tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post273678740914561228..comments2023-09-10T12:26:24.511+03:00Comments on Israeli by Day, American by Night: The Guys In My SquadIsraeli by Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03372641972664155753noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-87660956930138660782009-02-05T15:39:00.000+02:002009-02-05T15:39:00.000+02:00Emma - yeah sure definitely post a link. Pass my ...Emma - yeah sure definitely post a link. Pass my blog around to everyone you know. I honestly, immodestly, think I don't get 10% of the traffic to this site that I deserve. So, get your newspaper to interview me! <BR/><BR/>BTW, reply here with your blog info and the newspaper, etc. Don't be a stranger!Israeli by Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03372641972664155753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-53335205746035143572009-02-02T21:18:00.000+02:002009-02-02T21:18:00.000+02:00Hey,I came across your blog kind of by accident - ...Hey,<BR/>I came across your blog kind of by accident - I'm based in Israel but blog for a newspaper in the UK and wondered if I could paste link to your blog on mine- I think it's mucho interesting, especially as my kids will have to be in the army in a few years. Not to mention the religious slant, which makes it more of a challenge. You're doing an amazing thing, and it can't be easy - good for you, man. And if you think being 24 is tougher than you expected, wait. You're in for a fun ride.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-67047045020541761722009-01-02T20:49:00.000+02:002009-01-02T20:49:00.000+02:00I had to comment here, they will learn eventually ...I had to comment here, they will learn eventually all kids no matter who they are usually do... and your attitude is rock solid.. I also loved.. and was truely inspired by your In the heart post! loved it.. best to you for a happy safe new year!Honihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15359367037727685694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-45470030462967603802009-01-02T01:33:00.000+02:002009-01-02T01:33:00.000+02:00I went through the same frustration in basic train...I went through the same frustration in basic training as you describe. Once that was over and I was in Plugat Maakim, it changed. However, the very traits that makes Israelis great are also those that cause problems. Everyone knows everything and better than anyone else. It can lead to serious problems in the field and in combat. I remember on my first raid into Lebanon, I had to tell an Officer to put away his watch as it had a luminous dial that could probably be seen for miles in the darkness of Lebanon. Its called Lo Sam Zayin till it costs lives.Roadie in Vancouverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165176731706553024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-66914535360237192062009-01-02T00:02:00.000+02:002009-01-02T00:02:00.000+02:00Teenage boys are teenage boys, no matter where the...Teenage boys are teenage boys, no matter where they are. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-88918330503643373512009-01-01T21:03:00.000+02:002009-01-01T21:03:00.000+02:00Israeli high school kids are just about the noisie...Israeli high school kids are just about the noisiest on the planet. <BR/><BR/>Israeli tourists, in most cases, need a swift kick in the behind to remind them that when they're abroad they should behave. Have you ever noticed that by the door, all the El Al planes say "The State abroad is YOU! Represent us well!"? There's a reason for that even if it doesn't seem to be working. <BR/><BR/>That being said, these guys will grow up eventually. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there, in the meantime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-89304588259411969882009-01-01T19:16:00.000+02:002009-01-01T19:16:00.000+02:00Actually, don't discard anything.Actually, don't discard anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-29201639296985306462009-01-01T19:10:00.000+02:002009-01-01T19:10:00.000+02:00If you have any religion beliefs - discard 2nd par...If you have any religion beliefs - discard 2nd part please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-67589035501011846322009-01-01T19:07:00.000+02:002009-01-01T19:07:00.000+02:001st - They are idiots. 2nd - there is nothing you ...1st - They are idiots. <BR/>2nd - there is nothing you can do (different culture)<BR/><BR/>"Best army in the world" is a lot overrated. It's very small, has enough cash and it's not very big business to fight with enemy that doesn't respond :)<BR/><BR/>I live in Israel, I was doing army (shlav bet) here after I did aliya from Ukraine.<BR/><BR/>Don't think that 'after we kill all bad guys there will be peace on the planet/region' - it never worked out. Of course I'm not saying to stop defending the country - every bad guy with gun in the hands should be eliminated BUT this is only the first part of the todo list - second is www.kab.tvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com