Quote: (07-20-2010 11:53 PM)Btbob Wrote:
Quote: (07-20-2010 08:50 PM)hydrogonian Wrote:
Quote: (07-20-2010 07:50 PM)Btbob Wrote:
No doubt. I'm pretty honest about my focus being on the action rather than the flag or my bank acccount.
If thats the case, then you've got some deep seeded issues that you need to work out.
Jesus dude, That is not what I nor anyone else is saying. No servicemember Ive ever met has expressed in any way that they like shooting people. Certain parts of this are horrible and terrible things that will give anyone nightmares.
By action I mean the interfacing with a local culture, while trying to accomplish your objectives. Working with foreign partners to accomplish the complete construction of a modern society in a complex tribal system.
Yeah, there are some adrenaline pumping, heart racing moments. But they are few and far between. Howerver, you'd be lying to yourself that when its all over, the fact that you and your guys are ok is one of the best feelings in the world.
Dont try to paint someone as a sociopath from a few words on the internet.
A modern society in a complex tribal system, in Afghanistan? I am half Iranian and know the culture and history of Afghanistan well, good luck with that man. If you've studied the history of the region, empire after empire has tried and failed to take over Afghanistan (Great Britain, USSR).