• Warl0k3@lemmy.world
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      16 hours ago

      I think that requires a wilful misinterpretation of what he said to conclude he “very much” enjoyed killing given he expressly says he did not. It’s certainly questionable, but it’s not as blatantly clear as many people are claiming.

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        16 hours ago

        Right, he hated doing it so much that he just had to go back 4 times. And then he continued to hate it while he joined Blackwater as a mercenary.

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          16 hours ago

          I can’t find a single record of him saying he hated it. Many examples of him being disgusted with his past behavior and complacency with imperialism, but in none of them does he say he hated it at the time. Do you have a source where he claims that?

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              15 hours ago

              And yet, I wasn’t being sarcastic. Do you have anything to back up your claim? Because he has consistently represented himself on this issue, and it fundamentally disagrees with your assertions. I can’t find any reason to doubt him or his characterization of himself - which I want to add, is still not exactly great. It’s just not cut and dry like you’re claiming.

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                15 hours ago

                I can’t help you with your naivety. If someone continues to put themself in a situation where they’re killing innocent civilians, says they can’t even explain how much they enjoy “combat”, and then tells you they don’t like it, and you believe them, that’s a you problem.