Nice, Krissy!

Again, my friend Krissy is on a roll. I've quoted her before, and I'm gonna do so again.

I won't be voting for Democrats on Tuesday. I'm not going to vote for them for a number of reasons. first is taxes. While the Bush tax cuts may stay, they will be offset by a brand new set of taxes such as paygo taxes, which means that for every spending bill proposed, you have to raise the money to pay for it. You do this by either cutting current projects, or raising taxes. And the liberals in this area LOVE taxes.

The second reason is because I actually care about the people in the Military. What I've seen from liberals tells me they don't give a rat's *buttocks* about our soldiers. They don't care that the Military wants to be allowed to do it's job. They don't care that morale among combat units is EASILY as high as it is among units here in the states. They ignore the fact that re-enlistments are 110-120% of expected in units that actually see action in places like Iraq, indicating that our soldiers are willing to do what has been asked of them. I see the liberal stance on Iraq (The "Get us the (I'm trying to say a bad word but can't) out now" stance) as nothing short of a betrayal of the trust our soldiers have in the civilian leadership. The Liberals claim to care about our soldiers, but they don't. They care more about their own political agenda, which is two fold: Gain power, and make anyone who disagrees with them look like satan. When our Soldiers are deployed, they ask very little of us. But the one thing they ask is that they be allowed to finish their job. They want to know that their friends, their brothers and sisters, didn't die for nothing. In Vietnam, we betrayed that trust. 50,000 Americans died for no discernable purpose. In Somolia, we betrayed that trust, and 19 Americans died for no discernable purpose. and now, in Iraq, the Liberals are again threatening to betray the trust, just to prove a political point. So they can hold up our dead soldiers and say "We told you so." That makes me sick. And if this is standard from Liberals, then you can bet your *buttocks* I am going to be donating a considerable sum of money to the Republican party

I agree with Kris 158.3% here. Rock on, Chica!

Some insights?

So, where does the US get off saying we will knock over dictators and free the world? I mean, we've done it, or tried to anyways, at least once a decade since 1941. So, where do we get the nerve? The balls? The rationale for such actions? From the people who founded this country.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Now, Certainly it meant something different in 1776 when that quote was written, but I think today, it means that all people, the world over. When it was written, it litterally meant free, white, land-owning men. today it means more or less everyone. And not just Americans, either. This quote should be the reason we are committed to places like Iraq and Afghanistan, and to forcing reforms through political pressure in other places. Just my theory, but I think it's a damned good one.

They are historically inept...

Who's "They" you ask? The leaders of Syria, Lebanon, Iran, and the other countries in the Middle East that think playing "Bomb The Isrealis" is a good idea. They are historically inept, and as they say, those who don't learn from history are bound to repeat it.

1. The Six Day war. Isreal V. Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq. Result: Isreal launches pre-emptive strikes against Egypt, and is attacked by the other three. Isreali forces, outnumber roughly six to one, inflict a 27.6 to 1 casualty ratio on the arab alliance.

2. Yom Kippur War: While the numbers of forces are more even (Isreal outnumbered 2:1), they still inflict an 8:1 casualty ratio on the Syria/Egypt/Jordan alliance.

3. The 1982 Lebanon Conflict. Isreal finally outnumbers an opponent (by 2:1), and inflicts a nasty 14-1 Kill/Loss ratio.

Anyone noticing a pattern here? THe one I'm noticing is that he who screws with Isreal is gonna get jacked up. What doesn't Syria, and Hezbullah (Sp?), and Iran and all those other idiots get about that? Isreal is one of the smallest nations in that part of the world, but it's like a lion in a meer-cat outfit: They might look small and cute, but get it mad and it will eat you for lunch and turn you into fertaliser.

Something worth sharing...

My friend Krissy wrote this, and I thought it was worth sharing with the world.

TRIBUTE TO AN AMERICAN HERO


They call him “G.I. Joe”. He has stood the watch through the bright optimism of peace, and the darkness of war. For 230 years now, he has been there. He has many faces. He serves in every branch of the service, and continues to serve. He was there in the beginning, at Lexington and Concord; he froze with General Washington during that cold winter in Valley Force, and is a veteran of every campaign, every battle, and every skirmish from 1775 to today. He has seen it all. He has been everywhere. He served in every regiment in the Civil War, and charged San Juan Hill with the Rough Riders. He served with Commodore Dewey at Manila. He was in the trenches in France, and in the air overhead, too. He escorted troop ships across the Atlantic in two wars. He was stationed aboard USS Arizona on 7 December, 1941. He was at the beaches of Normandy, in the Ardennes, the islands of the Pacific, the Korean peninsula, and the jungles of Vietnam. He was a sailor aboard the USS Stark, and the USS Samuel B. Roberts in the 1980’s. It was he that led the way into Panama and Grenada. He flew strikes against Saddam in ’91, and led the charge to liberate Kuwait. He was a Ranger in Somalia, Flew air missions over the Balkans, and kept the peace for years in that troubled region. He was aboard the USS Cole on 20 October, 2000, and he was at the Pentagon on September 11th. It was he that struck the first retaliatory blows against Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan. He was the first into Baghdad, and he still serves today in Iraq and Afghanistan, braving the dangers with a solemn commitment to defend our country, with his very life if need-be. His is the spirit of every Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, and Coast Guardsman that is serving, has served, and will serve our great nation. He knows the joys of victory, and the bitterness of defeat. He is what all Americans should aspire to be: Kind, Caring, Brave, Selfless, and honorable. He embodies what it means to be an American. He has always been there to answer our nation’s call, and we shall never forget his sacrifice. So, here’s to you, Joe. We, the people, of the United States of America, salute you, and thank you for your service. Without your contributions, America would have been nothing but a small footnote in the history of the world. You are the greatest American, and your service shall never be forgotten.

Krissy's husband, brother, and 2 bothers in law all serve in the Military, either active or reserve, and I think she wrote it for them. Good job, Krissy. Certainly brought a tear to my eye.

Back in Illinois...

Okay, I'm back in illinois, and now have a chance to post this, since I didn't when the story broke...





Yes, folks, Brett Favre, the undisputed Leader of the Pack, is returning for another season with the Green And Gold. Assuming he doesn't have a year like last year, this is reason to rejoice, and rejoice I shall. Go Pack!

And yes, DA BEARS STILL SUCK!

New flags...

Trying to get two new flags to work, hopefully I can...

From the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs...

This was from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Peter Pace, USMC, to the children of those serving in the Military. Worth a read, I think.

Special message from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Gen. Peter PaceWASHINGTON (NNS) -- I want to take this opportunity to recognize the extraordinary contributions of our nation's military families, who have faced many challenges - from family separations to frequent moves - with great courage. I would especially like to acknowledge a special source of inspiration: children of military families. You are patient and understanding when duty calls and your mom or dad cannot attend a soccer game, music recital, birthday party, or other important family or school activity. You are heroes in a quiet, thoughtful way, and I am grateful for the unconditional love you give your mom and dad. Many of you have experienced the sad and sometimes frightening experience of having your mom or dad far from home, serving around the globe in places like Iraq and Afghanistan. Through your personal courage and support, you serve this nation, too - and I am proud of you! Frequent moves are a way of life for the military child. It is never easy to say goodbye to friends and familiar routines, to begin again in a new school, a new neighborhood - and sometimes a new country! But your resilience and self-confidence are strengths that others admire, including your parents. Growing up in a military family offers some challenges, but it also provides some special rewards. You can be proud of your mom and dad for their brave defense of this great country. Your love and support sustains them. So thank you for being there for mom and dad. You are American patriots and role models for us all.

Definately brought a tear to my eye as I read it, being a military children myself.