Our soldiers wearing sunglasses in Afganistan or Iraq makes them look too tough democrats say?

Question

I remember hearing democrats saying the soldiers wearing sunglasses made them look too tough and mean

Answer 1

Umm..is there a problem? Why the f**k does it matter?? Now they can't wear sunglasses because of fear or intimidation?? People have lost their minds.

Answer 2

There are a lot of very good reasons to wear sunglasses in that part of the world, and its true it does make you look mean, however it is contrary to the psychology of peacekeeping.

The British army, who tend to be quite good at the hearts and minds stuff, found that many african and eastern cultures place a great deal of trust and respect in non verbal behaviour (body language) and that in order to take the heat out of potentially hpsitle situations in was nessesary to literally "look people in the eye".

A six foot five marine dressed like Robocop, carrying enough firepower to invade a small country is quite an oppresive sight, but if you can talk to him and look him in the eyes you can find the human inside the armour.

Answer 3

Just goes to show how much Democrats know about the military. The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are wearing ballistic protection glasses which protect their eyes from flying fragments. Amazing, the same people probably complain body armor without knowing anything about that either...

Answer 4

What makes soldiers look tough and mean is last weeks newspaper pictures of fat,clean and lazy politicians talking crap.
Soldiers wear sunnies so that civilians do not freeze into ice when looked at.Just remember that not only do soldiers on active service look tough,they really are tough,lean and mean fighting machines.
It is politicians who wear sunnies to try and look tough and mean.
Of course diggers look tough without sunnies.

Answer 5

Trust certain Democrats to resort to that. You realize that would be the less intelligent ones, correct? If we are going to send our soldiers over to desert areas where they will be risking their lives, living in tents, dealing with sandstorms, and having to look over their shoulders every second, not only should they have sunglasses, but we should be supplying them with the best.

Answer 6

You guys have too much time on your hands back home, i am in iraq, i wear sunglasses because there is NO SHADE here. Maybe its the weapons that make us look mean, but thats just me.

Answer 7

Our soldiers should look TOUGH and be MEAN.

If wearing sunglasses helps our troops KILL more Islamo-facists, I am all for it. Of course,I am not a Democrat or liberal-Republican.

And, you have to remember, Islamo-facists want to die, they don't care if their executioner wears sunglasses or aprons, bras or panty hose, as long as the bullet finds its mark.

Answer 8

Those 'sunglasses' are actually 'Ballistic Eye Protection' referred to as 'BLEPS'. They protect Soldiers from IED bomb blasts and the shrapnel from artillery. Wearing them have saved countless Soldiers' eyesight when attacked by roadside bombs or artillery. It is a required part of a Soldiers' force protection posture.

Answer 9

Yeah soldiers squinting the desert sun sends a slightly more positive message.

Answer 10

Are you JOKING? My Hubby is in Iraq now,
Ever heard of Sand storms? 115 Degree SUN blazing down on you,and your eyes?

Yeah..it is just to look so cool to all the guys blowing up their bodies in front of them...I support the Troops,But NOT BUSH!

All the way through it says "him" but don't forget "Her" too....

Your alarm goes off; you hit the snooze and sleep for another 10 minutes.
He stays up for days on end.
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You take a warm shower to help you wake up.
He goes days or weeks without running water.
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You complain of a "headache", and call in sick.
He gets shot at, as others are hit, and keeps moving forward.
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You put on your anti war/"don't support the troops" shirt, and go meet up with your friends.
He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.
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You make sure your cell phone is in your pocket.
He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.
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You talk trash on your "buddies" that aren't with you.
He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.
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You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
He walks the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists.
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You complain about how hot it is.
He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow.
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You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong.
He does not get to eat today.
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Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes.
He wears the same things for months, but makes sure his weapons are clean.
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You go to the mall and get your hair redone.
He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.
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You are angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.
He is told he will be held an extra 2 months.
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You call your girlfriend and set a date for that night.
He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.
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You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday.
He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.
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You roll your eyes as a baby cries.
He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet.
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You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything.
He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own government and remembers why he is fighting.
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You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of the men like him.
He hears the gun fire and bombs.
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You see only what the media wants you to see.
He sees the bodies lying around him.
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You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't.
He does what he is told.
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You stay at home and watch TV.
He takes whatever time he is given to call and write home, sleep, and eat.
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You crawl into your bed, with down pillows, and try to get comfortable.
He crawls under a tank for shade and a 5 minute nap, only to be woken by gun fire.
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You sit there and judge him, saying the world is a worse place because of men like him. If only there were more men like him