Biggest mistake?
So the President has decide that Abu Ghraib was the biggest mistake of the war. In the words of Dana Carvey, "How conveeeeeenieeeeeeent."
View ArticleWho represents me?
Who represents me? Since the primaries are over in California, the TV has thankfully returned to stupid ads about cars and weight loss instead of the asinine ads for politicians running for office....
View ArticleNumbers
Since Tony Snow thinks 2500 is "just a number" I got a few more for him: 2986 2511 310 80
View ArticleMore Numbers
More Numbers Back in June I wrote a diary in response to Tony Snow's "Numbers" comment. Back then the "Number" was 2500. Today it is 2639 and combined with the 333 killed in Afghanistan it puts us at...
View ArticleWhat a "Bad Week"
While Republicans are having a "bad" week, soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan are having a bad couple of years. Despite the assurances from the administration, this year is not better:
View ArticleMore Republican Action that negates talk
Another example of Republicans putting action ahead of words. For years DARPA has sponsored a contest to produce an unmanned vehicle. Last year for the first time someone qualified for the prize - $2...
View ArticleCongressional aide admits trying to hire hackers -- to boost his college GPA
OK, this comes straight from Slashdot:Some Republican tried to hire hackers to doctor his academic record to make himself look better:http://politics.slashdot.org/...More...
View ArticleEveryone Panic says Department of State!
Today the State Department released a new "World Wide Caution." Lets see what it has to say:
View Article330
With two days left in the month, US causalities in Iraq reached 330 for the last three months. For the first time ever deaths exceeded 100 on three consecutive months. June also marked the 5th time...
View ArticleMiami Herald dispenses with truth all togeather. Everything fine in Iraq!
Yesterdays Miami Herald had this stunning story: Casualties Drop Despite U.S. BuildupThe expectation was that more American troops would be killed, especially with major offensives under way. Why it...
View ArticleSurge working...MY ASS!!!
We all know "The Surge" is working. Working so well that we are going to "end" it. Never mind "the Surge" is ending because there is no way to continue it. Forget about all the facts because the...
View ArticleWhy they become Soldiers - An Alternate View
Two days ago DHinMI posted on why people join the military with "They Become Soldiers Because They Can't Afford to Become Students, Homeowners and Parents." I am not disputing DHinMI’s diary but I am...
View ArticleChairman Of Joint Chiefs Says To Military: Stay Out Of Politics
Interesting article in the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot - Chairman Of Joint Chiefs Says To Military: Stay Out Of Politics. While I applaud the Chairman, the timing seems a little suspect. Some how I don’t...
View ArticleOh that war thing.....
Yes it the Economy Stupid but while the Nation has been engaged on the best way to reward irresponsible behavior, a grim milestone has been passed.
View ArticleThat "other" war
While most of America has been worrying about the election, the economy and the holidays, those of us in the profession of arms marked our eight straight year of armed conflict in Afghanistan. And...
View ArticleNew Rules
OK, its been almost 100 days. As a member of the Executive Branch, I am under certain restrictions to my speech which I am fine with. I have held my tongue so that no one could say I was not in...
View ArticleWe Don't Torture!!
I just watched Cliff May on The Daily Show and I am so mad I could scream. He clearly learned from the Jim Cramer takedown and kept Jon from landing clean shots by dodging and interrupting. Since its...
View ArticleBe Bold with SCOTUS!!
President Obama campaigned on Change and now it time to show he means it. He has a chance with his first (of many I hope!) SCOTUS nominees to make real change. Why no make it for a really long time.
View ArticleAfghanistan Reality
So now the official announcement about the "new" direction in Afghanistan is public.I think it is safe to say that this will be a unique point in military history when both the left and the right agree...
View ArticleHelp with Questions for Sen Chablis and Graham
I have an opportunity to ask questions of both Sen Chamblis and Graham. Suggestions?
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