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Title: tom007's nephew is on a c-130 to San Antonio (PIX)
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Published: May 24, 2007
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Post Date: 2007-05-24 23:18:30 by tom007
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Here is a generic pix of what my nephew is flying over to San Antonio as we speak. It is the C-130 pix I am relating to . 
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#1. To: tom007 (#0)
Yippee!!
"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." ~George Washington
maybe they'll even patch him up so well that he'll go back - in a year or so. or maybe he'll get lucky and they'll discharge him with only minor disabilities. The Stryker probably had armor underneath I'd think. I think they reinforced them all underneath. It's hard to be happy about 2 broken legs & major burns on your arms & legs etc., but if I were him I'd be happy to be out.
Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
I have a hunch he has had a belly full. His other cousin got a 7.62x39 in the ankle during a tremendous firefight at the battle of Sader City, 2004. Most of his buddies were killed, and he was reduced to useing a 12 g shotgun after all the ammo of the c-240 were used up. It was extra special nasty. They both are just children, really. I am sure they have no idea of what the political and family (Bush and the weird religious jesus loves you - lets kill them all) forces that are driving the evil conflicts. None were fluent in Arabic. Or knew a dusting of the culture. Or the Ancient history. Or the recent history. They prolly read the comixs in the daily newspaper though. That's what most 19 - 20 yos do. The recruiter for Rilley promised him he could shoot a .50 machine gun. That was what sealed it for Rilley. As it was four days in to Badhdad, he was blasted by the local militia and totally empited the C-240's ammo, had several of his troops blown to bits in his HUM VEE, and used the emergency 12 gauge shotgun to get the hell out of there. Adam may have a tough time, he is burned, and has compound fractures on both legs.. So he should be landing at the San Antonio Burn Center in an hour or so.
I am so glad he is back and out of that hell.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition I saw two college students today, both young men. One was missing both his lower legs, the other his right leg just above the knee. I thanked both for their service, and both said, "thanks sir." It is better then asking directly as they should be thanked, and paid dearly for doing so. I like to know because I am always wanting to know every nuance of my environment Bush is to blame for. I was so angry after seeing the one with no lower legs I had been heading to eat lunch but changed my mind. I hate this nightmare, Vietnam was suppost to stay over and done with, but here we all are again. Iraq is the Arabic word for Vietnam.
Thesis: Official 9/11 story is an unproven conspiracy theory. http://911truth.org http://Justicefor911.org http://summeroftruth.org Probable-cause standards have been met for an unlimited investigation of unsolved crimes relating to the events of Sept. 11, including allegations of criminal negligence, cover-up, complicity or commission of the attacks by US officials and assets of intel services.
I am writing a Declaration of Wa...ahh I mean..Independence from TheStateInc as we speak. With the NAU and the SHAFTA hiway and the AMNESTY bill, it's only fair they be told why ThePeople are preparing to drag them out of D.C...at the ballot box of course.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Indeed. There should be an 'offended the world with neocon advocacies' list run like a sexual preditor database with them fully registered and monitored where ever they go. Even then I feel uneasy with them at large.
Thesis: Official 9/11 story is an unproven conspiracy theory. http://911truth.org http://Justicefor911.org http://summeroftruth.org Probable-cause standards have been met for an unlimited investigation of unsolved crimes relating to the events of Sept. 11, including allegations of criminal negligence, cover-up, complicity or commission of the attacks by US officials and assets of intel services.
Don't think I've ever heard of a C-240. There is an airpane, a Convair C-240 and a Mercedes Benz C240, but I can't find any reference to weaponry with that designation. Any idea what it shoots? Is it a .50 BMG?
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
I may have mis spoke. It is a high power fully auto combat rifle, shoots a 39 bullet just like an AK 47 or an SKS but with a wopping alot of powder behind it.
Give them all ankle bracelets and send them to Timbuktu under house arrest. I'm sure the locals will receive them well, with scimitars drawn. ;0)
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
It's .308 NATO (7.62 x 51) maybe like an M60 only mounted on the Hummer.
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
Probably meant M240. 7.62MM NATO, belt-fed, crew-served, machine gun. Replaced the M60.
Well, I can't find the C-240 thinggy either. So I am not remembering the designation. So I am not nameing the correct weapon. It is the step up from the M-16's, a heavy (or heavier) MG, shoots a 7,62x54, IIRC. Not a .50.
I was telling my 15 yo about the " We wont get fooled again" and we did so. Here we are again. We need to ask ourselves why this has happened once again, why we can't seem to fall into the same trap. It really is the definition of stupid.
Oh, you mean the SAW. They are a nice squad weapon. M249 machine gun is the official name, we called it the SAW.
Thesis: Official 9/11 story is an unproven conspiracy theory. http://911truth.org http://Justicefor911.org http://summeroftruth.org Probable-cause standards have been met for an unlimited investigation of unsolved crimes relating to the events of Sept. 11, including allegations of criminal negligence, cover-up, complicity or commission of the attacks by US officials and assets of intel services.
Esso got it right. It's late and I got a brain fart or I would have figured it out. ;0)
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
OK, that is a .223 cal only with a larger slug than an M-16. And it has a different number of twists in the barrel.
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
We all laughed at the literal nature of a simple man, Forrest Gump. Then we seem to be equally the victims of our environment. Crazy. Ironic. I have a friend who went there with the Oregon Guard. He shot a man who was driving toward his roadblock too fast and then worked on him getting bloody in the process of trying to stop the ineviable result of 7.62 rounds when they impact human flesh. He had the guy's wife and two little girls crying and screaming as they ran around hysterical. He got a waiver and did not go with his unit that recently deployed to Afghanistan. He is a mess and hates life. He drinks way too much too. The vets of this war are going to be underfunded and tormented, just like many Vietnam vets are/were. Many of them are dead now, it just took longer for the Vietnam War to kill them.
Thesis: Official 9/11 story is an unproven conspiracy theory. http://911truth.org http://Justicefor911.org http://summeroftruth.org Probable-cause standards have been met for an unlimited investigation of unsolved crimes relating to the events of Sept. 11, including allegations of criminal negligence, cover-up, complicity or commission of the attacks by US officials and assets of intel services.
Maybe, in many years from now, we can learn the important, difficult things. I can hope can't I?
Yes. Hope is important. I always hope for the best, expect the worst to happen, that seems to be realistic. I am pleased when good things happen, and don't go insane when the chimp soils the White House furniture again some way, or gets more people better then he is killed or maimed.
Thesis: Official 9/11 story is an unproven conspiracy theory. http://911truth.org http://Justicefor911.org http://summeroftruth.org Probable-cause standards have been met for an unlimited investigation of unsolved crimes relating to the events of Sept. 11, including allegations of criminal negligence, cover-up, complicity or commission of the attacks by US officials and assets of intel services.
I am pleased when good things happen, and don't go insane when the chimp soils the White House furniture again some way, or gets more people better then he is killed or maimed. Mike you seem to have a realistic based hopeful outlook of life. And I do so admire that. Seperately - I think I have a weasel of some sort that has dug a hole quite close to our front door. I caught a glimpse of him moving in his weasel ways, and the diggings are clear. Is there anything I might feed him (I was thinking of anchovies) at the entry of the hole?? I love the idea of weasels cause we have a rabbit plague here.
They seem to know instantly what an egg is and are good at sucking them dry. And they keep better the other offerings. Just remember though, preditors are like anyone else, feed them too much, they won't bother with going after prey. Don't ever try to pet it either, but I figured you already knew that. Nothing worse then to be bitten by an animal that can worm out of any grasp you try to get on it, and they will go for the go in the clothes and... you don't want that. Weasels are quite different then ferrets. You can tame them, but that is diferent from domesticated. Tame means they can decide the friendship is over just like that, and weasels can get to your eyes, mouth, ears or throat very quickly. I'll stick with ferrets.
Thesis: Official 9/11 story is an unproven conspiracy theory. http://911truth.org http://Justicefor911.org http://summeroftruth.org Probable-cause standards have been met for an unlimited investigation of unsolved crimes relating to the events of Sept. 11, including allegations of criminal negligence, cover-up, complicity or commission of the attacks by US officials and assets of intel services.
you can sure hope. although I keep trying to explain to people that the failure of man is on display for all to see. We cannot rule ourselves. Please don't think I don't participate in trying to make the system work, I've tried to educate many people. It earns me enemies & grief. and I do vote. that is a tremendous story about the other cousin in the firefight. I do support the troops. They are our people. Most of them are not psychopaths. My nephew will visit this weekend with his new fiance. He is a senior in college. ROTC has paid his way in college. He will go into the marines. His mom thinks it's cool. I gave him a nice lecture that it was not a good idea to join the military when he graduated from high school. He listened politely. then he joined up. here is a bible verse. "Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." point is - George Bush will be punished. god will punish. Judgement is coming.
Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
An accurate and honest assessment, I'm sure.
"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." ~George Washington
I thanked both for their service, and both said, "thanks sir." It is better then asking directly as they should be thanked, and paid dearly for doing so. That's what I say too, and that's the typical polite response. My heart aches for all involved, mostly for the Iraqis. But these are our own.
"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." ~George Washington
Tom, I've been out of town and away from computers for a few days. I have been praying for your nephew. any update?
Two months in intensive care. Rt arm third degree burned. Some finger tip may be lost, some fingers may be lost. Muscle tissue in arm missing. Seems there were serious thoughts as to amputating both his legs below the knee, decided to operate instead. He talked to his mom today. Heavily sedated of course. He'll be OK, but it's going to be a really tough slog for awhile. I find I have to demand that my mind focus on something else besides their situation, and back it comes. My dreams have been unsettleting the last few days. I cannot imagine the world of his parents right now.
http://freedom4um.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi? ArtNum=53254&Disp=8#C8
Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
thanks for update.
Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
I can't either. I can't even imagine what could be said to them to try to make it ok - it's not even in the realm of *ok* that this happened to him. I'm glad he's home, I hope he heals quickly and completely.
I do to. But it isn't going to happen. Third degree burns ... He has got the most important thing though (outside a bacteria free ICU) and that is alot of loving family that are rooting and preying for him in every way they can.
#2. To: tom007 (#0)
#3. To: Red Jones, robin, arator, diana, arete, wbales. lodwick, neil McIver, BeAChooser, kiki, (#2)
but if I were him I'd be happy to be out.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
#4. To: tom007 (#3)
#5. To: tom007, IndieTX, Lodwick (#3)
#6. To: Ferret Mike (#5)
#7. To: IndieTX (#6)
"...it's only fair they be told why ThePeople are preparing to drag them out of D.C...at the ballot box of course."
#8. To: tom007 (#3)
#9. To: BTP Holdings (#8)
Don't think I've ever heard of a C-240. T
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
#10. To: Ferret Mike (#7)
Even then I feel uneasy with them at large.
#11. To: tom007 (#9)
shoots a 39 bullet just like an AK 47 or an SKS but with a wopping alot of powder behind it.
#12. To: BTP Holdings (#8)
#13. To: BTP Holdings (#8)
Don't think I've ever heard of a C-240.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
#14. To: Ferret Mike (#5)
I hate this nightmare, Vietnam was suppost to stay over and done with, but here we all are again.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
#15. To: tom007 (#13)
#16. To: tom007, Esso (#13)
M240 replaced the M60
#17. To: Ferret Mike (#15)
Oh, you mean the SAW. They are a nice squad weapon. M249 machine gun is the official name, we called it the SAW.
#18. To: tom007 (#14)
"We need to ask ourselves why this has happened once again, why we can't seem to fall into the same trap. It really is the definition of stupid."
#19. To: Ferret Mike (#18)
We all laughed at the literal nature of a simple man, Forrest Gump. Then we seem to be equally the victims of our environment. Crazy. Ironic.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
#20. To: tom007 (#19)
#21. To: Ferret Mike (#20)
es. Hope is important. I always hope for the best, expect the worst to happen, that seems to be realistic.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
#22. To: tom007 (#21)
#23. To: tom007 (#19)
I can hope can't I?
#24. To: tom007 (#3)
#25. To: Ferret Mike (#5)
One was missing both his lower legs, the other his right leg just above the knee.
#26. To: tom007 (#3)
#27. To: kiki, christine, zipporah, robin, diana. arator, ferret mike, indrid cold, arete, all the others I forgot, inneway, BTP Holdings, skydrifter (#26)
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
#28. To: kiki (#26)
#29. To: tom007 (#27)
#30. To: tom007 (#27)
I cannot imagine the world of his parents right now.
#31. To: kiki (#30)
I'm glad he's home, I hope he heals quickly and completely.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
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