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$\"Gravatar\"$ I have a better idea for signs:

\"Support the Troops, Recall your Democrat Congressmen and Senators\"
Hawk | Homepage | 05.12.07 - 9:56 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ If the Democrats such as edwards, pelosi, murtha, kerry, kennedy, etc. really want to do something good for the country, they should resign.

I know where I will be on Memorial Day weekend. I will be in DC. Let one of these slugs show up there. I really don't think they are prepared to face off with more than 300,000 Veterans.
Bob | 05.13.07 - 7:01 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ My message to edwards, the dnc pretty-boy-floyd:

Your feigned patriotism is criminally laughable. I am a “troop” and I find your ridiculous attempt to link true patriotic organizations to yours is indicative of a deep psychological malaise.

Please remove your links. You won’t find ANY of them supporting the troops by protesting the war protecting YOU on Memorial Day, a day to celebrate those fallen in the name of Freedom and That Which Is Right.

Your using or misusing the term Do The Right Thing is an insult to a True Patriot’s web site: http://dotherightthing.townhall.com/

We True Patriots have contacted the web sites you have linked to and the fireball has begun.

edwards…you are out of touch with the American people. Your political party has the lowest approval rating in history and you vaunted majority is the lamest duck CONgress in history. Hang your head in shame as you cost more lives and further embolden the enemy.

God Bless America

mlh
Snooper | Homepage | 05.13.07 - 8:04 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ I posted this link on the GoE site. Check out the comments there.

http://www.gatheringofeagles.org...opic.php?t=2102
Bob | 05.13.07 - 8:13 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ heh, here was mine...

Congratulations on your idea to turn a holiday tributing our veterans and military into a day of protest. Only the sickest, most vile of minds and cowardly of hearts could have come up with such a disgusting concept. God help me you'll not win an election if it comes to THIS veteran voting for you. Go have yourself a nice little spa day, you don't have the intestinal fortitude to run this country.
Hawk | Homepage | 05.13.07 - 8:20 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Bob, we listed the GOE Forums on Victory Caucus also here:

http://victorycaucus.com/index.p...=2&id=4533#4533

Thanks for posting this on the forums.
spree | Homepage | 05.13.07 - 8:52 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Now posted on HotAir. Here is their comment thread. Hum, I wonder who sent it there?

http://hotair.com/archives/2007/...#comment-399722
Bob | 05.13.07 - 10:43 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ I don't know how Hot Air received word of it, but it is spreading all over. I sent Michelle Malkin a link to it last evening, but I don't think she put it there.

Possible they read about it in the Hill, they printed about it yesterday.
Lew Waters | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 12:43 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ LOL!!! edwards is getting a HAMMERING at the GoE forum!! LOL!!

One of my moonbats on my blog is absolutely BESIDE itself over my post about the fraud edwards!!

Poor troll.
Snooper | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 2:49 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Lew Waters, Um, I sent it over to HotAir. I was being funny.

From my comments at the GoE.

\"First of all, thanks for the links Spree and Snooper.

I just forwarded Edwards' web site to HotAir, Michelle Malkin, and the Illinois Review. I hope they do something with it.

By the way, this may be another situation where we want to contact our local newspaper.\"

I will go at this again by contacting TV and radio stations.
Bob | 05.14.07 - 5:23 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ I am so not done with this. I just sent an email to Bill O' and John Gibson at Fox. Hope they do something with it.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Dear John and Bill,

I am sure you are aware, by now, that John Edwards is asking his supporters to protest the war at Memorial Day Parades.

As a Veteran, I am disgusted. Memorial Day is a day that we honor our fallen heros who gave their lives to defend this great nation of ours. It is hard for me to concieve that Edwards is so Anti-American that he can not, for one day, Memorial Day, decide to do something that is honorable.

From his \"10 Things You Can Do Over Memorial Weekend to Support the Troops and End the War\" posted on his web page.

“Get vocal. Buy a bunch of poster-board and markers. At a picnic or with family and friends, make signs that say “SUPPORT THE TROOPS - END THE WAR.” Bring them to your local Memorial Day parade. Then take a digital photo of yourself and your family or friends holding up the poster and tell us about it. We’ll include it in a “Democracy Photo Album” on our site.”

The link to his web page http://www.supportthetroopsendth...sendthewar.com/

I am not sure how you \"END THE WAR\" short of Victory or Defeat. It just amazes me that the Democrats want defeat while the troops who are the front line, our young men and women, want victory. Re-enlistments are well over the military goals. I think the troops have a better view of the world than many of our elected officials.

If Edwards, Pelosi, Murtha, Kerry, Reid, etc. really want to do something good for this country, they should resign.
Bob | 05.14.07 - 9:31 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Blackfive picked up the story. Here is their comment page.

http://www.blackfive.net/main/20...omment-69426946
Bob | 05.14.07 - 11:49 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Wizbang picked it up also.

http://wizbangblog.com/2007/05/1...antiwar-way.php

Great job everyone.

NewsBusters not only picked it up but they hve linked to Washington Post PROMOTING Edwards site:

http://newsbusters.org/node/12723

Here is the Wapo article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp...7051201512.html

I guess it is time to start nailing Wapo's advertisers.

Edited By Siteowner
spree | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 12:29 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ RCP

In lawyerly fashion, the how to of redefining, I mean Reclaiming Patriotism!

Unless patriotism is redefined these people do not have a leg to stand on. Supporting the troops by saying you want them home is not in the same league as supporting the troops in victory or supporting the troops is truly meant.

These disgusting individuals cannot make any claims that are worthy without first changing what it is or redefining what it is we're all talking about.

It's about time they were taken to task. Scum!!!!!!!!
Blandly Urbane | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 1:24 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ How low. Maybe Edwards should his true feelings. You know, a catchy slogan about the Pentagon turning their heavy weaponry on Israel, the GOP and Christians.
Great Satan's Girlfriend | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 1:59 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Combat vet here.
Y'all still don't get it. We're leaving Iraq. We're leaving Iraq because our troops' Commander-in-Chief doesn't know how to wage a war. Bush's policies in Iraq have been a failure.

You don't have to accept that, but it's true. I was in Gulf War I. GHW Bush and Colin Powell didn't take us into Iraq. You can see every single day for the last four years exactly WHY.

You show your own colors when you call Edwards a \"Breck Girl.\"

Name-calling is beneath the dignity of the debate. This is a NATIONAL debate, and the NATION no longer supports this war. You refuse to understand that THAT stand is also in support of the troops, as much as your own.

I know you each have buddies still in the service. I work as a civilian on an Air force base. I do not know of one servicemember who wants to go back to Iraq.

If you do, please encourage them to step up for this cause, because not too many others in America still believe in it. Thanks.
Lance | 05.14.07 - 3:02 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Lance, you are entitled to your opinion, but feel free to read the followup, you are 2 out of HUNDREDS of veterans that have commented, emailed and and are contacting Edwards and all advertisers associated with anyone who supports this piece of Garbage.

Out of the Veterans, YOU are in the minority and I wonder how you explain the fact that enlistment goals as well as REenlistment goals have all not only been met but exceeded.

Sorry Lance, but a patriot would never encourage someone to DISHONOR our fallen by prostesting on a day meant to HONOR them

http://wwwwakeupamericans-spree....litary-how.html

Then the enlistment goals stats:

http://wwwwakeupamericans-spree....ingly-high.html
spree | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 3:15 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Please do not define a patriot for anyone else but yourself, sir.

I don't think I'm in the minority.
I know what the re-up bonuses are now, and I know they were for Gulf War I.
I know how the families on the base where I work feel about the longer deployments just recently announced.
I know which friends are currently stop-lossed who want to get out.

However, all of that is beside the point.

I appreciate all servicemembers who offer to die for the cause.
However, the American people no longer believe in the cause.
Lance | 05.14.07 - 4:11 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ The American people are only informed of what the media tells them, it is our troops that are overwhelmingly saying that we can and will win. Try reading the letters from those IN IRAQ, disagree with them all you want, but considering they are there and you are not, I will take their word over yours any day of the year.

For the record, my picture IS on the site, so calling me Sir, shows you lacking in the \"observant\" department.

YOU are indeed in the minority when speaking about veterans and how they feel about this.

Just look around at pleaces like GOE, The American Legion, Move America Forward, the Appeal for Courage, Rolling Thunder, Vets for Victory, Families United for our troops and their mission, and those ARE veterans and active duty military actually serving right now.

http://www.appealforcourage.org/...rg/Default.aspx

http://www.familiesunitedmission.com/

http://www.gatheringofeagles.org/

http://www.moveamericaforward.org/

http://www.rollingthunder1.com/

http://www.vets4victory.com/

Maybe visit the veterans Forums and see how true patriots that believe the words our soldiers are telling us instead of what they see on the news every night have to say:

http://www.gatheringofeagles.org...der=asc&start=0

So yes, when the numbers are added up...YOU are in the minority.

.
spree | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 4:22 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ One last little note: I do not have to define Patriot, it is already defined in the DICTIONARY:

1.a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.

Maybe you forgot the oath, but the people I linked to above haven't.

.
spree | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 4:25 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ You need to revist your oath, Lance, and ponder the words you spoke and if you felt them in your heart.

\"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist. If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America\"

My generation soldier was humping rucks through the jungles of South and Central America to keep the communists at bay and hindered as they tried to overrun the western hemisphere, as well as operating in the Middle East. The generation before mine was in Vietnam.

We were soldier, we were airmen, we were Marines and sailors. Look at the Gathering of Eagles, Lance. Most of us, the MAJORITY of us, are no longer going to remain silent and are starting to speak out. Our numbers are growing as we step forward and proudly proclaim the same oath that I swear by all that is holy that I will keep in my heart every day that I live of \"I AM an American fighting man...\"

The Main Stream Media despises us, as they have for decades. We will no longer stand on the sidelines silent.

We have a voice, a strong voice, and we will be heard.

Lead, Follow, or get the HELL out of the way, because we are in support of our younger brothers and sisters in arms today.

HOOWAH.

Nuff said.
Hawk | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 5:17 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ I'll repeat this for you:
I AM AN EX-VET CURRENTLY WORKING ON AN AIR FORCE BASE.
I come in contact with active duty, reservist, guard, and other vets EVERY SINGLE DAY.

Call me any name you like, if that makes you feel like a man.

But (blame the media, blame the Democrats, blame Bill Clinton, I don't really give a fuck) the FACT is, AMERICAN NO LONGER SUPPORTS THE WAR IN IRAQ.

You can whine about it all you want, you can explode over it for all I care...
But you won't be changing the minds of the American people anymore.
As far as Iraq is concerned, the American people are GONE.
I'm only suggesting that you get use to it.

Or don't.
No skin off my hide anymore.
Lance | 05.14.07 - 5:38 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ You do NOT speak for THIS AMERICAN lance, nor for the other hundreds of thousands other veterans, families, friends and supporters.

I am just happy that you are not on MY side of any issue because we all know that people like YOU would turn tail and run if the going got tough.

Bet there isn't ONE veteran that has been commenting here and on this next comment thread:

http://wwwwakeupamericans-spree....litary-how.html

not one of them would trust you to watch their back in a time of war.

http://www.gatheringofeagles.org...p?p=11217#11217

Go ahead...GO ASK THEM FOR YOURSELF.

(chuckles)
spree | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 5:42 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Lance is a fraud. ITS verbiage is that of ZERO the Troll, a jihadist plant, plain and simple. Their trainers really suck.
Snooper | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 6:01 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Message from bama at GOE:

Well since he currently works on an air-force base. Then tell him to list the base names, his whole name, current address, and phone number. I bet you get a fraud or a scared ass one! I'd gladly e-mail or call that base and let them know what a loser they have employeed. If he was man enough to really tell the truth, he will be on the unemployeement line or underneath someones boots.

heh
spree | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 6:05 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Um, question, because I just noticed something and I think Snooper is SPOT ON about this guy...

\"I'll repeat this for you:
I AM AN EX-VET CURRENTLY WORKING ON AN AIR FORCE BASE.
I come in contact with active duty, reservist, guard, and other vets EVERY SINGLE DAY.\"

How can you be an \"ex-vet\" if you're not pushing up daisies?

Just a thought...
Hawk | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 6:26 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ For those reading these comments, what Snooper and Hawk are talking about is this:

http://wwwwakeupamericans-spree....inst-idiot.html

Jihadist websites issued orders for their people to use the web to foster anti-war sentiment by posing online as citizens.

Read the link and compare it to dera Lance and see if you don't agree with Hawk and Snooper.

Syntax: Ex-Vet and \"American\" no longer supports war is classic for someone whom English is second language not first.

Unless of course Lance never went to school and learned proper grammar.

.
spree | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 7:32 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ I AM AN EX-VET

No such thing, son. Either you are, or you aren't.
Lew Waters | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 8:36 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Amen
Hawk | Homepage | 05.14.07 - 8:57 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ You guys still want to argue with me, instead of hearing the message.

You think you get to define patriotism, you think you get to define vets, you think you get to define honor.

However, you don't get to tell the American people to stay in Iraq. And THAT's my bottom line.

You think you own the store on patriotism, the military, and war. That's your mistake.

You talk to each other, and conclude among yourselves that I'm not a vet.

That's why people spit on servicemembers like you, not on me.

I don't judge other people's patriotism; YOU do.
I don't doubt people when they tell me they served their country in war; YOU do.

You're an arrogant bunch of puppies. You've already lost the cause, and you have absolutely no idea because you insist on sticking your fingers in your ears and singing, \"Lalalalala.\"

So be it. Carry on.
I don't have to prove a fucking thing to you GWB ass wipes. You'll see some ads with some GENERALS
Lance | 05.15.07 - 6:30 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ First off Lance , the flaw in your \"logic\" is that the American people are in Iraq...we aren't, OUR TROOPS are.

You know, it is interesting though that the service members questioning you have the courage and honesty to state who they are without pretense and all can be verified...it is people like YOU Lance that are scared and cowardly.

Yes we doubt you and if you followed any of the links presented to you in the comments you would understand why.

The fact that you don't shows that it is YOU that are clueless, not them.

Shows you lack courage, not them.

Shows that YOU ignore what our soldiers are telling us, those who are on the ground IN Iraq, not them.

Once again, those words you spew ARE defined in the dictionary, WE do not create the definitions, we live by them, YOU on the other hand ignore the fact that we are a republic and although the \"people\" chose their leaders, the constitution and the bill of rights assure that the \"people\" are not the ones to make the laws NOR decide how a war is fought.

Maybe if you WERE a service member you would have that basic history lesson down by now.

So, keep dreaming Lance, we are going nowhere yet and if we see continued progress, then we will stay until the job is done.

Deal with it, you may not like it, but George Bush WAS voted into office TWICE.... there is your mandate and until we have another presidential election, THOSE numbers are all that counts.
spree | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 7:39 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ \"If we see [...] progress, we will stay...\"

Yeah, I agree.

Unfortunately, since the day this Commander-in-Chief announced that the combat mission in Iraq was accomplished, his plan for the peace has turned out to be a miserable failure.

So, since May 1, 2003, the end of major combat operations in Iraq, there has been no \"continued\" progress in Iraq.

We will not be seeing any more progress via military escalations in Iraq.
We have a failed (or maybe non-existent) diplomatic and economic policy in Iraq and that's the next step to victory.

So, when Septmember comes and there is no progress in Iraq...
What petty little childish names will you all come up with, to call me and the majority of your fellow Americans?
Lance | 05.15.07 - 9:24 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ There has been awesome progress in Iraq and trying to deny the releases that come out every day shows exactly how ignorant you are.

http://www.centcom.mil/sites/usc...20Releases.aspx

Had you really been a soldier, you would have known where to find these releases.

THESE ARE TRUE PATRIOTS.

http://wwwwakeupamericans-spree....-be-called.html
spree | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 10:15 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ What petty little childish names are you going to pull out of your bag of Loyal Bushie talking points to call this vet?

Boston University professor Andrew J. Bacevich has been a persistent, vocal critic of the Iraq war, calling the conflict a catastrophic failure.

This week, the retired Army lieutenant colonel received the grim news that his son had been killed on patrol there.

First Lieutenant Andrew J. Bacevich, 27, of Walpole, died Sunday in Balad of wounds he suffered after a bomb explosion, the military said yesterday.

His father, a veteran of the Vietnam and Gulf wars, has criticized the war in his writings and described President Bush's endorsement of such \"preventive wars\" as \"immoral, illicit, and imprudent.\"

A West Point graduate and former faculty member at both West Point and Johns Hopkins University, Bacevich [...] has contributed op-ed pieces on the Iraq war to newspapers and periodicals.

In an op-ed column published March 1 in the Globe, Bacevich wrote that \"our reckless flirtation with preventive war qualifies as not only wrong, but also stupid. Indeed, the Bush Doctrine poses a greater danger to the United States than do the perils it supposedly guards against.
Lance | 05.15.07 - 10:16 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ http://wwwwakeupamericans-spree....-be-called.html

Try joining the TRUE patriots.

By the way, I would never insult a grieving parent, but I will say this: His son obviously didn't agree with his stance, because his son VOLUNTEERED to serve his country.

A fine patriot his son was and a tremendous loss to him and I am sure those that served with him.

The sons actions speak for themselves. He joined, he fought to help free the Iraqis and he died a hero.

God Bless him.

.
spree | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 10:21 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Yes, god bless him.

But, again, in your arrogance, you have decided that YOU are The Decider when it comes to judging the rest of us as \"true patriots\" or not.

As an American, I reject that notion.

So, you didn't address my question.

I didn't ask you what petty little childish names you were going to come up with for the vet who died in Iraq.

I asked you:
What petty little childish names are you going to pull out of your bag of Loyal Bushie Talking Points to call this vet who also disagrees with you on Iraq policy?

You digressed to a completely off-topic topic.
I consider that just a cheap way to ignore my question.
Lance | 05.15.07 - 10:51 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ my arrogance? Check out where you are fool, on MY BLOG.

You are the one trying to deflect from the topic at hand which to refresh your short attention span of a mind was John Edwards desire to stage protests on the ONE DAY set aside since the Civil war to HONOR our fallen heroes.

Your distractions and distortions cannot change the fact that his actions speak louder than his words and that is a direct slap into our military's faces as the comments from our veterans in this section as well as the GOE Forums has proved.

YOU should try to focus, they DO make medications for that problem.

I could research some shrinks for you.

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spree | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 10:58 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Yeah, I figured you didn't have the balls to say what you said to me to THAT combat vet.

I'm guessing he has a lot more operational experience than YOU do. But somehow YOU appear to be the only one who thinks YOU know it all.

Your point is John Edwards.

My point is, you can try to slime John Edwards all you want, but that doesn't change the fact that America is leaving Iraq in shabbles, because of the failed leadership of George W. Bush.

Pull him off the frigging pedestal already! He's by far the worst Commander-in-Chief this nation has ever known.

Now, then...
Scurry off and go find some more of those petty little childish names in your fascist dictionary that you like to call us fellow American combat veterans who dare (omigosh! the nerve!!) to disagree with you.
bye-bye
Lance | 05.15.07 - 11:54 am | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Lance, you can prattle all you want, but Congress approval ratings as of today are lower than the Presidents...it is YOU that will be surprised and disappointed that we will strive for victory in Iraq despite your pathetic attempt to encourage our surrender.

Go play with the KosKids since they are the only ones that agree with you now.

http://wwwwakeupamericans-spree....29-bush-33.html

Read it and weep commie cause they will keep getting lower until Congress wises up.

You, I doubt will ever wise up.

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spree | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 12:12 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Lance the FRAUD said:

\"...Unfortunately, since the day this Commander-in-Chief announced that the combat mission in Iraq was accomplished, his plan for the peace has turned out to be a miserable failure...\"

What a friggin' fraud jerk-wad moron troll. THIS PROVES BEYOND A SHADOW OF A DOUBT that LANCE is a FRAUD.

EVERYONE in the military KNOWS what \"the banner\" was referring to.

What a friggin' shiite for brains troll shiitehead.

Drop dead asswipe.
Snooper | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 12:52 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Morning to you too Snooper!!!!! LOLOLOL

(slides ya some caffiene)
spree | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 12:57 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ What I'd like to know is what names y'all called the crying baby? I didn't see anything other than reasoned debate and giving him links to places of real patriots. He's the one who totally degenerated into his own true, cowardly color of yellow and started using profanity.

Are you guys beating up on the poor idiots again? CAN I JOIN IN? I'm home with a sick kid and just got up after massive amounts of study time--and just getting my first caffeine in as well...
Miss Beth | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 2:21 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ One more thing while the synapses begin firing up...y'all know about TSgt John Bitzel that's guested for me a few? Well, he FINISHED his 20 years in the Air Force, started a new career, has grandchildren and STILL re-upped for this battle when it started. He's already been to the sandbox and back and is getting ready to deploy somewhere else (I have to take his info as I get it and he couldn't tell me where). He is of the ilk of our OWN Hawk, Snooper, Lew, Solo--the REAL patriots and I love him dearly for that (don't tell his wife, though-she may not understand as this is wife #2 and I don't know her yet)!
Miss Beth | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 2:25 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Here's something for ya Lance...since you think the Iraqis don't want us there, maybe you should READ WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY IN THEIR OWN WORDS!

An Iraqi Message To Our Troops
This message to your brave Soldiers who are fighting in Iraq,is from the heart of an Iraqi who can write in (bad) English sometimes.

SOLDIERS

You have come to Iraq voluntarily to represent the best and finest human face currently on this earth and the moral clarity and courage, from your Countries, to advance the march of Freedom, Human Rights , The Rule of Law, and Democracy in Iraq.

We ( the silent majority of Iraqis who are often unable to speak with you to express our true feelings and respect in your language) wish to thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and thank your God ( whatever you conceive him to be) for guiding you to willingly accept your presence on our land and its oppressed (for centuries), destroyed and impoverish majority of its people.

Your courage, devotion to your duties, your respect to the traditions and customs of your hosts, your bravery and valour and above all your sacrifices away from your loved ones, should be something to be proud of by yourselves, your families, friends and realtives back home, wherever you have come from.

You have come to us to free us from our own Tyrants, Despots Individuals and Groups who tortured, killed, maimed, imprisoned, and disbursed us and did untold horrible things to us sometimes for no reason other than our thoughts and dreams.

We are proud to have you with us mending our Schools and Hospitals, the Courts, the Police Stations, guarding our borders and skies, and the Fire Stations and the orphanages, the Roads, Waterways, the Electricity plants, the telphone exchanges, the oil installations, the bridges, the railways, and much more and helping us rebuilding our personalities to think positively in hope and in anticipation of the good for our beloved Country,Iraq.

We thank you deeply for your being with us supporting and helping us and helping our future peace loving children and grand children to live FREE like the rest of the civilised world, with intgerity honour,and grace.

Soldiers in Iraq. Your countries should be proud of you.

May God protect you and bring you back safely home as soon as possible.

Kind regards

Hameed Abid

Hameed wrote this comment on Iraq The Model 8/28/05
Miss Beth | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 2:30 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Wooooohoooooooo Beth, get em Girl. This guy is a joke.
spree | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 2:41 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Interesting how he's disappeared and I haven't even gotten to play yet! And, Spree, he still doesn't get it when he accuses you of not having the balls to answer him---if he was that \"observant\" in combat it's a wonder he's still alive!
Miss Beth | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 2:45 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ I truly doubt he was in combat, hell he doesn't even have the balls to answer the veterans that have posed questions to him in the last two days.

Maybe now he will answer since I lifted his ban.

I lifted it JUST for you Beth!!!!!
spree | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 2:55 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Awwwwwwwww...Thanks! LOL...I'm just in a cranky enough mood..heehee!
Miss Beth | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 3:15 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Anytime.
spree | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 3:23 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Dang...looks like he gave up! Oh well, next time!
Miss Beth | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 4:51 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Guy is like a roach, crawls out constantly. I will let ya know when he is back.
spree | Homepage | 05.15.07 - 4:59 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ Hey, cool the Edwards site is always open to \"fresh\" ideas.....

My dog comes up with \"fresh\" ideas like Edwards' every day, which I then have to scoop up, lest I get a fine.
Blandly Urbane | Homepage | 05.17.07 - 4:10 pm | #

$\"Gravatar\"$ OMG, that is TOOOOOOO funny!!!!!! Added your site to my daily reads. Great site.
spree | Homepage | 05.17.07 - 4:13 pm | #

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