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[mellingerman.net] Haditha - Understanding What Happened: I honestly do hope that the report comes out that there were multiple lethal threats to the Marines, but between the executions and murder of multiple civilians (men, women and children), the actions are simply not acceptable. Of course the psyche of these young soldiers gets out of whack when their comrade dies, but if they aren’t prepared to be in the situation without reacting appropriately, why does the DoD have them in that position?
[Blanton's and Ashton's - Article. II. Section. 4.] And They Call Us Moonbats?: One would think that someone who honorably serves their country for 28 years as a Marine, and who has a long and trusted record of serving as one of the primary allies of the U.S. military in Congress, would be immunized from having their patriotism and honor assaulted so casually and glibly by people whose record of service (military and non-military) could not even compare to Murtha's. One can certainly criticize Murtha for reaching this conclusion or voicing it in the way he did, but to accuse him of hating the Marines, hating the United States, and then urging his imprisonment -- all done so casually and routinely, as though it's nothing more than the Hate Session for the Day -- never ceases to amaze.
[The Ass Effect] Afghan violence fiercest since fall of Taliban -... : Afghan violence fiercest since fall of Taliban - Irish ExaminerMontreal Afghan violence fiercest since fall of Taliban - Irish Examiner Montreal Gazette Afghan violence fiercest since fall of Taliban Irish Examiner - 47 minutes ago SOME of the fiercest violence since the 2001 fall of the Taliban erupted across Afghanistan yesterday - leaving
[The Mahablog] Open Letter to the 101st Fighting Keyboarders: Most of what I know about war I learned from books and movies. If you’ve never served in the military or lived in an active war zone (New York City doesn’t count), all you know about war you learned from books and movies.
[Msnbc.msn.com] Hardblogger: Matthews wishes Couric the best - Hardball with Chris ...: First of all, there is a Congressional mid-term election to win. And there are huge questions on the table for both elected and voters alike as these races are considered. Is there enough war-weariness to overcome doubts about Democratic commitment to national security and safety? Does the public understand that much of the mistakes of the post-invasion Iraq war could have gone differently if Democrats were in charge of at least one house of Congress in order to exercise oversight of the process through it's spending and intelligence authorizations? Do voters understand the real financial cost of this "shoot first never ask questions later" president on the domestic priorities that have been too-long neglected? How impossible it is to invest in education and technology and environmental solutions and healthcare and domestic safety when we are sending so much money to fund those priorities in Iraq and Afghanistan?
[Gatewaypundit.blogspot.com] Gateway Pundit: Now, Murtha Blames Marines for Mass Slaughter of ...: Jeffrey Chessani, were relieved April 7 for “lack of confidence in their leadership abilities stemming from their performance during a recent deployment to Iraq.” Officials would not tie those firings to the Haditha investigation, however. The two other Marines who were relieved, Capts.
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