Cool.

great use of hero tag

If only more like him existed.

Glutton for punishment?

Bah.

He is merely doing it because interpreters get an armed guard.

Hero? That's all kinds of stupid. You got shot at and have your life threatened in many ways, and you want to go back? And both times, you're being paid for helping an invading army occupy your own country. There's a word for the kind of person who does that, and it sounds a bit like "waiter".

now that's something else.

Hope he's not gay. He'll get booted right the hell out (new window).

He's a hero just because he's about to be trained to kill innocent Iraqis?

Standards are slipping.

I would do that the other way around, if I was drafted.

mister aj: Hero? That's all kinds of stupid. You got shot at and have your life threatened in many ways, and you want to go back? And both times, you're being paid for helping an invading army occupy your own country. There's a word for the kind of person who does that, and it sounds a bit like "waiter".

That was probably a troll, but it's "this"-worthy.


/this

Let's just hope he's not gay, by golly.

NPComplete: He's a hero just because he's about to be trained to kill innocent Iraqis?

Standards are slipping.

Americans...what scum bags huh?

mister aj: Hero? That's all kinds of stupid. You got shot at and have your life threatened in many ways, and you want to go back? And both times, you're being paid for helping an invading army occupy your own country. There's a word for the kind of person who does that, and it sounds a bit like "waiter".


/Your Trolling needs more cowbell

Good for him.

So is everyone that enlists in the military automatically a hero?

Service guarantees citizenship.

A guy wants to fight for his country...yeah Hero

kilgorn: A guy wants to fight for his country...yeah Hero

I don't think it's his country once he joins a foreign army and seeks other citizenship.

hugh man unavailable for comment ;p

/i'm sure he's a very nice person and he's indeed a hero

mister aj: Hero? That's all kinds of stupid. You got shot at and have your life threatened in many ways, and you want to go back? And both times, you're being paid for helping an invading army occupy your own country. There's a word for the kind of person who does that, and it sounds a bit like "waiter".

If after all that he wants to enlist on our side, it must mean a hell of a lot to him.

The men, many of whom studied at the college level and owned homes and cars in Iraq, have had a hard time finding work. There's no market here for Arab interpreters, so they're learning to write résumés, network, and apply for other jobs.

Are they sure, I mean, where do all the gay translators get their jerrbs?

MrPerfectSU: So is everyone that enlists in the military automatically a hero?

Well, compared the rest of the sheep, sure.

MrPerfectSU: So is everyone that enlists in the military automatically a hero?

Pretty much. It's the first level hero. Now when you save your entire company firing a machine gun from a burning tank, you reach a higher level and they pin medals on you.

BBRModitha: Service guarantees citizenship.

Win.

/thread

Hey, you know what they say: If you can't beat em, join em!

That's just a joke, props to the guy.

FTFA: But with his savings nearly depleted and unable to land a decent job, Wadi enlisted in the Army.

Sounds about right.

From the article: "But with his savings nearly depleted and unable to land a decent job, Wadi enlisted in the Army."

It's great that he's willing to join the Army and help us in Iraq, but this line bothered me.

mister aj: Hero? That's all kinds of stupid. You got shot at and have your life threatened in many ways, and you want to go back? And both times, you're being paid for helping an invading army occupy your own country. There's a word for the kind of person who does that, and it sounds a bit like "waiter".

I was thinking that. It's all in the perspective though. Countries really are nothing but divisive bullshiat. I'd vouchsafe he just doesn't care where his parents farked, and probably likes a bacon sandwich every now and then.

Good for him. I hope this earns him citizenship.

He enjoys listening to Johnny Cash

He's got good taste too.

mister aj 2008-02-24 06:27:10 PM
Hero? That's all kinds of stupid. You got shot at and have your life threatened in many ways, and you want to go back? And both times, you're being paid for helping an invading army occupy your own country. There's a word for the kind of person who does that, and it sounds a bit like "waiter".


Why are leftists #1. So stupid #2. So dishonest and #3. Such haters?

I guess you're best qualified to answer that question mister aj(ackass)

Typical use of the "hero" tag by ultra nationalist right wing warmonger ass hat...who obviously didn't RTFA

I wish the USA had a path to citizenship that required more than just being born here.

I recommend: two years of service of some kind. Military or peace-industries. But you have to actually "do something" to be a first-class citizen here.

/putting an "I support our troops" decal on your Cadillac is not enough.

libbynomore2
Thankyou for that well reasoned argument, backed up with the finest logic and research.

The fact that you resorted to no assertions other than rabid name-calling indicates to the rest of us that you don't actually have a logical argument. Could some more intellectually sound right-wing types come here and debate with us please? Please?

studebaker hoch 2008-02-24 06:38:46 PM
I wish the USA had a path to citizenship that required more than just being born here.

I recommend: two years of service of some kind. Military or peace-industries. But you have to actually "do something" to be a first-class citizen here.

I totally agree. And we should start with all of these foolish, ignorant, dumbass left wing pricks on fark.

Let's look at this more reasonably, and with a little perspective.

Suppose Iran invades the USA, deposing our government and murdering civilians. Luckily for us, this is rather unlikely, but let's just imagine. Then you find out that your neighbour Mr.Durkadurka who you always thought of as a kind of ok guy is translating for the Iranian army, to help facilitate the occupation. He goes away for a few months, and the next time you see him, he's wearing an Iranian army uniform and more directly supporting the occupation.

Be honest - are you going to think he's a Hero? I think the first words that would actually crop up in your mind are "traitor" and "collaborator". Try and see things from a perspective other than "USA! USA! USA!", it's quite enlightening.

Or maybe you'd try to kill him? Would you then think of yourself as a "terrorist", or something trying to do justice and fight for freedom?

Anyone else sadly amazed that there are no jobs for Arabic interpreters (or more likely, translators) in the US?

You'd think keeping up with intel (including just reading mainstream publications and constantly surfing the Arabic-language internet) would be a higher priority.

As for going back, if he thought being an interpreter was dangerous, I can't see how he thinks this is any safer. I suppose the idea is that he'll be further "embedded" now so more firepower surrounding him, or something.

But if the Army has two brain cells to rub together, I'd expect them to put this guy right back into translating/interpreting, only now with a uniform on. It would be a waste to just have him as a regular fighter.

Sammy Jenkins: What's the Iraqi version of "Uncle Tom"?



خائنعم

mister aj


You must have picked that name because you couldn't choose between asshole or jackass.

BTW...don't even start with me with your " reasoned debate " bullshiat. Your Boobies discounts anything argument you might try to make in that regard.

Again I ask, why are people like you so stupid and dishonest?

BTW. Who's out there in Iraq killing innocent civilians? Here's a hint....it's NOT our military, but then you'd have to actually know your ass from a hole in the ground to know that.

FTFA: "After the Army," he said, "I hope to go to an American university, get a job, and be a productive citizen."

He's already doing more than half of American citizens right there.

libbynomore2: I totally agree. And we should start with all of these foolish, ignorant, dumbass left wing pricks on fark.

If that happened, Fark would lose a lot of business.

thamike 2008-02-24 06:45:29 PM
Sammy Jenkins: What's the Iraqi version of "Uncle Tom"?

Wow, that's a stunning comment...and not a positive one either you asshole

And both times, you're being paid for helping an invading army occupy your own country. There's a word for the kind of person who does that, and it sounds a bit like "waiter".


I suggest you look up the term "aid and comfort" in Black's Law Dictionary. It applies to you. Yes, YOU.

studebaker hoch 2008-02-24 06:38:46 PM
I wish the USA had a path to citizenship that required more than just being born here.

There's the time-tested "sneak over the border and wait for the next amnesty" approach.

libbynomore2: Who's out there in Iraq killing innocent civilians?

Blackwater?

Hmmm...sounds like we're going to be pulling out the old irony tag in a few months.

Sammy Jenkins: libbynomore2:

Have you ever served your country, you ignorant coont? You first.

Nobody with an outlook that retarded has.