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Hail to the (current

jollyroger — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:06:45 +0000

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Hail to the (current Commander In) Chief

Give credit where it is due.

NCD — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:37:32 +0000

Give credit where it is due. George W. Bush. Saddam Getter and the man responsible for starting, surging, and not finishing two wars, in which Obama found his country 'still engaged' when he took office. Conflicts that catapulted George W. Bush to easy re-election. Bush, architect of what the AEI termed The New American Century and the remaking of the 'democratic' Middle East. Bush, praised in books for strengthening America with his 'no regulation' style economic policies, an Owenership Society, lauded by leading Wall Street conservatives. Bush's own warmly received words on war, before a convention of GOP supporting Veterans of Foreign Wars in the summer of 2007:

"The ideals and interests that led America to help the Japanese turn defeat into democracy are the same that lead us to remain engaged in Afghanistan and Iraq...The defense strategy that refused to hand the South Koreans over to a totalitarian neighbor helped raise up an Asian Tiger that is a model for developing countries across the world, including the Middle East," Bush said Wednesday in a speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Iraq and the U.S. have a

acanuck — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:56:38 +0000

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Iraq and the U.S. have a status of forces agreement that sets a firm date for all troops to leave. It's binding unless the Iraqis request an extension. Despite the lives and the treasure that could be saved, Defense Secretary Panetta is actually pressuring the Maliki government to do so. Insanity, sheer insanity!

So fucking young... Damn

jollyroger — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:55:35 +0000

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So fucking young...

Damn Obama to hell.

It breaks my heart to see

oleeb — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:46:28 +0000

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It breaks my heart to see these young people dying for no good reason. It is such an obscene waste of their lives, their potential, their brave conduct and their willingness to put everything on the line for others even if for a cause that isn't worth a single life.

They should not be over there. They should be home. It is criminal that our leaders both political and military get away with causing the deaths of so many in unwinnable and untenable wars of imperial occupation without the slightest consequences. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen. The only way to prevent further pointless deaths is to make it clear to our leaders that their endless war policy is unacceptable.

Heartbreaking waste.

anna am — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:14:32 +0000

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Heartbreaking waste.

Soon to be home, under

kgb999 — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:23:51 +0000

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Soon to be home, under happier circumstance:

Staff Sgt. Jason Rzepa (pronounced zeppa), also from the Coeur d'Alene area, who sustained serious leg injuries during the same attack, continues to recover and is back in the United States.

Both of his legs were amputated below the knees. He received a Purple Heart medal on Friday while in the military hospital in Iraq.

As of Wednesday, he was on his way to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, for additional medical attention. His family will join him soon to assist him through recovery, prosthesis and extensive physical therapy.

"Despite having had both of his legs amputated below the knees, Jason's spirits are extremely high and we are very optimistic for a speedy recovery," according to a prepared statement from the family. "Jason has asked us to extend a huge message of thanks for the overwhelming amount of support, prayers and positive energy our friends, family and the community have displayed during this trying time.