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Mudville Gazette Insurgents cannot hope to control Baghdad, so they try to show that the Iraqi government can’t control it either. Today’s attack at a sewage treatment plant did nothing to disrupt the function of the plant, but that is cold comfort to the families of thirty five children killed by car bombs. The insurgents can’t afford photographs of American soldiers passing out candy to smiling children, but the only way they can stop it is with photographs of American soldiers caring for children ripped open by the insurgents’ bombs, and US helicopters rushing them to the hospital. This is the fullness of their power: they can kill children to protest that the US is cleaning up Baghdad’s sewage. Mudville Gazette Dear Ms Cocco I understand that CBS (an unreliable source) claims that regarding the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Sgt. Eric Kocher and Staff Sgt. Dan Lalota
USMC MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.(Sept. 23, 2004) — One Marine carried on a relentless, one-armed fight. Another is credited with spearheading a counterattack that left an estimated 30 insurgents dead. Their tenacious response to an enemy ambush last spring near Fallujah, Iraq, earned them the Bronze Star Medal, awarded Friday in a ceremony at Camp Margarita. According to command accounts, Sgt. Eric Kocher and Staff Sgt. Dan Lalota fought valiantly enough to merit the U.S. military’s fourth-highest award for combat valor. Brig. Gen. James C. Williams, I Marine Expeditionary Force’s acting commanding general, presented the awards. “What the Bronze Stars exemplify are Marines who are committed when they are engaged in combat,” Williams said. “They have made a commitment to complete their mission, save their fellow Marines and take actions that … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Iraq, Marines, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
More Cowboy Actions In Iraq!
Defend America CAMP LIBERTY, Baghdad, Sept. 30, 2004 ‘ Soldiers attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Commandos), worked like cowboys as they rounded up livestock to administer life-saving medicine. Soldiers from the 345th Tactical Psychological Operations Detachment, Dallas, Texas, and 425th Civil Affairs Battalion, Santa Barbara, Calif., worked with Iraqi veterinarians to provide vaccinations and other shots for Iraqi livestock in 2nd Battalion 14th Infantry Regiment’s area of responsibility Sept. 6. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment provided security while the soldiers worked. Almost 400 sheep and 90 cows were treated with various medicines that will protect them from endemic diseases. The shots will provide healthier livestock for farmers and also help relations between the Iraqi people and coalition forces, said Spc. Ben Danielowski, 345th. ‘Animals are prized … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Military, Rebuilding
Iraqi News
Information that you won’t see in the Old Media. Found at DefendAmerica [pdf file] … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Thought in Passing
What? The Olympics are over? The heart surgeon for BJ has verified it. He has a heart of gold. 14 caret, plated, but gold none the less. Can you imagine what Michael Moore’s arteries look like? Frances hadn’t even left the state of Florida when the media dogs started barking “Ivan”. How about just a little less orgasming over disasters, huh? I saw videos from the earthquakes in Japan. The lights didn’t even go out. Now that’s prepared. But then, they eat raw fish. A trade off, I suppose. Geraldo survived yet another assignment. Drat! John Kerry should release his military records. The Bush twins should TP John Kerry’s campaign bus. That would really piss him off. Paris Hilton has been offered $750,000 to do a commercial for Burger King. Something like “You mean, there’s not really a king?” … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mocking, Original writing, Paris Hilton
Go Ta North Dakota
You Oughta Go Ta North Dakotaby Lois Steele and Jack Fulton (1958) “Ya oughta go ta, North DakotaSee the cattle and the wheat,and the folks that can’t be beatYa oughta go ta, North DakotaAnd you just can’t say goodbye.” “The sky is bluer than blueThe sun is sunnier, tooAnd if you don’t believe meThere’s only one thing to do…” OK, so I will. Visiting my mum-in-law. Back in a few days. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Blogging
How… er… Touching?
Toronto Star Some of Brando’s ashes were scattered in Death Valley, a place that the actor cherished, his son Miko Brando told the newspaper. The ashes of Brando’s late friend Wally Cox, who died in 1973, were also poured onto the desert landscape as part of the same ceremony. Wally Cox?This may make my brain explode. … Read entire article »
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- USS President vs HMS Belvidera (in 137 days)
- General Hull Invades Canada (in 156 days)
- First Battle of Sacketts Harbor (in 163 days)
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Debate 1 of 3 in 2004
September 30th, 2004 | Comments Off
Overall, a near draw, which translates to a win for Bush. Kerry started strong a few times then failed to move in for the kill. Unwilling or unable? He should have came out and called the President a liar. Questions were biased against Bush, softballs for Kerry in large part. Bush failed to use his experience in office effectively. He could have talked about the troops that he’s met, the families that he’s met. He should be saying more often “I’ve done the job”. Both men seemed at a loss for words at times when I expected them not to be. Jitters? Bush grew very relaxed and confident as the debate wore on. Kerry looked stern, schoolmarmish. Bush leaned on the podium too much. For the next debate, Bush should go and … Read entire article »
Filed under: American Politics, Commentary, Executive Branch, Original writing, Politics