Jessica Lynch leaves behind her best friend

Canada.com ^ | April 7, 2003 | Michael Friscolanti

[RGSpincich]

Okay...I get it now. Upon rereading it's quite obvious, thanks.

[IYAS9YAS]

Thanks. As I was typing, I was hovering between both...picked the wrong one. I do hope we can recover the 5 we know were alive and on TV.

[Darksheare]

You speak of things you know nothing about.
In other words:
You don't know what you are talking about.
I do know what I am talking about.
The Smart thing would be to act deferencial to those who DO know what they are talking about.

But you'd rather say you need ot get on a lower level of life and then whine about hypocrisy when you are treated that way.
If you don't like experiencing it, don't act like it.

[johnb838]

I really like this picture. For one thing I think it does people good to see Jessie not looking like a glamour girl, which she is not, and second it recognizes her buddy, who is gone. May the Lord Bless her and keep her.

[#3Fan]

You speak of things you know nothing about.

You brought the subject up.

In other words: You don't know what you are talking about.

Then why did you want to discuss it with me?

I do know what I am talking about.

That's debatable.

The Smart thing would be to act deferencial to those who DO know what they are talking about.

You're too immature to act deferencial to.

But you'd rather say you need ot get on a lower level of life and then whine about hypocrisy when you are treated that way.

Not whining, pointing out a fact.

If you don't like experiencing it, don't act like it.

Experiencing what?

[HungarianGypsy]

I heard somewhere there might be something (education fundwise) set up for Lori's children. There is also going to be a car wash fundraiser in Mesa, Arizona this weekend. For every car washed on Sunday (don't remember the car wash name) $5. will go to Lori's family. That's all I know about that right now.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

I THINK there's a radio station in Arizona (KFYI?) that is setting up a fund. This was a rumor I heard on FR, so I can't say for sure what's going on since I didn't hear it first-hand, and the last time I looked at their website, there wasn't anything about it there - but if someone wants to run that info down, that'd be great.

I have my checkbook out, and I know I'm not alone.

[Darksheare]

No, I told you that your petty arguing sounded childish and to knock it off.
You still don't get it.
Why try to discuss it with you?
Good question, considering you never listen to anything said to you like good liberals do.
And no, it isn't debateablt as to whether I know what I am talking about.
I DO know what I am talking about.
And you'll never admit that you don't.
Simple as that.
You're too much of a coward to admit that you're ever wrong.
Actually, the immature one is you.
Stating that one has to get on the level of an aopponent, and then whining about that being done to you.
If you don't like it, don't do it.
But since you refuse to learn that, you're immature.
And you're amusing me at the moment with your antics.
And you are whining.
You sound just like Daschle and company.
Experiencing what?
How about bothering to re-read the sentence above it.
Of course, your understanding isn't what it should be.
If it was, you'd know when to shut the trap when addressing a soldier.

[Darksheare]

Aristippus.

[OldEagle]

This is from the citation of a soldier who was awarded The Medal of Honor:

DAVIS, SAMMY L.

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Battery C, 2d Battalion, 4th Artillery, 9th Infantry Division. Place and date: West of Cai Lay, Republic of Vietnam, 18 November 1967. Entered service at: Indianapolis, Ind. Born: 1 November 1946, Dayton, Ohio. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Davis (then Pfc.) distinguished himself during the early morning hours while serving as a cannoneer with Battery C, at a remote fire support base. At approximately 0200 hours, the fire support base was under heavy enemy mortar attack. Simultaneously, an estimated reinforced Viet Cong battalion launched a fierce ground assault upon the fire support base. The attacking enemy drove to within 25 meters of the friendly positions. Only a river separated the Viet Cong from the fire support base. Detecting a nearby enemy position, Sgt. Davis seized a machine gun and provided covering fire for his guncrew, as they attempted to bring direct artillery fire on the enemy. Despite his efforts, an enemy recoilless rifle round scored a direct hit upon the artillery piece. The resultant blast hurled the guncrew from their weapon and blew Sgt. Davis into a foxhole. He struggled to his feet and returned to the howitzer, which was burning furiously. Ignoring repeated warnings to seek cover, Sgt. Davis rammed a shell into the gun. Disregarding a withering hail of enemy fire directed against his position, he aimed and fired the howitzer which rolled backward, knocking Sgt. Davis violently to the ground. Undaunted, he returned to the weapon to fire again when an enemy mortar round exploded within 20 meters of his position, injuring him painfully. Nevertheless, Sgt. Davis loaded the artillery piece, aimed and fired. Again he was knocked down by the recoil. In complete disregard for his safety, Sgt. Davis loaded and fired 3 more shells into the enemy. Disregarding his extensive injuries and his inability to swim, Sgt. Davis picked up an air mattress and struck out across the deep river to rescue 3 wounded comrades on the far side. Upon reaching the 3 wounded men, he stood upright and fired into the dense vegetation to prevent the Viet Cong from advancing. While the most seriously wounded soldier was helped across the river, Sgt. Davis protected the 2 remaining casualties until he could pull them across the river to the fire support base. Though suffering from painful wounds, he refused medical attention, joining another howitzer crew which fired at the large Viet Cong force until it broke contact and fled. Sgt. Davis' extraordinary heroism, at the risk of his life, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Yeah, yeah, yeah - but is he blonde and pretty? (That concludes the extreme sarcasm portion of the program tonight. Thank you.)

[GOPcapitalist]

Don't mind #3fan. He is mentally unstable and, if you let him, will get into a 50 post "debate" over what the meaning of "is" is.

[#3Fan]

No, I told you that your petty arguing sounded childish and to knock it off.

You're acting immature and you're not boss.

You still don't get it.

Get what?

Why try to discuss it with you?

Don't ask me.

Good question, considering you never listen to anything said to you like good liberals do.

You act like liberals.

And no, it isn't debateablt as to whether I know what I am talking about.

If you think that maintenance is combat then, yes, it is debatable.

I DO know what I am talking about.

That's debatable.

And you'll never admit that you don't.

You won't admit that you're wrong.

Simple as that. You're too much of a coward to admit that you're ever wrong.

You are too much of a coward to admit you're wrong.

Actually, the immature one is you.

No, it's you.

Stating that one has to get on the level of an aopponent, and then whining about that being done to you.

I haven't whined.

If you don't like it, don't do it.

Do what?

But since you refuse to learn that, you're immature.

You're immature.

And you're amusing me at the moment with your antics.

You're easily amused.

And you are whining.

How?

You sound just like Daschle and company.

You do.

How about bothering to re-read the sentence above it.

Which one?

Of course, your understanding isn't what it should be.

Nor is yours if you believe that maintenance is combat.

If it was, you'd know when to shut the trap when addressing a soldier.

I address them like I address anyone else here, especially if they've never done anything special. You're the one disrespecting a soldier, a soldier that has been through much more than you in defending this country.

[Saundra Duffy]

God bless the family and friends of this fine young soldier. May she rest in peace. Amen.

[#3Fan]

Don't mind #3fan. He is mentally unstable and, if you let him, will get into a 50 post "debate" over what the meaning of "is" is.

Still smarting, huh? What are you doing, following me from thread to thread trying to find something to snipe at me about like the Iraqis are sniping at our supply lines? LOL

I saw where you got hammered by Whiskey Papa. You attributed a quote to Lincoln that Lincoln didn't even make and Walt nailed you for it. Did you acknowledge your mistake, hell no. I would think that someone who is one-issue as you would at least keep the details straight on that one issue, but you just don't have the mind for detail it takes to post intelligently on a subject like that.

[W. W. SMITH]

Both of you
put a sock in it.
enough is enough!

[#3Fan]

Both of you put a sock in it. enough is enough!

It's not pretty, but these guys need to be shot down. Jessica has went through a lot and you can see by their posts that their hoping for the worst stories possible to come out about her captivity. That's incredibly callous and disrespectful to a POW that has sacrificed a lot for her country. If they aren't challenged, it looks as if everyone else agrees with them here. I'm proving that we don't. Sorry you don't have the stomach for it.

[GOPcapitalist]

Let me guess. You're going to claim that I "pinged" you to that response even though YOU initiated it by YOUR own decision to respond to a post by me that was directed to somebody OTHER THAN YOU.

[GOPcapitalist]

Both of you put a sock in it. enough is enough!

Thank you. #3fan in particular likes to "hijack" these types of threads so that he may carry out lengthy inane "debates" over the most trivial matters of word choice. He is not mentally stable, so expect him to start attacking you for simply objecting to his verbal diarhea of nonsense. Like Bill Clinton, he enjoys debating what the definition of "is" is and will carry on such a debate for hours on end if given the chance.

[#3Fan]

Let me guess. You're going to claim that I "pinged" you to that response even though YOU initiated it by YOUR own decision to respond to a post by me that was directed to somebody OTHER THAN YOU.

If my name is in it, then I'm pinged. If you don't want responses to your post, send e-mail idiot. Like I've said, you're an intellectual wussy. You want to mention my name in your posts but you don't want me to respond to what you say.