I believe that you spoke the truth there, Cary. I know of 3 soldiers who came back from Iraq and all said that they were very upset with how the MEDIA protrayed things in Iraq.
I support you and ALL soldiers serving in the US Military.
“MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS THERE, BELIEVE THAT WE ARE THERE FOR THE RIGHT REASON. BUT NO ONE HAS SEEMS TO FEEL THE NEED TO ASK US.”
I think that is very true too. I wonder why? Maybe because they would have to change their views? It seems in America we hate to admit we are wrong, regardless of our political parties.
I have to admit that I supported the war when it first started and believe that we did what we had to do, but now after over 3,000 lives are lost, I wish that they would just come home. However, I know that that would be a big mistake. What we need is someone to say “Damn it, enough is enough, forget democracy, here is what we are going to do, and here is what you are going to do.” Kind of like “Shock and Awe” I am talking about pinpointing Terrorist and let them have it! No survivors, forget interogating them or keeping them in a comfortable holding cell with 3 nutitional meals. I think the problem is that we are so concerned with playing “fair” and these terrorist know it and use it again and again against us. We need to shake things up abit and clean house. (That’s just my opinion)
-LIZ

ON IRAQ

the bush administration
was delusional and naive

along with many us citizens
and politicians

don’t be defensive

nobody likes to be wrong

it is complicity:
Not To Call Something What It Is !!!

it’s what’s got us where we are in IRAQ

and i’m not gonna slam-dunk
i appreciate and respect you for your service, Cary

it’s hypocritical to talk about our right to speak -
and then say what’s “wrong” to say

my wife was covered by the cloud
created by the falling tower
and severely traumatized for weeks

good luck to you

I feel that to call others naive and having delusions for their views or their take on these situations, is wrong. What makes your views the correct ones and any opposing view wrong? You could be the one that is naive. As for myself, when I signed on the perverbal dotted line and joined the Army, I gave up my nativity. This is what makes this country so great. That we can speak opposing views with out being jailed or even killed. As for Rosie and Elisabeth, they both need to stop and think before they speak and think about the damage that they can do with the words they speak. All the negativity that is spoken hear did and still does get back to the soldiers and it does have an effect. That was my main point. I and the men and women I spent my time with in Iraq believe in our purpose there.

I think the answer is clear…

Notice that, in my letters to them (on my blog), I never mentioned the actual political issues at all…

Elizabeth has the edge because she has the “nice factor.”

People DO NOT appreciate “the meanest bully on the playground.”

Being loud, and mean, and disrespectful… TURNS PEOPLE OFF faster than anything….

Even people who agree with her politically views, despise the way she treats other people… on the show and otherwise.

Being disrespectful is NEVER an effective way to get your point across — even if you’re right.

I wonder if she learned this.

you share the delusions of the republicans
that are being run out of the white house
because of cia/bush lies
by almost the entire country,
republicans included

you cite 9/11

Afghanistan is one country
Iraq is another
Iran is yet another

maybe you can make a connection
between 9/11 and North Korea

Scared people are Scary

25.
liberating the Iraqi people
- wow - think about what you’re saying -
which contry is next? you going to fight? die? your child?

maybe,
if we destroy the rest of the world
some of you will feel safe
but you won’t
and you won’t stop there

i find none of you disingenuous,
only naive, some of you

i would continue but i have to pee

Nowhere in my post did I say Rosie does not believe in God. What I said was that she criticizes Christianity and those who believe in God and Jesus and yes they are 2 different people, and calls them RIGHT WING,REPUBLICANS and or extremist , especially those who do not agree with her views.

on your comment above - intimidation

my site trackers indicated, yesterday,

Canada Police (mail.police.edmonton.ab.ca) visited.

here’s how you handle it

message to Canada Police:

F - O F F

Entertainers like Rosie, the Dixie Chicks, and others should be mindful of inflammatory comments they make about our government and our leaders. Rosie is upset because Republicans have negative comments about her. Isn’t she doing the same thing when she goes off on a political commentary that attacks the U.S. government? These entertainers need to realize that we don’t watch them for political commentary, but because at times they are entertaining. If they want to help solve perceived problems in domestic and foreign policy, then run for office. Quit the complaining and do something to change it.

Elisabeth was correct in asking Rosie to defend her own comments. If a celebrity makes a comment that may be seen as inflammatory, then that celebrity needs to be prepared to take the heat and deal with whatever consequences may follow (i.e. Dixin Chicks).

I could go on about this all night, but in the end all sides in this political argument have positions that have some merit. I think we can all agree that political bashing in counter productive. If there is something wrong with the current system, then let’s do something to change it.

God bless our troops and the leaders that have to make the difficult decisions to protect our country.