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I don't hold out much hope that these men are still alive, Writer, although

the military did say today that they had information that two (maybe all three) were still alive.  But who knows?

posted by saul_relative on May 20, 2007 at 10:44 PM | link to this | reply

In the end, nobody wins, Glennb. I agree that this is a war we shouldn't

have initiated, but I still don't want to see any more of our troops killed.  If I could make it so, I'd have it so no more Iraqis would die as well.  But we all know that that is never going to happen...

posted by saul_relative on May 20, 2007 at 10:42 PM | link to this | reply

I keep all victims of this madness in my Prayers?

WriterofLight. And hope is the only thing separating us from total chaos. By the way ole W is still at it as well. Trying to prove the "Brown Race" cannot govern themselves. And I hope he wins. Then what?

posted by Glennb on May 19, 2007 at 11:12 PM | link to this | reply

Keep the three in your prayers

And just imagine the terrorists holding them giving them the considerations and accomodations for their faith that we give captured Islamic extremists.

(By the way - Nice to see gentle, sweet Glenn B still at it! )

posted by WriterofLight on May 19, 2007 at 8:34 PM | link to this | reply

Taps,

You missed the point of my note to the author. You have not heard one Iraqi utter or espouse hatred towards anyone, not even Americans. So lose the that justification for the madness. If you opened your eyes you would recognize that these men (soldiers) invaded a sovereign nation against their and my will. Bush keeps calling this a war! Then in war you have to accept the brutality of all warring factions. In spite of what your leader keeps telling you, there is no such thing as a humane war. On either side! The insanity will eventually touch us all!

posted by Glennb on May 18, 2007 at 11:52 PM | link to this | reply

Saul_Relative,

And you think we are much better? What do you think a 500lb bomb does to human flesh?Napalm, white phophorous, depleted uranium? America has the freedom and resources to develop all means of weapon and we are the civilized one? Have you forgotten the rape of the Iraqi girl? I have a different view!

posted by Glennb on May 18, 2007 at 11:43 PM | link to this | reply

I'm afraid, TAPS, you are right. These men are in the hands of religious

zealots who brutally murder infidels and apostates, perceived enemies of Allah, then show the videotape to the world.  They're slightly more advanced than animals...

posted by saul_relative on May 18, 2007 at 8:50 AM | link to this | reply

I've never blocked anyone, Glennb. It's censorship; I detest censorship.

I might not like a person, their opinion, their attitude, or whatever, but they always have the right to say whatever they want.  Oh, and I checked with Mom and Dad; David Brooks isn't even a long-lost half-brother...

posted by saul_relative on May 18, 2007 at 8:47 AM | link to this | reply

Saul_Relative,

I can hardly bear to think of those missing men.  Its hard to have faith that they are being well treated.  I smile at the confession of "endearment of hate" proferred by Glennb to youward.  I can understand that on Blogit.  But, where these missing men are concerned, I'm afraid that the hatred has no connotation of endearment whatsoever.

posted by TAPS. on May 17, 2007 at 11:36 PM | link to this | reply

Saul_Relative,

You are one of the few places I am not blocked! Hate in the context here is more of endearment than any desire to wish you harm or ill-treatment. I do not want to imply the opposite. You respond to rebuke. Try getting a response from that David Brooks!

posted by Glennb on May 17, 2007 at 11:28 PM | link to this | reply

There have been very few, if any, people captured by the so-called

"terrorist" groups that have been released, Rocky.  And, if I'm not mistaken, the only ones who have have been journalists -- and only a few of them.  So, I'd say those three soldiers' situation is dire...

posted by saul_relative on May 17, 2007 at 12:19 PM | link to this | reply

Hi Saul...this entire war is just a continual tragedy.

I sincerely doubt they will be found alive but you're right we can always hope.

And now I don't mean to stick my nose where it doesn't belong, but I couldn't help but see your comment GlennB. The word "hate" is not in MY vocabulary. Is that the way for a Southern Baptist to talk? Seems to me you're bearing a bad witness to others! Just an observation!

posted by RckyMtnActivist on May 17, 2007 at 11:38 AM | link to this | reply

I worked with David Brooks years ago. Oh, wait. That was a different

David Brooks.  You're talking about the N.Y.Times Op-Ed columnist.  Boy, am I flattered.  Really.  To be hated more than David Brooks has to be the pinnacle of my writing career to date.  Please, Glennb, sound it to the world. 

Some advice:  Don't be a hater.  It makes you look petulant and puerile.  Comments like that are generally followed by an anguished cry, a stomping of the foot, and a quick exit.  And where's the intelligent discouse in that? 

 

posted by saul_relative on May 17, 2007 at 10:57 AM | link to this | reply

Saul_Relative,

I really hate you and hating you more every time I read you. I hate you more than I hate David Brooks. Are you two related??

posted by Glennb on May 17, 2007 at 9:43 AM | link to this | reply