I can tell you that most assuredly, from my own observations, that is about a far from the truth as he could get.
Oh, there are some who hate us, and those are the ones the media tends to seek out and get their quotes into print.
But the majority of them see us as their liberators...even moreso since the violence has decreased so much and progress is moving at an even faster clip.
And I will never, ever forget that first election day they had in January 2005. Our troops were "rock stars" that day as well.
That day was one of the most fascinating experiences of my life.
A lot of YOUR observations, along with our troops stories, are what I was using to base my argument with him. ;*)
Oh, there are some who hate us
There are America haters right here in the USA. In fact, one of the more notorious haters is currently soiling the People's House with at least 320 spending their days on Capitol Hill. Then of course there was the America hating jihadist that massacred our troops on our own soil two weeks ago.
And I will never, ever forget that first election day they had in January 2005. Our troops were "rock stars" that day as well.
Nor will I! I stayed up all night watching them vote...and crying. One of "my guys" lights up to this day as he talks about the section of Iraq his squad was responsible for protecting that day. He was truly in awe of them.
Thanks for your first hand account. We appreciate you being there and spreading the truth! Take good care!!!
Lovin the military Ping~