Saturday, December 31, 2005
On To a Brighter New Year For All!
Auld Lang Syne
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Thursday, December 29, 2005
A Story Not Found on Your Local News
First The City Troll came on with this: Defense Lawyers in Terror Cases Plan Challenges Over Efforts
Then Mikes America with this: Liberal Evicts Homeless Because Black Leader is a REPUBLICAN!
Wake up America! It will be a new year lets uncover more wonderful and great stories that don’t get reported on lame stream media!
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
New Years Resolutions
"I will never make New Years resolutions. No self respecting Republican would. Resolutions are the kind of self effacing drivel for the Chicken Soup for the Soul weenies."
I am still laughing out loud over this one and always felt the same way about resolutions! Kudos to you The Neo Con Blogger! I just had to share!
Update already! The guy is on a roll! Click on: Chanukahs Message to Americans then click on the link to the Democracy Project at his site.
Monday, December 26, 2005
Yield Moonbats!
This is a good show me what kind of people are out there kind of post.
See always rehashing old news. They are always going to revert to dumpster diving. What is more fitting for moonbats! Once again someone fed some information to them. Thank you Skye but I bet they will not be satisfied!
find me a declaration of war on iraq.oh, that's right, there isn't any.steve 12.22.05 - 1:46 pm #
Public Law 107-243-Oct. 16, 2002=
Public Law 105-338-Oct. 31, 1998
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Now SADDAM!
Ok, ok only one more post before I go on a trip...
Do I have to come over and slap the shit out of you Saddam!? Then you will damn well know what torture is!!!
WHAT ABOUT THE VICTIMS!!!?
Like I said before: “Just sit down and shut the hell up Saddam!”
For the Democrats or loons of moonbats; may they find out this Christmas Season why we need the Patriot Act. Otherwise let’s just fill their stockings with coal and call it a night Santa!
Merry Christmas Everyone
Don't forget to check out what Power Line had this morning.
There is no limit to the political opportunism of the Democrats.
How true this is!
As the night before Christmas arrives so does the end of Saddam and his cronies!
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Monday, December 19, 2005
For the Liberals on Your shopping list
Liberals are furious at new kid's book, while Rush Limbaugh says, "Our hats are off here to Katharine Debrecht and HELP! MOM!"
The year's funniest book for kids - and adults - is also the one most likely to drive a liberal crazy. Website Daily Kos compared it to Nazi propaganda, while the Democratic Underground added the author, an attractive mother of 3, to its list of "Top 10 Conservative Idiots."
BN.com #1 Book HELP! MOM! There Are LIBERALS Under My Bed! has even gotten Hillary "The Hawk" Clinton's press secretary all riled up!
What kind of kid's book could possibly provoke the World's Smartest Woman's mouthpiece? Answer: One that features a cartoon villain who bears an uncanny resemblance to a certain senator from New York, taxing and regulating a child's lemonade stand...and kicking a dog to boot! Buy it on Amazon now!
HELP! MOM! There are LIBERALS Under My Bed tells the story of two brothers who sell lemonade to buy a swing set - knowing they'll appreciate it more if they earn the money themselves. But obstacles appear in the form of caricatures of well-known politicians. Hillary, starring as Rep. Clunkton, orders the boys to reduce the sugar and add broccoli to each order. Ted "The Swimmer" Kennedy appears as Mayor Leach, intent on taking half the profits to purchase dustpans instead of letting the boys donate the money to charity. Even Jimmy Carter and the ACLU show up to get their cut!
Of HELP! MOM! Hillary's press secretary said, "Can't wait for the sequel, 'Help! Mom! I Can't Read This Book Because Republicans Have Cut Literacy Programs!'"
To which author DeBrecht replied, "It's ironic that Hillary's press secretary would call for more government intrusion into our lives while bashing my book."
Buy the book that's driving Hillary crazy!
But despite the bashing by loony liberal stalwarts ranging from Andrew Sullivan to Arianna Huffington to Alan Colmes, HELP! MOM!, with its brilliant illustrations by Jim Hummel, sits comfortably on both Amazon and Barnes & Noble's sales charts, and has been hailed as an instant classic by parents and adult readers alike.
There aren't many choices out there for conservative parents. In an era when stories like The Pokey Little Puppy and Make Way For Ducklings have been pushed aside for left-wing propaganda the likes of...
King & King (a "married" homosexual couple embarks on a "honeymoon")
No George No! (a thinly disguised anti-Bush rant)
Americans Who Tell the Truth (an homage to radicals of the hard left)
It's Just a Plant (a child's first weed primer)
The Rainbow Fish (celebrating mediocrity, coercion and appeasement)
...it's high time conservatives had their say. HELP! MOM! There Are LIBERALS Under My Bed! offers an alternative to the usual liberal fare, demonstrating the virtues of capitalism and true diversity of expression in words and pictures that both kids and adults can laugh along with.
I just read your book and loved it! I have a 9 year-old daughter and have been hoping for many years that someone would write a conservative book for children. It's just what I've been dreaming about. -Brandon H
I love your book! Keep up the good work-I have bought a copy for my kids and nephews (all under age 10) for Christmas this year. This is fabulous-can't wait for future editions. -Dale J
I bought HELP! MOM! as a Christmas gift for my daughter's sister-in-law. The book is adorable. I would have bought more but I only know the one liberal. -Joyce Z
What is it about HELP! MOM! that drives the liberal elite crazy?
Could it be the positive, all-American values the book promotes-values like honesty, compassion, and fortitude?
Could it be the hilarious illustrations penned by an ex-Marine?
Could it be the pictures of Ronald Reagan-and Jesus-that hang on our young heroes' bedroom wall?
Buy your copy today and find out for yourself why HELP! MOM! There Are LIBERALS Under My Bed! is being cheered by conservatives while driving liberals nuts. It's a perfect gift for the all kids on your Christmas list - not to mention your liberal friends!
Order now in time for Christmas!
Saturday, December 17, 2005
I Agree with George W. Bush
President says he authorized NSA's surveillance of people in U.S., and will continue to do so.
What a fun job! I would like to be part of this kind of job! We have to do what we can to keep the US safe! I have noting to hide and I would step forward to help in any way possible if asked! The American people need to stay vigilant and aware of situations regarding their safety. Not screaming about big brother watching. The ones that are screaming the loudest would be the ones I would check out first!
Here is the story of admitting to approving eavesdropping dozens of times.
FROSTY THE BLUESMAN
Updated Information on the subject of eavesdropping click here:
Breaking News from NewsMax.com
Clinton NSA Eavesdropped on U.S. Calls
During the 1990's under President Clinton, the National Security Agency monitored millions of private phone calls placed by U.S. citizens and citizens of other countries under a super secret program code-named Echelon.
Friday, December 16, 2005
Patriot Act Needs a Sane Discussion
WASHINGTON — House and Senate negotiators have struck a tentative deal on the expiring Patriot Act that would curb the FBI's investigative power and require the Justice Department to more fully report its secret requests for information about ordinary people.
Democrats and civil libertarians said that while the tentative deal makes some improvements, it doesn't address their chief concern: the curbing of FBI power to gather certain information by requiring the investigators to prove the subject's records are connected to a foreign agent or government.
"It gives a nod toward checks and balances without fixing the most fundamental flaws in the Patriot Act," said Lisa Graves of the American Civil Liberties Union.
I am not pleased with today’s decision! What were the democrats thinking?!!! Oh never mind they can’t think!!!
Now the Democrats can filibuster!
Ok Billy Bobs time to warm up that re-loader!
Click here for fox news
I’m confident it won’t just sail through though. So too bad loons!
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
It was the Right Decision
Just for you Sooni! Love to you and all that are for democracy! Here is to the world!
Hat tip to Louise! Thanks eh! :-) Yes Sooni couldn't have said it better! Click here for his blog!
Monday, December 12, 2005
My Support for Iraq’s Democracy
Even though I read the stories at The City Troll and at The Further Adventures of Indigo Red I can’t help but to stay positive on a good outcome.
Let’s show the world Iraq! America will stand firm on freedom for ALL!
click here for pictures available at Iraq the Model
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New Topic on the Death Penalty
Glad he is gone and more should get the death penalty! They are no better then terrorists!!! I wouldn't buy the book either! Only if all proceeds went to the family of the lost loved one!!! The victim’s family! Then I would take that book and burn it!
Criminals are not victims you screwed up liberals!
I speak my mind too! ERRRRRR!!! If someone hurt a family member of mine and altered my life in this way the thug did I wouldn’t wait for Justice I would hunt em down and take em out myself!!!
GOOD GOD “79”!!! We paid for this ass hole this long!? So he could write books!? Sheesh!
I heard he was defiant to the end. May he feel the fires of hell for all eternity!
Liberals keep your family members that are criminals on a leash 24/7! It is your responsibility to keep them away from me!!!
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Tomorrow, Tomorrow…
Ok I went off a bit however it is true! What lunatic would go against a democracy!? Why would anyone want to wish that the democracy wouldn’t work in Iraq? Only a terrorist that would that’s who! They would like to keep the people oppressed and use the resources for themselves. Never mind creating a free country for business and seeing that the people benefit from this action. Americans that were for this great feat can be proud. The rest of you can go to hell!
I just got back from a trip to our favorite place. Canon Beach Oregon was the place to be this weekend. There were clear skies and many wonderful things to enjoy like the play at the Coastal Theater. Annie was a delightful show for the holidays. I especially enjoyed the political digs towards the Democrats “FDR”. This story took place during the great depression. This is the first time seeing this story and I had no idea. I highly recommend this story to put you in that holiday spirit.
Remember folks; the Christmas spirit ‘is not what you drink!
Oh a song by Jethro Tull:
Once in royal david’s city stood a lonely cattle shed,Where a mother held her baby.You’d do well to remember the things he later said.When you’re stuffing yourselves at the christmas parties,You’ll just laugh when I tell you to take a running jump.You’re missing the point I’m sure does not need makingThat christmas spirit is not what you drink.So how can you laugh when your own mother’s hungry,And how can you smile when the reasons for smiling are wrong? And if I just messed up your thoughtless pleasures,Remember, if you wish, this is just a christmas song.(hey! santa! pass us that bottle, will you? )
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
The Perrrrrfect Christmas card
Have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!
dcat
Just Sit Down and Shut the Hell Up Saddam!
Saddam said: “Why don’t you just kill me now!” My answer to this is: “Oh don’t worry Mr. Psychopath we will in time but we have to torture you a bit more!” Saddam’s kind need to be brought down a few notches ‘learn some humility! You are not afraid to die Saddam?! Then why were you hiding in a hole while brainwashed suicide bombers were dieing for your regime killing other innocent people!?
Never mind Mr. Psychopath don’t answer that, because you know what ‘we already have you pegged just like every other terrorist out there that doesn’t respect humanity! You’re all like a bunch of rats that have been cornered! Rats will sit and chatter their teeth at you ‘just like you and your cronies have been doing in the court room! Those cages around you are appropriate now we just need to throw in a big cat to finish you all off!!!
Saddam Hussein argued with the judge and complained about Iraq's occupiers as his trial for crimes against humanity resumed in a Baghdad court on Monday.
Sure he will argue! Click here for story of Saddam mouthing off... Nothing unexpected!
Here is what would happen if he got off (I seriously don’t think he would live long enough to be holding any sign but hey this was funny!)
Maybe this Christmas you can send all of your liberal friends this Chia-thug!
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Saturday, December 03, 2005
Bill Bennett: Purple Fingers for Iraq
Bill Bennett has asked Americans for a colorful favor that will help show support for democracy throughout the world.
"On Dec. 12, when elections begin in Iraq," Bennett told Neil Cavuto in a Fox News Channel interview, "let's see many Americans color their right index finger purple in solidarity for the people voting in free elections in Iraq."
Bennett, who supports the war against terrorism and the continued liberation of Iraq, said President Bush is wise to "stay the course" in the face of negative attacks by Democrats and jelly-legged critics who are calling for the U.S. to pull troops from Iraq. "Many people in America are more distressed about it (the war in Iraq) than the people who are living through the crisis," Bennett said. "Staying the course is a prudent policy and one that will ensure that the 2000 or so soldiers we have lost will not have died in vain."
Bennett said the war on terrorism - not just in Iraq - is "succeeding on every front," but it goes against "conventional wisdom" of media companies to report that truth.
"Within what I call the 'alien media nation' it is hard to sustain and win a war," Bennett said. "If the president holds firm on his principles, he will be fine.
"Americans should watch closely the voting in Iraq," he said. "I think it will do us all good to see democracy in action."
Do As I Say (Not As I Do) Profiles in Liberal Hypocrisy
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Thursday, December 01, 2005
Interesting and Alarming
Subject: Suicide BombersSep 12, 2005The psychology behind suicide bombingsBy Pierre Rehov, documentary filmmakerOn July 15, MSNBC's "Connected" program discussed the 7/7 London attacks. One of the guests was Pierre Rehov, a French filmmaker who has filmed six documentaries on the intifada by going undercover in the Palestinian areas.Pierre's upcoming film, "Suicide Killers," is based on interviews that he conducted with the families of suicide bombers and would-be bombers in an attempt to find out why they do it. Pierre agreed to a request for a Q&A interview here about his work on the new film. Many thanks to Dean Draznin and Arlyn Riskind for helping to arrange, this special interview. What inspired you to produce
"Suicide Killers," your seventh film?
I started working with victims of suicide attacks to make a film on PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) when I became fascinated with the personalities of those who had committed those crimes, as they were describe again and again by their victims. Especially with the fact that suicide bombers are all smiling one second, before they blow themselves up. Why is this film especially important?People don't understand the devastating culture behind this unbelievable phenomenon. My film is not politically correct because it addresses the real problem-showing the real face of Islam. It points the finger against a culture of hatred in which the uneducated are brainwashed to a level where their only solution in life becomes to kill themselves and kill others in the name of a God whose word, as transmitted by other men, has became their only certitude.What insights did you gain from making this film? What do you know thatother experts do not know? I came to the conclusion that we are facing a neurosis at the level of anentire civilization. Most neuroses have in common a dramatic event, generally linked to an unacceptable sexual behavior. In this case, we are talking of kids living all their lives in pure frustration, with no opportunity to experience sex, love, tenderness or even understanding from the opposite sex. The separation between men and women in Islam is absolute. So is contempt toward women, who are totally dominated by men. This leads to a situation of pure anxiety, in which normal behavior is not possible. It is no coincidence that suicide killers are mostly young men dominated subconsciously by an overwhelming libido that they not only cannot satisfy but are afraid of, as if it is the work of the devil. Since Islam describes heaven as a place where everything on earth will finally be allowed, and promises 72 virgins to those frustrated kids, killing others and killing themselves to reach this redemption becomes their only solution.What was it like to interview would-be suicide bombers, their families and survivors of suicide bombings? It was a fascinating and a terrifying experience. You are dealing withseemingly normal people with very nice manners who have their own logic,which to a certain extent can make sense since they are so convinced that what they say is true. It is like dealing with pure craziness, like interviewing people in an asylum, since what they say, is for them, theabsolute truth. I hear a mother saying "Thank God, my son is dead." Her son had became a shaheed, a martyr, which for her was a greater source of pride than if he had became an engineer, a doctor or a winner of the Nobel Prize. This system of values works completely backwards since their interpretation of Islam worships death much more than life. You are facing people whose only dream, only achievement is to fulfill what they believe to be their destiny, namely to be a shaheed or the family of a shaheed. They don't see the innocent being killed, they only see the impure thatthey have to destroy.
You say suicide bombers experience a moment of absolute power, beyond punishment. Is death the ultimate power? Not death as an end, but death as a door opened to the after life. They are seeking the reward that God has promised them. They work for God, the ultimate authority, above all human laws. They therefore experience this single delusional second of absolute power, where nothing bad can ever happen to them, since they become God's sword.Is there a suicide bomber personality profile? Describe the psychopathology.Generally kids between 15 and 25 bearing a lot of complexes, generally inferiority complexes. They must have been fed with religion. They usually have a lack of developed personality. Usually they are impressionable idealists. In the western world they would easily have become drug addicts, but not criminals. Interestingly, they are not criminals since they don't see good and evil the same way that we do. If they had bee raised in an Occidental culture, they would have hated violence. But they constantly battle against their own death anxiety. The only solution tothis deep-seated pathology is to be willing to die and be rewarded in theafter life in Paradise.Are suicide bombers principally motivated by religious conviction? Yes, it is their only conviction. They don't act to gain a territory or to find freedom or even dignity. They only follow Allah, the supreme judge, and what He tells them to do.Do all Muslims interpret jihad and martyrdom in the same way?All Muslim believers believe that, ultimately, Islam will prevail onearth. They believe this is the only true religion and there is no room, in their mind, for interpretation. The main difference between moderate Muslims and extremists is that moderate Muslims don't think they will see the absolute victory of Islam during their life time, therefore they respect other beliefs. The extremists believe that the fulfillment of the Prophecy of Islam and ruling the entire world as described in the Koran is for today. Each victory of Bin Laden convinces 20 million moderate Muslims to become extremists.Describe the culture that manufactures suicide bombers.Oppression, lack of freedom, brain washing, organized poverty, placing God in charge of daily life, total separation between men and women, forbidding sex, giving women no power whatsoever, and placing men in charge of family honor, which is mainly connected to their women'sbehavior.
What socioeconomic forces support the perpetuation of suicide bombings? Muslim charity is usually a cover for supporting terrorist organizations.
But one has also to look at countries like Pakistan, Saudi Arab, Syria and Iran, which are also supporting the same organizations through different networks. The ironic thing in the case of Palestinian suicide bombers is that most of the money comes through financial support from the Occidental world, donated to a culture that utterly hates and rejects the West (mainly symbolized by Israel). Is there a financial support network for the families of the suicidebombers? If so, who is paying them and how does that affect the decision?There used to be a financial incentive in the days of Saddam Hussein ($25,000 per family) and Yasser Arafat (smaller amounts), but these days a re gone. It is a mistake to believe that these families would sacrifice their children for money. Although, the children themselves who are very attached to their families, might find in this financial support another reason to become suicide bombers. It is like buying a life insurance policy and then committing suicide.Why are so many suicide bombers young men?As discussed above, libido is paramount also ego, because this is a sure way to become a hero. The shaheeds are the cowboys or the firemen of Islam. Shaheed is a positively reinforced value in this culture. And what kid has never dreamed of becoming a cowboy or a fireman?What role does the U.N. play in the terrorist equation?The UN is in the hands of Arab countries and third world or ex-communists countries. Their hands are tied. The UN has condemned Israel more than any other country in the world, including the regime of Castro, Idi Amin or Kaddahfi. By behaving this way, the UN leaves a door open by not openly condemning terrorist organizations. In addition, through UNRWA, the UN is directly tied to terror organizations such as Hamas, representing 65 percent of their apparatus in the so-called Palestinian refugee camps. As a support to Arab countries, the UN has lined Palestinians in camps with the hope to "return" into Israel for more than 50 years, therefore making it impossible to settle those populations, which still live in deplorable conditions. Four-hundred million dollars are spent every year, mainly financed by U.S. taxes, to support 23,000 employees of UNRWA, many of whom belong to terrorist organizations (see Congressman Eric Cantor on this subject, and in my film "Hostages of Hatred").You say that a suicide bomber is a 'stupid bomb and a smart bomb'simultaneously. Explain what you mean.Unlike an electronic device, a suicide killer has until the last secondthe capacity to change his mind. In reality, he is nothing but a platform representing interests which are not his, but he doesn't know it.How can we put an end to the madness of suicide bombings and terrorism in general?Stop being politically correct and stop believing that this culture is a victim of ours. Radical Islamism today is nothing but a new form of Nazism. Nobody was trying to justify or excuse Hitler in the 1930s. We had to defeat him in order to make peace one day with the German people.
Are these men traveling outside their native areas in large numbers? Based on your research, would you predict that we are beginning to see a new wave of suicide bombings outside the Middle East?>Every successful terror attack is considered a victory by the radicalIslamists. Everywhere Islam is expanding there is regional conflict. Rightnow, they’re thousands of candidates for martyrdom lining up in training camps in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Inside Europe, hundreds of legal mosques are preparing the next step of brain washing to lost young men who cannot find a satisfying identity in the Occidental world. Israel is much more prepared for this than the rest of the world will ever be. Yes, there will be more suicide killings in Europe and the U.S. Sadly, this is only the beginning.
Phyllis Chesler and his own place: Pierre's web page
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
You’ve got to Be Kidding Right!?
Get the tin hats ready! This is probably why there are larger amounts of liberals among us! Starting with lawyers such as Ramsey Clark! What the hell is he butting in for!? You know damn well he is for himself!
Maybe we should perform an exorcism on the guy! Has Johnnie Cochran possessed this mans body?! What the hell can he do but make things worse?! Fair trial for Saddam!? What about the bloody victims of his wrath!? Don’t we have enough terrorist criminals running amuck around the world because people deciding they needed help rather then the death penalty for murder!?! Hey folks guess what it isn’t working! Now this pathetic person of a lawyer “Ramsey Cark” is trying to weasel into the Iraqi courtroom and really foul things up! Ramsey Clark wants Iraq to have the same lame stream justice system in Iraq!!! He worked with LBJ for crying out loud!
Iraq, listen up:
Hey people now, come on together! Go ahead and throw Ramsey in to the river right now!
If he sinks he is a criminal! If he floats it is satin holding him so he may go on to do his bidding!!! This Ramsey Clark is pure evil for this important court room case!
He is an old codger that should be put away! Good lord is he still driving!?
OK 'it is true there! I said it! I don't care for the guy and this is my story and I am sticking with it! Saddam best be getting the death penalty! After the elections of course 'we wouldn’t want him to miss that on his way out!
Sunday, November 27, 2005
I’m Not Buying One Either!
Now I suppose there will be Cindy sympathizers!
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Hyper Sensitive Leftist
Hey people it is diversity! Just enjoy the Christmas tree! It’s the Christmas Holiday and it isn’t about you sensitive leftist! After all I have the choice of pressing one for English for a voting office of the USA and I am against that practice! ‘I think it should all be in English and no other choice but hey that is just me! So I think you should have to put up with a “Christmas Tree”!
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Music in the Air
Deck D' Halls Mon!
Click this to listen to THE JUKEBOX play samples from the new CD!
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Al-Qaida Devastated
All right ‘way to go U.S. Offensive!
The U.S. military's recent offensive in western Iraq has had a devastating impact on the al-Qaida-backed insurgency, with coalition forces killing over 700 terrorists and capturing 1,500 in the last two months alone.
"It's been very successful," Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch told a briefing in Baghdad on Wednesday, referring to a series of security offensives conducted by U.S. and Iraq forces in Anbar province since September 28.
Though media reports suggest recent U.S. casualties are due to deteriorating security conditions in Iraq as a whole, most were incurred during the new offensive - dubbed "Operation Steel Curtain."
In quotes picked up by Reuters, Gen. Lynch noted that despite the heavy combat, U.S. troop casualties had fallen more than 30 percent in November compared with last month. During the November 2004 assault on Fallujah, the monthly casualty rate was nearly twice what it is now.
The story continues… Right here!
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We Are Still Giving Thanks
By Caroline Peabody November 23, 2005
FORT MONROE, Va. (Army News Service, Nov. 23, 2005) –- Thanksgiving is a special time for our nation. We remember our forefathers’ journey to a new land – seeking freedom from persecution, finding a country that presented the opportunity for peace and a fruitful future -- for which we give thanks this time of year.We also celebrate our military families this time of year during National Military Family Week. Many –- more than a quarter of a million people –- face this holiday without their loved ones. Their loved ones have traveled to a strange land.They battle loneliness and have answered our country’s call to serve and bring that seed of hope to another nation. They are alone, working to band with their brothers, to survive … to bring hope … to one day come home.It is sometimes difficult to remain aware of the sacrifice of military families. But it is our duty as citizens, as caring humans, to carry the lamp and recognize the meaning of duty and celebrate, embrace and support all those who answer the call.So many families in our nation will sit across from an empty chair while we enjoy our feasts. Their table will be quieter than ours. Their hearts heavier. They will carry worries we do not share – but can remember. For we can give thanks for their service and pray for the safety of their loved ones until they return.We give thanks and remember that each day we awaken rested, we remember those who pray for one night’s sleep without nightmares. We give thanks that for each step we take with our legs, there are those who have sacrificed their mobility. We give thanks that for each vision we see, every time we are able to look at our loved ones, we have the ability to revel in their joy.Most of all, we give thanks that we are blessed. Blessed to be a part of a nation that is so prosperous. Blessed that we have our families and shelter and food.We are also blessed to have the ability to pray for the strength and courage to maintain awareness of our brother’s sacrifice – to give to our community in any way we can, as they are giving in service to their call. This is our duty: to give thanks … to pray … to remember.(Editor’s note: Caroline Peabody is president of the Military Family Network, based in Hampton, Va. The Military Family Network, www.emilitary.org, is a community network helping military families get connected with each other and organizations in their communities. This article was first posted by the TRADOC News Service.)
Hillary is Losing Support
This just in from News Max: Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential poll numbers continue to slip with the Democratic Party's left wing base - according to the latest online survey conducted by the Daily Kos web site.
The former first lady has now slid to fifth place among likely candidates, with Virginia Gov. Mark Warner leapfrogging past her into third place. She now ranks just above the Koz category "No Freakin' Clue" among top Democrats who are expected to run.
In more bad news for Mrs. Clinton, her meager 6 percent support continues a downward trend that began over the summer, when she had 10 percent backing her candidacy.
By September, however, she had slipped to 8 percent in the same poll.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Let's Give Thanks
Enjoy and give thanks! It is that simple and don’t forget to donate to your local food bank for those that have nothing!
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Zarqawi ... dead?
If this is true it would be great to take his bank account so there is no more management to take over! All I can say is one down more to go! This isn’t the end of it you stupid Cindy socialist anti American crowd! Our troops are working hard in all areas! This has to be done so that we don’t have trouble on our own soil. But why am I wasting time telling you Cindy people you won’t get any of this anyway ‘too damn dense!
As for all the other elite group of UNITED WE STAND crowd I know where the support is for a true AMERICAN! Our soldiers of the United States Military! They are the ones keeping us free from terror!
These will be keepers:
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Alerts and Petitions
U.S. and Australian governments have warned citizens to cancel unnecessary travel to Indonesia and to avoid certain areas while in the country. The Sydney Morning Herald says authorities fear "that terrorists could be planning another attack in the South-East Asian country before the end of the year. The new alerts follow the discovery of a terrorist website advising extremists on how to kill westerners in grenade and gun attacks, in what authorities believe is a change of tactics by extremists." The US and Australian warnings may be found by following the links. The Indonesian Antara News Agency described the training ground and destination of Indonesian terrorists.
Power line Hat tip by Mr. Dcat
Scott Hennen of WDAY's Hot Talk writes:
I have an idea. I'm fed up with Democrats and Republicans not supporting the President and our troops with the war effort in Iraq. So what better way to stop it than a grassroots Talkradio/Blogosphere led effort to gather signatures and call on Congress to STOP THE MADNESS? I floated the idea by email to Sean Hannity to lead the talk radio effort...he mentioned it on-air and said "great idea and we can deliver them to the desks of every member of Congress." I'd love it if Power Line would lead the effort from the Blogosphere.
I signed this petition!
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Saturday, November 19, 2005
Bush vows to ‘stay in the fight’ in Iraq
Go ahead go blow your self up you sick ...! Just don’t take anyone else with you! That Mercedes could have been given to donation! What a waste of a fine vehicle!
Bush ‘along with many other Americans’ will not back down not now or ever ‘you got that coward’s! It seems that some anti Americans even in the USA would like submission to oppression! Not me! I will never be that gullible because my freedom and the freedom of others depend on folks with my attitude!
Remember this has been going on for quite some time now!
This Soldier's letter will not be shoved under a stack of posts!
Me pissed? I'm just getting warmed up!
Friday, November 18, 2005
From Milblogs
Mom,
Be my voice. I want this message heard. It is mine and my platoon’s to the country. A man I know lost his legs the other night. He is in another company in our batallion. I can no longer be silent after watching the sacrifices made by Iraqis and Americans everyday.Send it to a congressman if you have to. Send it to FOX news if you have to. Let this message be heard please…
My fellow Americans, I have a task for those with the courage and fortitude to take it. I have a message that needs not fall on deaf ears. A vision the blind need to see. I am not a political man nor one with great wisdom. I am just a soldier who finds himself helping rebuild a country that he helped liberate a couple years ago.I have watched on television how the American public questions why their mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters are fighting and dying in a country 9000 miles away from their own soil. Take the word of a soldier, for that is all I am, that our cause is a noble one. The reason we are here is one worth fighting for. A cause that has been the most costly and sought after cause in our small span of existence on our little planet. Bought in blood and paid for by those brave enough to give the ultimate sacrifice to obtain it. A right that is given to every man, woman, and child I believe by God. I am talking of freedom.
Freedom. One word but yet countless words could never capture it’s true meaning or power. “For those who have fought for it, freedom has a taste the protected will never know.” I read that once and it couldn’t be more true. It’s not the average American’s fault that he or she is “blind and deaf” to the taste of freedom. Most American’s are born into their God given right so it is all they ever know. I was once one of them. I would even dare to say that it isn’t surprising that they take for granted what they have had all their life. My experiences in the military however opened my eyes to the truth.
Ironically you will find the biggest outcries of opposition to our cause from those who have had no military experience and haven’t had to fight for freedom. I challenge all of those who are daring enough to question such a noble cause to come here for just a month and see it first hand. I have a feeling that many voices would be silenced.
I watched Cindy Sheehan sit on the President’s lawn and say that America isn’t worth dying for. Later she corrected herself and said Iraq isn’t worth dying for. She badmouthed all that her son had fought and died for. I bet he is rolling over in his grave.
Ladies and gentleman I ask you this. What if you lived in a country that wasn’t free? What if someone told you when you could have heat, electricity, and water? What if you had no sewage systems so human waste flowed into the streets? What if someone would kill you for bad-mouthing your government? What if you weren’t allowed to watch TV, connect to the internet, or have cell phones unless under extreme censorship? What if you couldn’t put shoes on your child’s feet?
You need not to have a great understanding of the world but rather common sense to realize that it is our duty as HUMAN BEINGS to free the oppressed. If you lived that way would you not want someone to help you????
The Iraqi’s pour into the streets to wave at us and when we liberated the cities during the war they gathered in the thousands to cheer, hug and kiss us. It was what the soldier’s in WW2 experienced, yet no one questioned their cause!! Saddam was no better than Hitler! He tortured and killed thousands of innocent people. We are heroes over here, yet American’s badmouth our President for having us here.
Every police station here has a dozen or more memorials for officers that were murdered trying to ensure that their people live free. These are husbands, fathers, and sons killed every day. What if it were your country? What would your choice be? Everything we fight for is worth the blood that may be shed. The media never reports the true HEROISM I witness everyday in the Iraqi’s. Yes there are bad one’s here, but I assure you they are a minuscule percent. Yet they are a number big enough to cause worry in this country’s future.I have watched brave souls give their all and lose thier lives and limbs for this cause. I will no longer stand silent and let the “deaf and blind” be the only voice shouting. Stonewall Jackson once said, “All that I have, all that I am is at the service of the country.” For these brave souls who gave the ultimate sacrifice, including your son Cindy Sheehan, I will shout till I can no longer. These men and women are heroes. Their spirit lives on in their military and they will never be forgotten. They did not die in vain but rather for a cause that is larger than all of us.
My fellow countrymen and women, we are not overseas for our country alone but also another. We are here to spread democracy and freedom to those who KNOW the true taste of it because they fight for it everyday. You can see the desire in their eyes and I am honored to fight alongside them as an Infantryman in the 101st Airborne.
Freedom is not free, but yet it is everyone’s right to have. Ironic isn’t it? That is why we are here. Though you will always have the skeptics, I know that most of our military will agree with this message. Please, at the request of this soldier spread this message to all you know. We are in Operation Iraqi Freedom and that is our goal. It is a cause that I and thousands of others stand ready to pay the ultimate sacrifice for because, Cindy Sheehan, freedom is worth dying for, no matter what country it is! And after the world is free only then can we hope to have peace.
SGT XXX and 1st Platoon101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Did Bush Lie?
December 16, 1998Web posted at: 8:51 p.m. EST (0151 GMT)
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- From the Oval Office, President Clinton told the nation Wednesday evening why he ordered new military strikes against Iraq.
The president said Iraq's refusal to cooperate with U.N. weapons inspectors presented a threat to the entire world.
"Saddam (Hussein) must not be allowed to threaten his neighbors or the world with nuclear arms, poison gas or biological weapons," Clinton said.
Operation Desert Fox, a strong, sustained series of attacks, will be carried out over several days by U.S. and British forces, Clinton said.
"Earlier today I ordered America's armed forces to strike military and security targets in Iraq. They are joined by British forces," Clinton said.
"Their mission is to attack Iraq's nuclear, chemical and biological weapons programs and its military capacity to threaten its neighbors," said Clinton.
Clinton also stated that, while other countries also had weapons of mass destruction, Hussein is in a different category because he has used such weapons against his own people and against his neighbors.
'Without delay, diplomacy or warning'
The Iraqi leader was given a final warning six weeks ago, Clinton said, when Baghdad promised to cooperate with U.N. inspectors at the last minute just as U.S. warplanes were headed its way.
"Along with Prime Minister (Tony) Blair of Great Britain, I made it equally clear that if Saddam failed to cooperate fully we would be prepared to act without delay, diplomacy or warning," Clinton said.
The president said the report handed in Tuesday by Richard Butler, head of the United Nations Special Commission in charge of finding and destroying Iraqi weapons, was stark and sobering.
Iraq failed to cooperate with the inspectors and placed new restrictions on them, Clinton said. He said Iraqi officials also destroyed records and moved everything, even the furniture, out of suspected sites before inspectors were allowed in.
"Instead of inspectors disarming Saddam, Saddam has disarmed the inspectors," Clinton said.
"In halting our airstrikes in November, I gave Saddam a chance -- not a license. If we turn our backs on his defiance, the credibility of U.S. power as a check against Saddam will be destroyed," the president explained.
Strikes necessary to stunt weapons programs
Clinton said he made the decision to strike Wednesday with the unanimous agreement of his security advisors.
Timing was important, said the president, because without a strong inspection system in place, Iraq could rebuild its chemical, biological and nuclear programs in a matter of months, not years.
"If Saddam can cripple the weapons inspections system and get away with it, he would conclude the international community, led by the United States, has simply lost its will," said Clinton. "He would surmise that he has free rein to rebuild his arsenal of destruction."
Clinton also called Hussein a threat to his people and to the security of the world.
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"The best way to end that threat once and for all is with a new Iraqi government -- a government ready to live in peace with its neighbors, a government that respects the rights of its people," Clinton said.
Such a change in Baghdad would take time and effort, Clinton said, adding that his administration would work with Iraqi opposition forces.
Clinton also addressed the ongoing impeachment crisis in the White House.
"Saddam Hussein and the other enemies of peace may have thought that the serious debate currently before the House of Representatives would distract Americans or weaken our resolve to face him down," he said.
"But once more, the United States has proven that although we are never eager to use force, when we must act in America's vital interests, we will do so."
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Strike on Iraq Related stories:
Explosions in sky over Baghdad - December 16, 1998
Iraq not cooperating with U.N., chief inspector says - December 15, 1998
Visiting U.N. weapons inspectors depart Iraq - December 14, 1998
Iraq oil sale wins approval from U.N. chief - December 12, 1998
Cohen: Iraq could be attacked at any time - December 10, 1998
U.S. reacts sternly to Iraq's rebuff of inspectors - December 9, 1998
Hat tip to Bryan P from OPINION INC. "Anothre Soldier's blog.
PJ Party On
It was a playful tip of the hat to that moment when bloggers exposed the misreporting of CBS anchor Dan Rather. At that time, an ex-executive for CBS tried to dismiss us as riffraff in "pajamas." But the bloggers were right, CBS was wrong, Rather retired (without apologizing) and the rest is history. Hat tip to RG
The End to a Great Trip to Jamaica
Click on the picture to see it bigger and notice the moon
Night lights in the distance during an evening stroll
Remember to click on picturs to see them larger. It was my pleasure to share this trip with you and to show the world that there is a solution. All we have to do is make the choice for all to enjoy what was given to us. To conquer evil so more can enjoy the freedom that some of us already have!