Say, Vinth made it to Afghanithtan!

[mburbank]

Marine General Counseled for Comments



WASHINGTON - The commandant of the Marine Corps said Thursday he has counseled a senior subordinate for saying publicly, "It's fun to shoot some people."

Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis, an infantry officer who has commanded Marines in both Afghanistan and Iraq , made the comments Tuesday while speaking to a forum in San Diego about strategies for the war on terror. Mattis is the commanding general of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command in Quantico, Va.

According to an audio recording of Mattis' remarks, he said, "Actually, it's a lot of fun to fight. You know, it's a hell of a hoot. ... It's fun to shoot some people. I'll be right upfront with you, I like brawling."

He added, "You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil," Mattis continued. "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."

[Zebra 3]

- Since when do US generals shoot people?

[Perndog]

Generals used to be lieutenants, and they usually get at least a few chances to shoot people.

[Bobo Adobo]

"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."

[Perndog]

I bet the commandant told him "I agree with you completely, but don't say that shit in public, dumbass."

[AChimp]

If he likes shooting people so much, they should demote him back down to private and put him on the front lines.

[Zebra 3]

Originally Posted by Perndog

Generals used to be lieutenants, and they usually get at least a few chances to shoot people.

- Yeah, just like the current commander in chief. He was a lieutenant during Vietnam and we all know how much of a badass he was then and now.

[adept_ninja]

Yeah but you gotta remember when they put you through that training for the marines and stuff they want you to come out as a weirdo who likes to kill people.