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Sherman M4

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About Me

I'm an internationalist. By Internationalist I mean in the American sense. I go around and blow up foreign cities, insult their peoples and boss them around. I'm currently a college student, studying International Relations. I'm also, among other things, an Iraq War Vet (2005-06), Rent-a-Cop and aspiring writer.

My Interests

Politics (mostly foreign affairs), Military and World History, Writing, reading, outdoor sports (whenever I can find the time), running, traveling, cooking Hungry Mans and Pizza's and learning stuff.

I'd like to meet:

Fewer people that whine.

Music:

To be general, Rock and Roll and Classical. To be exact...AC/DC, 3 Doors Down, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Billy Joel, Black Sabbath (not lonely Ozzy though), Cold, Default, Fuel, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, some Green Day, Guns and Roses, Linkin Park (not that new, political crap though), Hendrix, Cash, Kid Rock, Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynryd, Metallica (for different reasons then most), Nickleback, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, Puddle of Mudd, Rolling Stones, Rush, Sammy Hagar, Staind, Steve Miller Band, Tantric, Toby Keith, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Van Halen and ZZ Top. On the Classical Front, I enjoy hard driving march style stuff. Mainly Russian Classical and German. To be particular, Dvorak, Grieg, Liszt, Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Wanger. Also, the combination of Rock and Classical by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (though I wish they'd move past Christmas stuff).

Movies:

Action, Drama, War and Comedy.

Television:

24, Simpsons (old school), South Park, Colbert Report and Family Guy. News and History Channel.

Books:

Currently reading...The Guns of August, China: A History and The Rising Sun

Heroes:

My top three are Teddy Roosevelt for his combination of Realism and sense of purpose; Woodrow Wilson for his vision; and Patton for his military prowess, and Churchill, who proves failure is not the end of life, just a chance to make a comeback.Also, to be sappy, my parents.Oh, and Jesus, can't forget Jesus.

My Blog

College Update

A Quick and Confusing update on My Life College. Damn it, Im not even there yet, but its already pissing me off. When I sent my application in, there was a mistake. That mistake is causing more proble...
Posted by Sherman M4 on Tue, 08 Aug 2006 05:20:00 PST

Blame America!

BLAME AMERICA! The new answer to the Worlds woes. I have been involved in a couple of online forums, drunken debates and sober discussions about an epidemic that I feel is pervading in both the world ...
Posted by Sherman M4 on Fri, 28 Jul 2006 05:06:00 PST

Memorial Day

Memorial Day Memorial Day has always meant a great deal to me, but it takes on a much greater significance now that I have names in which I can remember on that day. Back in High School I would typica...
Posted by Sherman M4 on Mon, 29 May 2006 07:37:00 PST

Winning the War

Winning Iraq All right...I know Iraq has lost its place in the news right now. But with recent conversations Ive been having and personal reflection time, I think I have some valid things to say on th...
Posted by Sherman M4 on Sat, 13 May 2006 08:08:00 PST

College? Hopefully.

The Deed is Done Personal Status Report Well, I've marked March 29th, 2006 as one of those decision days. In the month I've been back from Iraq, I've been struggling with College Applications more the...
Posted by Sherman M4 on Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:55:00 PST

I Just Don't Get It

What the F? Things I just don't understand Social Commentary I don't understand why people do illegal drugs. Is the buzz really that great, is the escape from reality just that necessary? Give me good...
Posted by Sherman M4 on Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:55:00 PST

Europe and Iraqi Freedom

Europe: What I really think I am responsible for a grave error in my comments towards "Europe." My earlier blog touched upon this, but I feel it is my responsibility, as a truthful person, to explain ...
Posted by Sherman M4 on Tue, 14 Mar 2006 09:39:00 PST

Another War?

Another War? By Steve Right now we are in the end game with the Iranian Nuclear Crisis. As the International Atomic Energy Agency prepares to recommend Iran to the United Nations Security Council, the...
Posted by Sherman M4 on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 07:59:00 PST

Reflections on War

Reflections on War March 07, 2005 to February 2006 To warn the readers of this email, be aware that it's long, about twelve pages of a word document. It will include most of what I experienced, my tho...
Posted by Sherman M4 on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 07:17:00 PST