"Three quick thoughts:
1. I wish I had seen Meet the Press.
2. I think that many people believe we helped create the problem in Afghanistan well before 9/11 with our support of the Mujahadeen against the Soviets -- not for the good of Afghanistan…"
The official Sebastian Junger community
-
Bill Day
- Male
- Washington, DC
- United States
- Blog Posts
- Discussions (2)
- Events
- Groups (1)
- Photos
- Photo Albums
Gifts Received
Bill Day has not received any gifts yet
Bill Day's Page
Latest Activity
Bill Day replied to Eric's discussion So tired of this glamorization"Gregg, Katarina, thank you for your generosity of spirit and many kind words. As Gregg said, that is the American Way. I think that one of the great things about "War" is that whatever one's view of the conflict, one cannot help but…"
Bill Day replied to Eric's discussion So tired of this glamorization"I hold no brief for Eric, since I think his assessment of Sebastian, the book, the film, and soldiers is incorrect, and his language intemperate and insulting. At the risk of making myself equally unpopular, however, I think he does raise one point…"
Bill Day replied to Brandon Young's discussion Pulling Out?! in the group Readers"I'm sorry, I don't understand what our blowing to pieces a little country far away has to do with our sense of community or our Big Macs. It is not a football game where our side gets extra points for "team spirit." And 9/11…"
Bill Day replied to Brandon Young's discussion Pulling Out?! in the group Readers"I guess as the "someone" who brought up the fact that we have been fighting in the Middle East and North Africa for at least two centuries, on and off, I'll respond briefly. And let me say that I mean no disrespect for the troops, and…"
Bill Day replied to Brandon Young's discussion Pulling Out?! in the group Readers"I respect what you say, Rhonda, and I agree with your support for the troops. Two small points for possible reflection, however. First, we have been fighting in the Middle East and North Africa since at least 1803. When the Marine Corps sings about…"
Bill Day replied to Brandon Young's discussion Pulling Out?! in the group Readers"I cannot even begin to speak to what you guys went through or how you must feel.
From the perspective of a person back home, I have a couple of personal observations. First, we need more reporting like "War" to give us a glimpse of…"
Bill Day left a comment for Sebastian Junger"I would like to thank you for a profound look at a difficult subject under dangerous circumstances that most of us will obviously never experience. Philosophically I have serious doubts about the wisdom of sending our young men abroad on military…"
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 4:59pm on June 14, 2010,
mouse said… - Hi Bill,
I wanted to tell you I really quite liked your reply of June 11th in the thread "Pulling Out?". While I appreciate simplicity, I'm not a fan of whittling needfully complex and multi-fold decisions down to "either/or". Actually, the concept scares the hell out of me.
You made so many well-articulated and astute points that it doesn't make sense to list them all, but I just wanted you to know that someone appreciated the thought you put into your reply.
Have a great week!
Katarina
© 2013 Created by Clay.
Powered by
