A long needed ass chewing

[Littlelebowski]

Originally Posted by RWK

While it may elicit a chuckle from we home viewers, it was very unprofessional conduct. I think he's lucky that he wasn't mobbed, or worse. I also wonder how many of those whom he de-motivated may have jumped ship to the other side or are working both sides of the fence.

It's called breaking them down and building them back up. A sharp smack to the face is sometimes needed and this happens with American troops as well. I saw many of these incidents in the Corps. You can't coddle them forever.

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

I would assume that if you were dealing with Iraqis versus Afghani tribesman, your approach would be different? Is a browbeating what these guys are used to getting and will respond to?

[A-Bear680]

Originally Posted by Safetyhit

COIN is a fantastic, logic based, history tested way to gain support when liberating. That said...

As someone who has not been to Iraq, but has been around, I would say that there comes a time to call a spade a spade. To be "politically correct" at all times can be simply futile when dealing with individuals that seem to possess concrete blocks for heads.

I gotta agree with that.

[Safetyhit]

Originally Posted by kal

Fact of the matter is, there are thugs everywhere.

Another fact that you seem to be overlooking is that there are far more undisciplined, misguided, weak-willed, overtly corrupt, religious radicals per capita there than there are here. I'll take a welfare recipient over a suicide bomber any day of the week.

Seriously man, what have been watching the past 6 years? If you don't see this dramatic difference, then no one here can help you.

[Littlelebowski]

Originally Posted by FromMyColdDeadHand

I would assume that if you were dealing with Iraqis versus Afghani tribesman, your approach would be different? Is a browbeating what these guys are used to getting and will respond to?

It's situation dependent. I haven't dealt with the Afghanis militarily though I did live with an Afghan family and all I can say is that it depends.

[ChrisG]

To understand the IP's (lack of) performance, you have to understand where they're coming from. This video is a good place to start: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=76f_1235913933

[KellyTTE]

Originally Posted by ChrisG

To understand the IP's (lack of) performance, you have to understand where they're coming from. This video is a good place to start: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=76f_1235913933

FU troll. Go away, this topic is already volatile enough without your childish commentary.

[Safetyhit]

Originally Posted by ChrisG

To understand the IP's (lack of) performance, you have to understand where they're coming from. This video is a good place to start: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=76f_1235913933

Mods, please dispose of this fool ASAP.

[ChrisG]

Calm down. I linked a funny vid related to the OP. It's a joke, not a political statement.

[Safetyhit]

Originally Posted by ChrisG

Calm down. I linked a funny vid related to the OP. It's a joke, not a political statement.

Real hard to believe that you have been around over a year and think that anyone here would find that crap remotely amusing.

[TangoChaser]

The fact that at least one Iraqi spoke up with excuses shows the ass chewing pushed one guys buttons. Too bad the others will whack him later.