Topic: Do you really belive that Iraq is second Vietnam for USA? 3

DTop · December 3rd, 2006

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Originally Posted by Chief Bones

As I remember, this was an often heard lament from the troops and military leaders during the Vietnam War.

Exactly and it's probably been uttered by or at least crossed the mind of every soldier, sailor, or airman ever to be sent into combat. I've never known any combatant that has not wanted to get the job done as quickly as possible and get out of Dodge. I'm sure the Neanderthals were wishing they had more rocks and better spears when the Cro Mangons came calling.

Chief Bones · December 3rd, 2006

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Originally Posted by DTop

Exactly and it's probably been uttered by or at least crossed the mind of every soldier, sailor, or airman ever to be sent into combat. I've never known any combatant that has not wanted to get the job done as quickly as possible and get out of Dodge. I'm sure the Neanderthals were wishing they had more rocks and better spears when the Cro Mangons came calling.

Hey DTop

Which one was us and which one is Iraq?

sandy · December 3rd, 2006

I don't think Iraq war is new Vietnam war.
Iraq situation is differ from Vietnam.
But many years will be needed for postwar reconstruction in Iraq.
Well I know someone want Iraq to be new vietnam.

major liability · December 4th, 2006

The situation in Iraq has not yet degenerated to a Vietnam-like state.

But, we're definitely on the way if some major changes aren't made ASAP.

bulldogg · December 4th, 2006

It wouldn't be the situation IN Iraq that would make it take on a "Vietnam" status, it would be the situation IN the US.

Chief Bones · December 4th, 2006

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Originally Posted by bulldogg

It wouldn't be the situation IN Iraq that would make it take on a "Vietnam" status, it would be the situation IN the US.

Well said -BD- well said.

Damien435 · December 4th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Chief Bones

Well said -BD- well said.

What he said.

the_13th_redneck · December 6th, 2006

I'm trying to get my butt over to Iraq... I'll save the details. But it looks like I can't be there until at least late 2008. Do you think it's too late by then?
I heard on the news that the US is planning a full complete pullout by 2008 but I don't know how credible that claim is.

bulldogg · December 6th, 2006

2008 IS an election year so its quite possible but there is always Afghanistan and Africa and the Phillipines.

senojekips · December 6th, 2006

I'm from the Vietnam era, and I participated in that war willingly, but from my point of view, the similarities are quite scary.

Many of us heaved a sigh of relief when the coalition forces invaded Iraq, "maybe we can get rid of the Antichrist Hussain". From there on in, it just went downhill.

We would have been better off to do a "Mossad" on him. Hit him whilst he was in a vehicle with a Hellfire missile launched from a drone. Yeah,... I know, that is political assasination, the world's dogooders would have gone ballistic for two days, then it would have been all forgotten.

It would have saved tens of thousands of lives on both sides, not to mention the monetary cost.

It is not a "Winable" war. Everyone will lose, some more than others.

December 3rd, 2006	Post 23
sandy Primus Pilus Gear	I don't think Iraq war is new Vietnam war. Iraq situation is differ from Vietnam. But many years will be needed for postwar reconstruction in Iraq. Well I know someone want Iraq to be new vietnam. __________________ Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build bridges even when there are no rivers. Nikita Khrushchev

December 4th, 2006	Post 24
major liability Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	The situation in Iraq has not yet degenerated to a Vietnam-like state. But, we're definitely on the way if some major changes aren't made ASAP. __________________ "It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it." - George Washington

December 4th, 2006	Post 25
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	It wouldn't be the situation IN Iraq that would make it take on a "Vietnam" status, it would be the situation IN the US. __________________ "The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck

December 6th, 2006	Post 28
the_13th_redneck No Chance Outside Gear	I'm trying to get my butt over to Iraq... I'll save the details. But it looks like I can't be there until at least late 2008. Do you think it's too late by then? I heard on the news that the US is planning a full complete pullout by 2008 but I don't know how credible that claim is. __________________ Sergeant 13th Redneck (RET) Republic of Korea Marine Corps TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSTITUTED Next time you travel http://www.epictrip.com

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December 6th, 2006	Post 29
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	2008 IS an election year so its quite possible but there is always Afghanistan and Africa and the Phillipines.

December 6th, 2006	Post 30
senojekips Tribunus Laticlavius	I'm from the Vietnam era, and I participated in that war willingly, but from my point of view, the similarities are quite scary. Many of us heaved a sigh of relief when the coalition forces invaded Iraq, "maybe we can get rid of the Antichrist Hussain". From there on in, it just went downhill. We would have been better off to do a "Mossad" on him. Hit him whilst he was in a vehicle with a Hellfire missile launched from a drone. Yeah,... I know, that is political assasination, the world's dogooders would have gone ballistic for two days, then it would have been all forgotten. It would have saved tens of thousands of lives on both sides, not to mention the monetary cost. It is not a "Winable" war. Everyone will lose, some more than others.