A short recon of what’s out there that might draw your attention.
Some Soldier’s Mom writes The 2500 - Part I “Much has been made these past few days about the “milestone” of the 2500th service member to die in Operation Iraqi Freedom. I don’t want people stuck on the number. I want them stuck on the names.
Names like Michael and Miguel. Rasheed and Solomon. Tommy and Tamario. Kemaphoom, Jose, Noah, David.” (read more) ED NOTE: Don’t miss parts II, III, and IV
Bill Whittle writes RAFTS “Humans are animals. I do not mean that in a negative way. But that is what we are: creatures capable of great good and great harm, susceptible to animal fears and passions, lower than angels but not without grace. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn – a man who has seen a fair amount of both good and evil – wrote of that fault line, ‘that line separating good and evil, passing not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties, but right through every human heart.’” (read more)
Jay Tea at Wizbang writes ...And we're supposed to take them seriously? “As the fall elections draw nearer, we see the Democrats are scrambling to win public acceptance. Their latest position paper very, very carefully omits any mention of the war in Iraq, as they apparently think it is "too divisive."
The truth is, they know that the issue is pretty much a guaranteed loser for them. Not because the American people are solidly behind it, but their leading spokesperson on the issue are such idiots.” (read more)
GayPatriotWest writing at Gay Patriot writes Bush-haters Use “Truth” as Euphemism for Their Animosity “It seems that two of the primary articles of faith of the Bush-hating left are that “Bush Lied!” and that Joe Wilson is a noble, courageous truth-teller. And while there have been signs lately that some on the left are backing away from this one-time Kerry campaign official, that dishonest Democrat still receives hefty fees to speak at college campuses.” (read more)
WO1 Fay writes The Catching Up Rants: Rant 1 “As anticipated, the counter-intelligence psyche-ops post Al-Zarqawi’s demise are well underway. I don’t know who’s more distressed about the growing possibility of our success in Iraq, the Democratic National Committee or Al Qaeda. Is it just me, or are their talking points on Iraq a little too similar?” (read more)
Tom The Redhunter writes Saddam's Links to Terrorists, Part 4 Million “Unless you are possessed by Bush Derangement Syndrome, you know that Saddam had many links to terrorist groups, including al-Qaeda. A partial list of articles that I have collected on this subject include:” (read more)
Dadmanly writes Sad Wags and Bad Wagers “Victor Davis Hanson today in NRO suggests that Betting on Defeat in Iraq is far from a safe bet, however many war opponents make the wager.
Here are the problems with those who want to recant earlier support of the more – or take less ambiguously negative positions vice earlier, less definable stances:” (read more)
Froggy writing at Blackfive writes Murtha Jumps the Shark “Ex-Marine Colonel and current leader of the Cowardice Caucus in the House of Representatives, John Murtha has now made the transition from gutless Congressional peace activist to outright laughingstock. He began his atmospheric rise to liberal icon status by breathlessly intoning the President to immediately withdraw troops from Iraq so that they can be extracted from an Iraqi ‘civil war.’” (read more)
David at Vets For Freedom writes A Different Perspective “Baghdad is absolutely beautiful. I mean shockingly majestic. This is a city for years we have been told is unsalvageable and I was amazed to see this level of cleanliness. On the edge of the city there is a giant, clam like structure that is powerfully light from underneath. This tribute to the unknown soldier of Iraq and is quite possibly the most attention-grabbing , sobering monument I have ever seen to honor combat veterans. The monument stands alone on the horizon from vehicle I was in and it forced me to quickly reflect on the hundreds of thousands this nation has lost in violence in Iran and Kuwait.” (read more)
Captain Ed writes The Left Can't Tell Between Victory And Defeat “The problem in the debate over the war in Iraq has suddenly clarified itself thanks to two people on the Left who demonstrate that their side has no idea what a successful military decision looks like. Between John Murtha and Frank Rich, both of whom argue that Iraq is a disaster, Somalia is either a brilliant tactical decision or a stunning loss for America -- and this within hours of each other.” (read more)
Omar at Iraq the Model writes Forward Together faces a serious challenge. “The first time I checked on Iraq's news this morning I read about several violent incidents in Baghdad that included roadside bombs and car-bombs that left dozens of civilians and ISF members dead or injured. I even did pass by close to the scene of at least two of these attacks after which many of the main roads in Baghdad were closed to traffic.” (read more)
Master Gunner of Tanker Brothers writes And THIS, Tanker Brothers And Sisters, Is Why We Don't Listen To The Dixie Chicks... “Okay, we all know that they have been complaining about poor ticket sales, and we all know they will always try to "Pollyana It" by saying something along the lines of ‘We just want our real fans to stay with us, we don't care about the others who might have us in their CD changer.’” (read more)
Captain B writes COMBAT UPDATE-Darkhorse Marines engage enemy in Habbaniyah
CAMP HABBANIYAH, Iraq – “Marines of I Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment engaged insurgents in direct firefights twice in three days at Observation Post Bears along a main route through the city.” (read more)
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