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Author: TriSec
Date: 08/24/2010 10:35:07
Good Morning.
Today is our 23,850th day in Germany and our 23,751st day in Japan.
Wait a minute. What?
Sixty-Five years after the end of WWII, we still have approximately 50,000 active-duty personnel in a number of bases in Germany. While I'm not sure how many troops are currently in Japan, there are a number of bases there, and a highly controversial one on Okinawa.
But that's not the only places that have an American military presence. The list is astonishing.
There might be some places on that list that make sense strategically or politically, but Bulgaria? Djibouti? I don't even know where Djibouti is.
Much news was generated last week (in the liberal media, at least; did you see Fox?) about the so-called last combat brigade leaving Iraq for Kuwait. The reference to Germany above was intentional; there are around 50,000 American soldiers still in that country....about the same number that are expected to remain in Iraq.
But calling them something else doesn't mean they won't be fighting.
So while it is still good news every time a soldier leaves Iraq for good, the truth remains that we're still going to be there for a very long time. Sixty Five years from now will be the year 2075. We'll all be likely dead and buried by then, but given our history, there will still be US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. What will these numbers look like then?
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 4416
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 4277
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3955
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3557
Since Obama Inauguration (1/20/09): 188
Other Coalition Troops - Iraq : 318
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,242
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 781
Contractor Employee Deaths - Iraq: 1,457
Journalists - Iraq: 338
Academics Killed - Iraq: 437
Today is our 23,850th day in Germany and our 23,751st day in Japan.
Wait a minute. What?
Sixty-Five years after the end of WWII, we still have approximately 50,000 active-duty personnel in a number of bases in Germany. While I'm not sure how many troops are currently in Japan, there are a number of bases there, and a highly controversial one on Okinawa.
But that's not the only places that have an American military presence. The list is astonishing.
There might be some places on that list that make sense strategically or politically, but Bulgaria? Djibouti? I don't even know where Djibouti is.
Much news was generated last week (in the liberal media, at least; did you see Fox?) about the so-called last combat brigade leaving Iraq for Kuwait. The reference to Germany above was intentional; there are around 50,000 American soldiers still in that country....about the same number that are expected to remain in Iraq.
But calling them something else doesn't mean they won't be fighting.
As the final convoy of the Army's 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, based at Fort Lewis, Wash., entered Kuwait early Thursday, a different Stryker brigade remained in Iraq.
Soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team of the 25th Infantry Division are deployed in Iraq as members of an Advise and Assist Brigade, the Army's designation for brigades selected to conduct security force assistance.
So while the "last full U.S. combat brigade" have left Iraq, just under 50,000 soldiers from specially trained heavy, infantry and Stryker brigades will stay, as well as two combat aviation brigades.
Compared with the 49,000 soldiers in Iraq, there are close to 67,000 in Afghanistan and another 9,700 in Kuwait, according to the latest Army chart on global commitments dated Aug. 17. Under an agreement with the Iraqi government, all U.S. troops must be out of Iraq by Dec. 31, 2011.
There are seven Advise and Assist Brigades in Iraq, as well as two additional National Guard infantry brigades "for security," said Army spokesman Lt. Col. Craig Ratcliff.
Last year, the Army decided that rather than devote permanent force structure to the growing security force assistance mission, it would modify and augment existing brigades.
The Army has three different standard brigade combat teams: infantry, Stryker and heavy. To build an Advise and Assist Brigade, the Army selects one of these three and puts it through special training before deploying.
The Army selected brigade combat teams as the unit upon which to build advisory brigades partly because they would be able to retain their inherent capability to conduct offensive and defensive operations, according to the Army's security force assistance field manual, which came out in May 2009. This way, the brigade can shift the bulk of its operational focus from security force assistance to combat operations if necessary.
So while it is still good news every time a soldier leaves Iraq for good, the truth remains that we're still going to be there for a very long time. Sixty Five years from now will be the year 2075. We'll all be likely dead and buried by then, but given our history, there will still be US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. What will these numbers look like then?
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 4416
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 4277
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3955
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3557
Since Obama Inauguration (1/20/09): 188
Other Coalition Troops - Iraq : 318
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,242
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 781
Contractor Employee Deaths - Iraq: 1,457
Journalists - Iraq: 338
Academics Killed - Iraq: 437
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Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 08/24/2010 11:55:14
Will in Chicago on 08/24/2010 11:55:14
Good morning, TriSec!
Thanks for an interesting blog. It is mind boggling to think how much of our national resources are being used by the military outside of the U.S. In the case of our European allies and Japan, those nations long ago reached the point where they stopped needing our military protection. (The Soviet Union dissolved almost two decades ago.)
Perhaps the military industrial complex can only exist with resources from outside this country. It seems that a lot of our nation's wealth goes into a military that is assigned the task of protecting our trade routes or going into wars of dubious value.
Thanks for an interesting blog. It is mind boggling to think how much of our national resources are being used by the military outside of the U.S. In the case of our European allies and Japan, those nations long ago reached the point where they stopped needing our military protection. (The Soviet Union dissolved almost two decades ago.)
Perhaps the military industrial complex can only exist with resources from outside this country. It seems that a lot of our nation's wealth goes into a military that is assigned the task of protecting our trade routes or going into wars of dubious value.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 08/24/2010 12:32:25
wickedpam on 08/24/2010 12:32:25
Morning 
Comment by 
TriSec on 08/24/2010 13:17:42
TriSec on 08/24/2010 13:17:42
Ya know, when Ramadan is over, the President should don traditional garb and head for a nearby Mosque to celebrate the Eid.
Just so Glenn Beck's head explodes.
Just so Glenn Beck's head explodes.
Comment by 
Raine on 08/24/2010 13:19:29
Raine on 08/24/2010 13:19:29
They are idiots.
This is a Glenn beck travel guide for this weekend in DC
This is a Glenn beck travel guide for this weekend in DC
Safety and Mores
DC's population includes refugees from every country, as the families of embassy staffs of third world countries tend to stay in DC whenever a revolution in their homeland means that anyone in their family would be in danger if they went back. Most taxi drivers and many waiters/waitresses (especially in local coffee shops like the Bread and Chocolate chain) are immigrants, frequently from east Africa or Arab countries. As a rule, African immigrants do not like for you to assume they are African Americans and especially do not like for you to guess they are from a neighboring country (e.g. Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia) with whom they may have political or military tensions. It's rare to meet anyone who gets really offended, but you can still be aware of the issue.
Many parts of DC are safe beyond the areas I will list here, but why chance it if you don't know where you are?
If you are on the subway stay on the Red line between Union Station and Shady Grove, Maryland. If you are on the Blue or Orange line do not go past Eastern Market (Capitol Hill) toward the Potomac Avenue stop and beyond; stay in NW DC and points in Virginia. Do not use the Green line or the Yellow line. These rules are even more important at night. There is of course nothing wrong with many other areas; but you don't know where you are, so you should not explore them.
If on foot or in a cab or bus, stay in Bethesda, Arlington (preferably north Arlington), Crystal City, Falls Church, Annandale, or Alexandria, or in DC only in northwest DC west (i.e. larger street numbers) of 14th or 16th streets, or if on Capitol Hill only in SE Capitol Hill (zip 20003) between 1st and 8th Streets, not farther out than 8th (e.g. 9th, 10th etc). (Or stay on the Mall and at the various monuments.) Again there are many other lovely places, from the Catholic University of America to Silver Spring, Maryland. But you don't know where you are so you cannot go, especially at night, unless you take me with you.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/24/2010 13:35:35
wickedpam on 08/24/2010 13:35:35
I'm surprised he deemed Arlington okay with all the Vietnamese there and all 
its a shame they are going to miss out of a great city if they only stick to that limited an area
its a shame they are going to miss out of a great city if they only stick to that limited an area
Comment by wickedpam on 08/24/2010 13:37:45
wickedpam on 08/24/2010 13:37:45
um why is that guy listing Nancy Pelosi's and Harry Reids condos?
Comment by 
BobR on 08/24/2010 13:43:39
so you can *wink wink* *nudge nudge* goharrass protest there...
BobR on 08/24/2010 13:43:39
Quote by wickedpam:
um why is that guy listing Nancy Pelosi's and Harry Reids condos?
so you can *wink wink* *nudge nudge* go
Comment by Raine on 08/24/2010 13:50:01
please note: NORTH Arlington.
and how about all those suggestions for FREE WIFi?
Raine on 08/24/2010 13:50:01
Quote by wickedpam:
I'm surprised he deemed Arlington okay with all the Vietnamese there and all
its a shame they are going to miss out of a great city if they only stick to that limited an area
please note: NORTH Arlington.
and how about all those suggestions for FREE WIFi?
Comment by Raine on 08/24/2010 13:52:11
Raine on 08/24/2010 13:52:11
personally that first paragraph is highly offensive. refugees from third world countries?? 
And this guy thinks he can speak for Taxi Drivers??? Asses.
And this guy thinks he can speak for Taxi Drivers??? Asses.
Comment by TriSec on 08/24/2010 14:05:41
TriSec on 08/24/2010 14:05:41
I'll just remind Mr. Beck that when 2 million people were in the city, and we were cheek-by-jowl on the metro (all lines)....
NOBODY was arrested.
DC is a big city, with big city problems, yes....but it's no more dangerous than any other big city. Keep your eyes open and retain situational awareness, and you'll be fine.
What line is College Park on? We didn't have any problems out at U of MD amidst the Terrapins...
NOBODY was arrested.
DC is a big city, with big city problems, yes....but it's no more dangerous than any other big city. Keep your eyes open and retain situational awareness, and you'll be fine.
What line is College Park on? We didn't have any problems out at U of MD amidst the Terrapins...
Comment by wickedpam on 08/24/2010 14:07:53
there's a difference between north and south Arlington?
jeez, as long as I can remember there were ton of Vietnamese businesses all over Arlington - in fact I remember it being called Little Vietnam for a long time
wickedpam on 08/24/2010 14:07:53
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
I'm surprised he deemed Arlington okay with all the Vietnamese there and all
its a shame they are going to miss out of a great city if they only stick to that limited an area
please note: NORTH Arlington.
and how about all those suggestions for FREE WIFi?
there's a difference between north and south Arlington?
jeez, as long as I can remember there were ton of Vietnamese businesses all over Arlington - in fact I remember it being called Little Vietnam for a long time
Comment by TriSec on 08/24/2010 14:15:42
TriSec on 08/24/2010 14:15:42
So, when you all come to Boston:
Don't take a cab, since they're all driven by Haitians.
Avoid the Orange and Red Lines south of the City.
John Kerry lives in Louisburg Square, so go yell at his front door.
Avoid the Kenmore Square area; not only will you deal with demented Red Sox fans, there are also a large number of foreign students and doctors in the area, with the college and hospital districts nearby.
Don't go to either the Arnold Arboretum or the Franklin Park Zoo...since you don't know where you are, we won't tell you how to find those places.
Otherwise, enjoy your stay!
Don't take a cab, since they're all driven by Haitians.
Avoid the Orange and Red Lines south of the City.
John Kerry lives in Louisburg Square, so go yell at his front door.
Avoid the Kenmore Square area; not only will you deal with demented Red Sox fans, there are also a large number of foreign students and doctors in the area, with the college and hospital districts nearby.
Don't go to either the Arnold Arboretum or the Franklin Park Zoo...since you don't know where you are, we won't tell you how to find those places.
Otherwise, enjoy your stay!
Comment by TriSec on 08/24/2010 14:19:24
TriSec on 08/24/2010 14:19:24
Oh, and I forgot that the local Dunkin' Donuts are overrun with Hispanics; better order in Spanish if you want a cuppa mud and a krueller delivered correctly.
(actually, that's kind of true. Mrs. TriSec orders en espanol at the one down the street from us and *still* can't get a cafe negro without a funny look.)
(actually, that's kind of true. Mrs. TriSec orders en espanol at the one down the street from us and *still* can't get a cafe negro without a funny look.)
Comment by Raine on 08/24/2010 14:19:55
I have been told that N. Arlington is the "affluent" area...
In other words, it's not near Arlandria....
Raine on 08/24/2010 14:19:55
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
I'm surprised he deemed Arlington okay with all the Vietnamese there and all
its a shame they are going to miss out of a great city if they only stick to that limited an area
please note: NORTH Arlington.
and how about all those suggestions for FREE WIFi?
there's a difference between north and south Arlington?
jeez, as long as I can remember there were ton of Vietnamese businesses all over Arlington - in fact I remember it being called Little Vietnam for a long time
I have been told that N. Arlington is the "affluent" area...
In other words, it's not near Arlandria....
Comment by BobR on 08/24/2010 14:23:40
Not to mention the zoo has all those animals from AFRICA!!
BobR on 08/24/2010 14:23:40
Quote by TriSec:
So, when you all come to Boston:
Don't take a cab, since they're all driven by Haitians.
Avoid the Orange and Red Lines south of the City.
John Kerry lives in Louisburg Square, so go yell at his front door.
Avoid the Kenmore Square area; not only will you deal with demented Red Sox fans, there are also a large number of foreign students and doctors in the area, with the college and hospital districts nearby.
Don't go to either the Arnold Arboretum or the Franklin Park Zoo...since you don't know where you are, we won't tell you how to find those places.
Otherwise, enjoy your stay!
Not to mention the zoo has all those animals from AFRICA!!
Comment by Raine on 08/24/2010 14:28:34
This whole guide thing pisses me off.
ANYONE who has ever lived in or near a city should be pissed off. These people are coming into a CITY.
You want to be a'scared of it? Don't come. This would be like a city dweller saying avoid Farmer Johnson's farm cause he has the wrong type of tomatoes at his farmers market. Shit, I hated when city folks did that crap when I lived in the country and I hate that they are doing this now.
Maybe they don't realize it, but actual Americans live in DC. This is their home. They are basically saying, DC is a scary city, so come and excercise your right to protest but avid the scary parts. Don't they see the the hypocrisy here? They are perpetuating myths in the name of fear.
Raine on 08/24/2010 14:28:34
Quote by TriSec:
So, when you all come to Boston:
Don't take a cab, since they're all driven by Haitians.
Avoid the Orange and Red Lines south of the City.
John Kerry lives in Louisburg Square, so go yell at his front door.
Avoid the Kenmore Square area; not only will you deal with demented Red Sox fans, there are also a large number of foreign students and doctors in the area, with the college and hospital districts nearby.
Don't go to either the Arnold Arboretum or the Franklin Park Zoo...since you don't know where you are, we won't tell you how to find those places.
Otherwise, enjoy your stay!
This whole guide thing pisses me off.
ANYONE who has ever lived in or near a city should be pissed off. These people are coming into a CITY.
You want to be a'scared of it? Don't come. This would be like a city dweller saying avoid Farmer Johnson's farm cause he has the wrong type of tomatoes at his farmers market. Shit, I hated when city folks did that crap when I lived in the country and I hate that they are doing this now.
Maybe they don't realize it, but actual Americans live in DC. This is their home. They are basically saying, DC is a scary city, so come and excercise your right to protest but avid the scary parts. Don't they see the the hypocrisy here? They are perpetuating myths in the name of fear.
Comment by BobR on 08/24/2010 14:32:37
I heard more gunshots living in the suburbs of Atlanta than I ever have living just a few miles from the center of DC.
BobR on 08/24/2010 14:32:37
Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
So, when you all come to Boston:
Don't take a cab, since they're all driven by Haitians.
Avoid the Orange and Red Lines south of the City.
John Kerry lives in Louisburg Square, so go yell at his front door.
Avoid the Kenmore Square area; not only will you deal with demented Red Sox fans, there are also a large number of foreign students and doctors in the area, with the college and hospital districts nearby.
Don't go to either the Arnold Arboretum or the Franklin Park Zoo...since you don't know where you are, we won't tell you how to find those places.
Otherwise, enjoy your stay!
This whole guide thing pisses me off.
ANYONE who has ever lived in or near a city should be pissed off. These people are coming into a CITY.
You want to be a'scared of it? Don't come. This would be like a city dweller saying avoid Farmer Johnson's farm cause he has the wrong type of tomatoes at his farmers market. Shit, I hated when city folks did that crap when I lived in the country and I hate that they are doing this now.
Maybe they don't realize it, but actual Americans live in DC. This is their home. They are basically saying, DC is a scary city, so come and excercise your right to protest but avid the scary parts. Don't they see the the hypocrisy here? They are perpetuating myths in the name of fear.
I heard more gunshots living in the suburbs of Atlanta than I ever have living just a few miles from the center of DC.
Comment by TriSec on 08/24/2010 14:34:34
TriSec on 08/24/2010 14:34:34
It irritates me that this is Mainers doing this....Portland is a city. Don't they have unsafe neighborhoods?
Most Mainers have likely been to Boston....I'd have to guess that they survived the trip. But yeah, I could see that heading 500 miles down the coast to Scary DC could be unsettling.
And out here in Metrowest, where it's not that hard to find working farms nearby, it also irritates me that city folk move out here then complain about things like farm smells (or worse, a WORKING AIRPORT).
Ya know.....get a life.
Most Mainers have likely been to Boston....I'd have to guess that they survived the trip. But yeah, I could see that heading 500 miles down the coast to Scary DC could be unsettling.
And out here in Metrowest, where it's not that hard to find working farms nearby, it also irritates me that city folk move out here then complain about things like farm smells (or worse, a WORKING AIRPORT).
Ya know.....get a life.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 08/24/2010 14:38:34
Scoopster on 08/24/2010 14:38:34
Morning all!
You know it occurs to me - why would Beck would suggest using the socialist mass transit systems at all? It'd be more fitting of him to recommend viewing the city from the cab of a 1979 Chevy Suburban Diesel.
You know it occurs to me - why would Beck would suggest using the socialist mass transit systems at all? It'd be more fitting of him to recommend viewing the city from the cab of a 1979 Chevy Suburban Diesel.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/24/2010 14:39:10
there are tons of areas that are very affluent in NoVa - just depends on you POV - I mean the Old money of McLean tends to look down on the new money of Great Falls
wickedpam on 08/24/2010 14:39:10
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
I'm surprised he deemed Arlington okay with all the Vietnamese there and all
its a shame they are going to miss out of a great city if they only stick to that limited an area
please note: NORTH Arlington.
and how about all those suggestions for FREE WIFi?
there's a difference between north and south Arlington?
jeez, as long as I can remember there were ton of Vietnamese businesses all over Arlington - in fact I remember it being called Little Vietnam for a long time
I have been told that N. Arlington is the "affluent" area...
In other words, it's not near Arlandria....
there are tons of areas that are very affluent in NoVa - just depends on you POV - I mean the Old money of McLean tends to look down on the new money of Great Falls
Comment by wickedpam on 08/24/2010 14:40:56
Same here with Manassas - but that could be the redneck factor
wickedpam on 08/24/2010 14:40:56
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
So, when you all come to Boston:
Don't take a cab, since they're all driven by Haitians.
Avoid the Orange and Red Lines south of the City.
John Kerry lives in Louisburg Square, so go yell at his front door.
Avoid the Kenmore Square area; not only will you deal with demented Red Sox fans, there are also a large number of foreign students and doctors in the area, with the college and hospital districts nearby.
Don't go to either the Arnold Arboretum or the Franklin Park Zoo...since you don't know where you are, we won't tell you how to find those places.
Otherwise, enjoy your stay!
This whole guide thing pisses me off.
ANYONE who has ever lived in or near a city should be pissed off. These people are coming into a CITY.
You want to be a'scared of it? Don't come. This would be like a city dweller saying avoid Farmer Johnson's farm cause he has the wrong type of tomatoes at his farmers market. Shit, I hated when city folks did that crap when I lived in the country and I hate that they are doing this now.
Maybe they don't realize it, but actual Americans live in DC. This is their home. They are basically saying, DC is a scary city, so come and excercise your right to protest but avid the scary parts. Don't they see the the hypocrisy here? They are perpetuating myths in the name of fear.
I heard more gunshots living in the suburbs of Atlanta than I ever have living just a few miles from the center of DC.
Same here with Manassas - but that could be the redneck factor
Comment by wickedpam on 08/24/2010 14:43:32
no I'm wishing the cabs still had the zone system - the guys would make some cash this weekend with the teabaggers
wickedpam on 08/24/2010 14:43:32
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all!
You know it occurs to me - why would Beck would suggest using the socialist mass transit systems at all? It'd be more fitting of him to recommend viewing the city from the cab of a 1979 Chevy Suburban Diesel.
no I'm wishing the cabs still had the zone system - the guys would make some cash this weekend with the teabaggers
Comment by Raine on 08/24/2010 14:44:18
Raine on 08/24/2010 14:44:18
Ron Paul and I rarely agree, but on this -- I could not agree more.
I have been saying all the same things. (except the Rand Paul stuff, which I think is a legit question)
I have been saying all the same things. (except the Rand Paul stuff, which I think is a legit question)
Comment by Raine on 08/24/2010 14:46:26
I am quickly learning this!
Raine on 08/24/2010 14:46:26
Quote by wickedpam:
I'm surprised he deemed Arlington okay with
there are tons of areas that are very affluent in NoVa - just depends on you POV - I mean the Old money of McLean tends to look down on the new money of Great Falls
Comment by Raine on 08/24/2010 14:50:22
Here is something I read that really got me thinking about the lack of knowledge and the hypocrisy.
Raine on 08/24/2010 14:50:22
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all!
You know it occurs to me - why would Beck would suggest using the socialist mass transit systems at all? It'd be more fitting of him to recommend viewing the city from the cab of a 1979 Chevy Suburban Diesel.
Where else might Tea Party types want to go, or not go, this weekend? Leave your suggestions in the comments. And if you spot a Beck acolyte on any Metro line this weekend, remember—their farecard only covers 66 percent of the cost of their ride. The rest? Paid for by the government!
Comment by TriSec on 08/24/2010 15:14:12
TriSec on 08/24/2010 15:14:12
Duke Ellington still makes everything alright.
(Hey wait a minute...he was from Washington, DC....and he was BLACK!)
(Hey wait a minute...he was from Washington, DC....and he was BLACK!)
Comment by Raine on 08/24/2010 15:15:49
Raine on 08/24/2010 15:15:49
Aisha Tyler is explosive! 
her!!!
her!!!
Comment by Raine on 08/24/2010 15:17:16
My fave bridge in (so far) is named after him.
Raine on 08/24/2010 15:17:16
Quote by TriSec:
Duke Ellington still makes everything alright.
(Hey wait a minute...he was from Washington, DC....and he was BLACK!)
Comment by BobR on 08/24/2010 15:30:09
**** BLOG ADMIN NOTIFICATION ****
FYI - the blog will be taken offline this evening as we update the blog software. Tomorrow will be the debut of bloggie 3.0.
BobR on 08/24/2010 15:30:09
FYI - the blog will be taken offline this evening as we update the blog software. Tomorrow will be the debut of bloggie 3.0.
Comment by TriSec on 08/24/2010 15:31:21
TriSec on 08/24/2010 15:31:21
Comment by Scoopster on 08/24/2010 15:32:37
Oooooh upgrades!
Scoopster on 08/24/2010 15:32:37
Quote by BobR:**** BLOG ADMIN NOTIFICATION ****
FYI - the blog will be taken offline this evening as we update the blog software. Tomorrow will be the debut of bloggie 3.0.
Oooooh upgrades!
Comment by 
livingonli on 08/24/2010 15:35:05
livingonli on 08/24/2010 15:35:05
Good morning everyone.
Won't be blogging too much since I have to be at work at 1:30 today.
Who saw Rachel's take on the Glenn Beck tour guide last night? Interesting how Beck claims to be taking back the King legacy but is telling all the protests to avoid the parts of the city that have a significant presence of minorities. Let's hope there are enough counter-protesters to scare them off.
Won't be blogging too much since I have to be at work at 1:30 today.
Who saw Rachel's take on the Glenn Beck tour guide last night? Interesting how Beck claims to be taking back the King legacy but is telling all the protests to avoid the parts of the city that have a significant presence of minorities. Let's hope there are enough counter-protesters to scare them off.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/24/2010 15:36:11
wickedpam on 08/24/2010 15:36:11
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by BobR:**** BLOG ADMIN NOTIFICATION ****
FYI - the blog will be taken offline this evening as we update the blog software. Tomorrow will be the debut of bloggie 3.0.
Oooooh upgrades!
Comment by Raine on 08/24/2010 15:44:11
Raine on 08/24/2010 15:44:11
I did not see it, but from what you are saying, once again the Good Dr. says better what I could ever say.
I will go check it out.
They don't see the hypocrisy.
I will go check it out.
They don't see the hypocrisy.
Comment by TriSec on 08/24/2010 16:10:31
TriSec on 08/24/2010 16:10:31
Hmm...an interesting tidbit about Georgia via the History Channel today...
Do you think Georgia does what it does because it never really supported independence, then was destroyed by the Union in the Civil War?
i don't think they're real americans.
Wright was the only colonial governor and Georgia the only colony to successfully implement the Stamp Act in 1765. As revolutionary fervor grew elsewhere in the colonies, Georgia remained the most loyal colony, declining to send delegates to the Continental Congress in 1774.
Do you think Georgia does what it does because it never really supported independence, then was destroyed by the Union in the Civil War?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/24/2010 16:38:07
wickedpam on 08/24/2010 16:38:07
Saw this on DCRTV its from yesterday though
Source: WashTimes Close To Running Final Edition - 8/23 - Another DCRTV exclusive. DCRTV hears that the Washington Times is close to closing. A source tells us that Reverend Moon's son, Preston, was prepared to close the Times as recently as last Friday. A press release was reportedly ready for distribution when an apparent last minute and revised offer to buy the paper was submitted, we hear. Sources say that the younger Moon and another board member of TWT are "finished" with the paper and that they couldn't care less about any amount of money that is offered. "It is now about showing Daddy Moon who has the bigger cajones," a source tells DCRTV. " If this offer - and it is a reasonable one - is rejected, the paper could close its doors this week, just shy of 30 years in the Nation's Capital." According to a source with knowledge of the situation: "The paper has large debt load but there is a buyer. Normally, this would be a good thing for a seller. In the zany world of the Moon family, and the son's disregard for the family's wishes, it looks like the final edition is imminent." More soon.....
Source: WashTimes Close To Running Final Edition - 8/23 - Another DCRTV exclusive. DCRTV hears that the Washington Times is close to closing. A source tells us that Reverend Moon's son, Preston, was prepared to close the Times as recently as last Friday. A press release was reportedly ready for distribution when an apparent last minute and revised offer to buy the paper was submitted, we hear. Sources say that the younger Moon and another board member of TWT are "finished" with the paper and that they couldn't care less about any amount of money that is offered. "It is now about showing Daddy Moon who has the bigger cajones," a source tells DCRTV. " If this offer - and it is a reasonable one - is rejected, the paper could close its doors this week, just shy of 30 years in the Nation's Capital." According to a source with knowledge of the situation: "The paper has large debt load but there is a buyer. Normally, this would be a good thing for a seller. In the zany world of the Moon family, and the son's disregard for the family's wishes, it looks like the final edition is imminent." More soon.....
Comment by livingonli on 08/24/2010 16:56:46
livingonli on 08/24/2010 16:56:46
Bye bye Moonie Rag. Doesn't Washington still have that other Con paper, the Examiner?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/24/2010 17:08:58
wickedpam on 08/24/2010 17:08:58
Examiner is fairly new to the scene but it is in the Times league
Comment by TriSec on 08/24/2010 17:23:12
TriSec on 08/24/2010 17:23:12
I believe I am suffering from a stimulant deficiency, similar to scurvy only for caffeine.
It needs a name, though.
Coffurvy?
Scurffee?
Off to my secret cave on mystic mountan Neeka-Tave to ponder.
It needs a name, though.
Coffurvy?
Scurffee?
Off to my secret cave on mystic mountan Neeka-Tave to ponder.
Comment by BobR on 08/24/2010 18:04:41
yes.
BobR on 08/24/2010 18:04:41
Quote by livingonli:
Bye bye Moonie Rag. Doesn't Washington still have that other Con paper, the Examiner?
yes.
Comment by Raine on 08/24/2010 18:55:17
I wish I could be sad about this, but it has never tried to show any integrity, journalistically. This newspaper was created with an agenda, and it wasn't truth.
Raine on 08/24/2010 18:55:17
Quote by wickedpam:
Saw this on DCRTV its from yesterday though
Source: WashTimes Close To Running Final Edition - 8/23 - Another DCRTV exclusive. DCRTV hears that the Washington Times is close to closing. A source tells us that Reverend Moon's son, Preston, was prepared to close the Times as recently as last Friday. A press release was reportedly ready for distribution when an apparent last minute and revised offer to buy the paper was submitted, we hear. Sources say that the younger Moon and another board member of TWT are "finished" with the paper and that they couldn't care less about any amount of money that is offered. "It is now about showing Daddy Moon who has the bigger cajones," a source tells DCRTV. " If this offer - and it is a reasonable one - is rejected, the paper could close its doors this week, just shy of 30 years in the Nation's Capital." According to a source with knowledge of the situation: "The paper has large debt load but there is a buyer. Normally, this would be a good thing for a seller. In the zany world of the Moon family, and the son's disregard for the family's wishes, it looks like the final edition is imminent." More soon.....
I wish I could be sad about this, but it has never tried to show any integrity, journalistically. This newspaper was created with an agenda, and it wasn't truth.
Comment by Raine on 08/24/2010 19:09:47
Raine on 08/24/2010 19:09:47
Randi is coming out swinging! She is slamming the tea bagger tour guide!
Comment by 
clintster on 08/24/2010 20:07:18
clintster on 08/24/2010 20:07:18
A quick update on the Atlanta affiliate:
I tuned in last night and this morning, and all I heard was classical music with an occasional station ID. It appears that "The King" is still switching the format over. Maybe Mondee?
I tuned in last night and this morning, and all I heard was classical music with an occasional station ID. It appears that "The King" is still switching the format over. Maybe Mondee?
Comment by livingonli on 08/24/2010 20:07:32
livingonli on 08/24/2010 20:07:32
Too bad I can't listen at work.
Comment by Raine on 08/24/2010 23:59:08
Raine on 08/24/2010 23:59:08
We are officially offline. See you in the morning!!!