Originally Posted by Whaler17

I guess you do not consider protecting our nation's intyerests noble. If that is the case, I am wasting my time conversing with you.

Originally Posted by Whaler17

So you think the public somehow misses the part where Operation Iraqi Freedom involves a war in Iraq? The operation names are helpful for troop motivation etc. Nobody cares if there is some small frings group that dislikes the procedure. If it benefits the troops, it stays regardless of the endless inane philosophical discussions of the merit of the naming process.

Originally Posted by Herkdriver

Fallujah~ Operation Phantom Fury
Baghdad~ Operation Spartan Scorpion
Thawra~ Operation Scorpion Sting
Baghdad (again)~ Operation Iron Bullet
Bayji and Samarra ~ Operation Ivy Serpent
Baghdad (again)~ Operation Ivy Needle
Northern Iraq~ Operation Eagle Curtain
Counterinsurgency~ Operation All American Tiger
Al Qaim~ Operation Rifles Blitz
Euphrates river (East)~ Operation Pit Bull

I could continue if you'd like. This is all a matter of public record. You should know this stuff right? Aren't you the expert on the Iraq War?

Originally Posted by BigRed

No, it just makes it seem like we give a crap about the Iraqis freedom.

Originally Posted by Herkdriver

1.4 million have served as part of OIF...unless you count yourself amongst us, or are a member of an immediate family of one of us...

I wouldn't speak for anyone but yourself.

Anyone with a keyboard and a monitor can criticize.

You are nothing.


Sir.

Originally Posted by BigRed

I'm referring to the politicians sir.

That being said, even if the soldiers (however many may think it) do think that they are liberating the Iraqi people. I still think they are wrong.

Originally Posted by Herkdriver

I'm editing my post, my personal insult was inappropriate and doesn't contribute to the debate. So apologies.

Originally Posted by BigRed

Doesn't bother me.