Candlelight Vigil 7 PM 3/19/07 Seaside P.O

[GoodWitch58]

As the mother of a son who has been to the Middle East, including Iraq, several times, I am opposed to this war.

Fortunately, my son decided to get out of the military after his tour at the Baghdad airport last year....despite the fact that he had spent a good part of his career in the military and is a true patriot. There are many like him who joined the military not because they couldn't do anything else, but because they like their fathers and grandfathers before them, believed in service to their country. Yet the civilian leaders who sent them into harms way were using a different play book.

Many of his team are still there--as you consider making comments on the war, ask yourselves the question: why did we invade Iraq? And, then talk to some of the troops, their families, do some research on Bush and Company, look around at what is happening to our country. Go visit a VA hospital, volunteer to help, volunteer to help the family readiness units at the local bases, do something to be a part of what our military men and women are living and dying with everyday.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion, I would just like more citizens to take the time to find out what really is behind all of this.You might be surprised and saddened at what you discover.

It's not something any American should take lightly.

 

[Cheering472]

As the mother of a son who has been to the Middle East, including Iraq, several times, I am opposed to this war.

Fortunately, my son decided to get out of the military after his tour at the Baghdad airport last year....despite the fact that he had spent a good part of his career in the military and is a true patriot. There are many like him who joined the military not because they couldn't do anything else, but because they like their fathers and grandfathers before them, believed in service to their country. Yet the civilian leaders who sent them into harms way were using a different play book.

Many of his team are still there--as you consider making comments on the war, ask yourselves the question: why did we invade Iraq? And, then talk to some of the troops, their families, do some research on Bush and Company, look around at what is happening to our country. Go visit a VA hospital, volunteer to help, volunteer to help the family readiness units at the local bases, do something to be a part of what our military men and women are living and dying with everyday.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion, I would just like more citizens to take the time to find out what really is behind all of this.You might be surprised and saddened at what you discover.

It's not something any American should take lightly.

Good advice and nice post. It's important to know the facts, don't just let your party spokesman tell you their version. Think for yourself, read, read and read. TV is not your friend on this topic. Snippets from TV or your computer won't tell everything. I am so very happy for you that your son came home, healthy and whole, that is wonderful news.

 

[JB]

While I am no fan of Mr. Rove, I am a little bothered that we are openly discussing his place of residence here in Sowal.

Criticize his politics all you want but let's not endanger anyone's personal safety.

I know that was clearly not the intent of the posts but let's not forget that there are a lot of nuts out there............

No kidding. I once posted the location of Sheryl Crow's house and my post was deleted within seconds.

The post containing the location of Karl Rove's house has been up for days.

Go figure.

 

[TooFarTampa]

No kidding. I once posted the location of Sheryl Crow's house and my post was deleted within seconds.

The post containing the location of Karl Rove's house has been up for days.

Go figure.

While what you are saying does make sense, it should be noted that the location of Rove's house is a matter of (very) public record and can be accessed within seconds. Sheryl Crow the person may or not be the legal owner of her property. Information on her house is not easily accessible for whatever reason.

 

[beachmouse]

All it takes to find Rove's address is a ten second search of the Walton County property appraiser's web site. Or at least that's how it was when I searched him out for curiousity's sake.

If he didn't mind it being public, he would have had a small business or trust listed on the deed, like Brittany Spears and a lot of other big name property owners in the area do.

 

[Cheering472]

All it takes to find Rove's address is a ten second search of the Walton County property appraiser's web site. Or at least that's how it was when I searched him out for curiousity's sake.

If he didn't mind it being public, he would have had a small business or trust listed on the deed, like Brittany Spears and a lot of other big name property owners in the area do.

That's what I did ;-)

 

[Bob]

Who started this war? The foundation was laid by Saddam in 1990 when he demonstrated his thuggery and invaded Kuwait. Following his removal by force from Kuwait, he agreed to follow certain provisions of surrender. If he had any sense he could have shown a small amount of remorse following 9/11 and pledged his support in assisting our fight against terrorism, including providing reassurance he would not supply any form of assistance to said groups. He refused to allow inspections of his facilities and was a stubborn ass, thus he was removed from power. Basically the same reason Clinton authorized periodic airstrikes against Iraq before the stakes were raised following 9/11.

What were the reasons stated for choosing this fight? To make sure Saddam didn't have WMD he could give to some wild eyed terrorists and to make sure Iraq didn't become a safe haven for said scumbags. To attempt to make Iraq a nidus of democratic stability in an area of the globe that sorely needs it.

Who changed the reasonong for this war? The goals have not changed. Saddam's removal has been accomplished (dare I say mission accomplished?); There is no further threat of Chemical Ali passing a vial of Sarin to a flea bitten terrorist to use as he sees fit. Now we have to work on stabilizing the country!

What corporations benefit most from this war? Just the ones that prosper when the Earth is a safer place to conduct commerce.

How many American soldiers and innocent Iraqi citizens have died in this war? The number of US soldiers is what, 3000 or so? Not sure about the number of innocent Iraqi citizens, but as evidenced by the poll I cited, they are happier now than they were under Saddam;certainly, this war has resulted in far fewer 'innocent' deaths than was carried out by benevolent Saddam.

Were their deaths worth it? If you believe the poll cited above, yes.

Is criticizing the war nutty or unpatriotic? No, there is certainly room for criticism.

Are the veterans of this war being treated fairly for their medical needs once home? They are probably treated well in general with the Walter Reed mess being the exception rather than the rule.

How much money has our country borrowed to fight this war? I don't know, but I would consider it good debt if it benefits us.

Why do the vast majority of our allies refuse to participate in this war? Because they did not feel the sense of urgency we did following 9/11...not to mention the fact that some of our allies were neck deep in corrupt $$$ with Saddam.

Is our standing in the world enhanced by this war? In the grand scheme of things, who gives a damn what the rest of the world thinks of us? I certainly don't lose sleep knowing that some dope in France thinks we are morons.

Would we be there if there were no oil? An inconvenient truth, Iraq's economy revolves around Texas tea. If they had no oil, Saddam wouldn't have been there either. Furthermore, if we invaded countries for the sake of 'getting oil', wouldn't we be all over Venezuela and Canada right about now?

How many active duty military or reservists have you talked with about the situation on the ground in Iraq? I spoke with a few at the VA in New Orleans. And you?

Why do you think Halliburton is moving offshore? To get away from nutty leftists? To move closer to someplace George Soros frequents?

Would you send your son or daughter to bring democracy to Iraq? They would make the decision for themselves, I am not a (toppled) dictator like Saddam.

What's the difference between stubborn and stupid? Stubborn is a mule, stupid is a jackass.

Skunkape, you don't believe half of your answers , do you? Now raise your right hand, and go find a Gideons, and then I'll believe you.

 

[JB]

While what you are saying does make sense, it should be noted that the location of Rove's house is a matter of (very) public record and can be accessed within seconds. Sheryl Crow the person may or not be the legal owner of her property. Information on her house is not easily accessible for whatever reason.

Understand. I guess my point was with regard to info put out on this board. Doesn't matter. By the time Rove spends any appreciable time there, Bush will be out of office.

 

[30A Skunkape]

Skunkape, you don't believe half of your answers , do you? Now raise your right hand, and go find a Gideons, and then I'll believe you.

No, I believe them all to be true, otherwise I wouldn't waste the pixels. No bible needed:roll:

 

[JoshMclean]

How did the vigil go? Anyone attend?