Loved the movie. Hollywood changed a few things from the book of course, especially the ending. It was really good though.
That and to have a CIC who doesn't believe in the mission and whose making decisions based solely on politics. Purely and utterly disgraceful. I'll just stop at that before I get into trouble.
And yes I do have the Gates book on pre-order, it should be here this week along with Lone Survivor which I have read but since lost. I bought it again and plan on seeing the movie tomorrow. Our military are better men and women than I. I don't think I could bring myself to serve under this guy. I guess if I were younger maybe...
Once you're finished, it'll stay with you for a while....
I read "The Outpost" as well, it had more of an effect on me than "Lone Survivor". A couple places I just had to stop reading or wouldn't be able to get to sleep from thinking about what those guys had to go through.
I've never been in the military but have a lot of respect for all who serve regardless of branch. I went to Iraq as a civilian twice for about a week at a time, man I have no clue how those guys did it 6 months to a year at a time.
Maybe this is why Wahlburg is stamped anti gun.
Apparently, he was convicted of what should have been felony charges in 1988 in the state of Massachusetts. But he's not "technically" a felon because of a strange quirk of Massachusetts law (coincidentally the same one which allowed Ted Kennedy to serve in the Senate). In MA if one does not receive a sentence of 24 months or more in a prison, not a jail; no matter the crime, one is not necessarily counted as a felon. Wahlberg received a two year sentence, which was suspended, plus 90 days confinement (of which he only served 45) in a county jail, for assault, attempted murder, and two counts of contempt of court; because he was only 16 and 17 when the crimes occurred. He would be disqualified from a CCW in most states (he is an admitted recovering drug user, a recovering alcoholic, he's committed assault with intent to injure, grand theft, and possibly attempted murder); but on a basic background check, he would not be flagged as a felon and is not officially a felon according to the FBI or ATF.
...and for those interested, here's an account of at least one of his felony convictions:
Criminal Complaint
In the Suffolk County Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
1988
At approximately 9:00 p.m. on April 8, 1988 Thanh Lam, a Vietnamese adult male who resides in Dorchester, traveled by car to 998 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Massachusetts. At 998 Dorchester Avenue, Thanh Lam left his car carrying two cases of beer. As he crossed the sidewalk, Mark Wahlberg attacked Thanh Lam. Wahlberg was carrying a large wooden stick, approximately five feet long and two to three inches in diameter. Wahlberg approached Thanh Lam calling him a "Vietnam @#%$ @#%$," then hit him over the head with the stick. Thanh Lam was knocked to the ground unconscious. Th[e] stick broke in two and was later recovered from the scene. Thanh Lam was treated overnight at Boston City Hospital.
After police arrested Wahlberg later on the night of April 8, 1988, Wahlberg was informed of his rights and returned to the scene of 998 Dorchester Avenue. In the presence of two police officers, he stated: "You don't have to let him identify me, I'll tell you now that's the mother-@#%$ who's head I split open," or words to that effect.
As a police officer arrived at the scene of 998 Dorchester Avenue, Wahlberg and two other youths who were with him fled up Dorchester Avenue toward Pearl Street.
Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on April 8, 1988, Hoa Trinh, an adult Vietnamese male who resides in Dorchester, was standing several blocks away from 998 Dorchester Avenue, near the corner of Dorchester Avenue and Pearl Street. Hoa Trinh was not aware of the altercation outside of 998 Dorchester Avenue.
Wahlberg ran up to Hoa Trinh, put his arm around Hoa Trinh's shoulder, and said: "Police coming, police coming, let me hide." After a police cruiser passed, Wahlberg punched Trinh in the eye, causing him to fall to the ground.
Police arrived and Hoa Trinh identified Wahlberg as the person who punched him. Wahlberg was placed under arrest and read his rights. Thereafter he made numerous unsolicited racial statements about "gooks" and "slant-eyed gooks." After being returned to 998 Dorchester Avenue, Wahlberg identified Thanh Lam as the person he hit over the head with a stick.
Trinh lost one of his "slanted" eyes due to the attack. Wahlberg plead guilty to two counts of criminal contempt, was sentenced to two years imprisonment, and was released after 45 days.
Although Wahlberg describes his incarceration as a "turning point" in his life, to this day he continues to deny that race played a role in either attack, and he has never talked to or apologised to any of his victims, especially the man who lost his eye.
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Apparently, he was convicted of what should have been felony charges in 1988 in the state of Massachusetts. But he's not "technically" a felon because of a strange quirk of Massachusetts law (coincidentally the same one which allowed Ted Kennedy to serve in the Senate). In MA if one does not receive a sentence of 24 months or more in a prison, not a jail; no matter the crime, one is not necessarily counted as a felon. Wahlberg received a two year sentence, which was suspended, plus 90 days confinement (of which he only served 45) in a county jail, for assault, attempted murder, and two counts of contempt of court; because he was only 16 and 17 when the crimes occurred. He would be disqualified from a CCW in most states (he is an admitted recovering drug user, a recovering alcoholic, he's committed assault with intent to injure, grand theft, and possibly attempted murder); but on a basic background check, he would not be flagged as a felon and is not officially a felon according to the FBI or ATF.
...and for those interested, here's an account of at least one of his felony convictions:
Criminal Complaint
In the Suffolk County Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
1988
At approximately 9:00 p.m. on April 8, 1988 Thanh Lam, a Vietnamese adult male who resides in Dorchester, traveled by car to 998 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Massachusetts. At 998 Dorchester Avenue, Thanh Lam left his car carrying two cases of beer. As he crossed the sidewalk, Mark Wahlberg attacked Thanh Lam. Wahlberg was carrying a large wooden stick, approximately five feet long and two to three inches in diameter. Wahlberg approached Thanh Lam calling him a "Vietnam @#%$ @#%$," then hit him over the head with the stick. Thanh Lam was knocked to the ground unconscious. Th[e] stick broke in two and was later recovered from the scene. Thanh Lam was treated overnight at Boston City Hospital.
After police arrested Wahlberg later on the night of April 8, 1988, Wahlberg was informed of his rights and returned to the scene of 998 Dorchester Avenue. In the presence of two police officers, he stated: "You don't have to let him identify me, I'll tell you now that's the mother-@#%$ who's head I split open," or words to that effect.
As a police officer arrived at the scene of 998 Dorchester Avenue, Wahlberg and two other youths who were with him fled up Dorchester Avenue toward Pearl Street.
Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on April 8, 1988, Hoa Trinh, an adult Vietnamese male who resides in Dorchester, was standing several blocks away from 998 Dorchester Avenue, near the corner of Dorchester Avenue and Pearl Street. Hoa Trinh was not aware of the altercation outside of 998 Dorchester Avenue.
Wahlberg ran up to Hoa Trinh, put his arm around Hoa Trinh's shoulder, and said: "Police coming, police coming, let me hide." After a police cruiser passed, Wahlberg punched Trinh in the eye, causing him to fall to the ground.
Police arrived and Hoa Trinh identified Wahlberg as the person who punched him. Wahlberg was placed under arrest and read his rights. Thereafter he made numerous unsolicited racial statements about "gooks" and "slant-eyed gooks." After being returned to 998 Dorchester Avenue, Wahlberg identified Thanh Lam as the person he hit over the head with a stick.
Trinh lost one of his "slanted" eyes due to the attack. Wahlberg plead guilty to two counts of criminal contempt, was sentenced to two years imprisonment, and was released after 45 days.
Although Wahlberg describes his incarceration as a "turning point" in his life, to this day he continues to deny that race played a role in either attack, and he has never talked to or apologised to any of his victims, especially the man who lost his eye.
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TRUE, even more so now, but you have to remember, this took place 8 yrs ago. Babba was pushing Afgagistan or Iraq, the 'man' they was after was #1 on the list.
Only 2 things that bothered me; #1 took sooooooooo long to get the movie out, but understandable.
#2 Markie Mark as Luttrell, REALLY????????????? like casting a wawa(burg) to play a pitbull.
Read the book, wanted to see the movie, almost didn't because of Markie.
PS: theater was packed, guessing about 50% Ft. Sill guys and their families; very quiet through the entire movie and after. The 'movie' wasn't epic, the 'story' was.
I've no desire to see the movie. For some reason, I'm not a fan of modern "War On Terror" movies....for whatever reason I can just do fine without watching them.
Plus, I saw the 60 Minutes documentary, and I know how it ends.
Plus, I saw the 60 Minutes documentary, and I know how it ends.
Who watches that 60 Minutes crap? That show is for old, white, liberals that think Obama is the messiah.
Going tonight.
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