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Mel Gibson's Character

posted 13 years ago by fullmetaljacket91
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Ok, I'll be the first to admit that this is one of the best recent movies to come out about the War in Iraq. They didn't waste too much time meddling over George Bush, Oil, or any of the political aspects of the situation. However, my only beef is with Mel Gibson's character. Towards the beginning of the film, while giving the speech to his men and their families, he declares - "I'll be the first one on the battlefield, and the last one off". Yet it is so insulting to the viewer's intelligence when not only is he the last to enter the combat zone, but he is the first one choppered to safety in front of the dead and wounded. Any thoughts on this?!

[–] movie_fan59 13 years ago

I think you need to watch the movie again. First off it has nothing to do with oil, Bush or anything political about Iraq because the movie is about a battle during the VIETNAM WAR .

He was the last one to leave the battlefield, except the dead. Was he supposed to stand there waiting for the graves detail to pick up all of the dead bodies? That's nonsensical.

[–] fullmetaljacket91 13 years ago

Don't be ridiculous, this was obviously about the Iraq war. I had an uncle who was over there, and in between coke binges he would tell me about his time in the Iraqi jungles fighting yellow men in pajamas. Please better educate yourself when it comes to history. Thank you. And no, he was the first one to leave.

[–] movie_fan59 13 years ago

Okay, okay, I get it. You were over there yourself, along with the character Eddie Murphy played in "Trading Places". You were with the Green Berets, Special Unit Battalions...Commando Airborne Tactics...Specialist Tactic Unit Battalion...Yeah yeah, it was real hush, you were Agent Orange, Special Agent Orange, that was you...You were in Sang Bang, Dang Gong, Poontang, yeah, that was you.

My education in history is more than adequate. You're the idiot saying a movie made based on a book about Vietnam is all about Iraq. You're the nimrod who can't tell the difference between first and last. You probably snorted all of your uncle's coke yourself.

Go see the shrink at your local VA Medical Center and get some help, man. You need it bad. Good luck, Special Agent Orange.

[–] fullmetaljacket91 13 years ago

1. Correct.
2. Your 'education' is lacking to say the least; I myself spent a semester and a half at Arapaho Community College, educating myself in the ways of history and politics and abandoning my dream of being an OBGYN to study the ways of the past. You are nothing but the dangling and hairy scrotum of society. I'm begging you to read a book.
3. It is YOU SIR who needs psychological aid, IMMEDIATELY. Make sure you know what you're talking about before you open your mouth next time. Thank you.

[–] movie_fan59 13 years ago

1. Glad to know you survived your experience in Vietnam, even though your mind was destroyed.
2. I've read a lot of books. Including the one this movie was based on. The Mad magazines and Hustlers you read don't qualify as books or educational although I'm sure they provide plenty of fun for you and your favorite handheld toy.
3. I know what I'm talking about. You don't. That's why you really need to see the shrink at your local VA. I'd be happy to call and make an appointment for you.

[–] BiohazardNemesis1984 13 years ago

Please tell me you're joking. If not, log off, watch the damn movie, look at the enemy they are fighting and then log back on when you have stopped smoking pot and post what you see. That is if you are simply not being a troll.

"May God have mercy on my enemies as I shall have none"
"George S Patton"

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[–] riddlebox1789 12 years ago

Soldiers in Vietnam: Issued XM16E1 assault rifles and M1911A1 sidearms.

Soldiers in Iraq: Issued M16A2 or M4A1 assault rifles and Beretta M9's, which are similar to the Beretta 92fs but with military specifications.

Soldiers in We Were Soldiers: Used XM16E1 assault rifles and M1911A1 sidearms, save for Plumley who used a standard 1911.

Yeah...this sure is about the Iraq war alright.

[–] ABN-Para 12 years ago

It seems your uncle shared his coke with you.

[–] R011DaveAAA 13 years ago

Forget it. This is his little (and lame) attempt at a joke. Usually he uses an American Civil War motif. Put him on ignore.

[–] movie_fan59 13 years ago

Naw, it was more fun to send him back to his brain-addled Agent Orange origins. But thanks for the heads-up.

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[–] fullmetaljacket91 13 years ago

I beg to differ, sir.

[–] movie_fan59 13 years ago

Don't sir me, I work for a living. Now drop and give me twenty!! Hit it!!!!

[–] fullmetaljacket91 13 years ago

oorah

[–] astimoli 13 years ago

You obviously have two male appendages between your legs. No one can be that stupid playing with just one.

[–] martin_66 13 years ago

Bravo Fullmetaljacket 91 and Sleepy Head!!!

I have just read this thread and it is the funniest thing I have seen in ages. Had me curled up laughing.

Bravo gentlemen!! Bravo!!