Do me a favor, just go pull up only his posts and read them, all through this deal, go back a few pages- once you do that you should understand the backlash.
Maybe most do not expect to be caught in a war zone, but give me a break- you should understand it is a possibility almost anywhere in the ME in the past several years. Fact is it is always a possibility anywhere- and if one travels it should be in the back of their mind.
I have compassion for his situation, but seems most of his posts are not seeking help or info. Whining and blaming others is not a solution to any problem and it just brings out the worst side of me.
I am not convinced this is real, I am having 2nd thoughts about this being true, mostly because he does seem more interested in blaming and ranting than in solutions. Not once has he said maybe he should have made other choices- or acted as though he felt like he was at all responsible for his own well being.
I thought I'd read all his posts. But, too be certain, I will do that favor for you. I'm not above admitting it when I'm wrong. It's leaves a bad taste in my mouth - but, I can do it...:o))
All I'm really asking for is compassion for his situation. I'll go now and make sure I've read every word he's written in the last week.
Several FReepers, including myself, have sent him advice. Granted, all I sent him was some info about the arrival of Iwo Jima, which he claimed to be anticipating. I got no response. Others have given him very important information, and he blows them off. He's not interested.