- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Distraught Special Ops because of Syria pull out
Posted on 10/10/19 at 9:59 am to AggieHank86
Posted on 10/10/19 at 9:59 am to AggieHank86
quote:
OP wants a single, unified and unambiguous answer from the two million people in the US military.
I would settle for a direct, attributable quote from one Special Ops Operator that was moved out of harms way as a start to verify this position...
Otherwise this is nothing more than reporters and their sauces... again...
0
Posted on 10/10/19 at 10:07 am to 56lsu
quote:
but have no right to question what that soldier say's until you've done it.
So, I can question what they have had to say? I really appreciate you granting me that opportunity... Honestly don't know where the frick I would be without asswipes like you...
You give me 50 soldiers and I can find you as many dissenting opinions on any topic you want...
The entire issue with operators in this type of operation is they are on the tactical level and their focus in on the tactical level, where it should be... It is NOT their job to get into the Strategic level of their particular operation... In other words, some times they get TOO CLOSE to their mission and they let feelings get the best of them...
I have seen some good folks made some pretty stupid decisions because they could not separate their mission from their love and respect for those they are embedded with... It sucks but it is the job...
Posted on 10/10/19 at 10:14 am to Covingtontiger77
It's understandable, but it shouldn't matter. I'm sure there are lots of police officers who would be disappointed if someone took away their paramilitary gear and kneecapped their civil asset forfeiture power, but that doesn't mean doing so would be a bad thing.
Posted on 10/10/19 at 10:16 am to Covingtontiger77
I can see this a couple of ways. A lot of these guys didn't sign up to just sit around, they want action. I'd also assume some have local assets that they feel like they're leaving behind.
Posted on 10/10/19 at 10:17 am to AbuTheMonkey
Around 2003 or so, my family worked with a refugee family, where the father had been murdered by the Taliban because he worked with US forces (or something like that, I don't remember the exact story). Incredibly sad. We gave them a lot of stuff to help them get settled, but eventually they went back to Afghanistan.
Posted on 10/10/19 at 10:17 am to 56lsu
quote:
question it all you want, but have no right to question what that soldier say's until you've done it.
Posted on 10/10/19 at 10:17 am to Covingtontiger77
quote:
All of these years I was told that the military doesn’t like being involved with operations that don’t have a clear mission to accomplish - you know get in win and get out.
It’s a bit more complicated than that. Sure if you ask do you want endless deployments the answer is ‘no’. But think critically for a moment about what happens with a withdrawal. It’s not about the perception. The error is strategic in nature.
Posted on 10/10/19 at 11:01 am to charles_p_bacon
Maybe there is an answer. Instead of letting people across our Southern Border calling them "refugees" when we we know that's a load of BS,slam the door in their faces, number one.
Close the southern border. Shut it tight. Now Anti what do you mean? Hear me out.
If you are all so worried about the people we are deserting, those that have fought at our sides, the ones that have legitimately done so, give them the option to come here. Sounds to me like they've earned it if they want it. Our people know who they are. Better them, people that have fought for us and with us, than the ones bringing drugs and a hatred for our way of life.
Better a Kurd who likes Americans than some socialist from south of the border that doesn't.
Close the southern border. Shut it tight. Now Anti what do you mean? Hear me out.
If you are all so worried about the people we are deserting, those that have fought at our sides, the ones that have legitimately done so, give them the option to come here. Sounds to me like they've earned it if they want it. Our people know who they are. Better them, people that have fought for us and with us, than the ones bringing drugs and a hatred for our way of life.
Better a Kurd who likes Americans than some socialist from south of the border that doesn't.
This post was edited on 10/10/19 at 11:05 am
Posted on 10/10/19 at 1:57 pm to HailToTheChiz
quote:
An endless, never ending commitment?
The Kurds can’t stand on their own. So yes, that’s what it would take.
And that’s what made our conduct so irresponsible.
Because of course we were never going to stay forever. No one would.
The Kurds are also fools though. This was transparently predictable.
This post was edited on 10/10/19 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 10/10/19 at 2:07 pm to loweralabamatrojan
Bingo! Turkey will not do us any favors in Syria. I’m sure Erdogan was licking his chops when he was given the green light by DJT.
Posted on 10/10/19 at 2:15 pm to Jbird
just when I thought there might be a little civility from a trumpkin you prove me wrong.
Posted on 10/10/19 at 2:16 pm to 56lsu
quote:
just when I thought there might be a little civility from a trumpkin you prove me wrong.
Posted on 10/10/19 at 2:17 pm to Jbird
This is the thread where progs pretend they wouldn't aplaud King Hussein if he moved troops from Syria.
Unbelievable
Unbelievable
Posted on 10/10/19 at 2:22 pm to Covingtontiger77
Unfortunately for them, they’re tactical operators and not strategic planners. I am proud as an American that they love their job and their relationships with their Kurdish hosts, but this is big picture.
Posted on 10/10/19 at 2:30 pm to charles_p_bacon
quote:
The error is strategic in nature.
Just the opposite. Long term its a good plan but in the short term(tactics) it may be concerning.
Posted on 10/10/19 at 2:33 pm to Jbird
quote:damn you old
Well after serving for 32 years you can't question anything I state.
Posted on 10/10/19 at 2:48 pm to Covingtontiger77
These guys are trained to fight. When their is no fight they become distraught
Posted on 10/10/19 at 2:50 pm to StraightCashHomey21
shite your hole Cash. I have flight suits older then you lol.
Page 4 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News