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Pain of War - Allen Harp ⁽⁰⁾ Verified Account

Where does all the pain of war stop? Does it ever stop? I defend the troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and the rest of the world because they are all volunteer. I can rationalize that they knew what they were getting into when they signed up as we did when we volunteered for Vietnam. We all felt pride... ( added 7 days 10 hours ago.)

Where do American Soldiers come from? - Jon Searles ^(1,327) Bronze Level Author

Jon Searles

The sky is overcast, the flying insects are active and it is hot. Not just warm, but hot, sticky, underwear crawling towards your shoulder humidity and it hasnt even reached nine a.m. Then, gunfire, rapid gunfire and explosions shatter the thick humid air, smoke and the sound of armored vehicles... ( added 306 days 18 hours ago.)

My Son The Soldier - Jon Searles ^(1,327) Bronze Level Author

Jon Searles

Since he was 3 years old our oldest son Jeremy wearing his authentic mini military fatiques has talked about becoming a soldier. Fueled by the stories of experiences of a great grandfather, both grandfathers and an uncle he has looked forward with eager anticipation to the day and the place where... ( added 1 year 25 days ago.)

Is the Surge Working and Why? - Reprint Rights Available

- Robert Melaccio, Sr. ^(3,932) Bronze Level Author

Robert Melaccio, Sr.

Just opinion and conjecture but for all intents and purposes the Surge seems to be working. However, when one looks at the plan we can see why this just might be a legitimate assessment. The first major factor is they have separated the antagonists . They have done this by creating a residence in... ( added 298 days 16 hours ago.)

The First Casualty of War is Truth - Joseph Collins ⁽⁴⁸¹⁾ Red Level Author

Joseph Collins

In the same month the White House claims to have lost millions of emails and the U.S. Attorney General is walking a tight rope for not leveling with the American people and Congress, the Army is now under fire for inflating and apparently lying about the tragedies of Ranger Pat Tillman and former... ( added 1 year 69 days ago.)

So the US is pulling out of Iraq - Anja Merret ⁽⁶⁵⁴⁾ Blue Level Author

Anja Merret

Does Blair know this? Of course just because the US House of Representatives have approved a bill making further funding of the war in Iraq conditional on a timetable for a US Troop pullout doesn’t mean that this will happen. So Blair can keep on snoozing and thinking that everything in Iraq is... ( added 1 year 69 days ago.)

Donald Rumsfeld: The Last of The Old, Cold, Warriors? - Robert Dailey ⁽¹²⁾ Red Level Author

Robert Dailey

Becoming an anachronism is difficult. Being part of an anachronistic philosophy is equally as difficult. Rumsfeld’s resignation is the demarcation line between the “big brother, big policeman," attitudes and government functionaries that have existed since the end of World War II. These... ( added 1 year 236 days ago.)

From the Sidelines, On the Draft - Patrice Lauren ⁽⁶³⁾ Red Level Author

Patrice Lauren

War begets death and destruction: Somebody's mom, Somebody's dad Somebody's son Comes home in a bag. In this war, biotoxic death, Remains may become memories, With nothing else left. As the United States continues armed military conflict, this summer of 2006, a new... ( added 2 years 11 days ago.)

"Support Our Troops" vs. "Support the War" - Shan-ul-Hai ⁽²⁷⁷⁾ Red Level Author

Shan-ul-Hai

Many people in the US say that you should "support our troops" so that they don't have to use a more controversial phrase like "support the war." This leads to a sort of emotional connection between a person and the war in Iraq, and we tend to think something along the lines of "well, I don't... ( added 68 days 2 hours ago.)

How Much Is One Soldier Worth? - Mr. Keith ^(1,882) Bronze Level Author

Mr. Keith

I vividly remember my father sometime in 1980 (he was 70 years old at the time) cursing at the television when the Iranians were parading American hostages through the streets. My father was a quiet, reserved man that I never heard swear before in my life. He said, and I quote..."the United... ( added 69 days 6 hours ago.)

Dear Soldier, - Reprint Rights Available

- Teresa Ortiz ^(3,952) Bronze Level Author

Teresa Ortiz

I think of you every morning and say a prayer for your protection and I thank God for you. However, this morning was different. It seemed as if it wasn't enough and I found myself wanting to share my thoughts with you. I want to remind you of how much you are loved, appreciated and prayed... ( added 75 days 19 hours ago.)

The sound of sonar in Hawaii - Rob Lafferty ⁽¹⁵⁹⁾ Red Level Author

Rob Lafferty

"The effective use of sonar is a perishable skill that must be practiced frequently." US Navy website "The Navy is not above the law. Protecting the country includes following its laws, not skirting them." Marti Townsend of KAHEA Two decades ago the U. S. Navy starting getting a... ( added 99 days 11 hours ago.)

Challenges Associated With Long Term US Presence Advising Foreign Nations - John C Haywood ⁽¹⁴⁾ Red Level Author

Since our birth as a nation, we have been involved with providing advice to foreign governments. This advice ranges across the spectrum from Diplomatic to economics to judicial, to conservation, to military. Anything one can think up that requires nations to engage each other requires some sort... ( added 171 days 12 hours ago.)

“Semper Fidelis” (Poem & Hymn) - Reprint Rights Available

- David Tanguay ^(6,027) Silver Level Author

David Tanguay

Tread through the rain marine - the corps supplies us with ponchos Surviving through the monsoon season - we've learned to be quite macho Our ponchos serve not only our body but it also becomes our home when we settle In during a rainy night We all hope the following day will bring... ( added 232 days 19 hours ago.)

Iraq: Fun With Numbers - Gregory Franklyn ⁽⁸⁾ Red Level Author

I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who is watching the story about the alleged murders of Iraqi civilians by BlackWater Operatives in Iraq. It’s a grizzly story and, by rights, SHOULD be reported and investigated thoroughly. If these operatives are guilty of murder, they SHOULD be prosecuted to... ( added 257 days 1 hour ago.)

Bush Buzz Words Big Time Whoa Boy - John Sammon ^(2,142) Unverified Account

As President Bush goes into spin overdrive to convince the American people we’re winning in Iraq, listen to the words he and his cronies use. The current in-word is “progress." This has been a word-smithed war……in which buzz words, good sounding words, are used to sell the... ( added 302 days 4 hours ago.)

Fighting For Our Freedom - Reprint Rights Available

- E. Raymond Rock ^(2,477) Unverified Account

E. Raymond Rock

When someone threatens our freedom, our inclination is to fight back and fight back hard. No religion suggests that we stand idly by and allow others, either human or the forces of nature, to dominate us. The Buddha said, I do not teach a surrender of anything to those powers that are evil, be... ( added 327 days 11 hours ago.)

What To Do About Politically Bankrupt Countries - Anja Merret ⁽⁶⁵⁴⁾ Blue Level Author

Anja Merret

It is worth your while to view some of the podcasts on www.ted.com. There are many that are awesome. The one by Thomas P M Barnett is particularly spectacular. He has some strong suggestions on how war and peace should be tackled. His presentation, on the USA and war, is called The Pentagon’s new... ( added 343 days 10 hours ago.)

An Alternative Iraq Exit Strategy - James Taylor ^(1,175) Bronze Level Author

James Taylor

In any fight, we have the same common denominators…people, human beings. Their lives are not so different. They have families. They love. They eat. They exist just as you do. Remember that to them you are “they." Today, we have more or less divided the world into halves. One side has amassed... ( added 1 year 7 days ago.)

Accountability Is a Dirty Word - Anja Merret ⁽⁶⁵⁴⁾ Blue Level Author

Anja Merret

Agent Orange was the highly poisonous dioxins releasing herbicide and defoliant used by the United States military in the Vietnam war. It was used from 1961 to 1971 to encourage trees to denude unseasonably, so that the enemy could be seen more clearly. Studies, of populations highly exposed to... ( added 1 year 18 days ago.)

Thank you Cindy Sheehan for a courageous battle fought - Anja Merret ⁽⁶⁵⁴⁾ Blue Level Author

Anja Merret

It's a pity that Cindy Sheehan has given up her fight against the war in Iraq. She announced this at the end of May, 2007. She officially left the Democratic Party after the Democratic controlled congress passed a bill authorising the continued funding of the war in Iraq. This was after some... ( added 1 year 25 days ago.)

- Why We Fight - - Nicholas P. Giordano ⁽¹²⁾ Unverified Account

Support for the Iraq War has plummeted over the last two years due to the lack of success and the rising casualty numbers. With an increase in troop levels, a debate has been ferociously ignited within the political arena, as well as the general public. Most in America fail to realize what Iraq... ( added 1 year 34 days ago.)

Support The Troops-A Red Herring? - Michael Johnston ⁽⁸⁾ Unverified Account

When I hear President Bush ask Congress to “Support the Troops," I first nod in agreement out of respect for our volunteer army. Then, I look at the bigger picture and feel betrayed and manipulated by the president's use of a patriotic phrase for political purposes. By relying on America ’s... ( added 1 year 44 days ago.)

A Brave Soldier's Question - Reprint Rights Available

- E. Raymond Rock ^(2,477) Unverified Account

E. Raymond Rock

Simha the soldier-general asks the Buddha, who lived five-hundred years before Christ, a question: “I am a soldier, O Blessed One, and am appointed by the king to enforce his laws and to wage his wars. Does the (Buddha) who teaches kindness without end and compassion with all sufferers... ( added 1 year 66 days ago.)

Pat Tillman and Jessica Lynch : Why fabricate Heroism? - Ken McCreless ⁽⁶⁰⁰⁾ Blue Level Author

Ken McCreless

We love heroes. We love it when the downtrodden underdog decides to rise up and overcome. It makes for great television. Storytellers figured this out eons ago. Just about every movie you've ever seen deals with an average, or, less than average, individual who is faced with an unbelievable and... ( added 1 year 67 days ago.)

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