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Is it " OK " to go to VietNam??

fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
edited November 2007 in General Discussion
Being an American, I have some concerns.I have a chance to go over for free, with my nephew. He'll be doing presentations, in 6 cities, for his employer.

3 in So.Vietnam, 2 in N Vietnam, and 1 in Cambodia. I have a passport,no prob there. I would like to know,mostly,if it's "SAFE". And some ideas what to do for "kicks" (other than the 14yo. hookers)


Jeff
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  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    18 year old hookers[:)]
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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by NsUcNkN
    Vietnam is completely safe. I have a family member who does business there. Its far safer than America.
    If your family member wouldn't mind, i'd realy like to know a bit more. I'm sure alot more folks from here will be "chiming-in" soon.
    If not, would you be willing to get my email to your "Cuz"??


    BTW,,, Welcome to the GB fam.
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  • oldgunneroldgunner Member Posts: 2,466 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don't sweat it man..Them folks were LAST weeks monster, savage killers..We gots new ones now..
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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
    Is it " OK " to go to VietNam??

    Let's just say, I still have issues with it.
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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dheffley
    quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
    Is it " OK " to go to VietNam??

    Let's just say, I still have issues with it.

    As do I Heff. Fact is. I seldom get to visit the "other side of the world". I have many friends and family members, that fought and died there. I need to ask my self, i guess, if we were fighting the people of the country, or if it was the fugged-up RULERS, of that country, that we were at war with.
    The wife and I, no doubt, will have the recourses to go there, if we want, in the very near future. I have a chance to go NOW. For the price of my food/lodging...
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  • divebombdivebomb Member Posts: 1,161 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    stay home, its not safe out there. [:D]
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  • woodshermitwoodshermit Member Posts: 2,589
    edited November -1
    The 14 year old hookers are in Thailand.
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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
    The 14 year old hookers are in Thailand.

    Wanna bet[;)]
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  • Colt SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dheffley
    quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
    Is it " OK " to go to VietNam??

    Let's just say, I still have issues with it.


    They are the same communist rulers, now.

    Viet Nam will never voluntarily get a nickel of my money.

    Doug
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  • eastbankeastbank Member Posts: 4,052 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i went for free the first and only time i,ll ever go to that part of the world. i,m a farm boy and the first smell of that country just about made me puke, and it went to hell from there. eastbank.
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  • Flyin_PaulieFlyin_Paulie Member Posts: 857 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Go ahead dwell on the past and just stay home. They don't like you anyway.[:p]
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  • Colt SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
    edited November -1
    There ar lots of other places to go, First.

    Like Hell.

    Doug
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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Flyin_Paulie
    Go ahead dwell on the past and just stay home. They don't like you anyway.[:p]


    I'll shoot you twice, blow the head off of three of your friends, then see how long you dwell on it.
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  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    Wet season now. Lots of boat travel. Better than the dry season...that is, if 1/2 of a dog turd is better than a whole one. Joe
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  • Flyin_PaulieFlyin_Paulie Member Posts: 857 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dheffley
    quote:Originally posted by Flyin_Paulie
    Go ahead dwell on the past and just stay home. They don't like you anyway.[:p]


    I'll shoot you twice, blow the head off of three of your friends, then see how long you dwell on it.
    I was there, long before you were and I lost friends too, but I don't wear my displeasure on my shoulder. Grow up.[:(]
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  • sarge_3adsarge_3ad Member Posts: 8,387 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Why in the hell would anyone want to go to commie land, I mean Asia. Those folks who do business in that part of the world are just helping them build their armies so they can come over here and kick our *. That's my opinion.
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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Flyin_Paulie
    I was there, long before you were and I lost friends too, but I don't wear my displeasure on my shoulder. Grow up.[:(]


    Then go kiss up to them. You sound like a democrat. Grow a brain and a set.

    I hold a grudge, and I'm okay with it![;)]
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  • hoosierhoosier Member Posts: 1,604 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    One of my Uncles died there and a cousin came back with psychological problems.

    If you want to see Vietnam, go head, they want the US $$, but I will not condone dealing with the Communists.

    My son went and bought a new coat at a national Clothing store. Was made in Vietnam. We took it back, and looked the store over, many items were made there. Got the refund and told them we would no longer be shopping at Old Navy. Sent an email also to Old Navy main office.
    Magazines, Gun Parts and More. US Army Veteran, VFW, NRA Patron
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  • ZebraZebra Member Posts: 5,762
    edited November -1
    Be sure and buy some diamonds there, they're cheap and easily smuggled back!
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  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    Zebra:
    Yup. Cholon diamond. 1.25 carat. "D" eye perfect..(carbon spot when louped). Offered $5k for it a few years ago. And that's from a dealer!! Paid $300 for it. Had it set into a ring when I came home from RVN. It's on my finger as I type this. Joe

    EDIT: Nope. Not per. Has a carbon spot when viewed at 10X (louped). And it's a brilliant cut. Looks like flashbulbs going off in the distance when I bother to keep it clean. Joe
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  • ZebraZebra Member Posts: 5,762
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by givette
    Zebra:
    Yup. Cholon diamond. 1.25 carat. "D" eye perfect..(carbon spot when louped). Offered $5k for it a few years ago. And that's from a dealer!! Paid $300 for it. Had it set into a ring when I came home from RVN. It's on my finger as I type this. Joe


    That's what I'm talkin bout! If it's a "D" Devoid it's probably worth over $10K [:D][:D][:D]
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  • DancesWithSheepDancesWithSheep Member Posts: 12,938 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I don't have a problem with the Vietnamese. It's the Canadians I don't like, or trust. Remember Scanners? Sick. And why do all Canadian women look like k.d. lang? But if you go, could you pick me up a little beer can suitcase? Mine is wearing out, finally. Oh, and a pair of tigerstripes. Thanks.
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  • CyclonusCyclonus Member Posts: 2,825
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by DancesWithSheep
    I don't have a problem with the Vietnamese. It's the Canadians I don't like, or trust. Remember Scanners? Sick. And why do all Canadian women look like k.d. lang? But if you go, could you pick me up a little beer can suitcase? Mine is wearing out, finally. Oh, and a pair of tigerstripes. Thanks.



    Hey DWS where you been long time no Sheep Pun intended.
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  • divecopdivecop Member Posts: 778 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Went once, have no desire to go back.
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  • Cyberdyne systemsCyberdyne systems Member Posts: 427 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by hoosier
    One of my Uncles died there and a cousin came back with psychological problems.

    If you want to see Vietnam, go head, they want the US $$, but I will not condone dealing with the Communists.

    My son went and bought a new coat at a national Clothing store. Was made in Vietnam. We took it back, and looked the store over, many items were made there. Got the refund and told them we would no longer be shopping at Old Navy. Sent an email also to Old Navy main office.


    I bet the shoes your wearing are made in china? those are also communist made, do you prefer Chinese communist goods better than Vietnam communist goods?
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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    DAMN,, i didn't mean to cause a riot....I will continue to read the answers to this post. If, by next Friday,their are more neg. than Pos. answers, i ain't goin'!
    I don't wanna be known as "HANOI JEFF"[V]
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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    Jeff,

    Don't let others decide for you. My reasons are personal, and I doubt I could look anyone over there in the eye without some bad feelings. Still, I won't look down on you for going, I just won't go myself. I did two tours, and don't want to do three.
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  • divebombdivebomb Member Posts: 1,161 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If I were you, Id go with out a doubt, but im me so ill stay home and just keep happily building my bunker.[8D]
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  • Da-TankDa-Tank Member Posts: 3,718 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Small note of caution: If you were in the war, There is NO statue of limitations on War crimes.
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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    If i do decide to go, i don't want y'all to think i'm,,,"flying-in-the-face" of all who served,suffered,even died, for what to this day is still considered a"conflict".( I believe it was a "War")If i do go, it will be purely to expand my knowledge of our beautiful planet, and the people and customs it contains.They will NEVER convert me to Budism,or Islam. And i am sure i will think of those who went there before me, for much more serious reasons than i.


    On that note.... I believe i'll hit the hay....
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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Da-Tank
    Small note of caution: If you were in the war, There is NO statue of limitations on War crimes.


    No sir... I was born 07-05-1961
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  • CyclonusCyclonus Member Posts: 2,825
    edited November -1
    Go to Cambodia instead and see Angkor Watt seriously it really is something to see and I do believe one of the wonders of the world. There really is no way to describe the mass of just how big it really is.
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  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    Jeff: givette here. You're good to go. If there's any negativity here it's because (personally speaking) part of me wouldn't be comfortable with being thrust back to hearing the language, people, climate. Honestly, I'd be looking for my rifle, waiting for someone to take a shot at me. Wondering why there's no sandbags on the floorboards.

    Again, you're good to go. You won't be bringing any "baggage" with you.

    ....and I'll bet everyone here would be interested in what you will post after your return. Joe
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  • eastbankeastbank Member Posts: 4,052 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    JEFF, go see what it,s like and report what you think about the country now. because i don,t want to go is no reason for you not to go. no hard feelings here. i had a uncle who was in the 11th airborne and fought thru the phillipine islands and had a chanch to go back in the late 50,s. when he didn,t go i ask him why and he said i don,t think you would understand, i didn,t then but i do now. happy traveling,eastbank.
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  • mrseatlemrseatle Member Posts: 15,467 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you do get to Cambodia, there's a Shooting Range that let you shoot RPG's for a couple hundred dollars. Regular Grenades and AK's are much cheaper though.
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  • BT3BT3 Member Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm not wanting to go there but the fact is that the US Govt. has nornalized relations. The only way to try and account for all of our missing in that GOD forsaken place is to get along. Let everyone form thier own opinion if it is right or wrong. How many Germans and Japaneese killed Americans ? I lost 2 Uncles whom I never got a chance to meet in WWII. I guess were buddies now ! Just my 5 cents.
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  • Gibbs505Gibbs505 Member Posts: 3,175
    edited November -1
    I think that you should go whereever you want. Those that don't want to go, shouldn't.
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  • Colt SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
    edited November -1
    Funny the liberal causes some of us so-called conservatives adopt.

    Like, revisionist history.

    Doug
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  • Gibbs505Gibbs505 Member Posts: 3,175
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
    Funny the liberal causes some of us so-called conservatives adopt.

    Like, revisionist history.

    Doug

    If you are calling freedom to travel whereever you want a "cause", count me in.
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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    Another good reason to go. Not Everybody CAN go where they choose, whenever they want to.
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