[brazzaville]

Good evening.

Not only are there many vets here, there is an abundance of intelligence here. I think that's because this is not a leftist forum.

Michael Frazier

[hiredhand]

I've had the great privilege of getting to know a few Freepers better, and you are CORRECT. There is indeed a great deal of intelligence here. A lot of skill as well!

The sheer volume of knowlege on FR doesn't let participants get away with much in the way of being incorrect. A lot of people have (unintentionally) posted information in the forum that was refuted and proven otherwise, by tens, dozens, sometimes hundreds or more! It's a humbling experience. :-)

I also personally happen to believe that it's difficult for somebody to have served in the military, and remain a leftist. Especially those who discover what we're "really" fighting for, and the gravity and extent of the missions at hand, and what is at stake if we lose. It changes your entire world outlook. It also makes you realize what a flaming bunch of idiots the MSM is comprised of.

I used to contrast what information I had access to against the MSM, and just chuckle. :-)

[hiredhand]

I like your tagline. :-) Surrender is "generally" unacceptable. Retreat is fine so long as you do it like Chesty Puller did while leaving Chosin Korea in 1950. :-) Now THAT was a RETREAT! :-)