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Andy on War

November 8, 2009 5:00 PM

Andy declares war on war.

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by Hatewarman November 20, 2009 8:30 AM EST
Dear Mr. Looney.

My name is Tou Thao and I am here to tell you that I am 100% agreed with you on your comment on war. Back home where I cam from before 1975 my father was a SGU for the US CIA to fight against the North Vietnamese in Laos. My father joined the SGU in 1962 and stayed with it to the end in 1975 that we lost the war to the Communist Norht Vietnam. At one point he almost lost his life because of the fight with those Communist Soldier. He said that there is nothing good in war. All they do is killing each other day after day, month after month. After listening to him for years and watched him for years I agreed that in this world we human have a better way to solve problem than going to war and killing each other. What I don't understand is that why there are some human being out there that seams to enjoy killing others. Killing would never bring human to peace. Negotiation should be the thing we human use toward each other. We know for fact that there are things we disagree and agree but it doesn't have to end up going to war. We shall take our men and women to to war only if we have to. Not just because we want to. Thank you. God bless..
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by amfidai November 17, 2009 8:28 PM EST
Dear Sir,
My name is Mulzim R. Fidai; I am a former Marine combat veteran of the Vietnam conflict. I have spent 13 months in that jungle fighting and bleeding in that mess with individuals I knew and didn?t know. I suffer from PTSD combat related; I am 100 per cent disable because of that. I am 64 yrs. Old and I am still a mess because of it. War is more than hell; I am in my third marriage, I am somewhat estranged from my children who are grown now. I still can?t be around a lot of people I don?t trust and among other things I don?t sleep well at night.
I saw and heard your comment about war, and would like to say that I agree with you and your comments. I am willing to bet, and I am not a betting man that most of the negative comments came from people who have no idea what it is like to be in that kind of a situation which many like you and I have experienced. They have no idea just what combat Vets are going through. They should ask them. What I really want to tell you is that I appreciate you for you just being you. May God continue to Bless and reward you with the courage of your convictions and much more. Peace
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by amfidai November 17, 2009 8:22 PM EST
Dear Sir,
My name is Mulzim R. Fidai; I am a former Marine combat veteran of the Vietnam conflict. I have spent 13 months in that jungle fighting and bleeding in that mess with individuals I knew and didn?t know. I suffer from PTSD combat related; I am 100 per cent disable because of that. I am 64 yrs. Old and I am still a mess because of it. War is more than hell; I am in my third marriage, I am somewhat estranged from my children who are grown now. I still can?t be around a lot of people I don?t trust and among other things I don?t sleep well at night.
I saw and heard your comment about war, and would like to say that I agree with you and your comments. I am willing to bet, and I am not a betting man that most of the negative comments came from people who have no idea what it is like to be in that kind of a situation which many like you and I have experienced. They have no idea just what combat Vets are going through. They should ask them. What I really want to tell you is that I appreciate you for you just being you. May God continue to Bless and reward you with the courage of your convictions and much more. Peace
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by ateachabout November 14, 2009 7:52 PM EST
Andy
Thank you for your comments about war. I do not believe that it is possible to win a war. Once a person or other living thing is hurt, destroyed, or there is loss of life, all humanity looses. We have been led to believe throughout our history that you can win something in a conflict between to people, parties, nations. There is only a loss of life and resouces by all when we engage in war. When will we learn?
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by RAGGEE November 14, 2009 3:50 AM EST
I think some of you did't take your mental stability pills.any one who has been in a frontline war knows that war is not a fun place except cowards who want other ppls men & women to die for there stupid ideology.FREEDOM?what freedom was in danger when we invaded vietnam or iraq.to nuke japan,yes that was a legitimate because they attacked us.to invade afghanistan, yes because they had a guest who was behind the sep 11 attacks.you guys need to understand the wars of necessity and the wars of political choices. THANKS TO ANDY ROONEY.you r a true patriot.
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by mferner November 13, 2009 6:26 PM EST
Dear Andy,
You hit the old nail right on the head! It's too bad some comments are so emotionally ginned up they missed the point of what you were saying.
I'm a veteran and take no offense whatsoever to what you said. If more people had the courage to speak likewise this would be a better world.
I wish we had no more veterans. I wish all these young people who now join the military in part because they want to serve America had other ways, like the CCC, that they could do it. Maybe we wouldn't be invading so many places if those other choices existed and were funded properly.
One more thing to some of the writers here who got so nasty and vitriolic: have you been in the military? Did you by any chance serve in combat or work in a military hospital during a war? Well, I did. I've seen too much blood and suffering to think there's any glory in war.
Mike Ferner, President
Veterans For Peace (www.veteransforpeace.org)
USN Hospital Corpsman 69-73
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by JanineMcK November 13, 2009 1:47 PM EST
Andy Rooney has turned into a curmudgeon. He isn't even remotely funny or witty any more. Time to retire Andy. How dare you dis Veterans.
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by char10houston November 12, 2009 4:56 PM EST
WHAT A IDIOT! I am appaled that you would discredit our Veterans. ALL veterens and soilders currently protecting our lives and country DESERVE to be honered. Sure we would all like to see our soilders home and not fighting in a war. But sometime we must make the sacrifice for for our freedom. Veterans had the courage and love for this country and fought for the freedoms that you and I both enjoy today. You have offended a lot of veterans today - It's time to take you off the air! Shame on you.
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by royboy2507 November 12, 2009 1:44 PM EST
How dare you say that our soldiers are fighting for my happiness and freedom? #1 Our world has less dictators now than ever and our U.S. soldiers are not fighting for my freedom. We are there to set up a democracy in a nation that should do it on their own. #2 They are not fighting for my happiness. I would be happier if our nation would bring home our troops and save lives. When fathers and husband die, where is the happiness in that? Dying from an accident or natural causes is one thing, but to die in a meaningless war is ridiculous! The men of WWI and WWII died while fighting a very necessary war, when freedom was truly on the line. We should honor every soldier for doing his job for his country, but we should also speak out against our government for sending them in an unnecessary fight. President Obama needs to keep his word and get them out!
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by royboy2507 November 12, 2009 1:09 PM EST
What are you people talking about? Our soldiers are honored and we do thank them, but that is beside the whole point that Andy Rooney is making. It is about saving their lives by pulling them out of a war that is not only waisting trillions but killing men who dont even want to be there (many of them). You cannot tell me that Iraq is going to come over here and take away my freedom because I pulled out of a war I dont need to be in. Explain how WWII is even comparable to to the waist of lives in Iraq?!? So we should honor our troops by keeping them in a meaningless risk to their lives??? Heck no, we should show them honor by getting them the out of Iraq and saving their lives so their children will grow up with a father! The purpose of life is not to fight a war when freedom is most definately not on the line here!
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by MZDC November 11, 2009 11:23 AM EST
I have been watching Andy Rooney since I was a kid (I'm 33), and find myself agreeing with him all the time -- like in this instance. You need a lot of guts to say what he says -- in a nation that refuses to ever think differently about war and peace and the military. Anyway, I wonder if CBS news could offer an easy Facebook linking button -- I occasionally link to Andy's videos -- and a Facebook button would make it so much easier. Thanks for your consideration.
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by ateachabout November 10, 2009 6:10 PM EST
Dear Andy
Thank you for your insight about war. My father was in the Korean war and we never really spoke about it when he was alive. I have always thought that war produces no winners. When I hear others speak about winning a war,I ask myself how can there be a winner. No one has ever won a war, there are only losers. The first person wounded or killed, the first structure or landscape destroyed there is a loss and the loss is shared by all humanity.
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by sherribeemerjohnson November 10, 2009 11:40 AM EST
HOW DARE YOU!!!!! I have a brother and brother in law fighting in your "uncivilized" fight. Because they are "killing other men" you are able to record this outrageous video. They are fighting, risking they're live for you happieness and freedom. I am appaled that you would discredit they're sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families the way that you are. ALL veterens and soilders currently protecting our lives and country DESERVE to be honered and thanked not just this Wednesday but EVERY day. Maybe war is uncivilized but just think about how uncivilized our lives would be if soilders for thousand of years hadn't fought for the freedoms that you and I both enjoy today. You need to think long and hard about how many people you have offended in your short little video blurb.
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by irriated1234 November 10, 2009 11:03 AM EST
This was the MOST unpatriotic and IDIODIC suggestion I've heard..."NO WAR DAY" to replace 'VETERANS DAY'???? I was so mad...our veterans have and are sacrificing their lives so Mr Rooney has the freedom to say such stupid, idiodic comments!!! Veterans day is to HONOR our soldiers NOT to honor WAR. Andy Rooney, you should be ASHAMED OF YOURSELF. and on behalf of all the veterans out there and their families, you owe an apology. If you are a veteran and you read this, please know how much I APPRECIATE YOU, I HONOR YOU, I RESPECT YOU, I THANK YOU.
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by bornfree59 November 10, 2009 11:03 AM EST
I was deeply saddened and disturbed by Andy's comments about our veterans. In 60 seconds he shockingly nullified the noble and hononable work of our veterans, both those who have died and those who lived. Are we really going to try and convince ourselves that our men and women who fought for Freedom around the world died in vain? For those of you that believe this propaganda then you better think about the freedom you have today and HOPE that America doesn't allow this trojan horse mentality to take hold. A "belief system" that the world can live in peace if we all just become pacifist should strike terror in our hearts. Take a look around if you are fortunate to live in a FREE America and THANK a veteran for their service to this country.
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by gatordmd November 10, 2009 10:22 AM EST
On hearing this on Sunday night I thought of two bumper stickers that I really like.

Freedom is not free
and
Besides ending Fascism and Communism, War isn't good for anything.

I say we keep Veteran's day the way it is and make a Stop Listening to Crotchity Old Men day.
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by TapUSMC November 10, 2009 9:45 AM EST
So Andy hates the word Veteran..My question is did your friends voulenteer to fight in WWII...We were dragged into that war by terrorist acts...We saved many lives by getting involved...We helped liberate thousands of Jews that don't hate that word...We documented the proof of these disgusting deeds...We don't go to war because we like it...Today's military is voulenteer and I thank them, and honor them every day ...Not just Veterans Day...Even you Andy that doesn't respect that part of your life...
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by schnitzelbunk November 9, 2009 10:16 PM EST
Forgive me if I am wrong here, but isn't MEMORIAL DAY the day we remember those who died fighting in wars and VETERANS DAY the day we honor those WHO ARE STILL LIVING who fought for our freedom? Perhaps senility is creeping up on old Andy...
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by americaisfine November 9, 2009 8:40 PM EST
I have no problem with Andy's opinion on war. Many folks share it - so his commentary was boring to me. However, to suggest that there should be a change in the respect we give the Veteran's Day holiday is just low class. There was something about Andy's commentary that was self-serving and whiny. I usually like Andy's commentary, but this one was predictable and unimpressive.
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by marten10 November 9, 2009 7:13 PM EST
Thank you Andy!One more for the Visionaries!
Please take a moment toread the following poem by my favorite visionary.

STRONG and WRONG by Joni Mitchell


Strong and wrong you win--
Only because
That's the way its always been.
Men love war!
That's what history' s for.
History...
A mass--murder mystery...
His story

Strong and wrong
You lose everything
Without the heart
You need
To hear a robin sing
Where have all the songbirds gone?
Gone!
All I hear are crows in flight
Singing might is right
Might is right!

Oh the dawn of man comes slow
Thousands of years
And here we are...
Still worshiping
Our own ego

Strong and wrong
What is God's will?
Onward Christian soldiers...
Or thou shall not kill...
Men love war!
Is that what God is for?
Just a Rabbit's foot?
Just a lucky paw
For shock and awe?
Shock and awe!

The dawn of man comes slow
Thousands of years
Here we are
Still worshiping
Our own ego
Strong and Wrong!
Strong and Wrong!
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