and 3rd the company that owns Wikipedia is a corrupt political oraganization that leaks classified info and puts american lives at risk so no i don't trust a damn thing on Wikipedia doesn't matter anyway cause like above 75% was not a war or major military involvement

False. Are you thinking of Wikileaks? Because they have nothing at all to do with Wikipedia.

EDIT: And stop all the double posting, please.

EDIT 2: c13, could you put that huge list behind a spoiler tag, please?

Edited April 7, 201214 yr by cp702

@K-9-Police, and what is the U.S doing? they are attacking back which makes the U.S military as bad them, to the taliban military you are the terrorist's invading their country, the middle east is not your country and yet you assume that it's alright for your military to invade it? is for the iran civillian's being happy about it, they aern't the voice of the military/ government are they? they do have every right to defend themselves just like anyone else.

if you hadn't noticed all the U.S government money goes to the military, not it's ghetto's, their's just as many war's within it's cities you may as well call it a war, it does not benefit the U.S government pocket book, therefore, it's not the government's problem, and you can't even deny that's what it is.

The U.S. has an occupation in Iraq, not a war, we did not invade Iraq, we entered because the government needed our help. When attacked, our forces defend themselves, still within limits set by policy. We do not go around killing everyone with an AK-47. I would assume that if you and your buddies were being shot at, and you had a weapon you would fight back.

It's absolutely appolling how many people support the war, i for 1 do not believe in being sent to another country to fight someone elses war, it is not my intention to offend anyone on this topic, but i would like to know why american's enjoy war so much and dislike Canadian's such as myself is it because we are a peace country?, i went to the states a few year's ago and while in a gas station buying some cigarette's, the girl was super nice to me, then she asked for some ID from me, once she saw where i was from her attitude did a complete 360, she was rhude and very obnoxious, as i turned around to leave i heard her say to her co employee "we don't need his kind in our country" i was shocked to hear that, so, needless to say, that changed my opinion about american's, the point to that little story was to show the kind of respect us Canadian's don't get and my personal experience with one.

What are your thought's on the war?

Why or do you support bush and not obama?

please by all mean's, share your thought's but leave the racism out.

and feel free to leave out "don't re-nig2012", if you have that sticker on your vehicle, you should be ashamed of yourself...

The United States entered Iraq because of the Bush Doctrine, which was created after the events of September 11. The Doctrine states that we will hunt down terrorism anywhere in the world, giving us the right to right confront the Taliban groups with aggression.I have served 4 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and have also been in the military ever since I was 18. I myself do not enjoy war as I have seen things that many people will never see in their entire lifetime. These thoughts are rather unpleasant and I try not to think about it. During my tours I have lost many friends in combat. Some even died next to me... The moral to the story is that war is NOT fun. It causes hundreds of deaths and leaves many families in despair. War should be used as a last, last resort.

Edited April 7, 201214 yr by wmai20

Afgan military/ government/ officals supported al quida and attack the US first oops your wrong look like they did strike first

again the taliban military are an terroirst group not supported by the current government and are outlawed their military now are fighting against the taliban.

TALIBAN are not a legimated / legal force never have been and never will be

@c13 no barely anything has been reversed in Iraq and there has been no civil war they have mangaged to advoid it as far as the civilains over there go they have been forced to stay and used as cover by the Taliban

Again, we installed their government, of course they are going to be on our governments side. You sound exactly like the kind of person that would roll over and not fight back if this country was invaded, like what happened to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Vietnam. You also refuse to believe that we are in the wrong. As I already pointed out, Al-Qaeda was created in retaliation to our actions in the middle east, with bases on Islamic Holy Land and our bombings of Islamic nations. About Wikipedia being corrupt, our government and main stream news are far more corrupt than Wikipedia could ever be, and you are going to get all of your information from them? On Iraq, there were main stream news articles within the first week of our withdrawal talking about how car bombs have increased since we left. Bombs going off and two groups fighting for control is a civil war.

Afgan military/ government/ officals supported al quida and attack the US first oops your wrong look like they did strike first

again the taliban military are an terroirst group not supported by the current government and are outlawed their military now are fighting against the taliban.

TALIBAN are not a legimated / legal force never have been and never will be

First, the Taliban is not a terrorist organization; the Afghan government has not put the Taliban as a terrorist organization, nor has the US, Canada, Great Britain the only country that has is Russia and they have no forces in Afghanistan at the present time.

The Taliban was a government that was supported by a host of countries and put in place by guess what, Western Powers after the Russia-Afghan war of the late 80's.

Now the Taliban has become a militant group that is fighting foreign oppression, similarly and ironically the American people were labelled as terrorists by the British during the American revolution, likewise I'm sure if Canada or the United States was invaded I'm sure you'll resort to the same tactics.

Second, No the Taliban didn't support the attacks in NYC, Britain, France or Madrid. Should the Western Nations blow themselves up for creating and training the Taliban and Noriega?

Yes the Taliban harboured them but so did Saudi Arabia; infact the majority of the attackers were Saudi's.

Third, Your logic is the reason why many have negative views on Americans.

Edited April 7, 201214 yr by Comm

I have served 4 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and have also been in the military ever since I was 18. I myself do not enjoy war as I have seen things that many people will never see in their entire lifetime. These thoughts are rather unpleasant and I try not to think about it. During my tours I have lost many friends in combat. Some even died next to me... The moral to the story is that war is NOT fun. It causes hundreds of deaths and leaves many families in despair. War should be used as a last, last resort.

I hope I speak for everyone here, thank you for your service and we are happy to have you home.

if you hadn't noticed all the U.S government money goes to the military, not it's ghetto's, their's just as many war's within it's cities you may as well call it a war, it does not benefit the U.S government pocket book, therefore, it's not the government's problem, and you can't even deny that's what it is.

as far as our cities really competely flase statements bout them seeing how there is barely if any shootouts with police on a daily / weekly basis

I have served 4 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and have also been in the military ever since I was 18. I myself do not enjoy war as I have seen things that many people will never see in their entire lifetime. These thoughts are rather unpleasant and I try not to think about it. During my tours I have lost many friends in combat. Some even died next to me... The moral to the story is that war is NOT fun. It causes hundreds of deaths and leaves many families in despair. War should be used as a last, last resort.

And this is the opinion of the vast majority of serving members; including myself. Unless you've seen the true horrors of warfare, been to a funeral for a colleague or friend, seen the painful recovery of your mentors and friends then war sucks period.

Edited April 7, 201214 yr by Comm

I hope I speak for everyone here, thank you for your service and we are happy to have you home.

I am deploying again on my fifth tour in a few weeks. After all the years of conflict, I pray for an end of the war. As a Lieutenant and commander of a platoon, it is my job to write letters to the fallen's family and it's heartbreaking to visit them after the death of their soldier. My best friend passed away a few days after a returned home. I attended his funeral and said my farewells to him. It's not fun but I enjoy doing my job bringing and preserving freedom across the globe. My former drill sergeant has always said this to me since boot-camp: "Without sacrifice, there is no victory over anything"

Edited April 7, 201214 yr by wmai20

wow calling the US terrorist's your making my respect for you candians drop like a rock by the mintue you

This is why a majority of the world hates us Americans, because people like you refuse to comprehend you could be wrong. We have killed far more innocent civilians than Islamic groups ever have, especially in Iraq and Afghanistan. By our definition of terrorism, our government should be the number one terrorist organization.

I am deploying again on my fifth tour in a few weeks. After all the years of conflict, I pray for an end of the war. As a Lieutenant and commander of a platoon, it is my job to write letters to the fallen's family and it's heartbreaking to visit them after the death of their soldier. It's not fun but I enjoy doing my job bringing and preserving freedom across the globe.

I live 10 minutes from a large US Army and Air Force base on the West coast. Many of my friends are in the service. As well I am highly involved with local law enforcement and the losses of many LEOs in this area over the past few years brings the same feelings. Funeral processions are not enjoyable, you never want them to happen, you never want what causes them to happen.

This is why a majority of the world hates us Americans, because people like you refuse to comprehend you could be wrong. We have killed far more innocent civilians than Islamic groups ever have, especially in Iraq and Afghanistan. By our definition of terrorism, our government should be the number one terrorist organization.

It's the victor who writes the history books.

Edited April 7, 201214 yr by Sgt Stullick

And this is the opinion of the vast majority of serving members; including myself. Unless you've seen the true horrors of warfare, been to a funeral for a colleague or friend, seen the painful recovery of your mentors and friends then war sucks period.

Hoaah Marine

You sound exactly like the kind of person that would roll over and not fight back if this country was invaded, like what happened to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Vietnam.

really i tried the military route but guess what the doctor's at Ft Still oklahoma sucked i had to leave basic in the 6th week cause of my left leg and when i came home i was basically put on bed rest for a month and was told if i stayed the last 3 weeks than there was a 90% i would be paralazed on my left leg for life

so i've taken to a career in law enforcement

This is why a majority of the world hates us Americans, because people like you refuse to comprehend you could be wrong. We have killed far more innocent civilians than Islamic groups ever have, especially in Iraq and Afghanistan. By our definition of terrorism, our government should be the number one terrorist organization.

excuse me but slimory cam after 9-11-2001 after i stated that i watched 343 of my brother's die and some1 in my family knew 3 people who died in the tower's

Wants me to show him respwct after him attacking 9/11 yeah right

go back and read my 1st statements

Edited April 7, 201214 yr by K-9 Police 11

really i tried the military route but guess what the doctor's at Ft Still oklahoma sucked i had to leave basic in the 6th week cause of my left leg and when i came home i was basically put on bed rest for a month and was told if i stayed the last 3 weeks than there was a 90% i would be paralazed on my left leg for life

so i've taken to a career in law enforcement

So if our country was invaded, it would be okay for us to fight back, but not for people in the middle east when we invade their countries? I'm joining in two years mainly so I can try to get others home safely. Speaking out against these wars is one of the most patriotic things you can do right now, not blindly advocating them.

I'd just like to remind everyone to keep a level head when discussing a sensitive matter such as this, its perfectly fine to express your opinion but please do not start attacking other members.

As for my view on war, I see a point to it, it's not for oil as one member stated, its in retaliation (at least I think) to the 9/11 attacks. Britain only became hugely involved after the 7/7 attacks on London. When most "terrorists" refer to Allah it makes me think, what sort of God says you have to end the life's of so many people to get into heaven? That seems downright wrong to me.

Again, I may be wrong and this is just my opinion.

So if our country was invaded, it would be okay for us to fight back, but not for people in the middle east when we invade their countries? I'm joining in two years mainly so I can try to get others home safely. Speaking out against these wars is one of the most patriotic things you can do right now, not blindly advocating them.

speaking out against these wars is one of the unmost and unpatriotic things you can do right now

Edited April 7, 201214 yr by K-9 Police 11

I'm not retiring from the armed forces until the world finally achieves peace. It might take decades but I'm prepared to stay as long as necessary. Along the road if I'm offered one of those officer positions that make me sit in an office while my men die, I would automatically refuse. I refuse to sit back and watch my brethren die on the front while I command in some trailer. Everyone deserves democracy.

Hoaah Marine

CHIMO!

As the sir said, I joined and still continue to serve because no child should have to live in fear period. I do have my own personal feelings and opinions but that gets dropped when the phone rings and bullets start flying.

Sir, You have my respect as an Army NCM/NCO in a combat arms unit. I've worked with and trained with American soldiers and Marines, again some of us have different view points but none of that mattered; we've spilled the same blood in the same mud.

Btw Marines were good people even though we traded shots about the different branches.

I refuse to sit back and watch my brethren die on the front while I command in some trailer.

Amen to that sir; Even though I have a serious back injury it has never crossed my mind to transfer to a non-combat arms position. If my friends are taking incoming rounds so am I.

Edited April 7, 201214 yr by Comm

CHIMO!

As the sir said, I joined and still continue to serve because no child should have to live in fear period. I do have my own personal feelings and opinions but that gets dropped when the phone rings and bullets start flying.

Sir, You have my respect as an Army NCM/NCO in a combat arms unit. I've worked with and trained with American soldiers and Marines, again some of us have different view points but none of that mattered; we've spilled the same blood in the same mud.

Btw Marines were good people even though we traded shots about the different branches.

Our branches have conflicts here and there,but in the end, we are all the same army fighting for freedom and democracy. Cheers mate

Edited April 7, 201214 yr by wmai20

army and marines will always dislike each other but will always back each other up on the field

wish my left leg didn't suck / fail at the time that was like 7 years ago, I was army

trying my luck with law enforcement but also thinking of trying the military route again