1000 active duty US servicepersons call for withdrawal from Iraq

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  1. Revolt

    Revolt Member+

    Jun 16, 1999
    Davis, CA
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There is also a petition signed by 50 officers. I'l try and find the story.
     
  2. IntheNet

    IntheNet New Member

    Nov 5, 2002
    Northern Virginia
    Club:
    Blackburn Rovers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    From the article cited...

    "The statement, carried on the Web site AppealforRedress.org, was signed by 1,080 troops as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the site..."

    Translation: 1.080 troop(s) may have heard about the petition and probably signed it, thinking they also qualfied for an iPod drawing!
     
  3. Claymore

    Claymore Member

    Jul 9, 2000
    Montgomery Vlg, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Your contempt for the troops disgusts me.
     
  4. The Gribbler

    The Gribbler Member

    Jul 14, 1999
    Cedar Hill, Texas
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I bet you got all pissy when Kerry inadvertantly called them stupid though.
     
  5. Samarkand

    Samarkand Member+

    May 28, 2001
    Uh-huh! Catholic and a big one at that. That's what I am. Look at me!!
     
  6. Mel Brennan

    Mel Brennan PLANITARCHIS' BANE

    Paris Saint Germain
    United States
    Apr 8, 2002
    Baltimore
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I guess you wonder where I've been
    I searched to find a love within
    I came back to let you know
    Got a thing for you and I can't let go

    My friends wonder what is wrong with me...
     
  7. Chicago1871

    Chicago1871 Member

    Apr 21, 2001
    Chicago
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Why do you hate the men and women serving in Iraq and why do you feel it is necessary to insult their intelligence at the very same moment they are putting their lives on the line for you, an American citizen? For that matter, why do you hate America?
     
  8. IntheNet

    IntheNet New Member

    Nov 5, 2002
    Northern Virginia
    Club:
    Blackburn Rovers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Notice I said "...qualfied for an iPod drawing..."
    I did not say "...qualfied for a Zune drawing..."

    You are sadly mistaken.
     
  9. Mel Brennan

    Mel Brennan PLANITARCHIS' BANE

    Paris Saint Germain
    United States
    Apr 8, 2002
    Baltimore
    Club:
    Paris Saint Germain FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Some people go around the world for love
    But they may never find what they dream of
    What you won't do, do for love
    You've tried everything but you don't give up
    In my world only you makes me do
    For love what I would not do...
     
  10. JeremyEritrea

    JeremyEritrea Member+

    Jun 29, 2006
    Takoma Park, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    OK, I have to give credit where credit is due. That's a funny post.

    :D
     
  11. Chicago1871

    Chicago1871 Member

    Apr 21, 2001
    Chicago
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Why do you feel it necessary to insult the intelligence of the troops protecting you and your family?
     
  12. IntheNet

    IntheNet New Member

    Nov 5, 2002
    Northern Virginia
    Club:
    Blackburn Rovers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    My old oak tree has a yellow ribbon tied round; does yours?
     
  13. Pathogen

    Pathogen Member

    Jul 19, 2004
    Like you care.
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well shit, that makes you a real patriot. I bet you also have the car magnets. Let me guess, it's the trifecta, right? You know, the ribbon in camouflage with the cross cut out in the center.
     
  14. TheSlipperyOne

    TheSlipperyOne Member+

    Feb 29, 2000
    Denver
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    I like when ItN makes himself look like an idiot.
     
  15. Chris M.

    Chris M. Member+

    Jan 18, 2002
    Chicago
    Are you Dawn, awaiting the release of Tony Orlando from the state lock up?
     
  16. HerthaBerwyn

    HerthaBerwyn Member+

    May 24, 2003
    Chicago
    The yellow ribbon is not expressing support for the mission! The yellow ribbon is a call for them to come home! Dont you remember? the yellow ribbon thing began in 1979 during the Iran Hostage Crisis. Is is a reference to the Tony Orlando song in which the yellow ribbon is a WELCOME HOME.

    Poor little conformist. You dont even understand your own misguided symbolism.
     
  17. Claymore

    Claymore Member

    Jul 9, 2000
    Montgomery Vlg, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If ever there was an excuse to flay Tony Orlando alive and dip his body in a vat of battery acid....
     
  18. IntheNet

    IntheNet New Member

    Nov 5, 2002
    Northern Virginia
    Club:
    Blackburn Rovers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not at all Chris; I am merely skeptical that a liberal-lefty outfit called "AppealforRedress.org" could be trusted to relay accurate information since they themselves claimed the volume of signatures; i.e., "...signed by 1,080 troops as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the site." Tony Orlando's tune seemed singularly appropriate...
     
  19. Chicago1871

    Chicago1871 Member

    Apr 21, 2001
    Chicago
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I donated a decent amount of money to a unit whose soldiers didn't have proper body armor. If I'm going to support our troops, it isn't going to be a decorative effort.
     
  20. taosjohn

    taosjohn Member+

    Dec 23, 2004
    taos,nm
    An excuse is needed? :confused:
     
  21. JeremyEritrea

    JeremyEritrea Member+

    Jun 29, 2006
    Takoma Park, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    When I think of Tony Orlando and Dawn the first thing that invariably pops into my head is:

    BITCHIN CAMARO, BITCHIN CAMARO
    Doughnuts on your lawn
    BITCHIN CAMARO, BITCHIN CAMARO
    Tony Orlando and Dawn
     
  22. bigredfutbol

    bigredfutbol Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 5, 2000
    Woodbridge, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Other than the fact you disapprove of the message and the messenger, you got any reason to doubt the validity of the reported number?
     

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