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MessyAndSlow...

Thu Nov 12, 2009, 7:37 PM
"...making war upon rebellion is messy and slow; like eating soup with a knife."
-T. E. Lawrence

the 'Reccomended Reading' list expands by 2:

Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10, Marcus Luttrell, with Patrick Robinson

Visceral storytelling. Honest, no-holds-barred. THIS shows you in no uncertain terms what we are up against in Afghanistan. Also beautifully showcases the supreme dedication and loyalty of the finest warriors in the US military, the Navy SEALS.


Generation Kill: Devil Dogs, Iceman, Captain America, and the New Face of American War, Evan Wright

Embedded with then Lt, Nathanial Fick's Recon Marines for the primary invasion of Iraq, Wright gives a broader perspective to the events covered in Fick's One Bullet Away... Also outlines some of the shortcomings of American military command, and the disorganization of the invasion/occupation/aftermath.
This really should be read as a companion/support to One Bullet Away... and if you can get your hands on a copy of Fick's presentation at Dartmouth "Eating Soup With A Knife..."


Reccomended viewing!!
:star: :star: :star: :star: :star: Eating Soup With A Knife: A Marine Officer's Perspective on Afghanistan and Iraq. Rockefeller Center @ Dartmouth presents, Nathaniel Fick 11 Nov. 2005 This is a very coherent, straightforward 'debrief' on what he saw, and did; how it effects him and his Marines, and how it effects[r should] American civilians/policy makers. Also his theories on US military strategy, the success and failures therein, and ideas on moving forward in Iraq and in general US military policy.

^^ in conjunction with One Bullet Away... and Generation Kill...


in another vein, i AM messy and slow... with or without soups and knives. I need a complete overhaul of my bedroom. and finish prize art i owe someone... :paranoid:

  • Mood: Not Impressed
  • Listening to: Mother Machine Gun - Mushroomhead
  • Reading: The Battle Of Mogadishu - Eversman, Schilling
  • Drinking: tea

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  • Favourite band or musician: Korn, Mushroomhead
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:icontazzy-:
Thanks for the :+fav: on NOT a Giraffe! =D

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Please visit my new website. =D
Judy Whitton's Photo Galleries
:iconkreepingspawn:
sure thing! it's awesome! :D

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"From a black hole i crawl beneath my halo eminating..." Mushroomhead - TheNewCultKing

"They're not socks." - Fieldy
:icondarkwulfe:
You know what's funny, in all the time I've 'known' you I've never watched you back. Stupid on my part, you have a stunning gallery.

... o-o *Watches* Thanks for all your comments. :3 Seriously

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:iconkreepingspawn:
oh yeah! thnx 4 watching! :wave: ;p

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"From a black hole i crawl beneath my halo eminating..." Mushroomhead - TheNewCultKing

"They're not socks." - Fieldy
:iconkreepingspawn:
;p suprize! i know the feeling tho.

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"From a black hole i crawl beneath my halo eminating..." Mushroomhead - TheNewCultKing

"They're not socks." - Fieldy
:iconaambience:
The print request of Vivacious is now available. Thank you for your requested. :)

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:iconkreepingspawn:
thnk you for making it available! it is a fantastic piece of art. :)

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"From a black hole i crawl beneath my halo eminating..." Mushroomhead - TheNewCultKing

"They're not socks." - Fieldy
:iconravensscar:
Hey, thanks very much for the fave. :D
:iconkreepingspawn:
certainly! :)

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"From a black hole i crawl beneath my halo eminating..." Mushroomhead - TheNewCultKing

"They're not socks." - Fieldy
:iconericreynolds:
Wow!!! Thanks for all the comments! Glad you took the time to look through my gallery! I really appreciate it :)

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