No one spit on the Marines. Mods should change the thread title...

Should we expect anything else from Cali? Really, it is probably the most liberal minded state; with exception to maybe Vermont, it is by far the most liberal state in the U.S; as far as they are concerned, our military personal are little more than "murderers." It's sad, but it's the truth.



[edit on 2-10-2007 by SpeakerofTruth]

And, the airport was told that they were not TSA screened and had weapons.

People are making it sound like, "Once again, those gosh darn left coast liberals are disrepecting our men in uniform!", which, is simply not the case as far as I can see.

Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
Should we expect anything else from Cali? Really, it is probably the most liberal minded state; with exception to maybe Vermont, it is by far the most liberal state in the U.S; as far as they are concerned, our military personal are little more than "murderers." It's sad, but it's the truth.



[edit on 2-10-2007 by SpeakerofTruth]

I agree with you on that, war from both ends is like a double edged sword, either way you get stabbed

Murder, you are correct. What else can I say?

Originally posted by Copernicus

Well, I see the similarities with the Vietnam War.

[edit on 2-10-2007 by Copernicus]

I don't see any similarities. We'd have to be in Iraq another 40 years before we ever reached the number of soldiers lost that we lost in Vietnam. There is no similarity between Iraq and Vietnam; it's a bunch of propaganda.



[edit on 2-10-2007 by SpeakerofTruth]

Sadly this sort of thing happens in both UK and US forces. It should be the guys who sent them in the first place, who should be spat on or mistreated. Not these guys and women, who are just doing thier duty.

[Michael Ledeen]
It felt like being spit on.

Where to start? Lets start with honor first. These people give their lives to what they "belive" is serving our country and protecting our freedom.
I have family and friends in the military. They are good people, and honestly feel they are doing the right thing. Which I admire all our men and women serving us now!! Very important part of this post..
But this sounds like leftwing gatekeepers having a chess game with the rightwing gatekeepers for a move in reaction. I notice both these sides will get us to go at eachothers throats!!

They felt like being spit on.. BIG difference than getting spit on litterally!!

Its sad that some people are controled into fighting for private oil deals and other stuff we dont know about. But put it under the geise of freedom, then we can get everyone fighting with eachother..
These guys are masters of war.. I think they know how the game works..
And its working on some people here.. Take a step back, respect the man who fights for you, but also understand, He is being manipulated by our government..

My friends told me when in a fire fight, the strenght to fight comes from your brother hood of the people you are fighting with! You think about your brothers, and family. Not IM saving WB out here.. Or Dick Cheney, IM out here to save you! Nope its always personal reasons, which are honorable.. But our Government has lost its honor.

People need to have more respect for our men and women bottom line, but they also need to step back and atleast ask why people feel so disrespectful, presay lashing out and wanting to kill them for a point of veiw..

[edit on 2-10-2007 by zysin5]

Originally posted by zysin5
I notice both these sides will get us to go at eachothers throats!!

Certainly. There is a force in this nation that keeps trying to divide America. However, as when anything major happens, America always acts as one. We may have our differences, but that shouldn't fool anyone.

Zysin, what you said is true. When I was in Afghanistan, the furthest thing from my mind was Bush or anyone in the political system. I was only concerned about my comrades and what would happen if we weren't successful. That was the only thing that I worried about.

Thank you zysin.

I will never forget going through an area in Kabul, and seeing a young girl, maybe ten or eleven years old in the street crying for her mother. It shook me so badly that me and a buddy of mine had to sit down for about 15 minutes.

There are some stories that I could tell you, zysin, that would only increase your nightmares at night. However, I will refrain from doing so.

Originally posted by Jadette
And, the airport was told that they were not TSA screened and had weapons.

People are making it sound like, "Once again, those gosh darn left coast liberals are disrepecting our men in uniform!", which, is simply not the case as far as I can see.

The returning soldiers/marines go through a more thorough screening process prior to leaving Iraq/Afghanistan, than is performed by the TSA, the soldiers/marines have no access to any of their baggage prior to reaching their final destination (Hawaii). This screening is mentioned in the article.

The Marines were not treated like this in Germany, and NYC prior to arriving at Oakland. This is also mentioned in the article.

Nowhere in the article is the word liberal brought up.

There is no excuse for how these Marines were treated,

Having said that

It is not surprising where this happened,

A similar event happened across the bay in SF last week

When the Marines drill team was forbidden to film a commercial.

Oh in that case as well, SF was the only place where the Marines received this treatment.

Maybe there is something wrong with the water in the bay area....