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Forum: The Scuppers 02-09-2005, 08:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,494
Posted By DRMatus
A lot of Americans fail to comprehend the real...

A lot of Americans fail to comprehend the real value of a strategically situated democracy of the sort we seek to achieve in Iraq. They can't seem to get past the weapons of mass destruction bit. If...
Forum: The Scuppers 02-02-2005, 09:07 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,366
Posted By DRMatus
As a fishing website, I generally agree that...

As a fishing website, I generally agree that political debate belongs elsewhere. However, as an Iraq War veteran, I have to respond to the above quoted statement. I'll begin by describing how I...
Forum: The Scuppers 01-21-2005, 09:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,989
Posted By DRMatus
What is the difference between a "real" terrorist...

What is the difference between a "real" terrorist and a "local insurgent"? The Fallujah operation was one of the few REAL successes of the post-invasion Iraq War. We completely disrupted and...
Forum: The Scuppers 01-20-2005, 09:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,989
Posted By DRMatus
I've got news for you; Fallujah was neither a...

I've got news for you; Fallujah was neither a "cultural" nor "religious" center. Fallujah was a Sh#t hole with a majority population of criminals long before we invaded in 2003. Most of western...
Forum: The Scuppers 12-04-2004, 08:45 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,454
Posted By DRMatus
Prescription drugs are tightly regulated and if...

Prescription drugs are tightly regulated and if you get caught abusing prescription drugs you go to jail. The same would apply to marijuana if it were approved for medicinal use and rightly so. I'm...
Forum: The Scuppers 09-02-2004, 09:54 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,341
Posted By DRMatus
To clarify this issue, purple hearts cannot be...

To clarify this issue, purple hearts cannot be awarded for broken ankles received in the course of a basketball game. They must be awarded for injuries that were the direct result of hostile action...
Forum: The Scuppers 09-01-2004, 08:57 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,341
Posted By DRMatus
In my experience, most Muslims, especially Arab...

In my experience, most Muslims, especially Arab Muslims agree with our ousting of Saddam Hussein. Most of them only understand force, not diplomacy. Many, if not most of them would like us to now...
Forum: The Scuppers 09-01-2004, 08:33 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,341
Posted By DRMatus
How has Bush made it easier for Al Qaeda to...

How has Bush made it easier for Al Qaeda to recruit new members?
Forum: Rod Building 08-18-2004, 08:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,828
Posted By DRMatus
Anyone ever chop a foot off of the butt of a 120...

Anyone ever chop a foot off of the butt of a 120 1L? Any recommendations? The tip seems big enough as it is.
Forum: The Scuppers 08-13-2004, 10:45 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,538
Posted By DRMatus
'm not advocating the invasion of any more...

'm not advocating the invasion of any more countries. Remember, I'm one of the ones who has to do the dirty work, not just sit around and talk about it. You guys missed my point. Maybe I didn't make...
Forum: The Scuppers 08-13-2004, 06:40 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,538
Posted By DRMatus
Hey Beachwalker, You're right I used your quotes...

Hey Beachwalker, You're right I used your quotes to stand up on. This is an open forum and I've earned my right to do so just as you've been given the right to tell me to F-off. Be happy it wasn't...
Forum: The Scuppers 08-12-2004, 10:13 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,538
Posted By DRMatus
Beachwalker, it sounds as if you've run out of...

Beachwalker, it sounds as if you've run out of steam if all you can manage is to tell me to F-off. Do you have anything intelligent to say? Care to discuss the issue or qualify your statements? I'll...
Forum: The Scuppers 08-12-2004, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,790
Posted By DRMatus
We actually have a few russian helicopters in our...

We actually have a few russian helicopters in our inventory. They are operational and are used at large maneuver centers as opposing force (OPFOR) helicopters. Nothing like seeing a Hind come over...
Forum: The Scuppers 08-12-2004, 09:40 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,538
Posted By DRMatus
Beachwalker, I'm not sure I follow you. If I...

Beachwalker, I'm not sure I follow you. If I misinterpreted your comments, then maybe you can clarify them. I'd also like to know if that "F-#^&#^&#^&#^& comment was directed toward me.
Forum: The Scuppers 08-12-2004, 09:30 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,538
Posted By DRMatus
I take issue with that comment. How many people...

I take issue with that comment. How many people have we beheaded? How many burning bodies have we dragged through the streets? I'm not quite sure what the intent of that statement was, but it sounds...
Forum: The Scuppers 06-30-2004, 06:11 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,227
Posted By DRMatus
Unfortunately, a lot of people buy into the...

Unfortunately, a lot of people buy into the administration's rhetoric because they are patriotic. No one can argue that Saddam Hussein was a bad guy, but the fact is no one can PROVE that he was...
Forum: The Scuppers 06-29-2004, 08:42 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,227
Posted By DRMatus
Respectfully, you may want to go back to the...

Respectfully, you may want to go back to the history books on that one.
Our bullheaded and ignorant approach is not the answer to this one. Our best weapon against terror is intelligence.
Forum: The Scuppers 06-29-2004, 08:37 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,227
Posted By DRMatus
Maybe you swat the nest. But you don't crawl up...

Maybe you swat the nest. But you don't crawl up inside it and stay there.
Forum: The Scuppers 06-29-2004, 07:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,227
Posted By DRMatus
George Bush hunting terrorists? I've hunted a few...

George Bush hunting terrorists? I've hunted a few terrorists myself and I don't recall seeing GW hunting any. Iraq is a mess and if you think we're any safer here at home you might want to jump off...
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