I actually pass away. Then again, sometimes, war is the answer.

Comment by Mac Diva on Tillman fell to friendly fire

Sun, 30 May 2004 03:15:39 EDT

The U.S. declared war on Iraq, so that is the key component of the so-called war against terror. The key component of this entry is that Tillman died as the result of friendly fire. It is not something I would get someone who steals his 'blog entries' verbatim to grasp.

Comment by RJ Elliott on Tillman fell to friendly fire

Sun, 30 May 2004 00:03:13 EDT

I know you're desperate for attention, MD, but no one (except perhaps you) thought Tillman was even in Iraq...

Comment by Mac Diva on Tillman fell to friendly fire

Sat, 29 May 2004 23:14:53 EDT

Hello! Yo! Hey, look! Callin' all pro-war people who think Pat Tillman died kickin' Iraqi butt. This one is for you.