killings a 'Hoot"
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- toe_knee
The top commander of the US Marine Corps said today that one of his generals should have chosen his words more carefully when he proclaimed it was "fun" to shoot people.
"While I understand that some people may take issue with the comments made by him, I also know he intended to reflect the unfortunate and harsh realities of war," said General Mike Hagee, the commandant of the Marine Corps.
During a panel discussion in San Diego on Tuesday, Lieutenant General James Mattis, who commands the 1st Marine Division in Iraq, said he relished opportunities to kill people in reference to insurgents in Iraq.
"Actually, its a lot of fun to fight. You know, it's a hell of a hoot. I like brawling," Mattis said, according to a San Diego television station.
"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil," said Mattis, who also fought in Afghanistan.
"You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them."
Hagee said he spoke to Mattis about his remarks "and he agrees he should have chosen his words more carefully".
AdvertisementMattis was one of America's "bravest and most experienced military leaders" who "often speaks with a great deal of candor", Hagee said.
- blackspade0
why is it that this doesnt shock or suprise me
- jevad0
Ameeriicaaa!
FUCK YEAH!
sorry...I'll get my coat.....
- SteveJobs0
so i take it when you forfeit your manhood and you deserve to die
what backwater redneck swamp was he spawned in?
- BZZZP0
yes, i'd rather have a marine commander that resented warfare. in fact i'd rather every VOLUNTEER american soldier hated it. then we could have a draft. and all those people that LIKED killing would be peppered through your neighbourhood much more densely. peachy.
wtf did you think this whole army/war was all about, dressing in matching fucking outfits only?
- toe_knee0
I want free combats, I'd kill for a pair
- jevad0
damn you've got the smarts mate!
- blackspade0
anyone have any idea who or what this is from ?
- scarabin0
this is so doctor strangelove.
- blackspade0
Kubrick ?
- whoohaa0
the marines ain't no boyscouts
I mean how fun is to get away with murder, to legally kill somebody?
if it wasn't for the yes sir no sir thing I would be in the marines right now killing muh-slims
- jco0
george c. scott as general patton.
- blackspade0
jco, ahh ta, but in what Movie
- jco0
patton
- mg330
I think he was trying to say "It's a hoot to shoot and kill people who opress their women, shoot at our troops, are connected to terrorism, etc."
- slappy0
got a link to an article?
- ants0
//who plays video games based on that same premise?
- liquid0
I read the 1st post......all I have to say is......owl season is in.....
and the person who said this.....well should be killed
- nosaj0
He's a general - makes me sick. Why do we let so many ignorant people have so much power? We're animals....