A Not so well known American Hero (warning, strong language)

I just came across this story and I was very intrigued by it. The thing is, the person who wrote it used a good bit of shall we say "colorful commentary." I really don't want that held against me as I will only be quoting part of the story here for you. If you care to read on, that is your prerogative. I just want it clear these are NOT my words, I am only quoting what was written.

I am also at a bit of a loss as to where to actually post this. Since it is a war story, and this soldier was apparently like a one man wrecking machine, I figured this was as good a place as any. Please move if needed.

I think you will be very surprised when you read this man, "Daniel Inouye" history.

Once again,Warning, STRONG LANGUAGE is used in this story.

Now a snip of the story, and you can decide if you wish to read more HERE

This Wednesday, November 1st, the surviving members of the American 442nd Regimental Combat Team traveled to Washington, DC, where they were awarded Presidential Gold Medals to honor their dedication to the timeless art of crotch-kicking the flaming #fire out of Nazi Deutschbags across Italy and France during the Second World War. Now, while everyone who served in the war can absolutely be considered a badass, this elite fighting unit is particularly noteworthy in that it consisted entirely of Japanese-American soldiers – men who were fighting for their country (a country where they were viewed with suspicion as possible spies or enemy agents) in a no-holds-barred worldwide asskicking competition against the land of their forefathers – and not only did these guys go out and do their duty, but they all volunteered for the job. These were guys with a chip on their collective shoulder and a penchant for bayoneting Fascist #s, and in two years of near-constant combat with tough-as-nails opponents the 12,000 men of the Four-Four-Two racked up 9,400 Purple Hearts, 53 Distinguished Service Crosses (19 of which were later upgraded to Medals of Honor) and seven Presidential Unit Citations, easily making them one of the most decorated combat units of World War II. This is some serious #, and, with all due respect to fictional badass Mister Miyagi of Karate Kid fame, the most hardcore member of this celebrated unit is easy to identify – he's a face-crushing asskicker named Daniel K. Inouye, and his story is so over-the-top insane that if you saw it in a movie you'd think the screenwriter was totally full of #.

Read Rest of Story HERE

Thanks for posting this. It was enlightening. History like this should never be lost.

Got to give the guy props.

Liked his history but how is he now in Senate?

A madman lunatic or someone who cares about his country?

How's his politics?

I bet no one challenges him in the Senate. lol not after that story.

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You know, now that you mentioned it, I think I will google him now to get a better idea of him now. 9 terms is quite a lot. He is either very good, or very scary as you kind of mentioned!

In fact,regardless of how I feel about most of our senators, That is one senator I wouldn't mind giving the after term of benefits too.

Quite the story.
Hard to believe a guy who would fight like that against Nazis would just roll over and let the Reagan administration plan REX 84 (martial law) without even bothering to allow Congressman Jack Brooks of Texas to ask any questions.
Inouhe was the guy who told Brooks "that we not discuss this subject at this time due to national security concerns" during the Iran/Contra hearings.
The shadow government could have been brought to light then but for his reluctance.
I have to wonder why he made the sacrifices he did,

Originally posted by Asktheanimals
Quite the story.
Hard to believe a guy who would fight like that against Nazis would just roll over and let the Reagan administration plan REX 84 (martial law) without even bothering to allow Congressman Jack Brooks of Texas to ask any questions.
Inouhe was the guy who told Brooks "that we not discuss this subject at this time due to national security concerns" during the Iran/Contra hearings.
The shadow government could have been brought to light then but for his reluctance.
I have to wonder why he made the sacrifices he did,

Interesting. I would have to think a man that was that dedicated to his country must have had in his mind a good reason for laying low. Makes you wonder what he actually knew or was privy too, or swayed by.