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U.S. General Says It Is 'Fun to Shoot Some People'
2005-02-03
Don't they have a charm school where they teach Generals not to tell the ugly truth in front of traitorous reporters?
A senior U.S. Marine Corps general who said it was "fun to shoot some people" should have chosen his words more carefully but will not be disciplined, military officials said on Thursday. Lt. Gen. James Mattis, who led troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, made the comments at a conference Tuesday in San Diego. "Actually it's quite fun to fight 'em, you know. It's a hell of a hoot. It's fun to shoot some people. I'll be right up front with you, I like brawling," said Mattis.
"Mike, I'll betcha $20 I can make at least two Rooters reporters poop themselves tomorrow!"
"Okay, Jim! You're on!"
"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil," Mattis said during a panel discussion. "You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them."
"C'mon, Mike! Pay up!"
"You cheated, dammit!"
In a statement, Gen. Michael Hagee, commander of the Marine Corps, praised Mattis as "one of this country's bravest and most experienced military leaders." "While I understand that some people may take issue with the comments made by him, I also know he intended to reflect the unfortunate and harsh realities of war," Hagee said. "I have chewed his ass pretty good paid counseled him concerning his remarks and he Knows if he says sompthin stupid like this in front of some reporter again, it'll be the last time agrees he should have chosen his words more carefully," Hagee added. Maj. Jason Johnston, a Marine spokesman at the Pentagon, said Hagee did not plan any disciplinary action against Mattis. Johnston declined to provide details of how Hagee had counseled Mattis, calling it a private matter.
"Bartender! Another round here!"
At a Pentagon briefing on Thursday, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said he could not comment on the remarks, but Gen. Peter Pace, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, praised the general as having set a stellar example for troops in his service abroad. Mattis is commander of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command at Quantico, Virginia, south of Washington.
Think real hard, now, Mr. Rooters: Who'd you rather shoot? Guys you like? Or wife-thumping crapbags?
Posted by:Mrs. Davis

#19  I like this man
Posted by: Frank G   2005-02-03 11:24:59 PM  

#18  Jarhead I was just talking people in general. Not to be specific about anyone.
Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom   2005-02-03 10:43:37 PM  

#17  Yall might like Ace of Spades HQ's byline:

"Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slittin throats."
- HL Mencken

Ace is worthy.
Posted by: .com   2005-02-03 9:52:37 PM  

#16  The fact that Mattis' remarks even raised eyebrows in this county is further proof of the continued attempts of "pussification" (hat tip du Toit) of the US male by fifth column journ-weenies, lll educators (indoctrinators) & metro-sexual prancers (not to be mistaken w/the avg gay guy though some of them could fall into that category). I've got a gay uncle whose more of a man then that fat drunken blow hard kennedy will ever be. TK is an embarrasment to Americans of Irish descent everywhere.

I long back to the time when men were men, warriors were warriors & they meant what they said and told it like it is. They knew life and war was rough, and you had to be a rough man w/a hearty soul to persevere. No lame-ass belly aching about sensitivity, save that shit for the p.c. college profs & other non-hackers.

The folks Mattis offended are 100% candy-asses. The msm is trying to make a mtn out of a moles ass on this one.

"I'd like to spit some beech-nut in that dude's eye and shoot him down with my ole' forty-five....."

-Hank Williams Jr.
Posted by: Jarhead   2005-02-03 9:09:12 PM  

#15  My apologies SPOD, you are of course quite correct. "Some Peoples just needs a killin'" - Seems to me that quote was an official defense in justified homicide cases in Texas. Imho that could cover Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Saddam, Zarqawi, Khameni, Castro, Ward Churchill & that bitch from the pretenders.
Posted by: Jarhead   2005-02-03 8:54:04 PM  

#14  Thunder thighs will probably try to disband the Corps.
Posted by: crazyhorse   2005-02-03 8:38:48 PM  

#13  A good leader never asks his troops to do what he is unwilling to do himself. Lead by example.
Posted by: Glereper Thigum7229   2005-02-03 7:55:30 PM  

#12  That's why he's a General: he gets it.

Clarification: That's why he's a Marine General.
Posted by: Pappy   2005-02-03 6:50:10 PM  

#11  Jarhead you left out on Teddy Kenedy..
"Some Peoples just needs a killin'"
Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom   2005-02-03 6:33:42 PM  

#10  It shouldn't be too hard for Reuters to figure out which people are fun to shoot.
Posted by: Bomb-a-rama   2005-02-03 5:56:02 PM  

#9  War ain't for pussies.
Posted by: ed   2005-02-03 4:58:03 PM  

#8  Gen. Mattis?

Oh... OK... The issue is?

Everyone who follows Iraq news knows Mattis is a 1st class rascal. Competent, courageous, but a rascal...

Get off of his back. Next issue please...
Posted by: BigEd   2005-02-03 4:44:20 PM  

#7  Who wouldn’t feel good about ridding the world of a terrorist? Notice there was no talk about relieving him or making him retire? Yes, that is what Marines do they kill the bad guys. Semper Fi Marines.
Posted by: Cyber Sarge   2005-02-03 4:40:37 PM  

#6  A Patton for our time. Outstanding comments Sir! It is fun to shoot known women beaters and pedophilers. The only people who think different are Islamists, pussies, and msm reporters.
Posted by: Jarhead   2005-02-03 4:38:00 PM  

#5  I'm with the general. It'd be a hell of a lot of fun for me to get my firearms training practicing on Zarqawi and Bin Laden. Cuz you know, I might not be a very accurate shot at first, but with a lot of practice...might prove they have "Swiss heritage"...
Posted by: Jules 187   2005-02-03 4:34:27 PM  

#4  That's true, Muck. The ad should read: If you feel this way, the Marines are for you!

Posted by: Mark E.   2005-02-03 4:21:19 PM  

#3  That's why he's a General: he gets it.
Posted by: .com   2005-02-03 4:20:54 PM  

#2  shuld be em slogan for recrooten campane
Posted by: muck4doo   2005-02-03 4:16:05 PM  

#1  Sure hope they don't find out about the "napalm sticks to kids" cadence.
Posted by: BH   2005-02-03 3:58:14 PM  

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