WWJK: Who would Jesus Kill - Military supplier adds bible references to rifle sights

piercehawkeye45 · 01-22-2010, 07:14 PM

The entire Islamic population? The entire point of taking off the passages off is to tell the majority of the Islamic population that the cross hairs aren't on them.

The actual passages is a non-issue. But since the story blew up, the US military need to cover their asses. That's what they did.

01-22-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

The entire Islamic population? The entire point of taking off the passages off is to tell the majority of the Islamic population that the cross hairs aren't on them.

The actual passages is a non-issue. But since the story blew up, the US military need to cover their asses. That's what they did.

Petraeus got it.

The Cellar generals still dont get it.

classicman · 01-24-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

The actual passages is a non-issue. But since the story blew up, the US military need to cover their asses. That's what they did.

I agree.

01-24-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by classicman

I agree.

It is not just about covering their asses.

It is also a recognition of perceptions...and as was also noted by piercehawkeye...about how it might be perceived by Muslims in Iraq and Afghanistan...and understanding the need to be a bit sensitive to those perceptions.

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Originally Posted by lookout123

I'm sure that not every single person who is upset by this issue wears panties. But they should.

Trying to picture General Petraeus in panties.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-24-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Redux

It is not just about covering their asses.

It is also a recognition of perceptions...and as was also noted by piercehawkeye...about how it might be perceived by Muslims in Iraq and Afghanistan...and understanding the need to be a bit sensitive to those perceptions.

Speaking of perceptions, Mike Yon mentioned in Iraq the locals thought we would never leave because some outfits built, or moved into existing, buildings.
In Afghanistan, the locals feel we're not going to stay, and protect them from the Taliban, because we're living in tents and not building structures.
The local commanders have to be aware of these perceptions, they can win or lose the war.

01-22-2010, 07:14 PM	#1
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	The entire Islamic population? The entire point of taking off the passages off is to tell the majority of the Islamic population that the cross hairs aren't on them. The actual passages is a non-issue. But since the story blew up, the US military need to cover their asses. That's what they did. __________________ I like my perspectives like I like my baseball caps: one size fits all.

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