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Home » Op-Ed » And The Throat Punch Goes To…Karzai

And The Throat Punch Goes To…Karzai

by Michael Golembesky · March 22, 2013 · Posted In: Op-Ed
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I am sitting at the terminal gate in San Francisco, hung over and almost missed my flight – damn you New Belgium, damn you straight to hell. Follow-on flight to San Diego in two hours, so I thought I would take this time to (re)introduce myself and share a thought that has been bothering me.

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My name is Michael Golembesky. I served 8 years in the Marine Corps (2002-2010) and left honorably as a Staff Sergeant. I had the pleasure of serving my 5th and final deployment with the men of Marine Special Operations Team 8222 (MSOT 8222). Things you need to know about me upfront: I have no comprehension of political correctness, I probably drink way too much and I have zero tolerance for stupid. Inexperience I can understand but legitimate stupidity drives me crazy. I guarantee to you all, as the informed and sensible SOFREP community, my utmost honesty, courtesy and dry sense of humor.

With that all being said, this report I heard last week about Karzai’s rant on U.S. troops is really burning me up. Here is my short summary and solutions for those who do not have this topic on their radar.

President Hamid Karzai has accused the United States of working in parallel with the Taliban to keep Afghanistan unstable in order to keep U.S. troops there for the foreseeable future.

My advice to Chuck Hagel: As a former enlisted man, Infantry squad leader and Vietnam Veteran, I hope the next time you are within arms reach of Karzai that you punch him square in the mouth. This clown bag has been the “elected” president of Afghanistan since 2001 with nothing to show. Our troops blood is all over that god forsaken landscape; from Korengal Valley to FOB Todd, some spider hole in Helmand to the ratlines of RC-North. More to follow…

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breaking_novak
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I've read "The Only Thing Worth Dying For," and it seems that after all our SF did for him and the relationships they built together, that Karzai would be supporting our SOF operations in the region.  What has strained our relationship with him now so much to the point where we have to send him tens of millions in "ghost money" just to stay within his inner circle?

MR151
MR151 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

Thought this topic needed a brief update:

http://news.yahoo.com/millions-cia-ghost-money-paid-afghanistan-presidents-office-105518747.html

No, a throat punch to Kazrai is way too lenient. How about an MK.211 to his throat?

arty 021
arty 021 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

well spoken my friend. I have been saying he has played both ends against the middle for too long. A lot of blood lost so he can settle some old scores? and come out king of the heap?. 

usapatriotonthemove
usapatriotonthemove 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

It's gotta be a thankless job in a hostile environment. Much more so than in the U.S. I'm sure?  I'm just about through reading the book "the only thing worth dying for" about how ODA 574 went in to help Karzia as he was pretty much the only option we had after 9/11 in southern Afghanistan.  Now, Lieutenant colonel Jason Amerine and the other three letter agency personell seemed to think he was a pretty good guy for the job at the time.  Though, that was 12yrs ago before he entered into his current position.  I'm sure he's seen lots, and had to deal with a ton of B.S. from our government as well as others.  I don't condone what he said, throwing us under the bus ain't cool, but there may be reason's he's said such things, to keep peace and more violence from happening?  Who know's?  Maybe instead of a throat punch.....I suggest, a CK Choke out!  LOL  A little less scaring...:)  

StormR
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@usapatriotonthemove I read in the morning paper that Karzia is now completely backing off his statement that the US was working with the Taliban.  Of course, his change of heart probably has to do with the fact that John Kerry was standing next to him at that moment :)

usapatriotonthemove
usapatriotonthemove 5pts

@StormR @usapatriotonthemove   I'm glad to hear that storm.  It sounded a little out of character for him?  Then again  I'm sure there are some on here that now him better than reading it in books. I have the utmost respect for them all.    

ArcherT54
ArcherT54 5pts

@usapatriotonthemove @StormR I just finished reading that book a couple weeks back and was surprised at his supposed allegations. I'm not privy to anything special in the realm of geopolitics, but I certainly hope he isn't letting power get to his head.

HugeFan
HugeFan 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

This is going on the wall in my office and my garage:

"Things you need to know about me upfront: I have no comprehension of political correctness, I probably drink way too much and I have zero tolerance for stupid. Inexperience I can understand but legitimate stupidity drives me crazy. I guarantee to you all, as the informed and sensible SOFREP community, my utmost honesty, courtesy and dry sense of humor."

-M. Golembesky 


With permission of course. :-) 


Read more: http://sofrep.com/18262/karzais_rant/#ixzz2Ob9Vgem8

Michael Golembesky
Michael Golembesky 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

@HugeFan Pretty sure that is the first time I have ever been quoted. Thanks!

HugeFan
HugeFan 5pts

@Michael Golembesky @HugeFan Hell yeah man, it's a dope ass quote... and yeah, I've had a couple of guys ask where I found it. You already know what I told them("SOFREP bitches, get on it"). So yeah man, between that and LevelZeroHeroes; I'll be hoping to see your ass on TV getting REAL politically incorrect(fuck Bill Mahr) on suckahs in skinny jeans. :-)

Love what you're doing and where you're going with LZH(I watch FUNKER350's channel to catch up but don't know if that's you, an associate of your's or someone else entirely) and hope that you can get it as close to the mainstream as possible!

Michael Golembesky
Michael Golembesky 5pts

@HugeFan @Michael Golembesky Thanks brother

HugeFan
HugeFan 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

Right on! Michael are you back? Or is this just a quick sortie? Can't wait to see the documentary you put together. You YouTube channel is sweet!

Michael Golembesky
Michael Golembesky 5pts

@HugeFan I'm back, in the final phase of completing the book.

engelbrad
engelbrad 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

PS... In "B" blue should have had left hand up and slightly forward even though purple has no arms. Fight right.... lol

dickftr
dickftr 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

Michael your great, reminds me of my Dad. If Dad said take out the trash , I learned to take out the trash right then, no fuckin around. I luv my OLD jarhead Dad.

JHR
JHR 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 5 Like

Nice to Meet you. Sorry About The Hangover. I'll give you a tip on the SOFREP Hangover Recipe:

"Do NOT Follow Engelbrads therabomb or AW's concoctions"- do anything but. Seriously though, a hangover is just your brain rattling against your skull- it is dehydration causing the HO. Drink lotsa water. Then Drink MORE Alcohol.

Agreed on Karzai. Said like a True Marine. Since we don't go around assasinating Political Leaders willy-nilly, he stays until he has a stroke.

engelbrad
engelbrad 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

@JHR Wait a minute... The "therabomb" is a remedy for flu...not a hangover recipe!!! lol JHR!

Nice piece Mike! Great art work! You are outstanding!

JHR
JHR 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

@engelbrad @JHR Ut-Oh. I passed that recipe along to a bunch of AF pilots for a hang over recipe. I crossed my wires....

JHR
JHR 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

@engelbrad @JHR Woman Down! I am going to get payback for that one. Our only consolation is that Theraflu has been pulled off the shelves.

engelbrad
engelbrad 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

@JHR @engelbrad Man Down!!!!!!

MR151
MR151 5pts

@JHR Is there a way to put something in his food or drink to make him have a stroke? Something untraceable? 

JHR
JHR 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

@MR151 @JHR You KNOW I cannot reply to THAT!

But yes, easily done if you can Get by his tasters. A drone would be better.

JHR
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@MR151 Hell, Just use an Ice Pick. I've gone too far. oops.

JHR
JHR 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

@MR151 I like those new pens.......but they would detect the inject mark.

DieHardDeuce
DieHardDeuce 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

http://24.media.tumblr.com/f449676b356ea36a655a85bc65dc6ab3/tumblr_mez9lmCJvd1qzibzio1_400.png

Virginstateofmind
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I would LOVE to watch somebody punch Karzai out. That should easily become the most viewed clip on YouTube after clips of reality TV bullshit and Honey BooBoo (this show just proves how low America has fallen)

HugeFan
HugeFan 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

@Virginstateofmind  Did somebody say "HoneyBooBoo"? There's a skit for that: 


Courtesy of ActionFigureTherapy


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X0qOs-TNb8

MR151
MR151 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

@Virginstateofmind  Somebody punching out Karzai would make for the best reality TV.

LauraWalkerKC
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and a huge "I effing love YOU" to Michael for this one.  +1000

ColonelProp
ColonelProp 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 3 Like

Concur.....

MR151
MR151 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 3 Like

A big salute also to GySgt Robert L Gilbert & SSgt Patrick R Dolphin

MR151
MR151 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 10 Like

Somewhat off topic I know and sorry to digress, but I want to give a heads-up to EVERYONE at SOFREP to go see Murph The Protector at your local Regal Cinema this weekend. It opens today, March 22nd. And get the word out to others about it.

For anyone who doesn't already know, Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P Murphy posthumously received the Medal Of Honor for his selfless act of valor during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005. Murphy gave his life for his team which included Danny Dietz, Matt Axelson, Marcus Luttrell and others.

http://www.murphmovie.com/the-film/ 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ps8z2-40YM 

Coriolis effect
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Yes thank you for bringing this too light

but not only am i disgusted with Karzai, Im even more disgusted that our governemnt and current administration is letting accusations like this be made and not showing any consequence

we are letting more and more foriegn countries say and do things to us and not respond at all or apologize

I say we stop getting pushed around by these other countries

whether in this case it would be appropriate to respond strongly diplomatically (with words)

or with events like benghazi and responding with a 180 grain bullet or 2000lbs JDAM

our government needs to strart responding better to things like this, become more agressive and not allow us to be pushed around by smaller and more insignificant countries/groups/governments

MR151
MR151 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 6 Like

@Coriolis effect Agree completely! 

As for Michael Golembesky, I can tell already that I'm gonna like this guy. 

HugeFan
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@MR151 @Coriolis effect MR151 check out FUNKER350 on YouTube. Levelzerohero action like you wouldn't believe.

Old PH2
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I like that sentiment Mike:

http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-and-punch-that-mother-fucker-in-the-throat-hard.png

HugeFan
HugeFan 5pts

@Old PH2 This can't possibly be as bad as PH's album of "Shitters 'Round the World"... ;-)

Old PH2
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@HugeFan @Old PH2 Brother I'll admit this one is pretty mind scarring.  Check out Whiskey Tango Foxtrot in the Introductions.  You'll know when you found it.

Old PH2
Old PH2 5pts

@HugeFan @Old PH2 The Nursing Baby?  Yeah, take a look at both examples.  All I'm going to say.....

HugeFan
HugeFan 5pts

@Old PH2 @HugeFan When I click, it just goes to the image. So maybe it's best that I don't pursue this one?

Kendoist4162
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@Old PH2 I am SOOOO printing that up!!!!

JHR
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@Old PH2 I am putting on eye wear before I watch this. What next?....I always ask of PH links....

LauraKinCA
LauraKinCA 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

@JHR @Old PH2  J - don't clickey that one... you'll never be the same...

AUNITEDPEOPLE
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@Old PH2 You always find the best images for the moment! Particularly like the one you posted in the TR to welcome a new guy... I self-titled it Nuns vs Priests.

13thBama
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I love the "Velcro, dip and high speed shit" on the browser.  Nice touch.

Casca0302
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OOOOrah Ski, that was good.

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