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Bad times in Afghanistan...

Started by Adamm0621, August 09, 2011, 06:02:52 AM

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akmnstr

#15
August 09, 2011, 01:51:41 PM
Quote from: RAT900 on August 09, 2011, 12:21:13 PM
I wonder what became of those leaders....

For the answer see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan

It seems that war is all this land has ever known.
"you may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!!" Davey Crockett & AKmnstr

"An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again, and thus is much wiser than most men."
Charles Darwin

"I don't know what people expect when they meet me. They seem to be afraid that I'm going to piss in the potted palm and slap them on the ass." Marlon Brando

RAT900

#16
August 09, 2011, 02:14:22 PM
Quote from: akmnstr on August 09, 2011, 01:51:41 PM
For the answer see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan

It seems that war is all this land has ever known.

I already knew the answer...whatever reforms were attempted in the past,,, the end resulted in the Taliban

I think in this past century all the leaders died violently except for two who elected to get out of Dodge and holed up in Italy

they have a history of voting people out of office with bullets

here is Rudyard Kipling's take on the turf back in the 19th century....the last 2 stanzas say it all

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-young-british-soldier/
This is an insult to the Pez community

zarn02

#17
August 09, 2011, 02:58:12 PM
Quote from: akmnstr on August 09, 2011, 01:51:41 PM
It seems that war is all this land has ever known.

War is just kind of what we do, as humans. Take most any country and I think you'll find they at least as much time fighting wars than they do at peace. Fight a war in your home country if that's how things go, or better still export your war somewhere else.

Anyway...

With regards to the OP, Adam, I wish him all the best. Stay safe, and I hope you (and everyone else) get to come home permanently sooner rather than later.
"If it weren't for our gallows humor, we'd have nothing to hang our hopes on."

Bick

#18
August 09, 2011, 03:56:07 PM
Stay safe.

Let us know if you need anything.
It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science. I mean you're looking at the guy that believed all the commercials. You know, about the "be all you can be." I made coffee through Desert Storm. I made coffee through Panama while everyone else got to fight, got to be a Ranger.

* A man can never have too much whiskey, too many books, or too much ammunition *

Bick

#19
August 09, 2011, 04:14:44 PM
Quote from: akmnstr on August 09, 2011, 01:51:41 PM
For the answer see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan

It seems that war is all this land has ever known.

Try this...
It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science. I mean you're looking at the guy that believed all the commercials. You know, about the "be all you can be." I made coffee through Desert Storm. I made coffee through Panama while everyone else got to fight, got to be a Ranger.

* A man can never have too much whiskey, too many books, or too much ammunition *

ducrider45

#20
August 09, 2011, 07:16:59 PM
Adam; Thank you for all that you do.
Cop: "That thing is so nasty I can't bring myself to write you a ticket."

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those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson


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zzilla

#21
August 09, 2011, 07:35:28 PM
To my Brother-In-Arms,

Keep your wits about you,

Your Strength at your fingertips,

Your Faith in the back of your mind,

Your Muscles primed,

And Mission First.

I will see you in the Halls of Valhalla.
Did I ever tell you the story about the Zen master and the little boy?
       -Gust Avrakotos

Adamm0621

#22
August 09, 2011, 11:42:54 PM
Quote from: il d00d on August 09, 2011, 01:32:19 PM
Once you are back stateside, and if you find yourself in Houston, let me know - I would like to get you drunk in gratitude for your service... also because getting drunk is a lot of fun [thumbsup]

My Dad lives in Houston (Sugar Land), so I'll definitely be down there when I get back.  Sounds like a plan.  :)
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akmnstr

#23
August 10, 2011, 05:54:05 AM
Quote from: Adamm0621 on August 09, 2011, 11:42:54 PM
My Dad lives in Houston (Sugar Land), so I'll definitely be down there when I get back.  Sounds like a plan.  :)

I'd like in on this.  I'm about 60 mi out of Houston.  I seldom make it into the City but I'd come in to meet, have a Texas Ice Tea, and go for a ride. 
"you may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!!" Davey Crockett & AKmnstr

"An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again, and thus is much wiser than most men."
Charles Darwin

"I don't know what people expect when they meet me. They seem to be afraid that I'm going to piss in the potted palm and slap them on the ass." Marlon Brando

il d00d

#24
August 10, 2011, 09:02:07 AM
 [thumbsup]  sounds like a plan gentlemen...  ;D

Adamm0621

#25
August 10, 2011, 09:42:58 AM
Quote from: il d00d on August 10, 2011, 09:02:07 AM
[thumbsup]  sounds like a plan gentlemen...  ;D

I need to trade in my car for a truck... that's the only way I'll have the bike with me.  I think my soon to be Ex would shoot me if I attempted to make a cross country trip on the bike with my three year old.  [cheeky]  If I can make it happen, it would be great.  Meet up at ExImports in Houston, go for a ride, throw back a few beers... sounds like a good time. 
[beer]
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Stella

#26
August 11, 2011, 04:55:19 AM
Texas DIMBY!

:D

"To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites." ~ Robert Heinlein

fastwin

#27
August 11, 2011, 06:03:26 AM
I like the sound of that! [thumbsup] [beer] [Dolph] But only when it gets under 110 degress! Like in November... [roll]
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

Adamm0621

#28
August 11, 2011, 06:22:58 AM
Quote from: fastwin on August 11, 2011, 06:03:26 AM
I like the sound of that! [thumbsup] [beer] [Dolph] But only when it gets under 110 degress! Like in November... [roll]

I won't be back stateside until the end of December anyways...  Don't know when I'll make it down to Texas though... Probably January or February.
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corey

#29
August 11, 2011, 06:42:56 AM
Quote from: akmnstr on August 09, 2011, 07:03:14 AM
In the war zone and a divorce.  Man, that is a lot of weight.  Keep your head in the moment and make it back home safe and sound. 

seriously. and i pregnant dog about it being too hot sometimes.

keep safe adam, and thank you.
When all the land lays in ruin... And burnination has forsaken the countryside... Only one guy will remain... My money's on...
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