ask a soldier anything thread...

[Witty]

Originally Posted by uh-oh

lol at defending their nation

the wars in the middle east have nothing to do with homeland defense. its strictly corporate interests money/resources etc.

dont take this as me disrespecting the troops tho. most of them are either ignorant kids, or people who have no real choices and the military is the best option on the table. like dude said earlier he joined for a chance to get an education and travel etc. thats why i asked why he joined. i was hoping he wasnt a brainwashed idiot thinking he was making a difference in his country.

Still gotta respect them though, even if they are brainwashed into believing they are fighting for their country, because in their own mind they are defending their own people...and that is respectable whether accurate or not.

[Dove Dozer]

Originally Posted by ZenLand

Idk if this question has been asked but how do locals view you in Afghanistan, Iraq or wherever you're stationed? Do they see you as heroes, bad guys or what?

Its mixed. the locals in Iraq and afghanistan tend to react the same way to military in their country. Id say that a number of them are glad to see troops in their land assisting. However on the same note, some would rather us just leave them to their own devices. which in a lot of cases I agree.


let it be known I am not brainwashed into thinking Im in someone elses country for the greater good. Its war and its brutal, and I dont expect to be liked while occupying another land.

[Zen]

Great answer. That's kinda how I figured it would be.

[Witty]

What were the drugs like?

[Dove Dozer]

Originally Posted by Witty

What were the drugs like?

which drugs are you referring to? Hence I dont proactively incriminate myself lol

[Zen]

Technically I don't think it's illegal to say you use drugs. Least that's what I've heard somewhere can't remember where though lol.
Another question, is your time over there mostly routine patrols or is there actually major battles happening? Because from what I hear on the news is it's mainly minor skirmishes. Also how the hell do you find Al queda members? Do they have safehouses in the middle of cities and blend in with everybody or are they out in the middle of nowhere?

[Dove Dozer]

Originally Posted by ZenLand

Technically I don't think it's illegal to say you use drugs. Least that's what I've heard somewhere can't remember where though lol.
Another question, is your time over there mostly routine patrols or is there actually major battles happening? Because from what I hear on the news is it's mainly minor skirmishes. Also how the hell do you find Al queda members? Do they have safehouses in the middle of cities and blend in with everybody or are they out in the middle of nowhere?

on my downtime, honestly I blaze the chronic. when the uniform comes on, its a whole different ballgame. I keep the chronic so far from work its crazy. But I need something to calm my operational stress injuries sustained to my brain. I'll be good though. gotta keep my head in the pad of paper writing lyrics to stay sane sometimes.