11 September - 4 years on

[Lou Girardin]

But don't get me wrong. Thats my one and only US related gripe.
If I had it my way, NZ would be in alliance with the U.S. by means of directly supporting primarily Australia and NZ interests.

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But I put the downfall of the US to originating from one source only - The Jewish people. Those enlightened minds will understand this statement.

Excellent! We could be waiting for a terrorist attack too, just to be like our mates.

Anti-semitism? You're a few decades late for this one.
The new hatred du jour is ragheads. Get with the programme fella!

[kerryg]

But I put the downfall of the US to originating from one source only - The Jewish people. Those enlightened minds will understand this statement.

Shit mate, I hope this a troll

[BNZ]

well put sarge. And im glad to know im not the only one nursing one big fuck off hangover at work today.

[Marknz]

Yea Sarge, I'm gonna bash ya for this thread... what the feck is it with the Jack Daniels!?! That shit'll strip your stomach man


But all joking aside, I'm with you on this issue and, along with all the other Americans who'll be around on the 11th, I'll stand and bow my head in memory of those lost to that cowardly feckin' attack by the ragheads.

I for one used to think the same way as Dafe, but having actually been to the States a couple of times I now know that the "typical loudmouth yankee" is not really the case. I'd have to say that the Americans that I have met and worked with over the years have been some of the most gracious and polite people I've ever met. Like any other society in the world, it does have it's arseholes too, but they are well outnumbered by the good folk.

About 14 months ago I was fortunate enough to go to Oriole Park in Camden Yards to watch the Yankees play the Orioles. I have no words to explain the emotion of standing and being totally embraced by the whole crowd finishing off the stirring rendition of "the Banner" that was performed that night... absolutely friggin amazing. NZ'ers could learn something from that experience. An afternoon at the Cake Tin listening to our anthem being choked on is like a pissy singalong in the back bar of the pub in comparison.

We could sit here for hours and argue about American politicians, and the business interests of the top 4 blokes in the current administration... but that ain't gonna solve anything. America / Americans AND it's allies will continue to be soft targets for terrorist groups for many years to come. I doubt "The Fourth Global War" ( and if you're that enlightened Dafe, you'll know where that comes from ) will end in my lifetime.

Ride on

[SARGE]

thanks KB'ers..

you have restored my faith in humanity..i dont normally let go like that but the Lynchburg Lube really loosend it up last night

[scumdog]

thanks KB'ers..

you have restored my faith in humanity..i dont normally let go like that but the Lynchburg Lube really loosend it up last night

Glad I'm not the only one to have alcamahol enhanced postings..

Hope the head has ceased to feel like it is about to explode and all the blotting paper is off your tongue!!

[Lou Girardin]

In case anyone thinks Kiwis aren't patriotic.
We lost more dead per capita than any other country in the two world wars.

[James Deuce]

In case anyone thinks Kiwis aren't patriotic.
We lost more dead per capita than any other country in the two world wars.

Actually, from 1898 to 1975. We also still hold the record for the worst wastage of horse flesh in war. Of the 5000 horses sent to the Boer War, 1 returned.

[Lou Girardin]

Actually, from 1898 to 1975. We also still hold the record for the worst wastage of horse flesh in war. Of the 5000 horses sent to the Boer War, 1 returned.

We used to be good at dying for others. Could it be that we'd done enough to warrant life membership of Anzus?
We were always punctual at other peoples wars too.

[James Deuce]

We used to be good at dying for others. Could it be that we'd done enough to warrant life membership of Anzus?
We were always punctual at other peoples wars too.

Two days early with WWII. Sept 1 vs Sept 3 for the rest of the Commonwealth.

[Ixion]

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i have seen some real shitholes in my time. Beruit , Grenada, Falklands, Libya and a few places i cant talk about. ..

Falklands? Was there yanks at the Falklands ?

[Ixion]

Whats up with all the U.S. ravings lately? I can't believe how unpopular US has become.
What, with China alligning with Russia, the communist rivalry is now stronger than ever. Chinas aggressive speaking down to the U.S.
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Psst . Don't look behind you . Be afraid, be very afraid. WE'RE RIGHT HERE IN NZ! Brigadier Gilbert failed!

[Krayy]

Two days early with WWII. Sept 1 vs Sept 3 for the rest of the Commonwealth.

Hell, I would've thought if there was a fight on, the Scots would be first in?!?

[Wolf]

Hell, I would've thought if there was a fight on, the Scots would be first in?!?

Too busy scrapping with the Irish who also want to be first in the fight - slows them both down

[SARGE]

Falklands? Was there yanks at the Falklands ?

not officiallly.. american medical students to be evac'ed..we were ordered to get in and out as fast as possible.. no contact unless fired upon.. then return fire in spades

i personally didnt fire a shot (2 grenades were missing when i got back though )