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hey voodoo

newbreedbrian - 2-1-2009 at 05:08 PM

just wondering something. did your time in iraq change your opinion on the people there? or the place in general? policies? or was it what you expected before you went? either way i'm really glad you're back with your family and safe.

Voodoobillyman - 2-2-2009 at 12:08 AM

Thanks man, I appreciate that. yes time there changed the way I thought about alot of things. I actually devoted a good amount of time there getting the place ready for the Provincal elecetions that just took place, so it's nice to see it went off without a hitch for the most part. I am glad president Obama is our President and I am glad he is doing what he is doing in regards to Iraq. It is time to move on for sure. I also feel that we did succeed there given the possible outcomes and the outcome we are facing. Not one of my brothers or sisters in uniform died in vain, that is my honest opinion. If you guys want to know specifics, just ask, I am completely alright with talking about all of it.

newbreedbrian - 2-2-2009 at 06:25 AM

thanks for the honest response. was there alot of hostility from the locals? i imagine it really varied from person to person?

Voodoobillyman - 2-2-2009 at 10:58 AM

There was actually a very small percentage of the population that was hostile during my tour. But the small percentage was good at what they did and maximized the affects. The worst were the foreign nationals waging jihad in the name of whichever whackjob group they represented. route clearance and convoy was still the most vulnerable to attack as everyone knows roadside bombs (ied) were the main method of attack. Complex ambushes were out of the question because the US military is well known for it's violence of action, come at us with something like that we simply hit back harder and for keeps. Some of the worst was the IDF (indirect fire). They would build launch tubes on the backs of small trucks, get to a vantage point for launch and fire rocket and mortar attacks into our bases. These would go anywhere and hit anything, no intended target. Sometimes they would get real close to our living quarters at night while already bedded down. It got to the point where we just stopped evacing to the bunkers. We figured it happend so much that if it was our time, it was our time. I was VERY fortunate as I did not really experience anything remotely traumatic. i wish I could say the same for everyone over there.

jonnynewbreed - 2-2-2009 at 11:37 AM

In the interest of a better understanding of something that is very difficult to understand we are all very lucky to have you here man.

Voodoobillyman - 2-2-2009 at 03:27 PM

Like I said guys, anything you want to know, just ask. I appreciate that people are interested beyond what the media wants to feed them on the issue.

newbreedbrian - 2-2-2009 at 04:54 PM

it's really no secret that our politics aren't the same. we've established that in the past. that however in no way means i don't feel for the people putting their lives on the line on a daily basis and their families back home. like i said, i'm really fucking happy you made it back safe and can go on being the good father i know you are. i really appreciate you taking the time to tell me a little about your experience there.

Voodoobillyman - 2-2-2009 at 06:25 PM

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Originally posted by newbreedbrian
it's really no secret that our politics aren't the same. we've established that in the past. that however in no way means i don't feel for the people putting their lives on the line on a daily basis and their families back home. like i said, i'm really fucking happy you made it back safe and can go on being the good father i know you are. i really appreciate you taking the time to tell me a little about your experience there.


THAT is the absolute beauty of being able to call ourselves free men brother. We can agree to disagree and do not have to worry about repercussions for it. Thanks again big guy;)