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Update on Real Life
My apologies to our readers. With the lovely wife’s trip to the emergency room last week and yesterday’s news, I have been well off my game. My wife’s brother, about 3-4 yrs older, was taken to the hospital on Sunday night and received a pacemaker today. He, and my 89 year old mother in law whom he now lives with are in the Lutheran homeland of North Dakota and we are so very far away. I shall endeavor to do better. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Me and Mine
Dem Guru: McCain Captivity Limits Experience
Wes Clark is not alone in maligning the service record of John McCain. Now a former Kerry Campaign adviser and Obama supporter takes his shot. ABC Rand Beers, an Obama supporter who served as the top national security adviser to the 2004 Kerry campaign, said that because McCain was in an unfortunate state of “isolation” during much of the Vietnam War, he missed the domestic turmoil which took place in the United States and his national security experience is “sadly limited” as a result. Beers said the McCain limitations are reflected in “some of the ways he thinks about the ways in which US forces might be committed to conflicts around the world.” McCain spent five years in captivity as a POW in North Vietnam. This is just vile. It has been a great many … Read entire article »
Filed under: American Politics, Executive Branch, Politics
A Playground for Saydiyah
As daylights last remaining hours set over the horizon, and the summertime heat of Baghdad’s Rashid District lost the spike of its intensity; a crowd could be seen forming even from a distance. It was a special day for the gathering of citizens and children from Saydiyah, a community located in the southern part of the Iraqi capital, as they gathered for the long-awaited official opening of a new playground in their neighborhood. “I think the children will really enjoy this, and I am honored to be here at the official opening,†said Maj. Peter Sicoli, the executive officer for the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, attached to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad. The Saydiyah Support Council Chairman, Ali Abu Nebid, alongside others in attendance cut … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
ISAF, Pakistan Military Kill Talibs
International Security Assistance Forces in the Spera District, Khost province in coordination with the Pakistan military killed insurgents along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border after an attack on an ISAF combat outpost today. Insurgents fired rockets, followed by a direct fire attack and rocket propelled grenades at an ISAF outpost while in Afghanistan. ISAF responded with mortar, artillery fire and close air support. Once the militants crossed into Pakistan, the ISAF forces coordinated with the Pakistan military border area counterparts. The Pakistan border force fired artillery on the retreating insurgents inside Pakistan. There were no non-combatant casualties reported. DVIDS … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, War on Terror
Iraqi National Police Seize Nearly 200 Weapons
Iraqi National Police seized nearly 200 weapons during search operations in the New Baghdad security district of eastern Baghdad, June 29. At 11:30 a.m., police from the 4th Brigade, 1st National Police Division reported confiscating about 150 weapons during a clearance operation of Muhalla 733 in the Mashtal area of New Baghdad. The weapons included 133 AK-47 rifles, four AK-22 rifles, three SKS rifles, a bolt-action rifle, two air-gun rifles, an MP-5 sub-machinegun, an RPK machinegun and six pistols. Also in Muhalla 733, at approximately 1 p.m., police from the 4th Bde., 1st NP Div. reported confiscating 20 AK 47 rifles, two bolt-action rifles and two pistols. In addition, the security platoon assigned to 4th Bde., 1st NP Div. reported seizing 19 AK-47 rifles as part of the Muhalla 733 clearance mission … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
32 Taliban Killed in Khas Oruzgan
A total of 32 militants were killed by Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces in two separate engagements in the Khas Oruzgan District, Oruzgan province, June 26. The first engagement occurred when the combined element was on a security patrol and received small arms fire and RPGs from insurgents in a heavily vegetated area. The ANSF and Coalition soldiers returned fire and moved to an area from which they could direct air strikes, killing three militants. Soon after, the militants again attacked the patrol using small arms and RPGs. ANSF and Coalition forces defeated the attack, killing 29 insurgents. During this engagement, insurgents attempted to disguise themselves in womens’ clothing in order to escape. A 10-year-old Afghan child and two Afghan National Policemen were wounded and taken to a Coalition medical facility for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, War on Terror
Oh, Canada, eh
On the site I have a category called Mocking and a subcategory from that called Canada. Why? Because it’s there. I live in one of the few areas of the United States ever invaded by a foreign power. I can stand on the shore of Lake Ontario, turn my gaze north towards Toronto, raise my fist and shout “Damn you, ya limey bastards! We’ll get you for that!” Two hundred years isn’t too long to carry a grudge. Many of us locals are getting our revenge, however. We get on the bus or drive on over to Casino Niagara and leave our devalued dollars in their Canadian slot machines. Take that, you hosers, take our devalued dollars! The joke’s on you… Now, I have written glowingly about the actions of the Canadian military … Read entire article »
Porkmeister Congressman Don Young
Glenn Reynolds says it best: Don Young is a taxpayer hero in the same way a tapeworm is a public-health hero. He’s getting an award: REP. YOUNG NAMED HERO OF THE AMERICAN TAXPAYER Alaskan Congressman Don Young attended a reception last night where he received an award from each of the following groups: Americans for Tax Reform, American Shareholders Association, Alliance for Worker Freedom, and the 60 Plus Association. These awards are based off of various votes that fall in line with the ideals of the individual groups. “Commitment and dedication to taxpayer’s interests, has been imperative in the fight against excessive taxation in the 1st session of the 110th Congress,†said Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform and prominent D.C.-based activist. “These Congressional Ratings allow … Read entire article »
Filed under: American Politics, Politics, Pork Busters
Mom says – Proud if Sons Volunteer to Serve
Eric Egland is running for Congress from California’s 4th Congressional District. His wife, the lovely lady in this video, grew up in Communist Poland. Via Confederate Yankee and Hot Air … Read entire article »
Filed under: American Politics, Politics
Coming Soon: Future Posts
- Declaration of War 1812 (in 132 days)
- 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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