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2006-12-07 Iraq

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Posted by anonymous5089 2006-12-07 11:59|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The death came on the same day that 10 other U.S. troops were killed in four separate incidents in Iraq,

Either a statistical blip or it means we're out there kicking some butt.

Regardless, my undying gratitude for their sacrifice and deepest, thankful condolences to their families.

Posted by xbalanke 2006-12-07 12:18|| 2006-12-07 12:18|| Front Page Top

#2 Either a statistical blip or it means we're out there kicking some butt.

No real way to know, unless by reading Centcom's releases (which I'm not, at least on a regular basis), because the msm certainly *won't* report the deathtoll of the other side...

Posted by anonymous5089 2006-12-07 12:41|| 2006-12-07 12:41|| Front Page Top

#3 Al Qaida's attempt to reinforce the ISG report. We don't think these political games cost lives?

Posted by john">john 2006-12-07 13:01|| http://john-smokegetsinmyeyes.blogspot.com/]">[http://john-smokegetsinmyeyes.blogspot.com/] 2006-12-07 13:01|| Front Page Top

#4 There is a possible solution to much of the street-level violence. That is, since each household is permitted to possess an AK-47 for their families' protection, start a program to arm respectable people in positions of authority who are at risk with personal handguns.

That is, college professors and school teachers are much more likely to be victims than insurgents. But when some nutcase busts into their school waving his AK around, hoping to kill both teachers and students, a round through his forehead can put an end to his nonsense, even when fired by a literature teacher.

Since the vast majority of the problems happen in mixed neighborhoods, it should be easy to identify both the Sunni and the Shiite upstanding citizens.

And even if they are bad guys in disguise, just having a pistol won't do them any good. But defensively, especially when the bad guys don't know who is packing, a single pistol can be very effective.

While not a perfect solution, this would make the efforts of the bad guys much, much harder.

Posted by Anonymoose 2006-12-07 13:36|| 2006-12-07 13:36|| Front Page Top

#5 Last night I attended the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund dinner at the Marine Memorial Hotel in San Francisco. It was one of the most moving experiences of my life. There were many wounded Marines in attendance, most of them severely wounded.

To describe these men as heroes just doesn't carry enough weight. The courage and determination I saw on display was simply incredible. I was in awe. We owe them so very very much.

The Semper Fi Fund is a superb organization and I urge you to give them your support in any way possible. They really make a difference in the life of wounded Marines and their families. You can learn more about this wonderful organization at www.semperfifund.org

Posted by remoteman 2006-12-07 15:39|| 2006-12-07 15:39|| Front Page Top

#6 I'm there with tiny dough RemoteMan.

Posted by Shipman 2006-12-07 17:11|| 2006-12-07 17:11|| Front Page Top

#7 Good on you Shipman. Every bit helps.

Posted by remoteman 2006-12-07 19:16|| 2006-12-07 19:16|| Front Page Top

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