damn,u all seem to miss the point of this.it aint 4 u to voice ur political bs.its about somthing i think is to deep for u all to get.dont matter wht ur political bs is,its about people who gave everything so we all can be as free as we r..so get the fuc over urselfs and hav some god damn respect for them.they gav their all so u dont hav to..
you are so right buddy. people forget the point of this song. they give their all, sadly some die which im truly sorry for those who lost their loved ones
Those 4 people who disliked this video are a bunch of asses. This is dedicated to those who protect our freedoms. I'm 15 and know enough to show respect and pride to my country and those that protect it. You 4 people should be ashamed of yourselves. What kind of people are you?
You have been lied to. Two million Iraqis (the number kiled by US led war and sanctions in the last 20 years) did not need to die to protect your freedom.
@redword2007 dude u need to listen to the words.this song aint about ur politlcal views or any of that.its about those who gave thier all..wtf hav u done????so get the fuc over urself and dont talk down to a 15 year that can understand somthing u cant...if u aint lost or dont understand wht people feel when they lose somthing thats way more important than ur shallow views on life are.so think b4 u speak.plz excuss the spelling im kind of drunk.peace all
Two million corpses lie rotting under the Iraqi soil, most of them innocent victims of US led wars and sanctions. Murder on this scale is a holocaust and people who seek to conceal or minimise the scale of these crimes are holocaust deniers.
@redword2007 I guess your posting name says it all. I am going to start a fund to get you a one way ticket to a country with your views. A very liberal country called North Korea.
@MrPoediggidy Well said brother, these are nothing but a bunch of anti-war and anti-Americans who just want to rattle the cage cause deep down they know that the US military is the greatest source of good, freedom, and salvation on this planet.
Whitney who? Can Hollywood and pop culture please step aside while some real hero's get recognized. Godspeed to those who have laid down their lives so that I can raise my family in freedom. No sacrifice I give will equal that of these fallen Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and Airmen.
@canukmark096 do you mean the Whitney who gave all of her earning from her super bowl profits to military families . Know the truth before you shame someone
@oldarmy57 So because she made a charitable contribution, which really wasnt much considering how much she made that year, she deserves the honor that military personel do? Aside from that your point has nothing to do with what I said, my criticism was on the media who treats hollywood and pop icons as American tressures, they are entertainers and that is it, except for a very small few who have actually served this nation. Know your truth brother before you try to shame me.
Look if u cant show respect for all the fallen soilders protecting our liberty and our freedom then shame on u and get out of the U.S. because these people have sacrificed themselves so we can live how we do. God Bless the people who show the fallen souls respect and i am sry to anyone who has lost a family member or friend in the war.
@xTheWarlordx what do u mean u wanted it u got it they were fighting for this country to keep there family and friends safe and who are u to be rude and disrespect them shame on u.
@14supafly protecting your country from Iraqui people? did the iraqui people ever attacked the USA? Bin laden wasnt even Iraqui, he was saudi arabian, none of the 9-11 attackers were from iraq, so the fuck you were protecting yourselves from? a country that never attacked the USA, but well, Iraq got Oil dosnt it? Only americans can be dumb enough to die for oil lol, what a sad excuse of a nation u are.
I went to a funeral for my war veteran uncle even though he served in vietnam in my eyes he was always a soilder at the cemetary they folded the flag and saluted my aunt she wasent crying till that flag touched her hands. Makes me think of what will happen to my family if i died in war i hope this never happens. i am joining the military to defend the nation i love when i am old enough i hope that i would never have to see another funeral like that....
you may not support the war but please do not disrepect the dead even if you didnt want them to die for you they still did and even if you think the cause is wrong they still died protecting people and freedom they gave the ultimate sacrifice for what they thought was right and even if you dont think its right it was their life and their greaving loved ones so do NOT disprespect a persons choice and freedom we all need to love each other even if we dont agree with one another
@redword2007 i never said one life is worth more than another... i veiw all life as equal but why come to watch a video that is to show respect for the dead if you are just going to disrepect them? with war there will always be innocent lives lost but these men didnt join the military saying "lets go kill people today" so to disrespect someone who has given the ultimate sacrifice i feel is wrong
I know you didn't say that a US life is more vaulable than an Iraqi or Afghan life, but I was interested in your view. You see YouTube has hundreds if not thousands of videos mourning the loss of US lives and they are populated by people (most Americans) who in my experience, have nothing to say about the innocent victims. This supports my experience of when I am in the US and the way that the media cover this issue. US war crimes are denied and its victims ignored.
@redword2007 I agree that many Americans only DEEPLY care about their own & mourn the loss of US lives more than lives of innocent war victims but I do not agree that the media denies war crimes while I have seen many news stories on homecomings of US soldiers & US deaths overseas I have seen about the same amount about war crimes committed by US soldiers whether it is covering up death by FF or torture & humiliation of Iraqi POW's
@redword2007 while I think that people feel more for the loss & safety of their own families I do believe that many Americans deep down sympathize & empathize with the innocent Iraqi & afghan people while I believe that I am genuine in my compassion for others I am not some kind of activist nor am I in a group that protests against the war but i do speak against ignorant racist people that gain sick satisfaction from the tragedies this war & all other wars has brought to non-Americans
@redword2007 i do feel for the innocent victims and their loved ones as well and i would never go to a video that was meant as a tribute to them and leave nasty negative comments but hey this is just my opinion which we are all free to leave and i respect your point of veiw as i said before lets all love each other and respect one another even if we dont agree
If you are genuine in your love and compassion for other human beings, then I assume you speak out against the almsot two million Iraqis who have died as the result of US led war and sanctions in the last 25 years. This is a holcaust and those that ignore or play down its magnitude are holocaust deniers.
@redword2007 as I said before and will say many times over I believe that we should all respect each other but I also don’t speak up for evil people like al-Qaeda the Taliban or communists ( while I am trying to see things from their point of view I still have not been able to wrap my mind around the reasons for their actions) also I do not believe that this is in any way like the holocaust...
@redword2007 it is vastly different we are not exterminating their people or imprisoning them and forcing them to work until they die while we have killed many we have also tried to help them rebuild (though that doesn’t justify what we did) this is not a holocaust and while the death toll is high calling it such is just insensitive to the Jewish people and I think somewhat ignorant of you but I guess saying this makes me a holocaust denier so my opinion really doesn’t count
You refer to "the holocaust" as is if there were one histotical incident that deserves that term. A holocaust is defined as "a massive slaughter." If you don't think that two million Iraqi lives don't qualify as massive, then I can only assume that your mind is so distorted by establishment propaganda that you have lost all humanity.
If you want to know why you think the way you do, I reccommend you read 'Manufacturing Consent' by Ed Herman and Noam Chomsky.
@redword2007 I have lost all humanity? Ha! So wanting equality for all people & trying to live by treating people with the upmost respect contains no humanity, well thats surprising... though u are right that I was not aware of the definition of a Holocaust & that I was referring to a specific historical event, I did realize that the death toll in Iraqi is on a “massive” scale but then again there have been many holocausts in history & Americans have been victims of them as well...
@redword2007 I guess im desensitized by all the violence in the world I apologize that I didnt care enough about the current holocaust as much as I should have but my views r not distorted by establishment propaganda I know about corruption in my government so I dont need to be reminded im not brainwashed by corporate media that serves the twisted agendas of the elite in society believe me I dont need to read a book to understand the unwillingness/inability for them to criticize the government
@redword2007 I form my own opinions on things & try to see them from as many sides as I can but like all humans beings I am flawed & will always be somewhat biased b/c I was raised in the US.
@redword2007 I dint come to this video to argue with u or to support my government but because my father served in the military for over 20 years(even he didn’t agree w/ everything the government told him to do or why they did things but what was he supposed to do let his family starve?) & many others in my family serve in the military so I wanted to be reminded of the great sacrifices the men & women of this great (though greatly flawed) country gave so I could live with the comforts I now have
@redword2007 though im not as educated on this subject as u im confident im not letting the government form my thoughts for me I know & am still learning about the conspiracies they commit I do feel looked down upon by u & even a little disrespected but I still respect ur opinions & why u form them havent ur opinions have bin influenced by ur life? Sry I dont have a book for u to read about that I also apologize for the length of my comments I feel like I have vented my frustration on u sry!
my husband fought in this war tho he came home he has one of the worst cases of ptsd they have seen.....I lost my husband as I knew him and with my freedom of speech he fought for I chose to say PISS OFF ASSHOLE!
yea we get it u morons disagree with the war.....this is a tribute to the troops....if u dont like that then kindly go to a vfw or legion post and spew your crap so we can kindy relieve you of your mandible....thats the lower jaw...well be happy to do it for you.
You protected my right to speak! Care to explain your extraordinarily arrogant claim?
Close to two million Iraqis have died in the last 25 years as a result of US led wars and sanctions. Killing on that scale is a holocaust. No, I won't remain silent. And those who do are holocaust deniers.
@redword2007 Civilian deaths are a tragedy. Million + is a lie. You do know many innocent French civilians were killed in the liberation of that country too, right?
You casually call me a liar, but offer no evidence that what I say is incorrect.
A perr review study published in The Lancet estimated 654,965 'excess deaths' up to 2006. A later study conducted independent research body ORB estimated 1.2 million deaths up to 2007. All this information can be found online.
I recently started watching these tribute videos of the armed forces etc and it didnt take long for me to come across videos of the westboro baptist church...
I find this shocking, the people of the westboro baptist church should be lined up against the wall and shot from foot to head.
Though I was happy to find out that the British government does some things right, in banning all westboro baptist church members from entering the UK.
i am a american soilder i spent 2 tours in iraq i took a bullet to the leg and watch many men i called my brothers die in front of me and all yall wanna do is talk crap bou other countries its shit like dat tht starts wars and its men like me tht gotta risk our lives for shit like dat do i regret touring hell no i would do it again anyday but dnt let it be for some stupid stuuf i got to watch more ppl i call my brothers die for
Further more since you want to talk about myself and the others even the fallen put a uniform on and let me stick you in the frontlines maybe then you will appreciate what we do for you and many others like you if you dont like the way we do it then move to a communist country where you dont have choices then tell me how bad america and its defenders are i agree with american oppression Shut up and sit down until you can say you were there and fought the fight then dont speak about the military
If you speak bad about myself and my brothers and sisters in arms then you dont deserve the right to speak you dont deserve the freedom to say what you want to say for it is us who give you that freedom the ones while you are sleeping are staring down a barrell of the enemy protecting your right to spew your insane trash say what you want about america cause God knows i dont always agree with this country and the way its headed but i will defend it to death if need be SEMPER FI
@AmericanOppression You speak of fighting. Bet you never even wore a Russian uniform. Just hide and use words. Bet you get the giggles every time someone posts to you.
I'm kind of tired of every country singer making these uberpatriotic songs about veterans, war.. etc.... You want to experience it? JOIN THE FUCK UP.... Every time someone says.. " Thank you for your service" I think... Yeah.. you're thanking me so YOU did not have to serve.
@lrshero1 You are in my prayers for your safe arrival back to your Mom. There is NO greater heartbreak than the loss of a precious child. Stay safe and know I will be praying for you. A Grateful American.
@AmericanOppression my father is in the armed forces who the heck do u think u are to go around talking shit! i would like to see u get out there and fight for wherever the heck u came from and then see how it feels for people to talk shit to you. I am perfectly fine if u wanna talk bad about toher things on here BUT DONT YOU DARE! talk bad about the men and women who are over there fighting for ur ass!
I want to Salute All the men and woman who fought, and died for us over here in America I thank you for your service to your country you will always be remembered. For any Solider's that are reading this or family of any soldier reading this I just want to say Ty for everything, and I salute you and give you the best of luck, and may god be with you always and forever.
wow those comments on this video are extremly retarded cant everyone just get along it doesnt matter whos from what country as long as thei are not from the ones our soldiers are fighting for then there shouldnt be a problem so please take your terrible comments else where
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I THANK GOD FOR DEAD FASCIST AMERICAN TROOPS... HOPE AMERICAN DEAD WHICH COUNT IN THOUSANDS IS JUST A SIGN OF THINGS TO COME... GOD BLESS RUSSIA AND FUCK UNITED STATES!
@AmericanOppression Hope some day an American bullet finds it way into your brain, from reading your post your scared as hell of the CIA, need to solve your problems there and not the USA. And I can say Proudly, at least we didn't get our asses kicked in Afghanistan and run like a bunch of girls....
@AmericanOppression Hope some day an American bullet finds it way into your brain, from reading your post your scared as hell of the CIA, need to solve your problems there and not the USA. And I can say Proudly, at least we didn't get our asses kicked in Afghanistan and run like a bunch of girls....
@hatcnlkittie Hol' 'on... They NEVER died for me... Much less for my nonexistent liberty... They died for a fascist federal US government apparatus you view as "good!" The fact of the smatter is that NOTHING, absolutely nothing can be further from the truth... If they died for me, laid their ONLY life they got down for me, I would owe their families my life.. But it is not so.. They died so this fascist government could maim, gas 2 death, oppress, torture, etc.. I pity your mind!
@AmericanOppression FUCK YOU DUDE, I HAVE HAD BROTHERS DIE NEXT TO ME. AND DUMB FUCKS LIKE YOU NEED TO LEARN TO APPRECIATE WHAT THEY HAVE. SO MANY MEN AND WOMEN HAVE FOUGHT FOR THIS COUNTRY AND DIED. PEOPLE LIKE YOU NEED TO GO FIGHT ON THE FRONT LINES. ITS SCARY SHIT BUT WE DO IT FOR A REASON. SO HONESTLY . FUCK OFF.
@firemanblack6 You struck the nail on the head with one word; the "reason" is the word I'm directly referring to.. Speaking of it, American Government's fascist oppression is the sole reason I engage you Americans via YouTube and other social networking sites. You for me against = NOTHING in-common... Any other questions?
@AmericanOppression Stop for a second and think that maybe this is bigger than your hate for a country. Hate America all you want; you are entitled to your opinion, but don't you DARE insult our fallen soldiers. It doesn't matter who they fought for, just that they gave the ultimate sacrifice, leaving behind grieving families, weeping widows, and children who will never know a parent. So, excuse me while I use my AMERICAN freedom of speech to say "shut the fuck up and sit the fuck down."
@Amandagirl7654 Of all the comment replies to my profane commentary yours is right on the money.. You are a wise man to be able to "discern" and see right through my bullshit... Merry Christmas to you to...
FYI; Federal government made us enemies; don't take it personally...
@Amandagirl7654 shit girl! Tell em!! just remember american oppression, like u mean anything to any of us, u dont have tha balls to go fight for a country! stay at home and find stuff to bash at. you'd be the one to turn chicken shit and get soldiers killed.
Iraq was an illegal war. Since Nuremberg, the defence of 'just following orders' does not protect those involved in war crimes. I hope that one day justice will be done.
@redword2007 You're not understanding the problem. War is not pretty, war is not just, and war is where we see the worst in humanity. The problem is, there will be no justice, because true justice would involve even more killing, and that solves nothing. Yet, you are Constitutionally entitled to expressing your opinion, a right upheld by the military. At the end of the day, all that matters is that there are dead soldiers lying in the sands of a foreign land, and they deserve our respect.
@redword2007 I know what the Constitution states. I said that you are entitled to express your opinion through Constitutional rights upheld by the military. If you say that the Constitution does not protect non-Americans, nor grant them the rights we have, do they not deserve them? And seeing as the US military is on foreign soil protection civil liberties, and establishing fair governments, you just validated the entire war.
I am not a US citizen. The US Constitution does not therefore apply to me. Any rights that I enjoy with regard to freedom of speech are not a consequence of the US Constitution. Why are Americans so insular?
@redword2007 You believe I'm insular? Never once was it mentioned that you were not a US citizen. As such, you are quite narcissistic for believing the world knows or cares about your county of origin.
@redword2007 I assumed you were an American because you were making negative comments about a war and the American soldiers fighting in it. It is a logical train of thought to assume that someone who is insulting the fallen would at least have the point of view of the country fighting in the war. Unless you are a citizen of Iraq or Afghanistan, in which case, I would still question why you would insult the fallen American soldier, when you've lost so many of your own.
If you believe that only Americans are opposed to US terrorism then you are more insular than even I had imagined. Opposition to the illegal invasion of Iraq was massive in almost every country in the world. You won't learn about the scale of the opposition and the extent to which your government is hated throughout the world from Fox News.
@redword2007 I'm not saying that only Americans are opposed to the war in Iraq. In fact, there are many Americans who believe that we probably should not have been there in the first place. However, is something that the American people have no control over. What I am saying, and the message that you managed to twist and lose sight of, is that it doesn't matter who or what they were fighting for, you owe fallen soldiers of any nationality the utmost respect, because they literally died for you.
Your observation that the American people can do nothing about the wars of agression unleashed by their government is very revealing about the reality of US 'democracy'.
Do you really mean that any soldier "no matter who or what they were fighting for" deserve the "utmost respect." The individuals who flew the planes into the twin towers? The US soldiers in Mai Lai who raped and disembowled mothers in front of their children? I can't believe you really mean that.
@redword2007 US democracy is imperfect. War is declared in America through Congress, which are government officials elected by the people, who we can only hope act in a manner that best represents their constituents.
And 9/11 is an event that only I, and the families of the 3,000 dead can truly understand. And yet, I mourn for the soldier. I mourn, because before they were radical nationalists who tore a hole in the fabric of American history, they were young, idealistic, and pure.
@redword2007 They were some mother's son, some sister's brother. So I mourn not for the man, but instead for the society that turned him into a ruthless killing machine. No one is born bad, society does that. And so there is nothing for me to do. I cannot judge, God does that. There is no way that I can say for sure that in that environment you or I would act any differently. THAT is why I respect all dead soldiers.
@redword2007 Do you honestly think that there are many countries in the world fit to pass judgement? The entire continent of Europe is in such fiscal and political disrepair (with the exception of Germany, I believe) that they are barely keeping their heads above water. The rest of the world is rioting or protesting or rebelling against some thing or the other, or has a communistic government that suppresses such urges. The US is far from perfect, but who is the world to judge?
Iraq was an illegal war. Since Nuremberg those who fight in illegal wars are not protected by the defense of 'just following orders.' Don't allow emotion to overide the most basic principles of humanity.
@redword2007 Technically, the US is not at war with Iraq. Combat missions ended in August, and the mission itself ended in December. Furthermore, no formal declaration of war was made, just a Military engagement authorized by Congress. I am not allowing emotion to override the basic principles of humanity, because I am not saying that those guilty of actual war crimes should not be punished. I am saying that respect for ALL human life is necessary, because we have not the authority to play God.
I'm not surprised that your sympathies are with the perpetrators, rather than the victims of war crimes. You are the equivalent of the concentration camp kapo, lurking in the background, enjoying the sadism from a safe distance and attempting to obscure the truth with your lies.
@redword2007 I never said m sympathies were with the perpetrators. They can't be with all that I personally lost on 9/11, and I would thank you to remember that while you may be able to look at 9/11 from a political point of view, there are 3000 families who have a hole in their hearts that should be filled with a loved one. i don't enjoy sadism, all I'm saying is that there needs to be respect for human life, if not the way it was lived so society does not descend into anarchy.
The US Commander in Chief said the US was at war. Those kidnapped, retained and tortured by US forces are denied due legal process and other rights on the grounds that they are prisoners of war. Unprincipled individuals like you deny your country is at war when it suits you. Take care that you don't drown in blood and hypocrisy.
@redword2007 War is an ambiguous term, especially when politicians attempt to break down the technicalities for the layman to understand. We are were at war in the sense that there was violent fighting, but there was no official declaration of war, but rather congressional approval of military engagements. And the Geneva Convention clearly outlines protocol for POWs. The way they are treated should be the same globally. That said, would you rather be an American POW or a North Korean?
@redword2007 Actually redword...Combat actions in Iraq and Afghanistan along with the rest of the Middle East are NATO, UN and US armed forces coalitions that have been active since the Gulf War. Combat action in the Middle East was approved by both the UN and NATO who were both brought to the table when the operations were decided upon. That is not to say that what many SOLDIERS-ARMY do over there is not illegal as according to the Geneva Convention. It means you were ill informed.
The UN did not sanction the invasion of Iraq. In fact then Secretary General of the UN Kofi Annan said that the invasion was illegal precisely because it was not sanctioned by the UN. He is quoted on the Guardian website 16 Sep 2004: "I have indicated it was not in conformity with the UN charter. From our point of view and from the charter point of view it was illegal."
@redword2007 How can u agree with him that this was illegal i mean seriously red look at what happened in 2001. What do u think we should have just turned a blind eye and say oh yea it was just an attck on or very way of life we should just blow it over ?!?! Yes he may say it was illegal but look at what we have accomplished we killed the leader of an attacke that killed many people.
@redword2007 He can say whatever he wishes, the UN is not the supreme power in the world just yet. By forming the Coalition of the willing, with three of the five permanent members of the Security Council, the invasion of Iraq was perfectly legal. A similar situation is happening in Syria right now. China and Russia do not want to interfere/intervene so the Sec. Council is at a stand still. But that will not stop other countries from increasing sanctions and sending aid.
You are ignorant of the most basic facts. Am I correct to assume therefore that you are American?
Three of the Permanent members of the Security Council were againt the war (Russia, China and France) and refused to sanction it. The US and UK claimed Resolution 1441 gave them authority, but the UN Secretary General pointed out that the legal right to determine how to enforce resolutions lies with the Security Council itself, not individual members (Articles 39-42).
@redword2007 That is very cute, you are pompous and believe you have the answers to everything. Am I correct to assume you are an American who was bullied a lot in school and now goes on-line to try to seem tough? IMO the US should never have gone to Iraq but we did. IMO the US should pull all of our troops out of Foreign countries and let them deal with themselves. But as soon as that happens the world will call for aid for something (like Syria) and complain when we don't answer.
@redword2007 Resolution 1441 did in fact give both the UK and the US the ability to act, since it was issued as a final warning to Iraq. But, since you are obviously anti-american I'm going to assume that no matter what I say will not deter you're hate against my country. So with that, I withdraw and leave you to wallow in your pit of hate and despair.
The system of enforcing international law is very weak and rogue states such as the US, Israel routinely flout it. People like you don't care, but the majority of decent law abiding people around the world see the US for what it is, a terrorist state.
@AmericanOppression If you thank god for any dead troops of any country, whether they be the Taliban, U.S. Army, Russia, Chinese etc... then I hope one day your sorry ass has to face true combat itself. Then you will maybe change your mind, or you're just an ignorant, nationalist, asshole who doesn't deserve to live.
@thomasjr3033 :-)... Haven't watched any of my vid's I take? I 'am an active target of your government as I have been for the past decade.. If that isn't war I don't know what is? Moreover; I celebrate as my enemies are defeated, blown 2 bits in the Middle East, delivered Stateside DOA, etc... Better luck next time 2 your repressive American regime!
@AmericanOppression Well I actually like it here in america, and so do a lot of people. So guess what, we don't need assholes like you calling us "fascists". This country may have problems but, wow, Russia is not any better. And guess what, no matter how much you devote your pathetic life to hating the U.S., you will NEVER live to be as loved as any Soldier ever was. Scum like you feed on attention and will never be truly happy with their sorry ass lives.
@AmericanOppression Hahah why in the hell do you still live in the US then? If this country is so corrupt and awful why stay? You can still make your comments and videos in Canada or Britain,
@AmericanOppression your just mad that God hasnt blessed your country like he did ours. I dont see how you can think that america is fascist since we can actually own things unlike russia. I dare you to fuck with us. We dont mess around. Lets see how much crap you talk once we go in and kick you asses and siege Moscow.
THANKS for puting this up it really helps me.And who every reads these comments remember the famlies who has lost someone and pray to them bc they died for a great reason to keep this place one of the best in the world. HOOAH!!!!!!!!!!!
Brothers, just thinking about you and missing you. I'm so alone without you, but I know I will see you again one day. Thank you for posting this, it really makes me feel like I'm home if only for a few minutes.
That's where I'll be, there's nothin left for me here. 4 years, 4 years umtil I'm there. fightin for all these people who deserve it. I don't fight for my country, but for my friends, my family and anyone who truly deserves this.
@DarrenJamesWinsett98 Sorry you seemed to be upset or depressed, I am a Nam vet, I came home to being spat on and I will not allow that to happen to anyone who is near me. I cared
@Yellocatable That stinks. But My doc did say that I had a pretty good case of depression. I am only 14. And my uncle let's me prsctice with his nice little M16.
@DarrenJamesWinsett98 Darren, the weapon of choice was the M16.It is not something to play with I am sure you have an adult with you as you fire this gun. My apologies , I thought you were older, you sound so. You take care,
me and my friend from almost birth became marines and were in the same unit, i came home after the ied, he didnt. its hard seeing our friends and his mom, i feel guilty everytime i do, not a day goes by i dont think about it and wish it was me and not him... i carried his cascket, an honor i wish i would have never had :'|
thank you guys for all the positive feedback from this video when i put this up 3 years ago i honestly had no idea it would touch and be viewed by as many people as it did. so i would just like to infomr you im currently working on a dedication video to members of all our armed forces.
God bless all the miltiary men and women. ALso god bless the families of these brave men and women. I'm proud of ever person in my family that faught for this country and the 3 cousin I lost who didn't die in vain but die to keep the USA strong and free. God Bless you all :)
As a true 19 D , I have worked with many different services. I never claimed to be a navy vet, If you read my post again it says I have worked with them. I dont need to beat my chest and say I am the best. We all serve
I wish i could thank each and every soldier who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we could pursue our dreams without fear of retaliation. These young men and women loved their country and have earned our respect. I wish there was no such thing as war but man being what he is that is a burden our young men and women will have to carry. God bless each and every one of them.
damn,u all seem to miss the point of this.it aint 4 u to voice ur political bs.its about somthing i think is to deep for u all to get.dont matter wht ur political bs is,its about people who gave everything so we all can be as free as we r..so get the fuc over urselfs and hav some god damn respect for them.they gav their all so u dont hav to..
MegaStoneytony 3 days ago
@MegaStoneytony
you are so right buddy. people forget the point of this song. they give their all, sadly some die which im truly sorry for those who lost their loved ones
hateorbehated1 2 days ago
Those 4 people who disliked this video are a bunch of asses. This is dedicated to those who protect our freedoms. I'm 15 and know enough to show respect and pride to my country and those that protect it. You 4 people should be ashamed of yourselves. What kind of people are you?
MadDrumm3r96 5 days ago 5
@MadDrumm3r96
You have been lied to. Two million Iraqis (the number kiled by US led war and sanctions in the last 20 years) did not need to die to protect your freedom.
redword2007 2 days ago
@redword2007 dude u need to listen to the words.this song aint about ur politlcal views or any of that.its about those who gave thier all..wtf hav u done????so get the fuc over urself and dont talk down to a 15 year that can understand somthing u cant...if u aint lost or dont understand wht people feel when they lose somthing thats way more important than ur shallow views on life are.so think b4 u speak.plz excuss the spelling im kind of drunk.peace all
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@MegaStoneytony
I think you have provided a clear indication of the seriousness with which your comments should be treated.
redword2007 19 hours ago
@MadDrumm3r96
Two million corpses lie rotting under the Iraqi soil, most of them innocent victims of US led wars and sanctions. Murder on this scale is a holocaust and people who seek to conceal or minimise the scale of these crimes are holocaust deniers.
redword2007 15 hours ago
@redword2007 I guess your posting name says it all. I am going to start a fund to get you a one way ticket to a country with your views. A very liberal country called North Korea.
tomtolbert32 5 days ago
IF YOU ARE TRYING TO GET ATTENTION BY POSTING STUPID STUFF ON HERE, YOUR ARE A TURD BAG !
MrPoediggidy 6 days ago
@MrPoediggidy Well said brother, these are nothing but a bunch of anti-war and anti-Americans who just want to rattle the cage cause deep down they know that the US military is the greatest source of good, freedom, and salvation on this planet.
canukmark096 5 days ago
i dont think this should be the place to argue or point fingers
stlstanford4278 1 week ago
@stlstanford4278
Attempts to glorify mass murder should be challenged wherever and whenever they arise.
You can't conceal the truth.
redword2007 1 week ago
Whitney who? Can Hollywood and pop culture please step aside while some real hero's get recognized. Godspeed to those who have laid down their lives so that I can raise my family in freedom. No sacrifice I give will equal that of these fallen Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and Airmen.
canukmark096 1 week ago
@canukmark096 do you mean the Whitney who gave all of her earning from her super bowl profits to military families . Know the truth before you shame someone
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canukmark096 5 days ago
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@oldarmy57 So because she made a charitable contribution, which really wasnt much considering how much she made that year, she deserves the honor that military personel do? Aside from that your point has nothing to do with what I said, my criticism was on the media who treats hollywood and pop icons as American tressures, they are entertainers and that is it, except for a very small few who have actually served this nation. Know your truth brother before you try to shame me.
canukmark096 5 days ago
Look if u cant show respect for all the fallen soilders protecting our liberty and our freedom then shame on u and get out of the U.S. because these people have sacrificed themselves so we can live how we do. God Bless the people who show the fallen souls respect and i am sry to anyone who has lost a family member or friend in the war.
Marine13411 1 week ago
srry not @14supafly i mean xthewarlordx
wyatttylm 1 week ago
@14supafly they did its called 9 11 and they died for all of us shut up now you either watch and respect the soldiers or dont talk get it
wyatttylm 1 week ago
@TheEmeraldWraith and y is that?
14supafly 1 week ago
Dumb americans dying for the war of others, u wanted it u got it, enjoy that extra bit of gasoil, your sons paid it with their blood.
xTheWarlordx 2 weeks ago
@xTheWarlordx what do u mean u wanted it u got it they were fighting for this country to keep there family and friends safe and who are u to be rude and disrespect them shame on u.
14supafly 1 week ago
@14supafly protecting your country from Iraqui people? did the iraqui people ever attacked the USA? Bin laden wasnt even Iraqui, he was saudi arabian, none of the 9-11 attackers were from iraq, so the fuck you were protecting yourselves from? a country that never attacked the USA, but well, Iraq got Oil dosnt it? Only americans can be dumb enough to die for oil lol, what a sad excuse of a nation u are.
xTheWarlordx 1 week ago
to the fa;;en and the families left behind Thank You
trialisland150 2 weeks ago
I went to a funeral for my war veteran uncle even though he served in vietnam in my eyes he was always a soilder at the cemetary they folded the flag and saluted my aunt she wasent crying till that flag touched her hands. Makes me think of what will happen to my family if i died in war i hope this never happens. i am joining the military to defend the nation i love when i am old enough i hope that i would never have to see another funeral like that....
thesteeler1fan 2 weeks ago
@TheEmeraldWraith You need to check yourself into a hospital.
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Going4Gold13 2 weeks ago
you may not support the war but please do not disrepect the dead even if you didnt want them to die for you they still did and even if you think the cause is wrong they still died protecting people and freedom they gave the ultimate sacrifice for what they thought was right and even if you dont think its right it was their life and their greaving loved ones so do NOT disprespect a persons choice and freedom we all need to love each other even if we dont agree with one another
Going4Gold13 3 weeks ago
@Going4Gold13
What about the freedom of their innocent victims?
Do you believe that the life of an American is more valuable than the life of an Iraqi or an Afghan?
redword2007 3 weeks ago
@redword2007 i never said one life is worth more than another... i veiw all life as equal but why come to watch a video that is to show respect for the dead if you are just going to disrepect them? with war there will always be innocent lives lost but these men didnt join the military saying "lets go kill people today" so to disrespect someone who has given the ultimate sacrifice i feel is wrong
Going4Gold13 3 weeks ago
@Going4Gold13
I know you didn't say that a US life is more vaulable than an Iraqi or Afghan life, but I was interested in your view. You see YouTube has hundreds if not thousands of videos mourning the loss of US lives and they are populated by people (most Americans) who in my experience, have nothing to say about the innocent victims. This supports my experience of when I am in the US and the way that the media cover this issue. US war crimes are denied and its victims ignored.
redword2007 3 weeks ago
@redword2007 I agree that many Americans only DEEPLY care about their own & mourn the loss of US lives more than lives of innocent war victims but I do not agree that the media denies war crimes while I have seen many news stories on homecomings of US soldiers & US deaths overseas I have seen about the same amount about war crimes committed by US soldiers whether it is covering up death by FF or torture & humiliation of Iraqi POW's
Going4Gold13 3 weeks ago
@redword2007 while I think that people feel more for the loss & safety of their own families I do believe that many Americans deep down sympathize & empathize with the innocent Iraqi & afghan people while I believe that I am genuine in my compassion for others I am not some kind of activist nor am I in a group that protests against the war but i do speak against ignorant racist people that gain sick satisfaction from the tragedies this war & all other wars has brought to non-Americans
Going4Gold13 3 weeks ago
@redword2007 i do feel for the innocent victims and their loved ones as well and i would never go to a video that was meant as a tribute to them and leave nasty negative comments but hey this is just my opinion which we are all free to leave and i respect your point of veiw as i said before lets all love each other and respect one another even if we dont agree
Going4Gold13 3 weeks ago
@Going4Gold13
If you are genuine in your love and compassion for other human beings, then I assume you speak out against the almsot two million Iraqis who have died as the result of US led war and sanctions in the last 25 years. This is a holcaust and those that ignore or play down its magnitude are holocaust deniers.
redword2007 3 weeks ago
@redword2007 as I said before and will say many times over I believe that we should all respect each other but I also don’t speak up for evil people like al-Qaeda the Taliban or communists ( while I am trying to see things from their point of view I still have not been able to wrap my mind around the reasons for their actions) also I do not believe that this is in any way like the holocaust...
Going4Gold13 3 weeks ago
@redword2007 it is vastly different we are not exterminating their people or imprisoning them and forcing them to work until they die while we have killed many we have also tried to help them rebuild (though that doesn’t justify what we did) this is not a holocaust and while the death toll is high calling it such is just insensitive to the Jewish people and I think somewhat ignorant of you but I guess saying this makes me a holocaust denier so my opinion really doesn’t count
Going4Gold13 3 weeks ago
@Going4Gold13
You refer to "the holocaust" as is if there were one histotical incident that deserves that term. A holocaust is defined as "a massive slaughter." If you don't think that two million Iraqi lives don't qualify as massive, then I can only assume that your mind is so distorted by establishment propaganda that you have lost all humanity.
If you want to know why you think the way you do, I reccommend you read 'Manufacturing Consent' by Ed Herman and Noam Chomsky.
redword2007 2 weeks ago
@redword2007 I have lost all humanity? Ha! So wanting equality for all people & trying to live by treating people with the upmost respect contains no humanity, well thats surprising... though u are right that I was not aware of the definition of a Holocaust & that I was referring to a specific historical event, I did realize that the death toll in Iraqi is on a “massive” scale but then again there have been many holocausts in history & Americans have been victims of them as well...
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@redword2007 I guess im desensitized by all the violence in the world I apologize that I didnt care enough about the current holocaust as much as I should have but my views r not distorted by establishment propaganda I know about corruption in my government so I dont need to be reminded im not brainwashed by corporate media that serves the twisted agendas of the elite in society believe me I dont need to read a book to understand the unwillingness/inability for them to criticize the government
Going4Gold13 2 weeks ago
@redword2007 I form my own opinions on things & try to see them from as many sides as I can but like all humans beings I am flawed & will always be somewhat biased b/c I was raised in the US.
Going4Gold13 2 weeks ago
@redword2007 I dint come to this video to argue with u or to support my government but because my father served in the military for over 20 years(even he didn’t agree w/ everything the government told him to do or why they did things but what was he supposed to do let his family starve?) & many others in my family serve in the military so I wanted to be reminded of the great sacrifices the men & women of this great (though greatly flawed) country gave so I could live with the comforts I now have
Going4Gold13 2 weeks ago
@redword2007 though im not as educated on this subject as u im confident im not letting the government form my thoughts for me I know & am still learning about the conspiracies they commit I do feel looked down upon by u & even a little disrespected but I still respect ur opinions & why u form them havent ur opinions have bin influenced by ur life? Sry I dont have a book for u to read about that I also apologize for the length of my comments I feel like I have vented my frustration on u sry!
Going4Gold13 2 weeks ago
my husband fought in this war tho he came home he has one of the worst cases of ptsd they have seen.....I lost my husband as I knew him and with my freedom of speech he fought for I chose to say PISS OFF ASSHOLE!
hottiewalkin1977 3 weeks ago
yea we get it u morons disagree with the war.....this is a tribute to the troops....if u dont like that then kindly go to a vfw or legion post and spew your crap so we can kindy relieve you of your mandible....thats the lower jaw...well be happy to do it for you.
Super50calbmg 3 weeks ago
REDWOOD, We have protected you right to speak, Now i'll us mine. When you die in you bed, no one will ever remember you. So Just SHUT UP!
1234tla 3 weeks ago
@1234tla
You protected my right to speak! Care to explain your extraordinarily arrogant claim?
Close to two million Iraqis have died in the last 25 years as a result of US led wars and sanctions. Killing on that scale is a holocaust. No, I won't remain silent. And those who do are holocaust deniers.
redword2007 3 weeks ago
Served 1976 to 2009. One tour in Iraq. I cry like a baby when this song is played.
Harbisondude 1 month ago
@Harbisondude
Do you also cry for the million + innocent Iraqi civilians who are the victims of the US and its allies?
redword2007 3 weeks ago
@redword2007 Civilian deaths are a tragedy. Million + is a lie. You do know many innocent French civilians were killed in the liberation of that country too, right?
Harbisondude 3 weeks ago
@Harbisondude
You casually call me a liar, but offer no evidence that what I say is incorrect.
A perr review study published in The Lancet estimated 654,965 'excess deaths' up to 2006. A later study conducted independent research body ORB estimated 1.2 million deaths up to 2007. All this information can be found online.
redword2007 3 weeks ago
@redword2007
* peer
redword2007 3 weeks ago
I recently started watching these tribute videos of the armed forces etc and it didnt take long for me to come across videos of the westboro baptist church...
I find this shocking, the people of the westboro baptist church should be lined up against the wall and shot from foot to head.
Though I was happy to find out that the British government does some things right, in banning all westboro baptist church members from entering the UK.
: )
peuterschmidt 1 month ago
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"Truth is Treason in the Empire of Lies".
End the War.
End all foreign occupation.
End the empire, restore AMERICA!
<- Proud US Soldier
RON PAUL!
johnnyrelie 1 month ago
I have the deepest respect for our soldiers. You are the honor of our country.
PhiloAmericana 1 month ago 13
the reason i love the military so much is because i have two brothers in the military :(
lovehurts1233 1 month ago
i miss you dylan swartz you are loved and i hope you are okay love your sister Barbara swartz
swartz_barbara@yahoo.com
eleddon 1 month ago 4
i miss u soo much bro i love you
kco11792 1 month ago
4 stupid iraqis watched this video and disliked it praise the lord we have our soldiers there defending us great video and god bless
MrTyMan123 1 month ago
@MrTyMan123 Amen bro! God Bless our troops and our beloved flag!!!!!!
suckmycod 1 month ago
We few,we happy,we band of brothers.For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother........God bless all my brothers...Semper FI
navycolt41 1 month ago
i am a american soilder i spent 2 tours in iraq i took a bullet to the leg and watch many men i called my brothers die in front of me and all yall wanna do is talk crap bou other countries its shit like dat tht starts wars and its men like me tht gotta risk our lives for shit like dat do i regret touring hell no i would do it again anyday but dnt let it be for some stupid stuuf i got to watch more ppl i call my brothers die for
armystrong111222 1 month ago 2
@armystrong111222
your brothers having fun in the hell now so cheers !!!
harithutube 1 month ago
Further more since you want to talk about myself and the others even the fallen put a uniform on and let me stick you in the frontlines maybe then you will appreciate what we do for you and many others like you if you dont like the way we do it then move to a communist country where you dont have choices then tell me how bad america and its defenders are i agree with american oppression Shut up and sit down until you can say you were there and fought the fight then dont speak about the military
Maninblack1130 1 month ago
If you speak bad about myself and my brothers and sisters in arms then you dont deserve the right to speak you dont deserve the freedom to say what you want to say for it is us who give you that freedom the ones while you are sleeping are staring down a barrell of the enemy protecting your right to spew your insane trash say what you want about america cause God knows i dont always agree with this country and the way its headed but i will defend it to death if need be SEMPER FI
Maninblack1130 1 month ago
@AmericanOppression You speak of fighting. Bet you never even wore a Russian uniform. Just hide and use words. Bet you get the giggles every time someone posts to you.
tomtolbert32 1 month ago
I'm kind of tired of every country singer making these uberpatriotic songs about veterans, war.. etc.... You want to experience it? JOIN THE FUCK UP.... Every time someone says.. " Thank you for your service" I think... Yeah.. you're thanking me so YOU did not have to serve.
N388V 1 month ago
4 people are from Westboro Baptist Church.
tokreds2 1 month ago 3
@americanopression. I keep coming back to this video because I have survivors guilt. Does that mean anything to you ???
tomtolbert32 1 month ago
@ Amandagirl, Avachapman,I couldent have said it better myself, thank you.
tomtolbert32 2 months ago
fake
MiszAhiska 2 months ago
I just hope my mom does not get news that I checked out. I pray that it does not happen.
lrshero1 2 months ago
@lrshero1 You are in my prayers for your safe arrival back to your Mom. There is NO greater heartbreak than the loss of a precious child. Stay safe and know I will be praying for you. A Grateful American.
imatchru 2 months ago
@AmericanOppression my father is in the armed forces who the heck do u think u are to go around talking shit! i would like to see u get out there and fight for wherever the heck u came from and then see how it feels for people to talk shit to you. I am perfectly fine if u wanna talk bad about toher things on here BUT DONT YOU DARE! talk bad about the men and women who are over there fighting for ur ass!
AvaChapman17 2 months ago
@AvaChapman17 Augh... You a minor ONLY sixteen years old sticking for 'ya daddy... I respectfully retreat but NOT like a coward...
AmericanOppression 2 months ago
@AmericanOppression COWARD!!!
iluvjoshj1 1 month ago
I want to Salute All the men and woman who fought, and died for us over here in America I thank you for your service to your country you will always be remembered. For any Solider's that are reading this or family of any soldier reading this I just want to say Ty for everything, and I salute you and give you the best of luck, and may god be with you always and forever.
Maverick091204 2 months ago
Sad, however..it is a 100% volunteer military. Just saying.
charlietuna34 2 months ago
@charlietuna34 if we dont do it.......who will?
LilJ3090 2 months ago
wow those comments on this video are extremly retarded cant everyone just get along it doesnt matter whos from what country as long as thei are not from the ones our soldiers are fighting for then there shouldnt be a problem so please take your terrible comments else where
89thegoodstuff 2 months ago
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I THANK GOD FOR DEAD FASCIST AMERICAN TROOPS... HOPE AMERICAN DEAD WHICH COUNT IN THOUSANDS IS JUST A SIGN OF THINGS TO COME... GOD BLESS RUSSIA AND FUCK UNITED STATES!
AmericanOppression 2 months ago
@AmericanOppression Hope some day an American bullet finds it way into your brain, from reading your post your scared as hell of the CIA, need to solve your problems there and not the USA. And I can say Proudly, at least we didn't get our asses kicked in Afghanistan and run like a bunch of girls....
Leatherman1966 2 months ago
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@AmericanOppression Hope some day an American bullet finds it way into your brain, from reading your post your scared as hell of the CIA, need to solve your problems there and not the USA. And I can say Proudly, at least we didn't get our asses kicked in Afghanistan and run like a bunch of girls....
Leatherman1966 2 months ago
@AmericanOppression I find it ironic that you hate the men that died for your ass to be able to say such terrible things.
hatcnlkittie 2 months ago
@hatcnlkittie Hol' 'on... They NEVER died for me... Much less for my nonexistent liberty... They died for a fascist federal US government apparatus you view as "good!" The fact of the smatter is that NOTHING, absolutely nothing can be further from the truth... If they died for me, laid their ONLY life they got down for me, I would owe their families my life.. But it is not so.. They died so this fascist government could maim, gas 2 death, oppress, torture, etc.. I pity your mind!
AmericanOppression 2 months ago
@AmericanOppression FUCK YOU DUDE, I HAVE HAD BROTHERS DIE NEXT TO ME. AND DUMB FUCKS LIKE YOU NEED TO LEARN TO APPRECIATE WHAT THEY HAVE. SO MANY MEN AND WOMEN HAVE FOUGHT FOR THIS COUNTRY AND DIED. PEOPLE LIKE YOU NEED TO GO FIGHT ON THE FRONT LINES. ITS SCARY SHIT BUT WE DO IT FOR A REASON. SO HONESTLY . FUCK OFF.
SEMPER FI!
firemanblack6 2 months ago 9
@firemanblack6 You struck the nail on the head with one word; the "reason" is the word I'm directly referring to.. Speaking of it, American Government's fascist oppression is the sole reason I engage you Americans via YouTube and other social networking sites. You for me against = NOTHING in-common... Any other questions?
AmericanOppression 2 months ago
@firemanblack6 Hoo ya. USAF
lrshero1 2 months ago 2
@lrshero1 its really HOOAH but good try. not bein a smart ass. just so u kno. thats for the Army so USAF might be different I dont know.
iluvjoshj1 1 month ago
@iluvjoshj1 Air Force- Hoo ya drill sergeant.
lrshero1 1 month ago
@lrshero1 yes sir private
iluvjoshj1 1 month ago
@iluvjoshj1 why would you call me a sir if i was a pvt? i'm an e-3 ;)
lrshero1 1 month ago
@AmericanOppression Stop for a second and think that maybe this is bigger than your hate for a country. Hate America all you want; you are entitled to your opinion, but don't you DARE insult our fallen soldiers. It doesn't matter who they fought for, just that they gave the ultimate sacrifice, leaving behind grieving families, weeping widows, and children who will never know a parent. So, excuse me while I use my AMERICAN freedom of speech to say "shut the fuck up and sit the fuck down."
Amandagirl7654 2 months ago 41
@Amandagirl7654 Of all the comment replies to my profane commentary yours is right on the money.. You are a wise man to be able to "discern" and see right through my bullshit... Merry Christmas to you to...
FYI; Federal government made us enemies; don't take it personally...
AmericanOppression 2 months ago
@Amandagirl7654 you could not say it any better thank you.
robertsantosize 2 months ago 2
@Amandagirl7654 i think your last sentence is what more of those types of people need to be told on an hourly basis.
goldennugget1966 1 month ago
@Amandagirl7654 shit girl! Tell em!! just remember american oppression, like u mean anything to any of us, u dont have tha balls to go fight for a country! stay at home and find stuff to bash at. you'd be the one to turn chicken shit and get soldiers killed.
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DIE. DIE. DIE.... DIE.!! BUNCH OF GAY CRYING ARMY BITCHES.
╭∩╮（◕__◕）╭∩╮➔ FUCK YOU ALL.!!!
jewishleafbleeder 1 month ago
@Amandagirl7654 totally agree
secfootballfan94 4 weeks ago
@Amandagirl7654
Iraq was an illegal war. Since Nuremberg, the defence of 'just following orders' does not protect those involved in war crimes. I hope that one day justice will be done.
redword2007 3 weeks ago
@redword2007 You're not understanding the problem. War is not pretty, war is not just, and war is where we see the worst in humanity. The problem is, there will be no justice, because true justice would involve even more killing, and that solves nothing. Yet, you are Constitutionally entitled to expressing your opinion, a right upheld by the military. At the end of the day, all that matters is that there are dead soldiers lying in the sands of a foreign land, and they deserve our respect.
Amandagirl7654 3 weeks ago
@Amandagirl7654
This may come as a shock to you, but the US Constitution only applies to US citizens.
You said: "true justice would involve even more killing." No, true justice would involve an end to killing.
redword2007 3 weeks ago
@redword2007 I know what the Constitution states. I said that you are entitled to express your opinion through Constitutional rights upheld by the military. If you say that the Constitution does not protect non-Americans, nor grant them the rights we have, do they not deserve them? And seeing as the US military is on foreign soil protection civil liberties, and establishing fair governments, you just validated the entire war.
Amandagirl7654 3 weeks ago
@Amandagirl7654
I am not a US citizen. The US Constitution does not therefore apply to me. Any rights that I enjoy with regard to freedom of speech are not a consequence of the US Constitution. Why are Americans so insular?
redword2007 3 weeks ago
@redword2007 You believe I'm insular? Never once was it mentioned that you were not a US citizen. As such, you are quite narcissistic for believing the world knows or cares about your county of origin.
Amandagirl7654 3 weeks ago
@Amandagirl7654
You made an incorrect assumption about me. I pointed out your error. According to you that makes me a narcissist! lol
Why did you assume that I'm American? It's a simple question. Answer it honestly and you will know why I said you are insular.
redword2007 3 weeks ago
@redword2007 I assumed you were an American because you were making negative comments about a war and the American soldiers fighting in it. It is a logical train of thought to assume that someone who is insulting the fallen would at least have the point of view of the country fighting in the war. Unless you are a citizen of Iraq or Afghanistan, in which case, I would still question why you would insult the fallen American soldier, when you've lost so many of your own.
Amandagirl7654 3 weeks ago
@Amandagirl7654
If you believe that only Americans are opposed to US terrorism then you are more insular than even I had imagined. Opposition to the illegal invasion of Iraq was massive in almost every country in the world. You won't learn about the scale of the opposition and the extent to which your government is hated throughout the world from Fox News.
redword2007 3 weeks ago
@redword2007 I'm not saying that only Americans are opposed to the war in Iraq. In fact, there are many Americans who believe that we probably should not have been there in the first place. However, is something that the American people have no control over. What I am saying, and the message that you managed to twist and lose sight of, is that it doesn't matter who or what they were fighting for, you owe fallen soldiers of any nationality the utmost respect, because they literally died for you.
Amandagirl7654 3 weeks ago
@Amandagirl7654
Your observation that the American people can do nothing about the wars of agression unleashed by their government is very revealing about the reality of US 'democracy'.
Do you really mean that any soldier "no matter who or what they were fighting for" deserve the "utmost respect." The individuals who flew the planes into the twin towers? The US soldiers in Mai Lai who raped and disembowled mothers in front of their children? I can't believe you really mean that.
redword2007 2 weeks ago
@redword2007 US democracy is imperfect. War is declared in America through Congress, which are government officials elected by the people, who we can only hope act in a manner that best represents their constituents.
And 9/11 is an event that only I, and the families of the 3,000 dead can truly understand. And yet, I mourn for the soldier. I mourn, because before they were radical nationalists who tore a hole in the fabric of American history, they were young, idealistic, and pure.
Amandagirl7654 2 weeks ago
@redword2007 They were some mother's son, some sister's brother. So I mourn not for the man, but instead for the society that turned him into a ruthless killing machine. No one is born bad, society does that. And so there is nothing for me to do. I cannot judge, God does that. There is no way that I can say for sure that in that environment you or I would act any differently. THAT is why I respect all dead soldiers.
Amandagirl7654 2 weeks ago
@redword2007 Do you honestly think that there are many countries in the world fit to pass judgement? The entire continent of Europe is in such fiscal and political disrepair (with the exception of Germany, I believe) that they are barely keeping their heads above water. The rest of the world is rioting or protesting or rebelling against some thing or the other, or has a communistic government that suppresses such urges. The US is far from perfect, but who is the world to judge?
Amandagirl7654 3 weeks ago
@Amandagirl7654
Iraq was an illegal war. Since Nuremberg those who fight in illegal wars are not protected by the defense of 'just following orders.' Don't allow emotion to overide the most basic principles of humanity.
redword2007 2 weeks ago
@redword2007 Technically, the US is not at war with Iraq. Combat missions ended in August, and the mission itself ended in December. Furthermore, no formal declaration of war was made, just a Military engagement authorized by Congress. I am not allowing emotion to override the basic principles of humanity, because I am not saying that those guilty of actual war crimes should not be punished. I am saying that respect for ALL human life is necessary, because we have not the authority to play God.
Amandagirl7654 2 weeks ago
@Amandagirl7654
I'm not surprised that your sympathies are with the perpetrators, rather than the victims of war crimes. You are the equivalent of the concentration camp kapo, lurking in the background, enjoying the sadism from a safe distance and attempting to obscure the truth with your lies.
Shame on you.
redword2007 1 week ago
@redword2007 I never said m sympathies were with the perpetrators. They can't be with all that I personally lost on 9/11, and I would thank you to remember that while you may be able to look at 9/11 from a political point of view, there are 3000 families who have a hole in their hearts that should be filled with a loved one. i don't enjoy sadism, all I'm saying is that there needs to be respect for human life, if not the way it was lived so society does not descend into anarchy.
Amandagirl7654 1 week ago
@Amandagirl7654
The US Commander in Chief said the US was at war. Those kidnapped, retained and tortured by US forces are denied due legal process and other rights on the grounds that they are prisoners of war. Unprincipled individuals like you deny your country is at war when it suits you. Take care that you don't drown in blood and hypocrisy.
redword2007 1 week ago
@redword2007 War is an ambiguous term, especially when politicians attempt to break down the technicalities for the layman to understand. We are were at war in the sense that there was violent fighting, but there was no official declaration of war, but rather congressional approval of military engagements. And the Geneva Convention clearly outlines protocol for POWs. The way they are treated should be the same globally. That said, would you rather be an American POW or a North Korean?
Amandagirl7654 1 week ago
@redword2007 Actually redword...Combat actions in Iraq and Afghanistan along with the rest of the Middle East are NATO, UN and US armed forces coalitions that have been active since the Gulf War. Combat action in the Middle East was approved by both the UN and NATO who were both brought to the table when the operations were decided upon. That is not to say that what many SOLDIERS-ARMY do over there is not illegal as according to the Geneva Convention. It means you were ill informed.
USMC96able 1 week ago
@USMC96able
The UN did not sanction the invasion of Iraq. In fact then Secretary General of the UN Kofi Annan said that the invasion was illegal precisely because it was not sanctioned by the UN. He is quoted on the Guardian website 16 Sep 2004: "I have indicated it was not in conformity with the UN charter. From our point of view and from the charter point of view it was illegal."
Looks like it is you who is ill informed.
redword2007 1 week ago
@redword2007 How can u agree with him that this was illegal i mean seriously red look at what happened in 2001. What do u think we should have just turned a blind eye and say oh yea it was just an attck on or very way of life we should just blow it over ?!?! Yes he may say it was illegal but look at what we have accomplished we killed the leader of an attacke that killed many people.
Marine13411 1 week ago
@Marine13411
Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11.
It is astonishing that you are ignorant even of the most basic facts.
redword2007 1 week ago
@redword2007 He can say whatever he wishes, the UN is not the supreme power in the world just yet. By forming the Coalition of the willing, with three of the five permanent members of the Security Council, the invasion of Iraq was perfectly legal. A similar situation is happening in Syria right now. China and Russia do not want to interfere/intervene so the Sec. Council is at a stand still. But that will not stop other countries from increasing sanctions and sending aid.
PiMpInGpOpE101 5 days ago
@PiMpInGpOpE101
You are ignorant of the most basic facts. Am I correct to assume therefore that you are American?
Three of the Permanent members of the Security Council were againt the war (Russia, China and France) and refused to sanction it. The US and UK claimed Resolution 1441 gave them authority, but the UN Secretary General pointed out that the legal right to determine how to enforce resolutions lies with the Security Council itself, not individual members (Articles 39-42).
redword2007 5 days ago
@redword2007 That is very cute, you are pompous and believe you have the answers to everything. Am I correct to assume you are an American who was bullied a lot in school and now goes on-line to try to seem tough? IMO the US should never have gone to Iraq but we did. IMO the US should pull all of our troops out of Foreign countries and let them deal with themselves. But as soon as that happens the world will call for aid for something (like Syria) and complain when we don't answer.
PiMpInGpOpE101 5 days ago
@redword2007 Resolution 1441 did in fact give both the UK and the US the ability to act, since it was issued as a final warning to Iraq. But, since you are obviously anti-american I'm going to assume that no matter what I say will not deter you're hate against my country. So with that, I withdraw and leave you to wallow in your pit of hate and despair.
PiMpInGpOpE101 5 days ago
@PiMpInGpOpE101
3 of the 5 permanent members and the Secretary General say it was illegal. Even regime stooge Richard Pearle acknowleged it was illegal.
I'm standing up for peace and respect for international law. You are an apologist for mass murder. Shame on you.
redword2007 5 days ago
@redword2007 Fuck yeah dude!
TheAIG6036 4 days ago
@TheAIG6036 lol really dude?is that wht u think is wht this song is about????????if so i feel sorry for u......nothing personal
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@PiMpInGpOpE101
The system of enforcing international law is very weak and rogue states such as the US, Israel routinely flout it. People like you don't care, but the majority of decent law abiding people around the world see the US for what it is, a terrorist state.
redword2007 5 days ago
@AmericanOppression If you thank god for any dead troops of any country, whether they be the Taliban, U.S. Army, Russia, Chinese etc... then I hope one day your sorry ass has to face true combat itself. Then you will maybe change your mind, or you're just an ignorant, nationalist, asshole who doesn't deserve to live.
thomasjr3033 2 months ago
@thomasjr3033 :-)... Haven't watched any of my vid's I take? I 'am an active target of your government as I have been for the past decade.. If that isn't war I don't know what is? Moreover; I celebrate as my enemies are defeated, blown 2 bits in the Middle East, delivered Stateside DOA, etc... Better luck next time 2 your repressive American regime!
AmericanOppression 2 months ago
@AmericanOppression Well I actually like it here in america, and so do a lot of people. So guess what, we don't need assholes like you calling us "fascists". This country may have problems but, wow, Russia is not any better. And guess what, no matter how much you devote your pathetic life to hating the U.S., you will NEVER live to be as loved as any Soldier ever was. Scum like you feed on attention and will never be truly happy with their sorry ass lives.
thomasjr3033 2 months ago
@AmericanOppression Hahah why in the hell do you still live in the US then? If this country is so corrupt and awful why stay? You can still make your comments and videos in Canada or Britain,
MetalSights 2 months ago
@AmericanOppression Active target?? Hope they catch you and string you up by your ballsack, what little of one you have.
xXACBULLDOGSXx 4 weeks ago
@AmericanOppression i forgot how cool socialism is
ELSP73 2 months ago
@AmericanOppression your just mad that God hasnt blessed your country like he did ours. I dont see how you can think that america is fascist since we can actually own things unlike russia. I dare you to fuck with us. We dont mess around. Lets see how much crap you talk once we go in and kick you asses and siege Moscow.
TheMrDaniel128 2 months ago
@AmericanOppression My Family GIVES you the right to say that....so no worries.
hippychick525 2 months ago
@AmericanOppression fucking commies
FutureSEAL23 2 months ago
@AmericanOppression haha you're commie ass thinks you're going to put America down with THAT? dont worry, russia's next.
outen44 2 months ago
THANKS for puting this up it really helps me.And who every reads these comments remember the famlies who has lost someone and pray to them bc they died for a great reason to keep this place one of the best in the world. HOOAH!!!!!!!!!!!
reddog948 2 months ago
4 people are heartless
boogyymann1 2 months ago
Brothers, just thinking about you and missing you. I'm so alone without you, but I know I will see you again one day. Thank you for posting this, it really makes me feel like I'm home if only for a few minutes.
AFCop1466 2 months ago
That's where I'll be, there's nothin left for me here. 4 years, 4 years umtil I'm there. fightin for all these people who deserve it. I don't fight for my country, but for my friends, my family and anyone who truly deserves this.
DarrenJamesWinsett98 2 months ago
@DarrenJamesWinsett98 Are you okay?
Yellocatable 2 months ago
@Yellocatable What do you mean am I ok? other than my life is a living hell, I guess I'm ok.
DarrenJamesWinsett98 2 months ago
@DarrenJamesWinsett98 Sorry you seemed to be upset or depressed, I am a Nam vet, I came home to being spat on and I will not allow that to happen to anyone who is near me. I cared
Yellocatable 2 months ago 2
@Yellocatable That stinks. But My doc did say that I had a pretty good case of depression. I am only 14. And my uncle let's me prsctice with his nice little M16.
DarrenJamesWinsett98 2 months ago
@DarrenJamesWinsett98 Darren, the weapon of choice was the M16.It is not something to play with I am sure you have an adult with you as you fire this gun. My apologies , I thought you were older, you sound so. You take care,
Yellocatable 2 months ago
oorah...
me and my friend from almost birth became marines and were in the same unit, i came home after the ied, he didnt. its hard seeing our friends and his mom, i feel guilty everytime i do, not a day goes by i dont think about it and wish it was me and not him... i carried his cascket, an honor i wish i would have never had :'|
NativeNaziViking 2 months ago
Rest in peace Marines of 2/8 we will always remember you and Marines every where who have given there lives
Semper Fi
SierraTangoWhisky95 3 months ago 3
thank you guys for all the positive feedback from this video when i put this up 3 years ago i honestly had no idea it would touch and be viewed by as many people as it did. so i would just like to infomr you im currently working on a dedication video to members of all our armed forces.
3dofanatic 3 months ago 13
soldiers dont die they get promoted to heaven to recon hell
1000nerdy 3 months ago
As a Vet, i thank you for this great video!!
Thearmorcav 3 months ago 4
thank you for posting this :) it makes me cry when we lose someone but they do it for all the right reason
liznmike11 3 months ago
I miss my father :( RIP SGT KARL A CAMPBELL 3-15-76- 10-04-10
sammyangel66 3 months ago
God bless all the miltiary men and women. ALso god bless the families of these brave men and women. I'm proud of ever person in my family that faught for this country and the 3 cousin I lost who didn't die in vain but die to keep the USA strong and free. God Bless you all :)
TexasCenaGurl 3 months ago
As a true 19 D , I have worked with many different services. I never claimed to be a navy vet, If you read my post again it says I have worked with them. I dont need to beat my chest and say I am the best. We all serve
mirwin134 3 months ago
God Bless Those 31 Soldiers that died In The helicopter crash 11.20.11
You Might Be Gone, But in our hearts your always There
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Ao2ify 3 months ago
i wish my brother would of made it back from iraq, rip wes USMC
FALLENMARINE101 3 months ago
this is a great song
josephfrankinwhite 3 months ago
I wish i could thank each and every soldier who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we could pursue our dreams without fear of retaliation. These young men and women loved their country and have earned our respect. I wish there was no such thing as war but man being what he is that is a burden our young men and women will have to carry. God bless each and every one of them.
mamahattie 3 months ago