We rid the world of one of the most brutal dictators on earth. We have given the Iraqis the chance to steer their own futures. It is now up to them to rise or fall. I hope they rise to the occasion.
To all that served, a grateful nation welcomes you home. Thank you for your service.
I am not a Walmart shopper. I have real issues with their policies. But, I give them kudos on this. Thanks to all who are serving and will be away from their families this holiday season.
President Bush hosted and participated in the W100. It was a 100K 3 day mountain bike ride across Texas. It was part of the wounded warrior project for soldiers who have been injured in either Afghanistan or Iraq.
He always has shown real love for our troops and continues to do so since leaving office. The man did many things that I didn't like, but I have always respected his love of country and the troops who serve her.
Staff Sgt. Matthew J. West will be laid to rest on Thursday Sept 23 at noon.
Westboro is planning on attending to protest. If you live locally and are able, please come and line the streets so his family will not have to be subjected to this disrespect for their child.
Jon David appeared at the DC 9/12 March. You can down load the song on itunes and a portion of the proceeds goes to Ride 2 Recovery, which helps injured servicemen.
Mission of R2R
To improve the health and wellness of injured veterans by providing a life changing experience that can impact their lives forever.
"Getting together in groups and the resulting social connection is the royal road to recovery for combat veterans with psychological injuries", Dr. Jonathan Shay (PTSD expert and VA psychiatrist). Quoted in NY Times 1/2008
Program
R2R supports Spinning® Recovery Labs and outdoor cycling programs at Military and VA locations around the U.S. to help injured veterans overcome obstacles they face. Cycling is an important part of the recovery and rehabilitation program for two reasons:
1.Cycling is an activity that almost all patients with mental and physical disabilities can participate.
2.Participation in the Ride 2 Recovery Program helps speed up the recovery and rehabilitation process.
Program provides Regional Training Clinics and Morale/Fundraising Events
Military and VA Gov’t will receive special discounted pricing on best-in-class Spinners and Recumbent
Bikes by Star Trac, road bikes by R2R, and specially adapted bikes by Alternative Vehicles. For all equipment sold, Companies will make a donation to R2R to expand the cycling programs in military and VA locations across the US
Morale, Welfare Benefits
The R2R Cycling program strengthens the body. It can reduce the experience of stress, depression, and anxiety. Dozens of scientific studies have demonstrated the relationship between exercise and mood. Exercise promotes arousal and relaxation, and improves quality of sleep. These conditions help the body recover from the stress response. The program also has many health benefits, including overall physical fitness.
When you hear things like this is it any wonder that conservatives are completely appalled by the far left lunatics? Marc Allen Lee was killed in the line of duty in Iraq in 2006. Marc who had a family that loved him and was proud of his decision to serve our country. A family that now really understands what the ultimate sacrifice really means. They understand what means in way that I simply just don't, as I have never come home to a Chaplain standing on my porch to inform me that someone I loved is dead.
Debbie Lee, Marc's mom, does understand this. Since her son's death she has worked tirelessly to help our vets and their families. She works to make sure that they receive the benefits and respect that their service deserves. She works full time with Move America Forward, a non-profit that she helped co-found.
She spends some of her time defending our troops against the likes of Code Pink who are not just anti-war, but are socialists who believe that our military should be disbanded. One such an occasion was when Code Pink and crew were trying to shut down the military recruiting offices in Berkeley, CA. This is when she told Ms. Lee that her son deserved to die. A statement like that is inhumane. The entire reason that this lunatic is able to say these things is because this boy died for her freedoms.
Jodi Evans is now trying to help elect Jerry Brown the governor of California. She is a former campaign manager for him when he tried to run for president, and is currently raising money for his efforts at office in November. That should tell everyone everything that you need to know about Jerry Brown. One of Ms. Evans' bff is none other Cindy Sheehan. It leaves one to wonder if Evans believes that Sheehan's son also deserved to die. No matter what I think about Sheehan's politics she has lost a child, the worst thing that can happen to a person. For that she has my deepest sympathies and gratitude for the service he performed to protect my freedoms.
This is information that needs to spread around California far and wide. People need to know that a man running for governor is taking money from a woman who has called terrorists in Iraq who kill American soldiers freedom fighters, while she in the same breath says that our bravest deserve to die. That she is involved with helping finance the flotilla to Gaza along with William Ayers, that she admires Chavez who is a dictator who kills and jails anyone who disagrees with him. She also has raised money for the opposition in Iraq. This is not a woman who has America's best interests at heart. Matter of fact, if it can be proven that she is raising money for the people fighting against America in Iraq she belongs in jail for treason.
President Bush has continued his full support of our troops. When he was President, he and Laura would go and visit wounded troops at Walter Reed without any press. He did this because he didn't want to politicize the suffering of our troops and our families. He is continuing that tradition even though he has been out of office for almost two years. Yesterday he and Laura showed up DFW airport to say thank you to troops who have just recently came home from deployment from both Iraq and Afghanistan.
There are many things about President Bush that I didn't like, but he always showed class.
4th of July Survival Straps are a cool way to show your patriotism and support our troops at the same time. 20% of the proceeds in the month of June will go to Wounded Warrior Project.
The Obamas attended their second theatrical event this week. This one happened to fall on the anniversary of D-Day.
D-Day was a major accomplishment of the United States of America. Obama would not be president today had this gone in the other direction. Thousands upon thousands died on this day to ensure the continued freedom of not just our country but of Europe as well. A few words before you played dress up and went to the theatre wouldn't have killed you Mr. President. You live across the street from the WWII memorial.
Since I ran into you when I went to the Cherry Blossom festival taking your daughters out for the festivities, you could have taken a minute or two to say a word of thanks.
Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!
You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.
Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened. He will fight savagely.
But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory!
I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!
Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.
This group is four veterans that have come together and formed this group. They have released a CD that is for sale on Amazon. The songs they sing are all about freedom, living the life as a soldier, and basically the love of America.
A portion of the proceeds of the sales will go to charities that support veterans and families of the fallen.
If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services. How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! It is FREE and it only takes a second.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over there need to know we are behind them.
This takes just 10 seconds and it's a wonderful way to say thank you. Please take the time and please take the time to pass it on for others to do. We can never say enough thank you's.
Thanks for taking to time to support our military!
On his way home from his trip to Asia early this morning, the President stopped at Osan Air Force Base in South Korea to meet with the troops. They were of course excited to see the commander-in-chief. Here is his response
"You guys make a pretty good photo op," the president said.
Nice. Can you imagine what the press reaction would be had President Bush used these words? This is a very disrespectful view of the people who voluntarily put thier lives on the line to protect our nation. We need to stop politicizing the troops. We need the brave in order to remain the land of the free.
This statement was put into a blog article in the Washington Post about the announcement today that the decision about troop levels in Afghanistan will not be made until after the Thanksgiving holiday.
I saw this post on Smart Girl Politics and thought I would share this with you.
Will you give this to my Daddy?
As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support 'Red Fridays.'
Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference.. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.
Moving through the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. As they began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering.
When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red-blooded American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.
Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal.
Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our service men and women, a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old, ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said 'hi.'
The little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her.
The young soldier, who didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her Daddy. Then suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.
The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter's name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter Courtney missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up.
When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second. Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military-looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it.
After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, 'I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you.' He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying 'your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon.'
The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet, he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event.
As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness, turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.
We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it's good to be an American.
RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority'. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.
We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions. Many American, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of Americans supports our troops.
Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once 'silent' majority is on their side more than ever; certainly more than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is...We need your support and your prayers.
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.
IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON.
WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE.
THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED! --- MAY GOD HELP AMERICA TO BECOME ONE NATION, UNDER GOD.
A belief in the written constitution. The belief that we are responsible for ourselves and for our families. The belief that we are allowed to fail. The belief in a strong national defense are a few of the things that make me just a conservative girl.
"Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the merger of state and corporate power." -- Benito Mussolini
"I say this not to the teachers, but to their unions: If education were a war, you would be losing it. If it were a business, you would be driving it into bankruptcy. If it were a patient, it would be dying." Bob Dole
Yes, House Republicans have been in power for 5 hours and they have not passed their entire agenda. The New York Times things they should be canned and Democrats put back in charge. Don Surber
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"So I say huzzah to the 112th congress for reading the Constitution, for acting like it matters. It does. The Constitution may not be sacred, but the sacred has no better friend than the Constitution." Pat Archibold
"53% of Democrats have a postive view of socialism. 100% of republicans think those 53% are morons." Mark Levin
"Corrupt the young. Get them away from religion. Get them interested in sex. Make them superficial; destroy their ruggedness." First plank of the communist strategy for revolution - confiscated in Dusseldorf, Germany in 1919
"If you believe this isn't going to cost the government anything, you are likely to see leprechauns riding on unicorns with pots of gold circling the capitol" Rep. Devin Nunes, CA-21 on healthcare "reform".
"Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views, but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views". William F. Buckley, Jr.
"The Republicans were laughing and waving the American flag, and I thought that was ourtrageous behavior" Maxine Waters
"The American people will never knowingly adopt Socialism. But under the name of 'liberalism' they will adopt every fragment of the Socialist program, until one day America will be a Socialist nation, without knowing how it happened." Norman Thomas
I am a Republican, a black, dyed in the wool Republican, and I never intend to belong to any other party than the party of freedom and progress. Frederick Douglas
Don't go around saying that the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. Mark Twain
I freed thousands of slaves, and could have freed thousands more, if they had known they were slaves. Harriet Tubman
But I think the most important thing I have figured out was how not to lose hope even when things are bad and it feels like it won't get better. It will get better. You just have to keep working at it and moving forward. Homeless & Conservative
The way to crush the middle class is to grind them between the millstones of taxation and inflation. Vladimer Lenin
There is all the difference in the world between treating people equally and attempting to make them equal. F.A. Hayek
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