The war drums pound loud today
Don’t let them stampede you. In the midst of our grief at the Paris attacks, take time to think. [View the story “US foreign policy” on Storify]
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In Memorium
Thank you. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate
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In honor of those who have given their lives to defend us. And I want to echo today’s Denver Post, as well. This Memorial Day, honor the living too.
Continue reading →Shut Down Guantanamo
Today we learn that Defense Secretary Gates pressed for the closure of the Guantanamo prison camp, stating that the reputation of the camp was so tainted that any legal proceedings there would automatically be viewed as illegitimate. Condoleeza Rice joined him in urging the President to shut the camp down, and move the detainees to facilities in the United States. Mr. Gates
Continue reading →Murtha speaking truth
We simply aren’t taking care of the troops. Many thanks to Nancy Pelosi for putting up the C-SPAN clips. Perhaps the counts of wounded soldiers are off because we’re suiting them up and sending them back whether they’re really able to serve or not.
Continue reading →Mark Shields on the Walter Reed debacle
He was quite eloquent last night on the News Hour discussing the Washington Post articles on the lack of care for our wounded veterans. JIM LEHRER: Speaking of the troops, what do you think of the Walter Reed story that the Washington Post broke and has been covering? MARK SHIELDS: Well, first of all, I’d like to say it’s a great tribute to the positive power of a free press. That Dana Priest and Anne Hull and the editors of the Washington Post put it on the front page on a Sunday and a Monday, and it got a result. … Continue reading →
In Memorium
Memorial Day 2006. We will not forget. UPDATE: Best Memorial Day post of the year, Pachacutec over at Firedoglake. I know I
Continue reading →Hello army.mil!
machinet.jackson.amedd.army.mil 192.138.77.36 You’ve visited a lot in the last week or two. I hope you’ve found what you’re looking for.
Continue reading →Army misses recruitment goal
For the first time in five years, the Army has missed its monthly recruitment goal, and not by a little, either. Recruitment came up 27% short, even as the Army has boosted recruitment bonuses to $20,000. Apparently the poor and working class are catching on to the Administration’s misuse of our armed forces, and thinking twice before offering themselves up to be fed into this illegal war.
Continue reading →How to help our wounded vets
Since Walter Reed is, for the moment, full up on phone cards, and didn’t specify where else we can send donations, I’ve been asking around for some possibilities. Here’s what I’ve found. Fisher House is an organization that provides local housing and other support to family members of the wounded while they visit with and tend their loved ones. They offer several ways of helping with either specific families or general needs. Army Emergency Relief is a private non-profit organization that has been helping vets since 1942. They offer emergency funds for rent, food, housing and other essentials, give scholarships … Continue reading →