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2005-06-21 Iraq-Jordan

Vietnam vets in Iraq see 'entirely different war'

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Posted by tu3031 2005-06-21 12:01|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Fabulous and important article. And from USA Today, which means it will get lots of exposure. Thanks for posting it, tu.

Posted by trailing wife 2005-06-21 12:41|| 2005-06-21 12:41|| Front Page Top

#2 This article will get buried by the press, since there is no goom and doom.

In my unit here, I've spoken to 3(!) Viet vets serving with me. They concur that this war is way different (better run, better equipped, etc), and that the VC/NVA were a lot tougher than the current pansies that we are fighting. The VC/NVA were more civilized, too. Which is an interesting thing to say.

Posted by N guard 2005-06-21 12:42|| 2005-06-21 12:42|| Front Page Top

#3 Actually, N guard, the article is front-page, top-fold, centerpiece, complete with a photo of CWO Browning at FOB Speicher with his younger self's photo. The subtitle specifically notes: "Vietnam VETS IN IRAQ see 'entirely different war': Graying soldiers cite support among locals and Americans."

HOOAH/OORAH! :-)

Posted by Edward Yee">Edward Yee 2005-06-21 13:21|| 2005-06-21 13:21|| Front Page Top

#4 No, it can't be a different war. They are exactly the same. All wars are VietNam.
LBJ = Nixon = Bush = Hitler.

That's why we here on DU ... Oh, wait. Wrong board.

Posted by Jackal">Jackal 2005-06-21 13:36|| home.earthlink.net/~sleepyjackal/index.html]">[home.earthlink.net/~sleepyjackal/index.html] 2005-06-21 13:36|| Front Page Top

#5 I bet DU is attacking this MSM bias.

Posted by liberalhawk 2005-06-21 14:57|| 2005-06-21 14:57|| Front Page Top

#6 I see and talk to Iraqi vets all the time here. They are all very confident about the war. Locals trust the US and their own troops more and more, local support is rising against the terrorists, infrastructure being built, terrorists dieing in massive quantities, our casualties low, etc. Things are going fairly well, with all things considered. Just the goddamn left and spineless politicians screwing shit up. Kinda like Vietnam in that respect.

Posted by mmurray821 2005-06-21 15:20|| 2005-06-21 15:20|| Front Page Top

#7 I just took a wade through the fever swamps of the DU. I like to do that every now and then, to see what's in the minds of my liberal friends.

It's interesting as it's clear they are setting up Richard Clark as their GOD. Bet $25.00 that he's their choice for the next election.

Posted by 2b 2005-06-21 15:42|| 2005-06-21 15:42|| Front Page Top

#8 For a low level cannine you have a fine way with words Jackal.

Posted by Shipman 2005-06-21 15:48|| 2005-06-21 15:48|| Front Page Top

#9 Memorial weekend I talked to a young e6 sniper just back from "the stan". He told me the greybeards were the best, they would get you in and get you out." They were always glad to see them in the helios. So, I tried to re-enlist, what with my critical mos and the problems with recruiting I thought I could get back in the game. It was a good experience, the people were aware, helpful, and smart enough to tell me I had done my time and to let our generation take care of this one and thanks for serving.

Posted by bman">bman 2005-06-21 15:58|| 2005-06-21 15:58|| Front Page Top

#10 Only because I've studied at the feet of the masters here, Shipman.

Posted by Jackal">Jackal 2005-06-21 17:09|| home.earthlink.net/~sleepyjackal/index.html]">[home.earthlink.net/~sleepyjackal/index.html] 2005-06-21 17:09|| Front Page Top

#11 Thank you for trying, bman. And thanks for last time, too. :-)

Posted by trailing wife 2005-06-21 18:10|| 2005-06-21 18:10|| Front Page Top

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