July 03, 2006

No, I don't want to believe it

Revealing an uncomfortable truth about Rusty Shackleford: I still do not want to believe it's true. I hope it's not true. I pray it's not true.

My wanting, hoping, and praying have nothing to do with whether or not this incident actually did take place. But when faced with uncertainty, I choose to err on the side which gives the benefit of the doubt to the goodness of the United States and its soldiers.

That rape and murder happen in war is a certainty based on statistical probabilities. Gang rapes and mass murders are much lower on the probability scale. So I will hold out hope that there is more to this story than is being reported. That hope may prove to be hollow. May justice fall swiftly if I am wrong.

Confederate Yankee has the story on Green's arrest. Ace with some commentary.

Posted by: Rusty at 02:08 PM | Comments (20) | Add Comment
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1 War is Hell.

I can't think of anything else to say.

Posted by: Michael Hampton at July 03, 2006 02:18 PM (FVbj6)

2 I won't believe it until the verdict is read. Innocent until proven guilty.

Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at July 03, 2006 02:48 PM (8e/V4)

3 Rape and murder are not war as the US practices it.

Innocent until proven guilty, but they're certain enough of the evidence to proceed to filing charges.

Not looking good for the home team.

Posted by: Ted at July 03, 2006 03:09 PM (+OVgL)

4 If they did it, they should get the firing squad; if not, then whoever brought the false charges should get it.

Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at July 03, 2006 06:30 PM (v3I+x)

5 It seems the number of "bad apples" is multiplying by the day.

Posted by: sonic at July 03, 2006 06:50 PM (Gsn6c)

6 from a prior post - Simple rule -

If the story is first developed by the MSM with/based on Iraqi accusations - then doubt it.

If the story is first developed within the military - then suspect there is a high degree of legitimacy and fact involved. Expect the MSM to jump on it and run with it - its what they do - ignore them - they are irrelevant.

This is why we have a CID - this is why we have specific training in proper behavior, this is why I received specialized training over the years in preventing/recognizing behavior problems.

The military is professional - actions like this are un-professional - what is un-professional undermines the performance and success of the military,compromises morale and jepardizes the mission objectives.
............

I've seen all kinds of shit even in peacetime - it happens.
UCMJ is swift and harsh. If convicted there will be death sentences handed down. Couple of hard life too - Leavenworth is hell compared to civilian prison systems.

........

Oh - fuck you sonic.

Posted by: hondo at July 03, 2006 07:06 PM (MVgHp)

7 I'm sure it's a great comfort to the dead that their murderers will get a slap on the wrist at some future point.

I'm also certain you will start defending this guy in the next two days.

Posted by: sonic at July 03, 2006 07:10 PM (Gsn6c)

8 Oh - fuck you again Sonic.

Posted by: hondo at July 03, 2006 07:18 PM (MVgHp)

9 Sonic,

you shit on your country because of the rapists, I'm proud of my country that puts them on trial for their crimes. That's the difference between your side and ours.

Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at July 03, 2006 07:21 PM (8e/V4)

10 You are assuming I am an American.

Posted by: sonic at July 03, 2006 08:10 PM (Gsn6c)

11 Oh - fuck you again sonic and Happy 4th Of July!!! No matter where you come from (like I would care).

Posted by: hondo at July 03, 2006 08:24 PM (MVgHp)

12 Seems like PFC Green was a bit of a role model

See here: http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/read.php?story_id_key=8316

And of course happy independence day to you all.

Posted by: sonic at July 03, 2006 09:08 PM (Gsn6c)

13 Naturally assholes like sonic are so ashamed of their countries and race that they keep it a secret. Sonic you muslim faggot shut up.

I wish the liberal establishment would be as concerned about the rapes and murders in New Orleans as they are in Iraq. Oh no! I forget the rapists and murderers in New Orleans are black. To a liberal shit only whites under the stress of being blown up any minute can commit murder.
Friggin idiots.

Posted by: greyrooster at July 03, 2006 10:38 PM (ofp0L)

14 Sonic:

Don't even try man..Really. Arguing with these neo-con geekoids is a lost cause. About all you can do is poke at them with a long stick, laugh at their Nearthental ways and hope they don't breed too much or infect too many Hispanics before they become a majority; If there is one thing worst than an white neo-facist is a south american one.

Look at the site: It is decorated with Star Wars artwork and uses a fictional name as a racial slur. I mean, we are down here at 8th grade level chief.

Their IQ combined wouldn't light up a key chain light.

Posted by: mighty7 at July 04, 2006 05:55 AM (EFBVJ)

15 Sonic:

Don't even try man..Really. Arguing with these neo-con geekoids is a lost cause. About all you can do is poke at them with a long stick, laugh at their Nearthental ways and hope they don't breed too much or infect too many Hispanics before they become a majority; If there is one thing worst than an white neo-facist is a south american one.

Look at the site: It is decorated with Star Wars artwork and uses a fictional name as a racial slur. I mean, we are down here at 8th grade level chief.

Their IQ combined wouldn't light up a key chain light.

Posted by: mighty7 at July 04, 2006 05:58 AM (EFBVJ)

16 Sonic and 7, why do you bother? Why is it petulant brats like yourselves waste your time annoying the adults? Doesn't mommy give you enough attention? Was daddy too harsh, and being an idiot liberal is your way of punishing him? You did know you dad, right? Or was it one of mommy's boyfriends?

Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at July 04, 2006 02:21 PM (v3I+x)

17 Improbalus thinks he is an adult!

Funniest post ever.

Posted by: sonic at July 04, 2006 05:40 PM (Gsn6c)

18 Oh! Did I forget to say fuck you sonic? Fuck you!

Posted by: hondo at July 04, 2006 07:42 PM (MVgHp)

19 The attempted comeback by I.M. was pretty weak compared to mighty7's post, you gotta admit.

Posted by: grok at July 04, 2006 11:13 PM (YEhpb)

20 Sonic: You piece of shit. I hereby challenge you to a duel. Guns, knifes or fists. I will whip your ass and bury you. You are nothing. Where can we meet so I can put you out of your miserable existence. We can also gamble on the outcome. Make a day of it. Have a barbeque. Then I will beat you to death and bury you in the swamp. Of course, if you win, you can go away with a pretty good hunk of change. How about it. I feel like fighting for my country.
I feel like kicking your ass. Let's get it on. If you beg and write what a piece of shit you are on this blog before you leave I will let you live. Maybe. C'mon man. I pay the bill. Put your ass where your mouth is. Greyrooster99@hotmail.com Do it boy. Be a man.

Posted by: greyrooster at July 07, 2006 09:02 PM (BjPXu)

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