A double-amputee Iraq-war vet is suing Michael Moore for $85 million, claiming the portly peacenik recycled an old interview and used it out of context to make him appear anti-war in "Fahrenheit 9/11."
Sgt. Peter Damon, 33, who strongly supports America's invasion of Iraq, said he never agreed to be in the 2004 movie, which trashes President Bush.
In the 2003 interview, which he did at Walter Reed Army Hospital for NBC News, he discussed only a new painkiller the military was using on wounded vets.
"They took the clip because it was a gut-wrenching scene," Damon said yesterday. "They sandwiched it in. [Moore] was using me as ammunition." New York Post Article
Search finds no other MSM reporting this story.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
GI'S SUIT VS. MOORE
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
9/11 Rolling Memorial
The Rolling Memorial is the brain child of John and Amy Holmgren of Shafer, MN (a small-town one hour NE of the Twin Cities near Taylors Falls).
The Pentagon announced the Iraq border is 90% under control.
Pretty good when you consider San Diego's border is 20% under control.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Friday, May 26, 2006
Purple Heart Stamp
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va., A new version of a postage stamp commemorating the Purple Heart and all those who have earned it was issued in a ceremony here today.
The new Purple Heart stamp goes on sale nationally tomorrow.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Veterans Report 5/23/06
U.S. veterans' data theft may cost $500 million
WASHINGTON, May 25 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs faced angry lawmakers on Thursday and described how the theft of a device the size of an iPod containing personal data on 26.5 million veterans may cost taxpayers as much as $500 million. Reuters
VA Urges Caution After Theft of Data.
Veterans Affairs officials have announced the theft of personal information on up to 26.5 million veterans. However, VA Secretary R. James Nicholson stressed there's no indication the information is being used for purposes of fraud. Although the compromised data includes names, Social Security numbers and birthdates of veterans separating from the military since 1975, it doesn't include health or financial records. Military.com will keep you apprised of any further developments. For more information, read the full article at Military.com.
The department is providing more information through the http://www.firstgov.gov/ Web site and call centers that can be reached at (800) 333-4636. The call centers, which will be active today, will be able to handle more than 250,000 calls a day.
VA Volunteers Mark 60th Anniversary
In April 1946, former General of the Army Omar Bradley, then head of the Veterans Administration, convened a meeting of veterans groups and welfare organizations to establish a national plan for volunteer assistance at VA facilities. Today, the office that was created to oversee the volunteers assisting at the agency's facilities now has about 140,000 volunteers on its rolls, with 94,000 contributing more than 13 million hours last year. Volunteers assist hospital staff. They work in nursing homes, hospital wards, clinics, recreational activities, end-of-life care and many other programs. They also work in national cemeteries and benefits offices. For more information on volunteering for the VA, visit the VA Voluntary Service website. If you live near a VA Medical Center give it try you'll like it. I did.
Mannheim Steamroller Joins VFW Project
From now through July 31, American Gramaphone and Mannheim Steamroller will feature a special offer to Veterans of Foreign Wars members and supporters during the Memorial Day and Fourth of July holiday season. "American Spirit," the CD from Mannheim Steamroller that celebrates the splendor of the United States and features new recordings of patriotic songs, will be on sale at Mannheim's website or by calling 1-800-446-6860 (M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. central time) for a special price of $9.98 plus shipping and handling cost ($4.50). A portion of the purchase price will be donated to the VFW Foundation for the VFW's Military Assistance Program and Veterans Service Program.
WASHINGTON, May 25 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs faced angry lawmakers on Thursday and described how the theft of a device the size of an iPod containing personal data on 26.5 million veterans may cost taxpayers as much as $500 million. Reuters
VA Urges Caution After Theft of Data.
Veterans Affairs officials have announced the theft of personal information on up to 26.5 million veterans. However, VA Secretary R. James Nicholson stressed there's no indication the information is being used for purposes of fraud. Although the compromised data includes names, Social Security numbers and birthdates of veterans separating from the military since 1975, it doesn't include health or financial records. Military.com will keep you apprised of any further developments. For more information, read the full article at Military.com.
The department is providing more information through the http://www.firstgov.gov/ Web site and call centers that can be reached at (800) 333-4636. The call centers, which will be active today, will be able to handle more than 250,000 calls a day.
VA Volunteers Mark 60th Anniversary
In April 1946, former General of the Army Omar Bradley, then head of the Veterans Administration, convened a meeting of veterans groups and welfare organizations to establish a national plan for volunteer assistance at VA facilities. Today, the office that was created to oversee the volunteers assisting at the agency's facilities now has about 140,000 volunteers on its rolls, with 94,000 contributing more than 13 million hours last year. Volunteers assist hospital staff. They work in nursing homes, hospital wards, clinics, recreational activities, end-of-life care and many other programs. They also work in national cemeteries and benefits offices. For more information on volunteering for the VA, visit the VA Voluntary Service website. If you live near a VA Medical Center give it try you'll like it. I did.
Mannheim Steamroller Joins VFW Project
From now through July 31, American Gramaphone and Mannheim Steamroller will feature a special offer to Veterans of Foreign Wars members and supporters during the Memorial Day and Fourth of July holiday season. "American Spirit," the CD from Mannheim Steamroller that celebrates the splendor of the United States and features new recordings of patriotic songs, will be on sale at Mannheim's website or by calling 1-800-446-6860 (M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. central time) for a special price of $9.98 plus shipping and handling cost ($4.50). A portion of the purchase price will be donated to the VFW Foundation for the VFW's Military Assistance Program and Veterans Service Program.
Monday, May 22, 2006
MY HOME TOWN
Newburgh, NY - Agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security led raids on four Newburgh delis and arrested three men, breaking up a massive money laundering ring that sent thousands of dollars a week to Yemen.
Federal authorities became interested when investigators found the stores were transferring sizeable amounts of money to Yemen, whose lax banking laws have made it an attractive money-laundering destination for terrorists.
The men were also cashing out federal WIC cards and food stamps and selling cigarettes at the delis without state tax stamps.
Homeland security raids Newburgh delis
Federal authorities became interested when investigators found the stores were transferring sizeable amounts of money to Yemen, whose lax banking laws have made it an attractive money-laundering destination for terrorists.
The men were also cashing out federal WIC cards and food stamps and selling cigarettes at the delis without state tax stamps.
Homeland security raids Newburgh delis
What Happened To My Green Grass Of Home?
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Armed Forces Day
President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.
On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense.
Armed Forces Day History
Excerpts from a letter by Master Sergeant John Ubaldi, a US Marine
who served in both Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)
and Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq). Founding Board Member of MAF
President John Kennedy: "Our serviceman and women are serving throughout the world as guardians of peace-many of them away from their homes, their friends and their families. They are visible evidence of our determination to meet any threat to the peace with measured strength and high resolve. They are also evidence of a harsh but inescapable truth-that the survival of freedom requires great cost and commitment, and great personnel sacrifice."
Inscription above the statue of Thomas Jefferson at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., reads "I have sworn upon the alter of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of men." The caption represents the fundamental beliefs of this nation and the values of many that serve on the front lines of freedom.
America, as stated by President Lincoln, gave humanity a "new birth of freedom." Again, the nation's armed forces have been summoned to rescue humanity from individuals who wish to enslave and terrorize.
It's humbling to know that many brave men & women are serving in the army, navy, air force, marines, and coast guard of this great nation realizing that freedom isn't free, following in the illustrious tradition of previous generations who sacrificed everything serving in Americas Armed Forces.
On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense.
Armed Forces Day History
Excerpts from a letter by Master Sergeant John Ubaldi, a US Marine
who served in both Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)
and Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq). Founding Board Member of MAF
President John Kennedy: "Our serviceman and women are serving throughout the world as guardians of peace-many of them away from their homes, their friends and their families. They are visible evidence of our determination to meet any threat to the peace with measured strength and high resolve. They are also evidence of a harsh but inescapable truth-that the survival of freedom requires great cost and commitment, and great personnel sacrifice."
Inscription above the statue of Thomas Jefferson at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., reads "I have sworn upon the alter of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of men." The caption represents the fundamental beliefs of this nation and the values of many that serve on the front lines of freedom.
America, as stated by President Lincoln, gave humanity a "new birth of freedom." Again, the nation's armed forces have been summoned to rescue humanity from individuals who wish to enslave and terrorize.
It's humbling to know that many brave men & women are serving in the army, navy, air force, marines, and coast guard of this great nation realizing that freedom isn't free, following in the illustrious tradition of previous generations who sacrificed everything serving in Americas Armed Forces.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Kirkpatrick hit liberals for blaming America first
Jeane J. Kirkpatrick's eyes twinkle at the mention of that August 1984 night at the Republican National Convention in Dallas when she eviscerated liberal Democrats as the "blame America first crowd."
She accused Democrats of abandoning the anti-communism of liberals like Harry S. Truman, Hubert H. Humphrey and Henry "Scoop" Jackson for the accommodative tack of George McGovern, Jimmy Carter and the "new liberals" she tagged as the "San Francisco Democrats." Washington Times
She accused Democrats of abandoning the anti-communism of liberals like Harry S. Truman, Hubert H. Humphrey and Henry "Scoop" Jackson for the accommodative tack of George McGovern, Jimmy Carter and the "new liberals" she tagged as the "San Francisco Democrats." Washington Times
Friday, May 12, 2006
Operation Completion
A new national organization has been formed that promises to rally Americans to stand united in support for Operation Iraqi Freedom... until the mission there is completed.
The first act of this new group, named Operation Completion, will be a rally supporting our troops and their mission THIS FRIDAY, May 12, 2006 at 6:00 PM in Sacramento (at the State Capitol).
You can participate in future events by logging on to the Operation Completion website here: http://www.operationcompletion.org/
The first act of this new group, named Operation Completion, will be a rally supporting our troops and their mission THIS FRIDAY, May 12, 2006 at 6:00 PM in Sacramento (at the State Capitol).
You can participate in future events by logging on to the Operation Completion website here: http://www.operationcompletion.org/
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Essays By Walter James O’Brien
I am pleased to provide you with permission to publish and redistribute the referenced articles without charge or fee, provided the appropriate attribution is given.
God bless America,
Walt O'Brien
Copyright© Essays Reprinted by permission — Walter James O’Brien
Nazism, The Internet and the Culture of Violence pdf
What Do Arabs Want? Copyright© Walter James O’Brien
“Why I Do Not Teach” Copyright© Walter James O’Brien
Walter James O’Brien Note:
I'm happy to introduce you to Larry Miller
You Say You Want a Resolution. Whosoever Blesses Them.
You may recognize him from his work as a comedian and actor (he's been in everything--"The Princess Diaries," "Best in Show," "10 Things I Hate About You," and his turn as the sinister Doorman on "Seinfeld" stand out).Look for his essays in The Daily Standard every other week.
God bless America,
Walt O'Brien
Copyright© Essays Reprinted by permission — Walter James O’Brien
Nazism, The Internet and the Culture of Violence pdf
What Do Arabs Want? Copyright© Walter James O’Brien
“Why I Do Not Teach” Copyright© Walter James O’Brien
Walter James O’Brien Note: I'm happy to introduce you to Larry Miller
You Say You Want a Resolution. Whosoever Blesses Them.
You may recognize him from his work as a comedian and actor (he's been in everything--"The Princess Diaries," "Best in Show," "10 Things I Hate About You," and his turn as the sinister Doorman on "Seinfeld" stand out).Look for his essays in The Daily Standard every other week.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Charlie Daniels Letter to the Hollywood Bunch
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An Open Letter To The Hollywood Bunch
Ok, let's just say for a moment you bunch of pampered, overpaid, unrealistic children had your way and the U.S.A. didn't go into Iraq. Let's say that you really get your way and we destroy all our nuclear weapons and stick daisies in our gun barrels and sit around with some white wine and cheese and pat ourselves on the back, so proud of what we've done for world peace.
Let's say that we cut the military budget to just enough to keep the National Guard on hand to help out with floods and fires.
Let's say that we close down our military bases all over the world and bring the troops home, increase our foreign aid and drop all the trade sanctions against everybody.
I suppose that in your fantasy world this would create a utopian world where everybody would live in peace. After all, the great monster, the United States of America, the cause of all the world's trouble would have disbanded it's horrible military and certainly all the other countries of the world would follow suit. After all, they only arm themselves to defend their countries from the mean old U.S.A.
Why you bunch of pitiful, hypocritical, idiotic, spoiled mugwumps. get your head out of the sand and smell the Trade Towers burning. Do you think that a trip to Iraq by Sean Penn did anything but encourage a wanton murderer to think that the people of the U.S.A. didn't have the nerve or the guts to fight him?
Barbara Streisand's fanatical and hateful rankings about George Bush make about as much sense as Michael Jackson hanging a baby over a railing.
You people need to get out of Hollywood once in a while and get out into the real world. You¹d be surprised at the hostility you would find out here.
Stop in at a truck stop and tell an overworked, long distance truck driver that you don¹t think Saddam Hussein is doing anything wrong. Tell a farmer with a couple of sons in the military that you think the United States has no right to defend itself. Go down to Baxley, Georgia and hold an anti-war rally and see what the folks down there think about you.Please visit Clarksville, Tennessee and the 101st Airborne and talk that S****, please visit those Real American's.
You people are some of the most disgusting examples of a waste of protoplasm I¹ve ever had the displeasure to hear about.
Sean Penn, you¹re a traitor to the United States of America. You gave aid and comfort to the enemy. How many American lives will your little, "fact finding trip" to Iraq cost? You encouraged Saddam to think that we didn't have the stomach for war. You people protect one of the most evil men on the face of this earth and won't lift a finger to save the life of an unborn baby.
Freedom of choice you say? Well I'm going to exercise some freedom of choice of my own. If I see any of your names on a marquee, I'm going to boycott the movie. I will completely stop going to movies if I have to. In most cases it certainly wouldn't be much of a loss.
You scoff at our military who's boots you're not even worthy to shine. They go to battle and risk their lives so ingrates like you can live in luxury. The day of reckoning is coming when you will be faced with the undeniable truth that the war against Saddam Hussein is the war on terrorism.
America is in imminent danger. You're either for her or against her. There is no middle ground. I think we all know where you stand. I will stand with the soldiers, airmen, and sailors. The hard working men and women of this great country. Not the overpaid, pansy ass, Hollywood wimp wanna be's, and has beens, who can't hold a candle to real American's, the middle class blue collar workers.
What do you think? Boycott any Hollywood type that protest against the USA.
God Bless America
Charlie Daniels
This and other letters of opinion written by Charlie Daniels are available at his website at
http://www.charliedaniels.com/
Rolling memorial carries 'Comfort'
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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON.
Karla Comfort received a lot of looks and even some salutes from people when she drove from Benton, Ark., to Camp Pendleton, Calif., in her newly-painted, custom Hummer H3 March 2.
The vehicle is adorned with the likeness of her son, 20-year-old Lance Cpl. John M. Holmason, and nine other Marines with F Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division who where all killed by the same improvised explosive device blast in Fallujah, Iraq, in December.
For Comfort, having the vehicle air brushed with the image of the 10 Marines was a way to pay homage to her hero and his fellow comrades who fell on Iraq’s urban battlefield.
“I wanted to let people know (Marines) are doing their jobs honorably, and some of them die,” said the 39-year-old from Portland, Ore. “I don’t want people to forget the sacrifices that my son and the other Marines made.”
Read more. xx
You'll never see this reported in the MSM American Forces Press Service
Karla Comfort received a lot of looks and even some salutes from people when she drove from Benton, Ark., to Camp Pendleton, Calif., in her newly-painted, custom Hummer H3 March 2.
The vehicle is adorned with the likeness of her son, 20-year-old Lance Cpl. John M. Holmason, and nine other Marines with F Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division who where all killed by the same improvised explosive device blast in Fallujah, Iraq, in December.
For Comfort, having the vehicle air brushed with the image of the 10 Marines was a way to pay homage to her hero and his fellow comrades who fell on Iraq’s urban battlefield.
“I wanted to let people know (Marines) are doing their jobs honorably, and some of them die,” said the 39-year-old from Portland, Ore. “I don’t want people to forget the sacrifices that my son and the other Marines made.”
Read more. xx
You'll never see this reported in the MSM American Forces Press Service
Recommended reading for the Retreat and Defeat Democrat liberals.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Veterans Report 5/9/06
Tell us about a Military Spouse
In 1984 President Reagan proclaimed the Friday before Mother's Day of each year to be Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
It is your day to stand up and be honored.
In honor of the Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Military.com is holding its first "Thank a Military Spouse" writing contest! Do you know a great military spouse? Military.com wants to hear it! Send us a short story about a fantastic milspouse for your chance to win a 2 GB Apple iPod nano!
Medal of Honor Fakers Proliferating
There are 113 living recipients of America's highest military award, but an FBI agent says the impostors outnumber the true heroes. This has prompted The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation to lobby for tougher laws to punish the impostors. Anyone convicted of fraudulently wearing the Medal of Honor faces up to a year in prison and a $100,000 fine.
Veterans Group Issues Warning
Recently, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) has received reports that financial solicitations are being made via telephone in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties in Florida by individuals claiming to be from the "local Disabled American Veterans headquarters." This is an apparent scam. DAV does not ever solicit money or donations through phone calls. If you or someone you know receives solicitation phone calls from anyone claiming to be a representative of DAV, please gather as much information from the caller as possible and contact the DAV immediately. Contact information is available at www.dav.org/contact_us.html.
Do not provide any personal information to solicitors.
In 1984 President Reagan proclaimed the Friday before Mother's Day of each year to be Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
It is your day to stand up and be honored.
In honor of the Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Military.com is holding its first "Thank a Military Spouse" writing contest! Do you know a great military spouse? Military.com wants to hear it! Send us a short story about a fantastic milspouse for your chance to win a 2 GB Apple iPod nano!
Medal of Honor Fakers Proliferating
There are 113 living recipients of America's highest military award, but an FBI agent says the impostors outnumber the true heroes. This has prompted The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation to lobby for tougher laws to punish the impostors. Anyone convicted of fraudulently wearing the Medal of Honor faces up to a year in prison and a $100,000 fine.
Veterans Group Issues Warning
Recently, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) has received reports that financial solicitations are being made via telephone in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties in Florida by individuals claiming to be from the "local Disabled American Veterans headquarters." This is an apparent scam. DAV does not ever solicit money or donations through phone calls. If you or someone you know receives solicitation phone calls from anyone claiming to be a representative of DAV, please gather as much information from the caller as possible and contact the DAV immediately. Contact information is available at www.dav.org/contact_us.html.
Do not provide any personal information to solicitors.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Censure Carter TV Blitz – by Melanie Morgan
Just when you thought Jimmy Carter couldn't sink any lower,
he has hit a new low.
In a newspaper OpEd piece published this weekend, former President Jimmy Carter has pathetically attacked the United States and defended the terrorist group, Hamas. Carter says we have engaged in a "crime" in our tough stance against these terrorists and he calls America to task.
Read Carter's Op Ed:http://www.cartercenter.org/doc2337.htm
Should you have any doubts about the deadly nature of the terrorist group, Hamas, then maybe pictures will help set things straight for you. Here's a sampling of pictures of recent Hamas-led terrorist strikes.
Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3
Today, on Fox News between 9:00AM and 1:00Pm, we begin our "Censure Jimmy Carter" TV ad blitz.
Just from our announcement of the start of this ad campaign we found out that NBC and CNN may do stories on the "Censure Carter" campaign.
It's so very important that the message be delivered that the silent majority of Americans will be silent no longer. While the anti-war Left defiles our troops and their missions, they also celebrate the leaders of the "Blame America First" contingent: Jimmy Carter, Michael Moore, Jane Fonda, et. al.
I'm working very hard to help get this message out.
Today my column, "Jimmy Carter's Middle East Mess" was published.
Please read it here View one of the Ads Here->Track Back
he has hit a new low.
In a newspaper OpEd piece published this weekend, former President Jimmy Carter has pathetically attacked the United States and defended the terrorist group, Hamas. Carter says we have engaged in a "crime" in our tough stance against these terrorists and he calls America to task.
Read Carter's Op Ed:http://www.cartercenter.org/doc2337.htm
Should you have any doubts about the deadly nature of the terrorist group, Hamas, then maybe pictures will help set things straight for you. Here's a sampling of pictures of recent Hamas-led terrorist strikes.
Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3
Today, on Fox News between 9:00AM and 1:00Pm, we begin our "Censure Jimmy Carter" TV ad blitz.
Just from our announcement of the start of this ad campaign we found out that NBC and CNN may do stories on the "Censure Carter" campaign.
It's so very important that the message be delivered that the silent majority of Americans will be silent no longer. While the anti-war Left defiles our troops and their missions, they also celebrate the leaders of the "Blame America First" contingent: Jimmy Carter, Michael Moore, Jane Fonda, et. al.
I'm working very hard to help get this message out.
Today my column, "Jimmy Carter's Middle East Mess" was published.
Please read it here View one of the Ads Here->Track Back
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Strong U.S. Support for Bombing Iran
Insider Report from NewsMax.com
An Internet poll sponsored by NewsMax.com reveals that Americans are overwhelmingly in favor of the United States undertaking military action to stop Iran's nuclear weapons program.
Nearly 60,000 people have taken part in the poll so far, and more than nine out of 10 say U.S. efforts to contain Iran's weapons program are not working.
A large majority of respondents also believe that Iran poses a greater threat than Saddam Hussein did before the Iraq War.
NewsMax will provide the results of this poll to major media and share them with radio talk-show hosts across the country.
Here are the poll questions and results:
Nearly 60,000 people have taken part in the poll so far, and more than nine out of 10 say U.S. efforts to contain Iran's weapons program are not working.
A large majority of respondents also believe that Iran poses a greater threat than Saddam Hussein did before the Iraq War.
NewsMax will provide the results of this poll to major media and share them with radio talk-show hosts across the country.
Here are the poll questions and results:
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Tiny Flag Offers Soldier Reminder of Support
UDAIRI RANGE, Kuwait, May 4, 2006
For 20-year-old Army Pfc. Michael Torres, deployed here from Baumholder, Germany, a constant reminder that the American people are behind him comes in the form of a tiny folded U.S. flag he keeps in his pocket wherever he goes. Article
For 20-year-old Army Pfc. Michael Torres, deployed here from Baumholder, Germany, a constant reminder that the American people are behind him comes in the form of a tiny folded U.S. flag he keeps in his pocket wherever he goes. Article
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
ACLU Wants Soldier Funerals Disrupted
Portions of a new Kentucky law intended to prevent protesters from disrupting funerals for soldiers killed in Iraq are unconstitutional, the American Civil Liberties Union said in a federal lawsuit filed Monday. article
As usual the Anti Civil Liberties Union has it wrong. Where are the rights of the family? Where is the preacher's right to free speech? Why is it that the criminals have rights but (according to the ACLU) the rest of us only have rights if it does not interfere with the law breakers rights? - Texas Teacher
Veterans Report 5/2
Charity Scams Target Veterans
Servicemembers and veterans should be careful when making donations to solicitors claiming to be charities in support of our troops. Fraudulent activities associated with donations may come in the form of an email or a telephone call. Before making a donation, verify the legitimacy of the organization using Military.com's Support Our Troops Center or the DoD website America Supports You.
Heroes of the Year Sought
Staff Sgt. Robbi Smette of Makoti, N.D., was the first Citizen-Soldier to be nominated as the Hero of the Year in a unique national campaign that Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. has initiated to honor this country's Army Guard members. Jackson Hewitt will honor one Army Guard Soldier each month for the rest of this year, and a panel of judges will select a Hero of the Year from those 10 candidates. Family members, friends or employers can nominate Guard Soldiers for the monthly honors by logging on to http://www.supporttheguard.com/ and explaining in 500 words or less how a Soldier exemplifies the time-honored tradition of the Army National Guard.
VA to Seek DNA of All Veterans
Researchers are mapping the human genome for the day when physicians will use a patient's genetic profile as preventive medicine. To that end, the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to create a genetic database from potentially millions of VA patients. The VA plans to collect the first 100,000 samples in October, 2007 and foresees a database as large as the number of veterans who are willing to contribute samples of their DNA. VA also plans to write rules regarding handling a person's genetic profile while using it in research.
Panel Votes to Block TRICARE Hikes
A House panel has voted to block for at least two years any increases in TRICARE beneficiary cost-shares. It's the first formal step by Congress to derail the Bush administration's plan to raise fees, co-payments and deductibles for military retirees under age 65 and their families. Additionally, a January 2007 pay raise of 2.7 percent for Reserve and National Guard personnel was approved, as was a plan for an additional "targeted" raise for warrant officers and some senior enlisted. The complete article can be seen at Military.com
Monday, May 01, 2006
LIBERTY
"[W]hatever the rights and wrongs of how and why Saddam and the Taliban were removed, there is an obvious, clear and overwhelming reason for supporting the people of those countries in their desire for democracy. What about those people who risked their lives to vote in three elections? What about those British and American soldiers who gave their limbs and lives for the freedom of others? Are such lives worth so little that we believe we can quit before the task is done? Do we think that by leaving now before the Iraqis are fully capable of repelling the terrorist insurgents we will have done ourselves—or Iraq—a favor? Are we so self-deceived that we think they won't come after us should we stop going after them?... The enemies of freedom believe we lack the stomach for this fight. In his call to defeat terrorism, Blair criticized those who believe that pandering to terrorists will convert them. It won't, he said. Rather, instead of 'choking' terrorism, Blair said pandering 'feeds its growth.' Tony Blair gets it. President Bush gets it. Why don't more British and Americans get it? We'd better get it soon, because terrorists get it and they intend to get more of us." — Cal Thomas
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