You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn’t wear a veil. You know, guys like that ain’t got no manhood left anyway. So it’s a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them. Actually it’s quite fun to fight them, you know. It’s a hell of a hoot. It’s fun to shoot some people. I’ll be right up there with you. I like brawling.
–General James Mattis
Blogging from the brig. . .
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I’ll kill you all.” ~ Marine General James Mattis to Iraqi tribal leaders
Aye, aye, Sir!
(Going ashore for a few days – I’m in a New York state of mind.)
Hey, I have the quote on my desk!
Now there was a man after my own heart…..thank you and it pays to say it….k
He reminds me of a 21st century Patton in what he says. Not sure about how he commands, but his words throw back to a time when you “grabbed them by the belt buckle, and kicked them in the ass”
Kris: A great American.
mark: Patton is a good comparison.