Comments on: A Vet Story

By: Maureen

Maureen — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 21:57:56 +0000

Thanks for sharing this story.

By: McGehee

McGehee — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 15:46:36 +0000

You have to see this the way Comrade Automoton sees it: He calls Iraq a failure because it failed to give Kerry an issue with which to turn Bush out of office.

By: LJD

LJD — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 15:42:54 +0000

Check your facts, Ret... Iraq is an unprecedented success on virtually every parameter. There has never been such a decisive military victory-"unheralded in mankind's history". You just wouldn't know it from watching the nightly news. The average troop is 19.5 years old? What average? The average age of troops between 18 and 21? Wrong. Contrary to popular belief, most of the troops are much older. Furthermore, casualties for ages 18-21 are less than 20%. It really great that you know what W's god is telling him. Must be great to be so clairvoyant... I won't do any disservice to a fellow troop either. God bless and keep you safe. Don't lose your faith or bearing. We're winning...

By: Leopold Stotch

Leopold Stotch — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 15:14:16 +0000

Gee Ret, aren't there enough opportunities to spew the lame "Bush lied, people died" mantra? Can't you people let even one positive story go without trying to poison it, even on Veteran's Day?

By: Ret Automoton

Ret Automoton — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 14:18:06 +0000

Too bad "special providence" is not really affording us the luxury of an epidemic. Of course if we really wanted to talk of providence, we might talk of divine intervention.But alas the real scene in Iraq is filled with the stench of failure. Failure on a scale and of a range possibly unheralded in mankinds history. I will not do a disservice to a fellow troop, but the real writing is on the wall. The hard questions are not being asked.
W would have us believe that in fact it is divine intervention that has taken us back to Babylon for yet another crusade. Remember that the 6th and 7th crusades were fought by children. The average age of the troops there now is 19.5 yrs old. And since it will never again be the ownership class that defends this country, then I'm quite sure that in the near future our Congress will have to begin debating how we can send people younger than 17 through Basic Combat Training.
The real truth of the matter is, W was called by his god to the presidency then to Iraq. And Marines like the one above will continue to get shot and killed so that this plutocratic oligarchy can continue marching. I would have rather invaded and occupied Saudi Arabia, at least they have a military, and at the least were there not a wealth of Saudi's invoved in 9/11

By: Six Meat Buffet

Six Meat Buffet — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 13:41:38 +0000

Happy Veterans Day
You're pulling the cart in which the rest of us ride, and a lot of us appreciate it more than you'll ever know.

By: DC Loser

DC Loser — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 11:52:20 +0000

A very inspiring story, but I also think of what would have happened if Dr. Gupta weren't around and wasn't so persistent. Others in Mr. Vidana's shoes don't stand a chance in the military medical system.

By: Simon World

Simon World — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 08:15:12 +0000

Enemablog
The semi-regular look at the links that matter: Plenty have wondered if Arafat has died of AIDS (and what about the quilt?). Someone knows the truth. Best headline of the week goes to Ace. Hemlock (Friday entry) has the solution to the problems of the ...

By: Truth, Lies & Common Sense

Truth, Lies & Common Sense — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 06:07:50 +0000

Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance
I heard this many moons ago but it is still moving to hear Red Skelton describe how a teacher he had defined the Pledge of Allegiance. Pass this on to friends, family and co-workers.

By: The MUSC Tiger

The MUSC Tiger — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 05:54:40 +0000

A Veteran's Story It is no longer "officially" Veterans' Day on the east coast...but I ran across a wonderful story than manages to incorporate both medicine and the military. From Outside the Beltway (via Right on Red) comes the story of Jesus Vidana as told by his...

By: Two Cents

Two Cents — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 05:42:07 +0000

James--What a story! Thanks for sharing--a great close to a momemtous Veteran's Day.

Thanks too for your incredible work on this blog. You consistently produce interesting and valuable content and commentary. I only have one question--when do you sleep?

By: RIGHT ON RED >>

RIGHT ON RED >> — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 04:33:29 +0000

Incredible Veterans' Day Story
If you only read one thing on the internet today, go read this story.

Not all are so lucky, or so blessed. Keep all our fighting men and women and their families in your prayers.

(h/t Rusty)

By: The Jawa Report

The Jawa Report — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 04:13:46 +0000

God Bless Our Veterans on This Day
It seems he looks after them in the field, too....

By: The American Mind

The American Mind — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 04:05:46 +0000

Hug a Veteran
The eleventh day of the eleventh month is reserved (no pun intended) for veterans. Ceremonies are held and speeches are...

By: Rusty

Rusty — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 04:02:40 +0000

God bless him. No, he already has.