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Posted: 10/31/2014 9:45:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Don't take video and don't tell war stories. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 9:45:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's not what I meant at all and you know it. Rictus is saying nobody should tell their stories at all. I'm simply saying we should be thankful for those that have the courage to do so. Not for entertainment but for an understanding of one of the more terrible parts of the human experience. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: You clearly can't reference the context. Man's greatest tool is communication, the ability of man to share experience and knowledge with man. Your failure to effectively communicate is not my problem, or the problem of people in general. I have not climbed Mt. Everest, or driven in an F1 race, or sat atop a rocket. Neither have you. But the experience can be and has been communicated to us. Surprisingly, a large number of people throughout the ages have effectively communicated their experiences in combat as well. I'm thankful that arrogance and cynicism does not stop all people who have different experiences in life from attempting to communicate those experiences with me. I agree. It's rude and inconsiderate of Rictus not to write his memoir. He owes us a book. We send guys off to war out of the goodness of our hearts, and then the ingrates clam up when they come home. Why the hell else do we fund a military? Without books and movies, it's like Bin Laden died for nothing.  Maybe if Rictus were more like you (popular, universally praised for communications skills, humbleness and an open mind), he'd have the confidence to put on a show like you do. Alas, he's the opposite of you, and leaves you with the burden of ranting and pacing the stage. You're the real hero, Sheep. Keep fighting for the entertainment we're entitled to. I, for one, thank you for your service. That's not what I meant at all and you know it. Rictus is saying nobody should tell their stories at all. I'm simply saying we should be thankful for those that have the courage to do so. Not for entertainment but for an understanding of one of the more terrible parts of the human experience. You could, you know... Join up and experience it firsthand?
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Posted: 10/31/2014 9:47:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's not what I meant at all and you know it. Rictus is saying nobody should tell their stories at all. I'm simply saying we should be thankful for those that have the courage to do so. Not for entertainment but for an understanding of one of the more terrible parts of the human experience. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: You clearly can't reference the context. Man's greatest tool is communication, the ability of man to share experience and knowledge with man. Your failure to effectively communicate is not my problem, or the problem of people in general. I have not climbed Mt. Everest, or driven in an F1 race, or sat atop a rocket. Neither have you. But the experience can be and has been communicated to us. Surprisingly, a large number of people throughout the ages have effectively communicated their experiences in combat as well. I'm thankful that arrogance and cynicism does not stop all people who have different experiences in life from attempting to communicate those experiences with me. I agree. It's rude and inconsiderate of Rictus not to write his memoir. He owes us a book. We send guys off to war out of the goodness of our hearts, and then the ingrates clam up when they come home. Why the hell else do we fund a military? Without books and movies, it's like Bin Laden died for nothing. Maybe if Rictus were more like you (popular, universally praised for communications skills, humbleness and an open mind), he'd have the confidence to put on a show like you do. Alas, he's the opposite of you, and leaves you with the burden of ranting and pacing the stage. You're the real hero, Sheep. Keep fighting for the entertainment we're entitled to. I, for one, thank you for your service. That's not what I meant at all and you know it. Rictus is saying nobody should tell their stories at all. I'm simply saying we should be thankful for those that have the courage to do so. Not for entertainment but for an understanding of one of the more terrible parts of the human experience.  edit anyway there are legions of people in the military who I am sure are not subject to secret nondisclosure issues and can tell about horrific battles, that's not the same thing as secret squirrel commandos being told to keep their mouth shut. I'm not sure the zooom in and shoot a bunch of turds who are caught off guard in the heads with suppressed weapons is the kind of warfare you are referring to anyway.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 9:47:55 AM EDT
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I think Obama himself gave up more top secret information about that raid than the author did.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 9:48:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Usually you find out six months later they made it up I personally shot both Bin Laden and Saddamn Hussein, the public execution was a hoax.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 9:50:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I personally shot both Bin Laden and Saddamn Hussein, the public execution was a hoax. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Usually you find out six months later they made it up I personally shot both Bin Laden and Saddamn Hussein, the public execution was a hoax.  |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 9:52:09 AM EDT
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Obama leaked intel from day one!
I remember there was a general or admiral who was mad as hell that Obama leaked the fact Seal Team 6 was used right after the mission took place. They were not supposed to disclose the fact that DEVGRU even existed. And here is Obama Mohammad spilling the beans that they were used and moreover, flew a stealthy helo (also classified) to get there. Fucking morons!
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Posted: 10/31/2014 9:54:11 AM EDT
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Did it go something like this?
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Posted: 10/31/2014 9:55:18 AM EDT
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FWIW... After a chat with one of his instructors and a teammate at DEVGRU. I asked him if Bissonette was squared away, or if the guy was a turd "Brandon Webb" style. His reply was "he (Bissonette) is a stud". Whats the deal with Webb? |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 9:56:36 AM EDT
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They couldn't get him on the helicopter so now they will destroy him via the legal system. Nice. Real fucking nice. Not sure if serious... |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 9:56:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Usually you find out six months later they made it up I personally shot both Bin Laden and Saddamn Hussein, the public execution was a hoax. Shit, pretend you didn't read any of that.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 9:58:14 AM EDT
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I just want to see the pictures...
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Posted: 10/31/2014 10:01:19 AM EDT
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I thought it was a great book.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 10:04:41 AM EDT
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Whats the deal with Webb? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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FWIW... After a chat with one of his instructors and a teammate at DEVGRU. I asked him if Bissonette was squared away, or if the guy was a turd "Brandon Webb" style. His reply was "he (Bissonette) is a stud". Whats the deal with Webb? Yea, no shit. Webb, seems like a good dude. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 10:06:13 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/31/2014 10:12:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think Obama himself gave up more top secret information about that raid than the author did. Yeah but, all those rules are for other people |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 10:15:44 AM EDT
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You clearly have no idea who RictusGrin is. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Youve made the implication twice now. In any case, I'm glad you can't stand it. Sorry, you probably just can't reference the context. 
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Posted: 10/31/2014 10:15:55 AM EDT
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In Before Yeah but, all those rules are for other people Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I think Obama himself gave up more top secret information about that raid than the author did. Yeah but, all those rules are for other people The King isn't bound by mere rules. 
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Posted: 10/31/2014 10:27:21 AM EDT
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Don't take video and don't tell war stories. How about don't post the video on youtube the week after it happens? I for one am happy to have lots of pictures and videos of stuff (good and bad) that happened, so when I am 80 years old I can still know what friends looked like and remember some of the things that happened. edit- I won't fault someone for trying to make a few $$ off of something that they do as long as it doesn't hurt anyone (except Bin Ladens face) |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 10:35:31 AM EDT
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You'll never got a book and movie deal. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't take video and don't tell war stories. Well, that's bad news. As you noted, though, it's not that entertaining without copious amounts of embellishment. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 10:36:30 AM EDT
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no idea. Who is he? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Youve made the implication twice now. In any case, I'm glad you can't stand it. Sorry, you probably just can't reference the context.
You clearly have no idea who RictusGrin is. no idea. Who is he? Just a little old man. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 10:42:28 AM EDT
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How about don't post the video on youtube the week after it happens? I for one am happy to have lots of pictures and videos of stuff (good and bad) that happened, so when I am 80 years old I can still know what friends looked like and remember some of the things that happened. edit- I won't fault someone for trying to make a few $$ off of something that they do as long as it doesn't hurt anyone (except Bin Ladens face) Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't take video and don't tell war stories. How about don't post the video on youtube the week after it happens? I for one am happy to have lots of pictures and videos of stuff (good and bad) that happened, so when I am 80 years old I can still know what friends looked like and remember some of the things that happened. edit- I won't fault someone for trying to make a few $$ off of something that they do as long as it doesn't hurt anyone (except Bin Ladens face) "Shuffle off this mortal coil. It's nothing you wouldn't do to us." The press isn't your friend, nor is anyone who misconstrues a situation due to lack of context, let alone someone in a position of authority who feels the need to cover his ass once something gets noticed. There's nothing wrong with taking photos with your buddies. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 10:46:35 AM EDT
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This has been going on for what 2 years now? Obama and other high ranking officials leaked 100x the info that anyone that was there did. Seriously. The obama administration is the major source of the leaks. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 11:28:13 AM EDT
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no idea. Who is he? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Youve made the implication twice now. In any case, I'm glad you can't stand it. Sorry, you probably just can't reference the context.
You clearly have no idea who RictusGrin is. no idea. Who is he? Webb |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 11:51:10 AM EDT
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Funniest thing I'm going to see all day.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 12:03:38 PM EDT
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NDAs cover you even when you get out. I'm out, and am still covered by an NDA.....and the NDA is for shit you can find on the Internet anyway..... So I'd imagine he's covered times infinity for this stuff. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If he was out of the Navy while doing the speeches, then I don't see a problem. NDAs cover you even when you get out. I'm out, and am still covered by an NDA.....and the NDA is for shit you can find on the Internet anyway..... So I'd imagine he's covered times infinity for this stuff. Beyond NDAs, classified info doesn't magically become declassified when you get out, nor does it become declassified if someone else leaked it at some other time. Personally, I'm good with him being investigated. If you are going to write a book or give speeches etc, you are required to have them reviewed and approved to ensure you aren't divulging classified material. If you choose not to go through the proper process...what is the saying...play stupid games win stupid prizes? This process still applies when you get out. I know the authors of afew books who have gone through it, and at least one friend of mine had his book redacted to the point of it being almost unpublishable. Such is life, and what you sign up for. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 12:05:59 PM EDT
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I think Obama himself gave up more top secret information about that raid than the author did. He's the POTUS...he can declassify whatever he wishes. He's the ultimate authority. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 12:06:08 PM EDT
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Yea, no shit. Webb, seems like a good dude. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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FWIW... After a chat with one of his instructors and a teammate at DEVGRU. I asked him if Bissonette was squared away, or if the guy was a turd "Brandon Webb" style. His reply was "he (Bissonette) is a stud". Whats the deal with Webb? Yea, no shit. Webb, seems like a good dude. The guy is a douche. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 12:13:04 PM EDT
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Yea, no shit. Webb, seems like a good dude. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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FWIW... After a chat with one of his instructors and a teammate at DEVGRU. I asked him if Bissonette was squared away, or if the guy was a turd "Brandon Webb" style. His reply was "he (Bissonette) is a stud". Whats the deal with Webb? Yea, no shit. Webb, seems like a good dude. He's awesome, as long as you don't mind giving up your evil black rifles, or jumping through hoops to get them. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 12:13:22 PM EDT
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Im sure his wallet welcomes the free publicity, and It adds legitimacy to his book.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 12:19:19 PM EDT
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This the Obama Admin has more leaks than the Titanic. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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As I recall, most of the leaks were from the administration. I'm no expert though. This the Obama Admin has more leaks than the Titanic. joe was drunk and blabbed, the foreigner wanted all the credit and blabbed, lots of blabbing going on in dc |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 12:20:29 PM EDT
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NDAs cover you even when you get out. I'm out, and am still covered by an NDA.....and the NDA is for shit you can find on the Internet anyway..... So I'd imagine he's covered times infinity for this stuff. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If he was out of the Navy while doing the speeches, then I don't see a problem. NDAs cover you even when you get out. I'm out, and am still covered by an NDA.....and the NDA is for shit you can find on the Internet anyway..... So I'd imagine he's covered times infinity for this stuff. as I sorta remember this when it first came out, the book was vetted to have no top secret squirrel stuff in it. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 12:27:05 PM EDT
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Shoulda sent Delta.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 12:31:14 PM EDT
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I agree. It's rude and inconsiderate of Rictus not to write his memoir. He owes us a book. We send guys off to war out of the goodness of our hearts, and then the ingrates clam up when they come home. Why the hell else do we fund a military? Without books and movies, it's like Bin Laden died for nothing.
Maybe if Rictus were more like you (popular, universally praised for communications skills, humbleness and an open mind), he'd have the confidence to put on a show like you do. Alas, he's the opposite of you, and leaves you with the burden of ranting and pacing the stage. You're the real hero, Sheep. Keep fighting for the entertainment we're entitled to. I, for one, thank you for your service. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You clearly can't reference the context. Man's greatest tool is communication, the ability of man to share experience and knowledge with man. Your failure to effectively communicate is not my problem, or the problem of people in general. I have not climbed Mt. Everest, or driven in an F1 race, or sat atop a rocket. Neither have you. But the experience can be and has been communicated to us. Surprisingly, a large number of people throughout the ages have effectively communicated their experiences in combat as well. I'm thankful that arrogance and cynicism does not stop all people who have different experiences in life from attempting to communicate those experiences with me. I agree. It's rude and inconsiderate of Rictus not to write his memoir. He owes us a book. We send guys off to war out of the goodness of our hearts, and then the ingrates clam up when they come home. Why the hell else do we fund a military? Without books and movies, it's like Bin Laden died for nothing.
Maybe if Rictus were more like you (popular, universally praised for communications skills, humbleness and an open mind), he'd have the confidence to put on a show like you do. Alas, he's the opposite of you, and leaves you with the burden of ranting and pacing the stage. You're the real hero, Sheep. Keep fighting for the entertainment we're entitled to. I, for one, thank you for your service.  when someone like me can spot a strawman, its a big one. or i missed something.
no one demanded a memoir from anyone. who cares about some HSLD yahoo writing a book? assuming nothing compromising was released. Ill never get around to reading those books either, but as long as we have freedom of the press who really gives a fuck? please tell me i missed something because I jsut dont get it. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 1:09:48 PM EDT
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This thread is awesome.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 1:14:18 PM EDT
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NDAs cover you even when you get out. I'm out, and am still covered by an NDA.....and the NDA is for shit you can find on the Internet anyway..... So I'd imagine he's covered times infinity for this stuff. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If he was out of the Navy while doing the speeches, then I don't see a problem. NDAs cover you even when you get out. I'm out, and am still covered by an NDA.....and the NDA is for shit you can find on the Internet anyway..... So I'd imagine he's covered times infinity for this stuff. This ^^^^ I'm chained for life..... |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 1:31:24 PM EDT
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Shoulda sent Delta. Should have sent a police swat team from conus, coupled with a no knock warrant. Would have still filled him full of holes - though many more rounds would have been used. Then, the blue wall of silence FTW. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 1:33:30 PM EDT
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"Shuffle off this mortal coil. It's nothing you wouldn't do to us." The press isn't your friend, nor is anyone who misconstrues a situation due to lack of context, let alone someone in a position of authority who feels the need to cover his ass once something gets noticed. There's nothing wrong with taking photos with your buddies. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't take video and don't tell war stories. How about don't post the video on youtube the week after it happens? I for one am happy to have lots of pictures and videos of stuff (good and bad) that happened, so when I am 80 years old I can still know what friends looked like and remember some of the things that happened. edit- I won't fault someone for trying to make a few $$ off of something that they do as long as it doesn't hurt anyone (except Bin Ladens face) "Shuffle off this mortal coil. It's nothing you wouldn't do to us." The press isn't your friend, nor is anyone who misconstrues a situation due to lack of context, let alone someone in a position of authority who feels the need to cover his ass once something gets noticed. There's nothing wrong with taking photos with your buddies. I think it signals a disconnect between the media, the country, and our military. Why can I turn on netflix right now and watch a documentary showing dead US soldiers, dead insurgents, and raw combat footage, yet service-members are called glory hounds or opsec violators for posting personal pictures or video (unless it is divulging weaknesses. In that case throw the book at them)? I want people to see the harsh reality of combat, or in this case, I want them to see UBL with his head blown apart which is the whole reason we went into Afghanistan in the first place. Do I think a soldier who commits a war-crime on video should be punished? Yes. Do I think we should just censor every single thing we do for the sake of keeping it hidden? No. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 1:35:17 PM EDT
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Man's greatest tool is communication, the ability of man to share experience and knowledge with man. Your failure to effectively communicate is not my problem, or the problem of people in general. I have not climbed Mt. Everest, or driven in an F1 race, or sat atop a rocket. Neither have you. But the experience can be and has been communicated to us. Surprisingly, a large number of people throughout the ages have effectively communicated their experiences in combat as well. I'm thankful that arrogance and cynicism does not stop all people who have different experiences in life from attempting to communicate those experiences with me. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You clearly can't reference the context. Man's greatest tool is communication, the ability of man to share experience and knowledge with man. Your failure to effectively communicate is not my problem, or the problem of people in general. I have not climbed Mt. Everest, or driven in an F1 race, or sat atop a rocket. Neither have you. But the experience can be and has been communicated to us. Surprisingly, a large number of people throughout the ages have effectively communicated their experiences in combat as well. I'm thankful that arrogance and cynicism does not stop all people who have different experiences in life from attempting to communicate those experiences with me. 
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Posted: 10/31/2014 1:56:02 PM EDT
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I'm so super secret I wrote a book and give motivational speeches. Turn in your cellphones. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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NYTimes.com A former member of the Navy SEALs who wrote a best seller about the raid that killed Osama bin Laden is under criminal investigation for possibly disclosing classified material, according to federal officials and his lawyer. The lawyer for the former SEALs member, Matt Bissonnette, said the investigation was focused on whether Mr. Bissonnette had disclosed classified information in the book “No Easy Day,” published under a pseudonym in 2012. But other people familiar with the inquiry said investigators seemed more interested in paid speeches that Mr. Bissonnette, who says he was one of the members of the Navy’s SEAL Team 6 who shot Bin Laden, gave at corporate events. They include at least one talk last year, at a golf club in Atlanta, in which audience members were asked to turn in their cellphones before he spoke so that nothing could be recorded, according to people who attended the event. News found at FSD - http://www.full-spectrum-dominance.com/ Turn in your cellphones. Great marketing strategy |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 1:57:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/31/2014 2:48:23 PM EDT
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This thread is awesome. Isn't it just. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 3:31:32 PM EDT
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Should have sent a police swat team from conus, coupled with a no knock warrant. Would have still filled him full of holes - though many more rounds would have been used. Then, the blue wall of silence FTW. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Shoulda sent Delta. Should have sent a police swat team from conus, coupled with a no knock warrant. Would have still filled him full of holes - though many more rounds would have been used. Then, the blue wall of silence FTW. Well we could have sent a lawyer that would have charged him a ton in billable hours, dragged it out a bit, then bored him to death until he shot himself in the head. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 3:34:23 PM EDT
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Well we could have sent a lawyer that would have charged him a ton in billable hours, dragged it out a bit, then bored him to death until he shot himself in the head. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Shoulda sent Delta. Should have sent a police swat team from conus, coupled with a no knock warrant. Would have still filled him full of holes - though many more rounds would have been used. Then, the blue wall of silence FTW. Well we could have sent a lawyer that would have charged him a ton in billable hours, dragged it out a bit, then bored him to death until he shot himself in the head. But how can we be sure the lawyer would make it home safely? |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 3:35:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: But how can we be sure the lawyer would make it home safely? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Shoulda sent Delta. Should have sent a police swat team from conus, coupled with a no knock warrant. Would have still filled him full of holes - though many more rounds would have been used. Then, the blue wall of silence FTW. Well we could have sent a lawyer that would have charged him a ton in billable hours, dragged it out a bit, then bored him to death until he shot himself in the head. But how can we be sure the lawyer would make it home safely? They are lawyers, who cares?
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Posted: 10/31/2014 3:36:21 PM EDT
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meh...I've seen the movie. The book didn't tell more than it.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 3:40:14 PM EDT
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Hey Grampa, shove off, dont you know who this IS ?
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Posted: 10/31/2014 3:49:17 PM EDT
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I think it signals a disconnect between the media, the country, and our military. Why can I turn on netflix right now and watch a documentary showing dead US soldiers, dead insurgents, and raw combat footage, yet service-members are called glory hounds or opsec violators for posting personal pictures or video (unless it is divulging weaknesses. In that case throw the book at them)? I want people to see the harsh reality of combat, or in this case, I want them to see UBL with his head blown apart which is the whole reason we went into Afghanistan in the first place. Do I think a soldier who commits a war-crime on video should be punished? Yes. Do I think we should just censor every single thing we do for the sake of keeping it hidden? No. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't take video and don't tell war stories. How about don't post the video on youtube the week after it happens? I for one am happy to have lots of pictures and videos of stuff (good and bad) that happened, so when I am 80 years old I can still know what friends looked like and remember some of the things that happened. edit- I won't fault someone for trying to make a few $$ off of something that they do as long as it doesn't hurt anyone (except Bin Ladens face) "Shuffle off this mortal coil. It's nothing you wouldn't do to us." The press isn't your friend, nor is anyone who misconstrues a situation due to lack of context, let alone someone in a position of authority who feels the need to cover his ass once something gets noticed. There's nothing wrong with taking photos with your buddies. I think it signals a disconnect between the media, the country, and our military. Why can I turn on netflix right now and watch a documentary showing dead US soldiers, dead insurgents, and raw combat footage, yet service-members are called glory hounds or opsec violators for posting personal pictures or video (unless it is divulging weaknesses. In that case throw the book at them)? I want people to see the harsh reality of combat, or in this case, I want them to see UBL with his head blown apart which is the whole reason we went into Afghanistan in the first place. Do I think a soldier who commits a war-crime on video should be punished? Yes. Do I think we should just censor every single thing we do for the sake of keeping it hidden? No. It signals a disconnect what your damn job is as a Soldier/Airman/ SEAL/Marine. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 3:50:35 PM EDT
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They are lawyers, who cares? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Shoulda sent Delta. Should have sent a police swat team from conus, coupled with a no knock warrant. Would have still filled him full of holes - though many more rounds would have been used. Then, the blue wall of silence FTW. Well we could have sent a lawyer that would have charged him a ton in billable hours, dragged it out a bit, then bored him to death until he shot himself in the head. But how can we be sure the lawyer would make it home safely? They are lawyers, who cares? People who appreciate the wonderful services provided by our nation's legal services providers and all-around defenders of the Constitution and the American way. That's who. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 3:53:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: People who appreciate the wonderful services provided by our nation's legal services providers and all-around defenders of the Constitution and the American way. That's who. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Well we could have sent a lawyer that would have charged him a ton in billable hours, dragged it out a bit, then bored him to death until he shot himself in the head. But how can we be sure the lawyer would make it home safely? They are lawyers, who cares? People who appreciate the wonderful services provided by our nation's legal services providers and all-around defenders of the Constitution and the American way. That's who.  |
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