I am an Army wife, my husband is now in Iraq.. I dont buy into the hype, I dont watch the news and I try to keep out of anything that will make me think bad.. So what I am asking is that a friend called me to tell me "what" was going on in Iraq right now and had I heard from my husband, no I have no heard from him.. But she seems to think the Iraq people have started mass violence all over Iraq.. Can you as someone who watchs and fallows what is going on let me know if any of what she said was true please, and please dont call me stupid for not knowing.. It is easier for me not to know everyday and keep glued to the tv.. Thanks everyone in advance..
2007-06-11 15:38:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Lillian I have never added details about someone in a question I have asked, but you seem to just be stupid as hell.. Thanks for reminding me that why I lay alone and night and cry when I see another man in uniform, my husband is over there for people like you.. God I dont get it... Try this one, think before you type.. It might get you alot further in life..
2007-06-11 15:56:16 · update #1
My heart goes out to you, as my husband is also currently in Iraq. I think you need to have a talk with this friend of yours. She should not be calling you to tell you she heard all this violence is breaking out or whatever. Let's be honest, its a war... we know there is violence. Not helpful at all on her part.
I hope that this does not come out wrong, but I've learned that as much as I'm going to worry, it doesn't do me any good. My husband is no safer because I stayed up most of the night crying and reading articles about the war.
I suggest you continue to avoid the media's portrayal of what's going on, pray for your husband and the rest of the troops, and tell your friend to keep that kind of info to herself.
You and your husband are in my prayers.
2007-06-11 16:35:03 · answer #1 · answered by USMC Wife 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What's happening this exact second in Iraq? The sun is peaking over mosques signaling the start of a new day (and another day in the hundreds), the birds are literally singing, and to be 100% honest the violence is on par with this time of year. Sectarian violence equals they're taking their sights off of US soldiers and aiming 'em at each other, sad if you think about it.
Logistical support is all f-ed up, that's problem numero uno on why your hubby hasn't called. Other problems include the heat and long hours just drains the life right out of you.
God bless, it can't be easy being a military wife.
2007-06-11 22:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by Jon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heather...I don't watch the news either. When I don't hear from my husband, I remind myself that there are tons of blackouts over there (bad electricity, primitive wiring)...AND they are working 7 days a week, 24 hours a day....it's not always easy to grab the phone or send out an email when you are that busy! PLUS, the time change! It's different all over the place! Keep thinking positive, DON'T watch the news, and tell your friend to stop calling you with "information"!!!! (I have to remind people not to do that to me ALL THE TIME).
I know it's hard, but hang in there.....and just hold on to that feeling you have that he IS safe.
2007-06-11 23:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all...anyone who would call you stupid for not knowing isn't worth doodoo...I am an army wife too, my husband is in Iraq too and you know by now its difficult to hear from him on a regular basis...I try to avoid the news as much as possible too, I find that when I do get involved in it, I try to dive deeper into what I read about, I try to see it on the map and wonder if that's where my husband is and it is really completely far from being productive...It is so hard not to but in order to keep doing what needs to be done for the family you got to avoid the news.
I am so impressed with what USMC Wife (I hope I got it right) said and am glad I read her response in that it doesn't help you or your husband by crying all night and as hard as it can be to avoid that all the time she is so right.
needless to say, i am no expert either on what is going on in iraq, it changes so much daily...just take care of you and your own and keep your mans morale up as much as you can by writing him as much as you are able to.
take care!
2007-06-12 00:36:54 · answer #4 · answered by Jessy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer is simple: Sunni muslims want to kill Shiite muslims, and vice versa. So they are maiming, killing, and shooting each other and taking their frustrations out on soldiers there to try and keep the peace so that the Iraqi government can take control.
It works occassionally. Sometimes not.
Iraq also happens to be the playground of several islamo-fascist-extremist groups like Al Qaida, Al Acqsa Martyr's Brigade, and a bunch of other wierdos. That means even more violence.
Anyway, the short n skinny is it aint no paradise.
Hope your husband gets back and in one piece.
Godspeed.
2007-06-11 22:44:13 · answer #5 · answered by krollohare2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually according to the nightly news this evening, it looks like things in Iraq might be taking a turn for the better. The US is sorta taking sides with the Sunni. This might be what your friend is referring to because the Iraqis will probably have a lot of upheaval because of this. I wouldn't worry too much.
2007-06-11 22:53:44 · answer #6 · answered by Enigma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ongoing CIVIL WAR.
Historically, Iraqi civil war is very similar to civil war in Ukraine in 1918-1920. Instead of North/South or Red/White armies the Ukraine was full of Green Gangs who fought with the Reds, with the Whites, with each other, but mostly robbed the peasants.
2007-06-11 22:42:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my son is in bagdad ,and coming home from an 12 mon. stint..if you look on your computer you can see things that have just happened that will be in the morning news..look for news.iraq..slideshow in main stream news..yahoo..just trust,stay in touch, and pray..mom of an military police officer..army
2007-06-11 22:45:59 · answer #8 · answered by sunshine01 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, he is safe and don't listen to the hype. Most people are liars and fanactics. They will tell u crap just to make u cry. Forget it. When the **** starts rolling, u will know about it.
Also, they have huge spiders over there. But, they are not poisionous!! Just pray...he will come home!! Have faith!
2007-06-11 22:43:29 · answer #9 · answered by Karen 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Its only 6:45 in the morning over there. Perhaps they are running a special at dunking donuts?
2007-06-11 22:45:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋