Does anyone share my opinion that the so called "War" in Iraq, is being fought like a PC-Panty-Party?

NO! Since none of us are over there fighting, we do not have the knowledge needed to make such a statement. This is how another soldier from Australia, who is also over there, perceives our military and their ability.

A must read from an Australian whose son is in Iraq

In a message dated 4/2/2008 9:21:02 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time

writes:

Gentlemen

I am an Australian and my son is an Australian - as far as we are concerned

there is not place on God's earth better than Australia , and there are no

people better than Australians.

That was until the past week or so.

My son is in the Australian Army and he is currently on deployment in Iraq .

I can not go into his duties in great depth, but shall we say that he and

his fellow army buddies are on a glor ified guard duty looking after the

Australian Embassy. They don't go out looking for "action", though it is a

different story in Afghanistan , there the Aussie troops chase the baddies

over the hills and into the valleys..

My son and I just ended a long 'phone conversation and here are some of his

comments, believe me this is what he said. We have all seen the bullshit

emails written by some clown in his lounge room pretending to be at the coal

face, but this is what was said.:

"Before I came over here I thought we (the Australian Army) were pretty ****

hot..... was I ever wrong!....The Yanks (I hope you don't mind me using that

word) are so professional from the top to the bottom that it is almost

embarrassing to be in their company, and to call yourself a soldier....don't

get me wrong, we are good at what we do but the Yanks are so much

better.....they are complete at what they do, how they do it and their

attitude is awesome....they don't complain they just get on with the job and

they do it right.....I carry a Minimi (SAW) so I am not real worried about a

confrontation but I tell you I feel safer just knowing that the US Army is

close by....If we got into trouble I know that our boys would come running

and we could deal with it but they would probably be passed by a load of

Hummers. No questions asked, no glory sought, the Americans would just fight

with us and for us because that is their nature, to protect those in need of

protection.....We use the American Mess so you could say that we are fed by

the Americans.....they have every right to be pissed at that but they don't

***** about that they just make us feel as welcome as possible....what gets

to me is that the Yanks don't walk around with a "we are better than you

attitude" and they could because they are, they treat us as equals and as

brothers in arms. If nothing else, coming here has taught me that the

Americans are a truly great Nation and a truly great bunch of

people.....Let's face it they don't HAVE to be here, they could stay in

America and beat the **** out of anyone who threatened them, BUT THEY ARE

HERE because they believe they should be here, and the Iraqis would be

screwed if they weren't here.....When I come home, you and I we are going to

the US, we will buy some bikes and we are going riding...."

The reason why I am sharing this with you is because I realize that you (as

a nation) must get pretty pissed with all the criticism you receive by the

so-called "know it alls" who are sitting at home - safe. The reality is that

they are safe, just as I am, because of America . If the world went **** up

t omorrow there is f**k all we ( Australia ) could do about it, but I know

that the Americans would be there putting themselves on the line for others.

That to me is the sign of greatness.

The most precious thing in my life is my son, I look at him and I thank God

that I am fortunate enough to be able to spend time in his company. We

laugh, we discuss, we argue, we dummy spit, we have the same blood I am not

happy that he is where he is but that is his duty. He joined the Army to

protect and to defend, not to play games. I mightn't like it but I accept

it. My reasons for not liking it are selfish and self centered. I felt

assured that he would be safe because he is in a well trained army with an

excellent record, BUT NOW, I feel a whole lot better knowing that he is with

your sons, daughters, brothers a nd sisters.

Whilst he was growing up. I was always there to look after him, I would not

let harm befall him and I would always put myself before him to protect him

I can't do that now. When it comes to looking after him now he and his mates

will do the job, but also THANK GOD FOR AMERICA.

Gentlemen, I have rambled on for too long. but as I finish I say to you, as

a foreigner and outsider, a nation is only a collection of its people and

its attitude is the attitude of its people, collectively and as individuals.

I am really glad you are here on this Earth and I respect you as a nation

and as people.

Stand up and feel proud because you deserve it, there is no one else who

will do what America does without question. The next time someone howls you

down, take some comfort in the fact that America is defending their right to

act like an i diot.

Finally, thank you for looking after my son.

Peter Turner

Can't be fought any other way.

We can't determine who the enemy is.

That is the problem with guerrilla warfare. The bad guy could be posing as a shop owner during the day and a bomb maker at night.

Vietnam is a prime example of that.

Obviously we did not learn that lesson.

Doubt that? Look at the Germans, they couldn't contain France, or any other country they invaded. The hate against the Germans was intense and fueled guerrilla warfare.

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Life is so simple, but we insist on making it complicated

Confucius

551 - 479 BC

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Peace

Jim

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Yeah, pretty much. All these folks understand is strength. That's all they respect. They have nothing but distain for Western 'compassion' which they see as weakness. We need to put our boot on their neck and gradually let them up, little by little. Before they know it, they're free and practicing democracy.

What I think is unfortunate is the fact that so many in America seem to think that those in Iraq and the middle east think and believe as we do. That they're no different than their cousin Joe or the lady next door. Nothing could be further from the truth. Their values, beliefs and culture is a world apart from ours. It's a culture that most Americans simply can't wrap their heads around and so they cling to the familiar, our culture, which they can relate to. This is unfortunate because it results in utter naivity.

It was only a war for about the first 20 days....after that, it became an occupation in a hostile environment....those don't usually turn out too well for the occupier....( for evidence I suggest reasearching the outcome of any occupying force in let's say the last 500 years.)

Insurgencies always have the advantage....defending their own ground....they know the terrain....they can blend in with the population(especially when they are supported by it), hit and run....it's not like these guys are wearing friggin "I'm a terrorist" t-shirts.

You sound like a Ron Paul supporter and I think you look deeper into the situation. Easy to sit back and call our military names, but have YOU ever fought for anything before?

Your a kook the war was won in like 5 days!!!

It is! We are ham strung in Iraq. What we need to do is lock everything down. No freedom of movement, make it like a giant jail cell, for the safety of everybody and in order to get this thing done.

the injured probally would not think so