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Then this one shows up (Original Post) warrant46 Sep 2013 OP
How do you know? tazkcmo Sep 2013 #1
Thank you for asking (Warning Graphic images) warrant46 Sep 2013 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author CJCRANE Sep 2013 #8
This guy, one limb or ten, is a hatemonger. He has no ire for Bush's cronies, but he's got MADem Sep 2013 #9
Thank you tazkcmo Sep 2013 #15
Now if only tazkcmo Sep 2013 #22
They're just a bunch or RWers taking advantage as usual. DevonRex Sep 2013 #10
theyshould be storming the gates of Leavenworth onethatcares Sep 2013 #2
This guy mocks PVT Manning. I won't repeat his comments but suffice it to say he's MADem Sep 2013 #31
Not sure what the point is, here--that guy whose name appears on that pic is NOT on active duty. MADem Sep 2013 #3
Thanks for going there for us, MADem. Hekate Sep 2013 #4
There's MORE and it's worse that what I have shown you here. I didn't feel it was necessary to MADem Sep 2013 #6
Be sure to thank the Veteran there warrant46 Sep 2013 #7
Being a vet and a triple amputee Summer Hathaway Sep 2013 #11
Well maybe he's pissed that he lost it all in an immoral war warrant46 Sep 2013 #14
Feeling sorry for the guy is one thing Summer Hathaway Sep 2013 #17
Well I certainly respect your opinion warrant46 Sep 2013 #19
What is dangerous to this forum Summer Hathaway Sep 2013 #21
Your post is sorely misguided. You need to read the TOS of this website. MADem Sep 2013 #12
I guess don't understand you warrant46 Sep 2013 #16
What I don't understand is someone who comes here to DU and posts the rantings of an asshole MADem Sep 2013 #23
I'm a veteran, too. If he wants to be part of that RW bullshit DevonRex Sep 2013 #13
Me too. tazkcmo Sep 2013 #20
I find it appalling that someone would cherry pick from this guy's posts in an effort to whip up MADem Sep 2013 #25
I feel a little like the time we got burgled. tazkcmo Sep 2013 #26
That's it--exactly.... nt MADem Sep 2013 #29
That's exactly it. DevonRex Sep 2013 #30
I'm a vet too tazkcmo Sep 2013 #24
Yep. Me too. MADem Sep 2013 #28
Fuck Rand Paul FSogol Sep 2013 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author Little Star Sep 2013 #27
Way to bring the hate mongering, racist, bullshit giftedgirl77 Sep 2013 #32

tazkcmo

(7,304 posts)
1. How do you know?
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:06 PM
Sep 2013

My biggest problem with all that is when did these service members get the right to question what conflict they participate in? I didn't much like being re-called for Gulf Oil War I because I knew it was all about the oil, but I went because that was the term of agreement. Pay me, provide for me and my families welfare plus give me ALMOST enough money to get a college education and I'll kill folks for you. Never read that part in my contract that said "unless I disagree with you".

But back to my question, how do you know it's not just folks playing dress up and stirring shit?

FWIW I would be pissed if I was still in too. For LOTS of reasons!

warrant46

(2,205 posts)
5. Thank you for asking (Warning Graphic images)
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:26 PM
Sep 2013

Here he is-- He isn't in any more you should hold your Judgment until you know the Facts . He has only 1 Limb



Before



https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQOzx5sCHgtHheG4gWfQBqGfqkCJc3KCOmMun_uxmC8SLjONtkt

After

Meet the right-handed triple-amputee Iraq war veteran who overcame all odds to pursue his dream... and is studying to be a LEFT-handed architect

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2110514/Brian-Kolfage-triple-amputee-Iraq-war-veteran-overcame-odds.html

Response to warrant46 (Reply #5)

MADem

(135,425 posts)
9. This guy, one limb or ten, is a hatemonger. He has no ire for Bush's cronies, but he's got
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:31 PM
Sep 2013

some serious "nutty birther" objections to the guy that ENDED the war that took his limbs.

You need to just self delete this pile of shit.

tazkcmo

(7,304 posts)
15. Thank you
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:38 PM
Sep 2013

I was honestly asking. As a now non-soldier (he'll always be one) he is well within his right to protest and I support (and agree) with him. As for judging prematurely, I'm sure you can understand why a person would think these are active duty military as they are all dressed in military uniforms and are hiding their faces as if they might face severe penalties if they were identified.

As I said, I agree with them.

DevonRex

(22,541 posts)
10. They're just a bunch or RWers taking advantage as usual.
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:32 PM
Sep 2013

Nobody here should be surprised. What is surprising is that people here are promoting RWers.

onethatcares

(16,194 posts)
2. theyshould be storming the gates of Leavenworth
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:09 PM
Sep 2013

in order to free Pvt Manning if they feel the need to express the feelings on their posters.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
31. This guy mocks PVT Manning. I won't repeat his comments but suffice it to say he's
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 08:05 PM
Sep 2013

not in Manning's corner at all.

He also hates universal health care because he thinks (erroneously, since he's on full disability) it will dig into his TRICARE benefits.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
3. Not sure what the point is, here--that guy whose name appears on that pic is NOT on active duty.
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:19 PM
Sep 2013

He was grievously wounded as a result of his sleeping quarters being bombed, but he isn't going to have anything to do with a "Syrian civil war."

https://www.facebook.com/BrianKolfage/info


Despite suffering multiple amputations and the looming possibility of death, Airman Kolfage still maintained incredible strength and courage throughout his recovery. The fact that no one with his level of amputation has ever been able to walk independently didn't discourage him. With undiminished spirit, he still saw opportunities and worked with feverish determination through his physical therapy program, gaining strength and balance every day.


He's out of the USAF now.


Is this guy collecting pictures of people or something? This one, calling Obama an enemy of the state--real charming--is on his page too.




Here's another pic from this Paulbot nutcase's FB page:



Here's another pic from his collection:





And here is yet another:



You sure you want to tout this rightwing asshole, war wounds notwithstanding, on DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND?

You should just self-delete this trainwreck of a thread. This guy is a Paulbot loonie.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
6. There's MORE and it's worse that what I have shown you here. I didn't feel it was necessary to
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:28 PM
Sep 2013

throw the "hate shit" up here on this board to make the point. I don't like seeing people hurt with the real nasty stuff.

But let me tell you, this guy is no Democrat, and his objections are all about OBAMA.

If Ron and Rand Paul and Sarah Palin were touting war, this fucker would be first in line to call for nuking Syria.


Obama wants a limited, no-troops strike, and this asshole is screaming like he's proposing we send in third graders with automatic weapons.


Makes you wonder why people feel a need to "sell" their point of view with rank lies....

warrant46

(2,205 posts)
14. Well maybe he's pissed that he lost it all in an immoral war
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:35 PM
Sep 2013

and maybe his reactions may be misguided to those here but I feel sorry for this guy. Many here apparently think he isn't humble enough to think properly

Hell---I don't know

Summer Hathaway

(2,770 posts)
17. Feeling sorry for the guy is one thing
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:41 PM
Sep 2013

and I can't imagine many people who wouldn't sympathize with his circumstances.

But that doesn't mean he isn't a Paulbot loonie, or that his political opinions are somehow more valid than anyone else's.

warrant46

(2,205 posts)
19. Well I certainly respect your opinion
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:44 PM
Sep 2013

I had no idea he was so dangerous to this forum as some apparently think.

Summer Hathaway

(2,770 posts)
21. What is dangerous to this forum
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:48 PM
Sep 2013

is the fact that it is infested with RW trolls and Paulbot loonies, not-so-cleverly disguised as concerned Democrats.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
12. Your post is sorely misguided. You need to read the TOS of this website.
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:34 PM
Sep 2013

It is not OK to tout the addled musings of race-baiting haters, no matter how many limbs they lost in George Bush's war.

To ANYONE, he's a hater. You should check this shit before you put it up here.

warrant46

(2,205 posts)
16. I guess don't understand you
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:39 PM
Sep 2013

Are we supposed to investigate every picture to prove the person in the picture is morally, religiously and vetted somehow in democratic values before we put something up. I had no idea the guy was a Paul whatever ?

MADem

(135,425 posts)
23. What I don't understand is someone who comes here to DU and posts the rantings of an asshole
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:51 PM
Sep 2013

who has THIS kind of SHIT all over his FB page....and then doubles down and gets shirty when I have a problem with it. And this is not the most offensive crap, either.









You need to just self delete this crap. It's YOUR job to take responsibility for your posts, and you have posted the musings of a race baiting hater who despises all Democrats.

A hater is a hater, no matter how many limbs he has.

DevonRex

(22,541 posts)
13. I'm a veteran, too. If he wants to be part of that RW bullshit
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:34 PM
Sep 2013

that's his business. But he won't get my thanks for It.

tazkcmo

(7,304 posts)
20. Me too.
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:46 PM
Sep 2013

If he's not active duty anymore, why hide his face? And why didn't he object this loudly when he was deployed to (I assume here) Iraq?

I don't support military action in Syria as I don't see any good outcome. In fact, I think it'll make shit a LOT worse. But I also believe in being consistent. Didn't support Iraq. Did support kicking Taliban ass but not using our conventional military to hunt Osama. Obama did it right, IMHO. Bush would still be a fucking idgit even if he was a Democrat.

This pisses me off.

Thank you MAdem for posting that. I really appreciate it.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
25. I find it appalling that someone would cherry pick from this guy's posts in an effort to whip up
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:56 PM
Sep 2013

support for what is a contentious issue. It's VERY clear where this guy stands--and it's pretty ugly stuff. Not a nice person.

DevonRex

(22,541 posts)
30. That's exactly it.
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 08:04 PM
Sep 2013

I haven't made up my mind yet on what to do. After the military I went into international relations with a concentration on the then USSR, now Russia. I had been MI when Putin was KGB.

So... From my background, I have some concerns about giving Russia a green light to continue dealing whatever arms they wish to the region. Like Iran. But we won't get to hear that debate. It's in the classified briefing. Which means it's a grave concern.

I have a feeling that's the crux of the matter. Iran and nukes with the help of Russia who is also the supplier of the CW to Syria.

tazkcmo

(7,304 posts)
24. I'm a vet too
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 07:54 PM
Sep 2013

And I don't use that nomenclature to justify hypocrisy. He should be angry with Bush for stealing his limbs for fun and profit.

To me, he's a triple amputee hypocrite.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
28. Yep. Me too.
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 08:01 PM
Sep 2013

I stayed long enough to retire.

And this shit offends me. The hatemongering, racism, homophobia--it's just not what we are about.

It's one thing to disagree about policy, it's another thing to throw this guy's hateful shit on our website to make the case.

Oddly enough, he saves all his "love" for Obama. It's the strangest thing.

Response to warrant46 (Original post)

 

giftedgirl77

(4,713 posts)
32. Way to bring the hate mongering, racist, bullshit
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 08:31 PM
Sep 2013

to DU, this is the second proPaul Service Member related anti-war propaganda (that's all this shit is) on here today. Yes, the Iraq war was illegal but guess what? If we refused to go we would get court-martialed and thrown in jail. It's one of the chances we took when we signed on the line & raised our right hand. This guy is using his plight to spew his hate towards Obama & last I checked he wasn't the one who sent us over there.

This shit doesn't belong here & is disgusting to see it stand

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