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US Commando Killed in Yemen


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One American commando was killed and three others were wounded in a fierce firefight early Sunday with Qaeda militants in central Yemen, the military said on Sunday. It was the first counterterrorism operation authorized by President Trump since he took office, and the commando was the first United States service member to die in the yearslong shadow war against Al Qaeda’s Yemen affiliate.

After initially denying that there were any civilian casualties, American officials said they were assessing reports that women and children had died in the attack.

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Though cast as measures meant to make the country safe, the Trump administration's moves during its first week in office are more likely to weaken the counterterrorism defenses the United States has erected over the past 16 years, several current and former U.S. officials said.

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When you gleefully post something like this do you ever consider they are someone's family? Come to think of it, I don't recall you reporting in sorrow on every member of the military killed under Obama's watch.

*snip*

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53 minutes ago, Michelle said:

When you gleefully post something like this do you ever consider they are someone's family? Come to think of it, I don't recall you reporting in sorrow on every member of the military killed under Obama's watch.

*snip*

 

I was just thinking the same thing, Michelle.  That guy had a family and while he knew the risks, his death is still heartbreaking.  WAR is heartbreaking.  Having Americans that are far more concerned with using it as ammo to use politically are truly beyond contemptible.  They don't even care that THEY are acting worse than they accuse Trump of behaving.  Disgusting and shameful.

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In fairness to ChaosRose, I see nothing 'gleeful' or disrespectful about her post. Furthermore, I don't know how anyone could profess to know her state of mind when posting stories that several news sources are carrying. Both articles posted are legitimate and worth discussing. Indeed, to ignore them is to dismiss the importance and significance of them. There's no question war is heartbreaking. No one wants to read news like this, but the fact of the matter is, as long as there is war, we will. Furthermore, like it or not, it's all political. And if policies endanger our forces any more than they already are, it's important that they be addressed.

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Lets refrain from personal attacks. Attack the post not the poster.

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ChaosRose, perhaps it would help for you to write some of your own thoughts and feelings instead of just posting quotes and links. Other posters seem to be reading your OP in a certain unpleasant way. Whatever your thoughts might be about Trump or his actions, I would hate to think that you're making light in any way of the death of an American serviceman or innocent civilians. That would paint you in a profoundly dim light.

So please feel free to set the record straight.

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2 hours ago, Michelle said:

When you gleefully post something like this do you ever consider they are someone's family? Come to think of it, I don't recall you reporting in sorrow on every member of the military killed under Obama's watch.

*snip*

Gleefully???

Really, Michelle...if all you can offer is a personal attack, then don't post. 

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43 minutes ago, kmt_sesh said:

ChaosRose, perhaps it would help for you to write some of your own thoughts and feelings instead of just posting quotes and links. Other posters seem to be reading your OP in a certain unpleasant way. Whatever your thoughts might be about Trump or his actions, I would hate to think that you're making light in any way of the death of an American serviceman or innocent civilians. That would paint you in a profoundly dim light.

So please feel free to set the record straight.

How is it making light of it to inform people that it happened? It was a deliberate choice not to make any type of political statement along with it. 

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Honestly, I expected an outpouring of sympathy for the family. Not posts like this.

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Just now, ChaosRose said:

Gleefully???

Really, Michelle...if all you can offer is a personal attack, then don't post. 

Everyone here already knows I very rarely resort to that.

Then tell us what your motive is. You haven't exactly been a bastion of pacifism for the last eight years.

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1 minute ago, Michelle said:

Everyone here already knows I very rarely resort to that.

Then tell us what your motive is. You haven't exactly been a bastion of pacifism for the last eight years.

My "motive" was to let people know it happened. There didn't seem to be any mention of it. 

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From anyone.

My heart goes out to the family. The death of a loved one is always a tragedy, no matter the purpose.  

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Thread cleaned.

Posters, let's stop with the complaining, sniping, and snarky comments. Either discuss the issue or move on to another thread.

Thank you.

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5 minutes ago, Socks Junior said:

From anyone.

My heart goes out to the family. The death of a loved one is always a tragedy, no matter the purpose.  

Thank you for posting this. 

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4 minutes ago, kmt_sesh said:

Thread cleaned.

Posters, let's stop with the complaining, sniping, and snarky comments. Either discuss the issue or move on to another thread.

Thank you.

I'll bow out since I basically reported myself before I opened my big mouth. :P

It's a sore subject with me.

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It's no secret that I have a soft spot for SEAL Team 6. The work they do is nothing short of incredible. It took me a few attempts to finish the article as the details of what happened just kept getting more horrific. Fingers crossed that we don't see more stories like this one. I'm also saddened that civilians died in the attack, especially the children.

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1 minute ago, Claire. said:

It's no secret that I have a soft spot for SEAL Team 6. The work they do is nothing short of incredible. It took me a few attempts to finish the article as the details of what happened just kept getting more horrific. Fingers crossed that we don't see more stories like this one. I'm also saddened that civilians died in the attack, especially the children.

Thank you for posting this, Claire. These are the kinds of posts I had hoped to see. 

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4 minutes ago, ChaosRose said:

Thank you for posting this. 

You're welcome.

My grandfather, a WWII veteran, recently died. So I've recently been reminded personally of the human cost of war. Sure, I had many years to know him but other families, including those of his friends, never had that opportunity. Just like this, now.

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Just now, Socks Junior said:

You're welcome.

My grandfather, a WWII veteran, recently died. So I've recently been reminded personally of the human cost of war. Sure, I had many years to know him but other families, including those of his friends, never had that opportunity. Just like this, now.

I'm sorry for your loss. 

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Just now, ChaosRose said:

I'm sorry for your loss. 

Thank you.

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7 hours ago, Claire. said:

In fairness to ChaosRose, I see nothing 'gleeful' or disrespectful about her post. Furthermore, I don't know how anyone could profess to know her state of mind when posting stories that several news sources are carrying. Both articles posted are legitimate and worth discussing. Indeed, to ignore them is to dismiss the importance and significance of them. There's no question war is heartbreaking. No one wants to read news like this, but the fact of the matter is, as long as there is war, we will. Furthermore, like it or not, it's all political. And if policies endanger our forces any more than they already are, it's important that they be addressed.

 

Such posts do not happen in a vacuum.  It was plainly another jab at Trump.  She is completely entitled to fear and hate the new president.  Using the death of one of our warriors to do it is just.... wrong.  And it is equally wrong no matter who does it.

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12 hours ago, and then said:

I was just thinking the same thing, Michelle.  That guy had a family and while he knew the risks, his death is still heartbreaking.  WAR is heartbreaking.  Having Americans that are far more concerned with using it as ammo to use politically are truly beyond contemptible.  They don't even care that THEY are acting worse than they accuse Trump of behaving.  Disgusting and shameful.

All she did was post the article. ...

Sharing  the fact that Americans are dying in god forsaken locations for suspect reasons isnt disgusting and shameful, it is being a vigilant American as the founding fathers wanted. 

edited to add i just saw the editing by the mod so maybe I am out of line and she did post something offensive with the article. 

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http://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-essential-washington-updates-trump-goes-to-delaware-to-witness-1485981269-htmlstory.html

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Trump made an unannounced trip to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to join the family of Chief Special Warfare Operator William "Ryan" Owens, 36, who died during a raid on a compound used by Al Qaeda's Yemen-based offshoot in the country's Bayda province.

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President Obama opted not to sign off on it because plans called for the raid to take place on the next moonless night in Yemen, which was not until Jan. 28, after he left office. Trump then approved the operation after he took office.

Owens' family requested privacy, and Trump's appearance was closed to press.

 

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As a commander when you lose troops for the first time, it never leaves you and you are changed forever.  My prayers for the family but also for Trump.  He took an unscheduled trip to Dover to offer condolences to the family.  I recall my brother escorting the seven men he lost in Iraq and met with each family.  Now the Left is filling the air waves with stories about Khizr Khan.  Do they have no shame?

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