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Ask a Vet
Author: TriSec
Date: 06/16/2009 10:30:48
Good Morning.
Today is our 2,281st day in Iraq.
We'll start this morning as we always do, with the latest casualty figures from Iraq and Afghanistan, courtesy of Antiwar.com:
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 4313
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 4174
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3852
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3454
Since Obama Inauguration (1/20/09): 85
Other Coalition Troops - Iraq: 318
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 704
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 478
Journalists - Iraq: 138
Contractor Employee Deaths - Iraq: 1,306
We find this morning's cost of war passing through:
$ 868, 774, 200, 000 ,00
Here at "Ask a Vet", we often tend to focus on political issues, the machinations in Washington or Baghdad, or more often than not, the challenges facing our men and women in uniform and what they can expect upon their return. "Ask a Vet" in its original incarnation back on 'Unfiltered' was just that...a returning soldier from Iraq would go on the air and take questions from the listeners.
Although we have no way of doing that on the blog, here we often tend to lose focus on than human element. So today, I have a story that might take us back to our roots just a little bit. The GOP has made hay out of how unpatriotic and subversive we all are up here in the 'liberal northeast'....but we send soldiers overseas to fight and die too. Here's one family's story from Cape Cod.
But of course, there's always something facing our soldiers that we need to keep reporting; today it's the story that the army is closing some 'wounded warrior transition units'. These units were created to address the substandard care of wounded vets that has taken place in recent years. At one point, more than 12,000 soldiers were in the system, a number that has declined to just over 9,000. Of course, the way government works, this doesn't mean that there are fewer wounded; what it means is that the Army has tightened the screening rules, making it harder to get into the treatment plan in the first place.
We're now 5 months into an Obama administration...surely we weren't expecting a solution to the war overnight, but the pace of change remains slow.
Today is our 2,281st day in Iraq.
We'll start this morning as we always do, with the latest casualty figures from Iraq and Afghanistan, courtesy of Antiwar.com:
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 4313
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 4174
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3852
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3454
Since Obama Inauguration (1/20/09): 85
Other Coalition Troops - Iraq: 318
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 704
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 478
Journalists - Iraq: 138
Contractor Employee Deaths - Iraq: 1,306
We find this morning's cost of war passing through:
Here at "Ask a Vet", we often tend to focus on political issues, the machinations in Washington or Baghdad, or more often than not, the challenges facing our men and women in uniform and what they can expect upon their return. "Ask a Vet" in its original incarnation back on 'Unfiltered' was just that...a returning soldier from Iraq would go on the air and take questions from the listeners.
Although we have no way of doing that on the blog, here we often tend to lose focus on than human element. So today, I have a story that might take us back to our roots just a little bit. The GOP has made hay out of how unpatriotic and subversive we all are up here in the 'liberal northeast'....but we send soldiers overseas to fight and die too. Here's one family's story from Cape Cod.
War entered Kristina M. Ramsey's kitchen on May 1, the day after her son's best friend, a Navy sailor, was killed in Iraq.
"There was a bomb in my kitchen," Ramsey, 51, said yesterday at her quiet East Freetown home, describing the devastating news. "We were discussing a bomb in my kitchen."
Such conversations are unlikely to fade away any time soon as Ramsey's son, Jonathan J. Reid, 22, who holds the rank of US Coast Guard petty officer 3d class, prepares for his deployment to the Middle East at the Otis Air National Guard Base. The exact location and the time of his departure are undisclosed for security reasons.
When Ramsey heard last year that her son had volunteered to go to one of the world's most unstable regions, she "felt ill."
"I was ill because I knew he probably would be called over," she said. "We've kind of been on pins and needles."
But Reid, who said he has never been abroad before, is proud to follow in the footsteps of his friend, Petty Officer 2d Class Tyler J. Trahan, who was killed April 30 during combat operations in Fallujah.
"We joked about how cool it would be if we ran into each other over there and what a story that would be," Reid said yesterday.
His world stopped when he learned of Trahan's death. The next day, which happened to be Trahan's birthday, he got a tattoo on his rib cage of his deceased friend's name, the insignia of the Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams, and the phrase "Freedom Isn't Free" in Arabic.
"He's going to be my inspiration while I'm over there," Reid said. "He's going to be with me every day, and I'm going to trust that he's going to bring me home safe."
But Trahan's death has made Ramsey and her younger son, 15-year-old Mark S. Persson, a little more fearful.
"My brother has always been a father figure of my life," Persson said yesterday. "There's a big chance I could lose him. It tears me up inside."
When the brothers were home together, they would watch movies and play rummy every night. Though Persson could not be prouder of his brother, a part of him wishes things would continue the same way.
"I want him to be here," Persson said. "When I play football and I'm not doing good on the field, I want him to be there to give me pointers or something."
Ramsey had always wanted her son to serve his country, but was content with him defending domestic ports. She saw places like Afghanistan as unfit for inexperienced soldiers. "It's dangerous. I was afraid of that."
Ramsey organized a going away party for her son at her home last month. She also created a memorial for Trahan, where attendees planted flags and lit candles in his memory.
"I wanted to bring Tyler into my son's going away party," Ramsey said. "That was the best way."
But of course, there's always something facing our soldiers that we need to keep reporting; today it's the story that the army is closing some 'wounded warrior transition units'. These units were created to address the substandard care of wounded vets that has taken place in recent years. At one point, more than 12,000 soldiers were in the system, a number that has declined to just over 9,000. Of course, the way government works, this doesn't mean that there are fewer wounded; what it means is that the Army has tightened the screening rules, making it harder to get into the treatment plan in the first place.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Army plans to reduce the size of some of its 36 wounded warrior units by the end of the month and close three by October after tightening standards to stem a flood of patients, a spokesman said Tuesday.
The warrior transition units were created in 2007 to address reports of substandard care for wounded, ill and injured soldiers. The number of soldiers in these units has dropped from a high of more than 12,000 last June to about 9,500 currently as the Army screened patients more closely.
The Army announced last month that the falling numbers meant it would close three units at installations in Kansas and Alabama and reduce the size of four others at posts in Kansas, Georgia, Washington and the Fort Campbell installation on the Tennessee-Kentucky border. Two units in Virginia will merge into a larger one.
Robert Moore, a spokesman for the Warrior Transition Command, said Tuesday the size reductions are expected to be finished around July 1 and the closings around Oct. 1.
Commanders say the decrease is because the Army last year imposed stricter screening procedures for admitting soldiers into the units.
Previously, the Army automatically sent any ill or injured soldier who needed more than six months of recovery to a warrior transition unit. The soldiers were assigned officers and enlisted leaders to manage their medical care and they were assisted by medical staff who helped them through recovery and rehabilitation.
We're now 5 months into an Obama administration...surely we weren't expecting a solution to the war overnight, but the pace of change remains slow.
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Comment by 
Scoopster on 06/16/2009 12:25:51
Scoopster on 06/16/2009 12:25:51
Update on Impregnategate.. Wingnuts calling for Letterman to be fired by CBS.
Too bad Letterman (via his company Worldwide Pants) owns the production & distribution rights to his own show. CBS has no say whatsoever in the matter.
Too bad Letterman (via his company Worldwide Pants) owns the production & distribution rights to his own show. CBS has no say whatsoever in the matter.
Comment by 
TriSec on 06/16/2009 12:51:50
TriSec on 06/16/2009 12:51:50
I heard there was a protest planned for tonight's taping. I hope there's a counter-protest with people holding up signs saying "Oh, grow up!!"
Comment by 
wickedpam on 06/16/2009 13:13:04
wickedpam on 06/16/2009 13:13:04
MOrning :hug:
Comment by Scoopster on 06/16/2009 13:37:37
Scoopster on 06/16/2009 13:37:37
Slow mornin' eh?
Comment by 
Raine on 06/16/2009 13:50:31
Raine on 06/16/2009 13:50:31
Good Morning all! :coffee:
Comment by wickedpam on 06/16/2009 13:50:54
wickedpam on 06/16/2009 13:50:54
kinda 
Comment by 
BobR on 06/16/2009 13:52:20
BobR on 06/16/2009 13:52:20
morning, folks... :coffee:
Thanks for another great Ask a Vet, Tri.
Thanks for another great Ask a Vet, Tri.
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 13:54:58
Raine on 06/16/2009 13:54:58
I thought they were going with the 50 vote rule for health care?
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 13:59:27
Raine on 06/16/2009 13:59:27
I don't know if anyone was listening to Randi yesterday, but she went on a great Riff about anger (believe it or not)
It is regarding all the anger out there right now, her basic premise was instead of being Against something, people should really be FOR something.
It is regarding all the anger out there right now, her basic premise was instead of being Against something, people should really be FOR something.
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 06/16/2009 14:07:48
velveeta jones on 06/16/2009 14:07:48
Thanks for the great blog TriSec. I too, am concerned about the slow changes from the Obama admin. And in more than just the war :cough:equality:cough:
Anyway..... ya know there were riots in LA last night over a basketball game. A basketball game! While people are rioting, and dying, in Iran over elections! What happened to Americans?
:blink:
Anyway..... ya know there were riots in LA last night over a basketball game. A basketball game! While people are rioting, and dying, in Iran over elections! What happened to Americans?
:blink:
Comment by TriSec on 06/16/2009 14:53:07
"Republicans are gambling that voters will be able to decipher the nuances of policymaking in Washington and reject campaign slogans that will accuse GOP lawmakers of flip-flopping on what was once the party’s top priority."
That's a mighty big gamble for them to take, don't you think? If nothing else, Kerry's loss in '04 taught us how dirty they can truly fight. And don't think that turnabout isn't fair play.
Then again, maybe the Dems will vote it down too, which would effectively cut off the war funding and force us to bring everyone home, no?
TriSec on 06/16/2009 14:53:07
Quote by Raine:
GOP to vote EN MASSE against War Funding Bill....
"Republicans are gambling that voters will be able to decipher the nuances of policymaking in Washington and reject campaign slogans that will accuse GOP lawmakers of flip-flopping on what was once the party’s top priority."
That's a mighty big gamble for them to take, don't you think? If nothing else, Kerry's loss in '04 taught us how dirty they can truly fight. And don't think that turnabout isn't fair play.
Then again, maybe the Dems will vote it down too, which would effectively cut off the war funding and force us to bring everyone home, no?
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 14:54:24
Raine on 06/16/2009 14:54:24
F*cking Democrats! 
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 14:59:23
Raine on 06/16/2009 14:59:23
The IRanian Government has been shutting down Twitter accounts left and right. That said they ARE finding ways to get around it... I just found a very hopeful tweet:
The Army DOES seen to be making a presence in Iran, but I am having a feeling they are there to crack down on the Beeja militias. Let people be told other wise, the Green88 protesters ARE peacefully protesting it has been the Militia (volunteering *cough* on behalf of the Revolutionary Guard) are responible for these violent attacks.
I came back to update to all of you the army is here but not doing anything the crowd is bigger then ever today its amazing
The Army DOES seen to be making a presence in Iran, but I am having a feeling they are there to crack down on the Beeja militias. Let people be told other wise, the Green88 protesters ARE peacefully protesting it has been the Militia (volunteering *cough* on behalf of the Revolutionary Guard) are responible for these violent attacks.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/16/2009 15:06:04
Vel twittered a link to some pictures, got all teary over the picture of a couple of peaceful protesters trying to help a miltia man (all in black) who'd been hurt. They escroted him safly out of the danger it looks like
wickedpam on 06/16/2009 15:06:04
Quote by Raine:
The IRanian Government has been shutting down Twitter accounts left and right. That said they ARE finding ways to get around it... I just found a very hopeful tweet:I came back to update to all of you the army is here but not doing anything the crowd is bigger then ever today its amazing
The Army DOES seen to be making a presence in Iran, but I am having a feeling they are there to crack down on the Beeja militias. Let people be told other wise, the Green88 protesters ARE peacefully protesting it has been the Militia (volunteering *cough* on behalf of the Revolutionary Guard) are responible for these violent attacks.
Vel twittered a link to some pictures, got all teary over the picture of a couple of peaceful protesters trying to help a miltia man (all in black) who'd been hurt. They escroted him safly out of the danger it looks like
Comment by 
livingonli on 06/16/2009 15:06:07
livingonli on 06/16/2009 15:06:07
Good morning everyone. 
I slept later than I planned so soon I have to take off for my endocrinologist appointment. I just hope I can cover the shortness in cash that I have before payday.
I slept later than I planned so soon I have to take off for my endocrinologist appointment. I just hope I can cover the shortness in cash that I have before payday.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/16/2009 15:07:08
Don't know much about miliarty stuff, but I have a feeling it's not that simple.
wickedpam on 06/16/2009 15:07:08
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
GOP to vote EN MASSE against War Funding Bill....
"Republicans are gambling that voters will be able to decipher the nuances of policymaking in Washington and reject campaign slogans that will accuse GOP lawmakers of flip-flopping on what was once the party’s top priority."
That's a mighty big gamble for them to take, don't you think? If nothing else, Kerry's loss in '04 taught us how dirty they can truly fight. And don't think that turnabout isn't fair play.
Then again, maybe the Dems will vote it down too, which would effectively cut off the war funding and force us to bring everyone home, no?
Don't know much about miliarty stuff, but I have a feeling it's not that simple.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/16/2009 15:08:08
Scoopster on 06/16/2009 15:08:08
And yes there's MORE!! from the Classy South Carolina files today..
GOP operative posts racist Obama joke on Twitter then deletes it.. after it got SS'd
GOP operative posts racist Obama joke on Twitter then deletes it.. after it got SS'd
Comment by Scoopster on 06/16/2009 15:10:18
They're doing it to protest a $5bil increase in funding to the IMF (to assist countries hit by the economic meltdown) which is included in the bill.
Scoopster on 06/16/2009 15:10:18
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
GOP to vote EN MASSE against War Funding Bill....
"Republicans are gambling that voters will be able to decipher the nuances of policymaking in Washington and reject campaign slogans that will accuse GOP lawmakers of flip-flopping on what was once the party’s top priority."
That's a mighty big gamble for them to take, don't you think? If nothing else, Kerry's loss in '04 taught us how dirty they can truly fight. And don't think that turnabout isn't fair play.
Then again, maybe the Dems will vote it down too, which would effectively cut off the war funding and force us to bring everyone home, no?
Don't know much about miliarty stuff, but I have a feeling it's not that simple.
They're doing it to protest a $5bil increase in funding to the IMF (to assist countries hit by the economic meltdown) which is included in the bill.
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 15:10:40
Classy Classy.
Klassy Klassy
Raine on 06/16/2009 15:10:40
Quote by Scoopster:
And yes there's MORE!! from the Classy South Carolina files today..
GOP operative posts racist Obama joke on Twitter then deletes it.. after it got SS'd
Klassy Klassy
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 15:11:57
Why do I have a feeeling that if this was last year, they would have no problem passing this bill?
They are really gambling on Republican consituents understanding things indeed.
Raine on 06/16/2009 15:11:57
Quote by Scoopster:
They're doing it to protest a $5bil increase in funding to the IMF (to assist countries hit by the economic meltdown) which is included in the bill.
They are really gambling on Republican consituents understanding things indeed.
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 15:15:26
Raine on 06/16/2009 15:15:26
Who started the Shooting on Iran (warning- Video graphic)
The basiji are attacking peaceful protesters.Video here.
The basiji are attacking peaceful protesters.Video here.
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/16/2009 15:44:44
velveeta jones on 06/16/2009 15:44:44
Re: Twitter and the gov't shutting down accounts. Could we possibly try to help the protesters by posting fake info that would distract the gov't? Once, of course, we change our settings to "Terhan".
Comment by wickedpam on 06/16/2009 15:48:14
wickedpam on 06/16/2009 15:48:14
MGM shout out! :D
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/16/2009 15:49:58
velveeta jones on 06/16/2009 15:49:58
Woot!!
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 15:50:08
Raine on 06/16/2009 15:50:08
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 15:50:22
Raine on 06/16/2009 15:50:22
MGM!
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/16/2009 15:53:52
Thanks for that!
velveeta jones on 06/16/2009 15:53:52
Quote by Raine:
This revolution is really being twittered! Check this out! Cyberwar guide for Iran elections
Thanks for that!
Comment by TriSec on 06/16/2009 16:13:00
TriSec on 06/16/2009 16:13:00
Afternoon, folks. About to head down to city hall with my nominating papers.
According to MGL-53, I'm entitled to an eight-word statement on the preliminary ballot. Since I have found out that the School Committee in this city is made up of retired teachers and administrators, and only one parent that sends his own child to private school, here's my angle:
"Parent in Fitzgerald School District"
And so far, here's my campaign slogan:
"I'm a Cubmaster, and I send my son to public school. You want me!"
According to MGL-53, I'm entitled to an eight-word statement on the preliminary ballot. Since I have found out that the School Committee in this city is made up of retired teachers and administrators, and only one parent that sends his own child to private school, here's my angle:
"Parent in Fitzgerald School District"
And so far, here's my campaign slogan:
"I'm a Cubmaster, and I send my son to public school. You want me!"
Comment by BobR on 06/16/2009 16:16:31
You want me on that desk!
You NEED me on that desk!
BobR on 06/16/2009 16:16:31
Quote by TriSec:
Afternoon, folks. About to head down to city hall with my nominating papers.
According to MGL-53, I'm entitled to an eight-word statement on the preliminary ballot. Since I have found out that the School Committee in this city is made up of retired teachers and administrators, and only one parent that sends his own child to private school, here's my angle:
"Parent in Fitzgerald School District"
And so far, here's my campaign slogan:
"I'm a Cubmaster, and I send my son to public school. You want me!"
You want me on that desk!
You NEED me on that desk!
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 16:22:52
By the by... little mentioned tidbit about this Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the appointed mayor of Tehran, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, are both former members of Basij
Raine on 06/16/2009 16:22:52
Quote by Raine:
Who started the Shooting on Iran (warning- Video graphic)
The basiji are attacking peaceful protesters.Video here.
By the by... little mentioned tidbit about this Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the appointed mayor of Tehran, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, are both former members of Basij
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 16:24:38
It is pretty important information... I also found this -- equally important :
Twitter's IN Iran,
Raine on 06/16/2009 16:24:38
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Raine:
This revolution is really being twittered! Check this out! Cyberwar guide for Iran elections
Thanks for that!
Twitter's IN Iran,
Comment by BobR on 06/16/2009 16:32:01
BobR on 06/16/2009 16:32:01
Comment by wickedpam on 06/16/2009 16:40:00
done and done
wickedpam on 06/16/2009 16:40:00
Quote by BobR:
Help drown out the voices from the insurance companies: via Consumer's Union
done and done
Comment by livingonli on 06/16/2009 17:04:43
Also done and done, I just have to send a separate one to Sen. Schumer.
livingonli on 06/16/2009 17:04:43
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
Help drown out the voices from the insurance companies: via Consumer's Union
done and done
Also done and done, I just have to send a separate one to Sen. Schumer.
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 06/16/2009 17:06:04
Will in Chicago on 06/16/2009 17:06:04
Good morning from the Valley of the Sun!
Excellent post, TriSec! I think that we need to make sure that our veterans get the care that they need. There are bureaucrats who will seek ways to cut costs and corners, so we have to be vigilant.
I also sent in a letter via the Consumer's Union. With a Republican Congressman, and two Republican Senators, I don't know that it will make a difference. However, I should not let silence be interpreted as assent.
Excellent post, TriSec! I think that we need to make sure that our veterans get the care that they need. There are bureaucrats who will seek ways to cut costs and corners, so we have to be vigilant.
I also sent in a letter via the Consumer's Union. With a Republican Congressman, and two Republican Senators, I don't know that it will make a difference. However, I should not let silence be interpreted as assent.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/16/2009 17:24:51
Scoopster on 06/16/2009 17:24:51
Ick.. this new traffic pattern they have coming in Providence is gonna be a friggin' MESS!
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 18:02:14
This sorta just in. Attention wingnuts! Your white trash heroine as finally done what she should have done a week ago. Your fake outrage is spent. Find something else to whip yourselves into a phony lather. Nothing more to see here, move along. MOVE ALONG!
Howdy all
Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 18:02:14
Quote by Scoopster:
Update on Impregnategate.. Wingnuts calling for Letterman to be fired by CBS.
Too bad Letterman (via his company Worldwide Pants) owns the production & distribution rights to his own show. CBS has no say whatsoever in the matter.
This sorta just in. Attention wingnuts! Your white trash heroine as finally done what she should have done a week ago. Your fake outrage is spent. Find something else to whip yourselves into a phony lather. Nothing more to see here, move along. MOVE ALONG!
Howdy all
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 18:05:27
Really? I thought you would be going with "TriSec: a troubled man for troubled times."
Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 18:05:27
Quote by TriSec:
Afternoon, folks. About to head down to city hall with my nominating papers.
According to MGL-53, I'm entitled to an eight-word statement on the preliminary ballot. Since I have found out that the School Committee in this city is made up of retired teachers and administrators, and only one parent that sends his own child to private school, here's my angle:
"Parent in Fitzgerald School District"
And so far, here's my campaign slogan:
"I'm a Cubmaster, and I send my son to public school. You want me!"
Really? I thought you would be going with "TriSec: a troubled man for troubled times."
Comment by livingonli on 06/16/2009 18:26:51
livingonli on 06/16/2009 18:26:51
Oh, BTW, at the Endocrinologist, She lowered my insulin dose so that I don't have those episodes when my blood sugar gets too low and hopefully as I keep losing weight, I will need less insulin. Hopefully, my raise will keep me in a financial situation where I am able to eat a little better than I have been and then it's just getting the rest of the financial situation worked out.
Comment by TriSec on 06/16/2009 19:16:09
TriSec on 06/16/2009 19:16:09
I'm in! I qualified 62 signatures out of 72 collected (50 required). Now comes the hard part; winning!
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 19:20:10
I am available for ballot box stuffing and voter intimidation!
Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 19:20:10
Quote by TriSec:
I'm in! I qualified 62 signatures out of 72 collected (50 required). Now comes the hard part; winning!
I am available for ballot box stuffing and voter intimidation!
Comment by wickedpam on 06/16/2009 19:26:04
see there is a light at the end of the tunnel and its not a train :)
wickedpam on 06/16/2009 19:26:04
Quote by livingonli:
Oh, BTW, at the Endocrinologist, She lowered my insulin dose so that I don't have those episodes when my blood sugar gets too low and hopefully as I keep losing weight, I will need less insulin. Hopefully, my raise will keep me in a financial situation where I am able to eat a little better than I have been and then it's just getting the rest of the financial situation worked out.
see there is a light at the end of the tunnel and its not a train :)
Comment by TriSec on 06/16/2009 19:28:34
TriSec on 06/16/2009 19:28:34
Excellent!
Vote for me....Because I know where you live.
You love your children, right? Vote TriSec!
TriSec....because he's not George Bush.
You want your Cub Scout to come back from the next trip, don't you? Vote TriSec!
Vote for me....Because I know where you live.
You love your children, right? Vote TriSec!
TriSec....because he's not George Bush.
You want your Cub Scout to come back from the next trip, don't you? Vote TriSec!
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 19:35:55
:spit:
Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 19:35:55
Quote by TriSec:
Excellent!
Vote for me....Because I know where you live.
You love your children, right? Vote TriSec!
TriSec....because he's not George Bush.
You want your Cub Scout to come back from the next trip, don't you? Vote TriSec!
:spit:
Comment by BobR on 06/16/2009 19:39:05
TriSec - because DuoSec is one Sec too few!
BobR on 06/16/2009 19:39:05
Quote by TriSec:
Excellent!
Vote for me....Because I know where you live.
You love your children, right? Vote TriSec!
TriSec....because he's not George Bush.
You want your Cub Scout to come back from the next trip, don't you? Vote TriSec!
TriSec - because DuoSec is one Sec too few!
Comment by Scoopster on 06/16/2009 19:54:40
TriSec - or you'll be renditioned to Everett with the rest of the loonies. :lol:
Scoopster on 06/16/2009 19:54:40
Quote by TriSec:
Excellent!
Vote for me....Because I know where you live.
You love your children, right? Vote TriSec!
TriSec....because he's not George Bush.
You want your Cub Scout to come back from the next trip, don't you? Vote TriSec!
TriSec - or you'll be renditioned to Everett with the rest of the loonies. :lol:
Comment by Scoopster on 06/16/2009 20:00:13
Scoopster on 06/16/2009 20:00:13
Comment by Scoopster on 06/16/2009 20:02:20
Scoopster on 06/16/2009 20:02:20
Ok.. now I'm pissed off.
Obama needs to fucking get out there now and retract this shit. NOW DAMNIT. :rage:
Obama needs to fucking get out there now and retract this shit. NOW DAMNIT. :rage:
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 20:21:46
What about QuatroSec? Is that one Sec too many?
Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 20:21:46
Quote by BobR:Quote by TriSec:
Excellent!
Vote for me....Because I know where you live.
You love your children, right? Vote TriSec!
TriSec....because he's not George Bush.
You want your Cub Scout to come back from the next trip, don't you? Vote TriSec!
TriSec - because DuoSec is one Sec too few!
What about QuatroSec? Is that one Sec too many?
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 20:24:56
Weird Al is back... and as good as ever! I present to you "Craigslist"
Raine on 06/16/2009 20:24:56
Weird Al is back... and as good as ever! I present to you "Craigslist"
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 20:25:35
I prefer triple Sec.
Raine on 06/16/2009 20:25:35
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by TriSec:
Excellent!
Vote for me....Because I know where you live.
You love your children, right? Vote TriSec!
TriSec....because he's not George Bush.
You want your Cub Scout to come back from the next trip, don't you? Vote TriSec!
TriSec - because DuoSec is one Sec too few!
What about QuatroSec? Is that one Sec too many?
I prefer triple Sec.
Comment by livingonli on 06/16/2009 20:29:21
livingonli on 06/16/2009 20:29:21
BTW, I put up some more analog TV sign-offs from You Tube on my facebook page. I found one showing WNBC, WABC, WPIX, and WNET all signing-off at the same time (like the Albany one) for those of you who follow this stuff.
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 20:42:59
Raine on 06/16/2009 20:42:59
Stop playing Hot potato Harry.
Like it or not, the President has made it clear he wants congress to overturn DADT. Shoe a friggin spine, you job is more than just voting, it is writing law as well. :rage:
Like it or not, the President has made it clear he wants congress to overturn DADT. Shoe a friggin spine, you job is more than just voting, it is writing law as well. :rage:
Comment by TriSec on 06/16/2009 20:59:54
TriSec on 06/16/2009 20:59:54
Alright gang, heading out. My computer is now in the shop at home, and I'm planning on riding my bike tomorrow, so I won't be schlepping the laptop home tonight.
TTFN!
TTFN!
Comment by livingonli on 06/16/2009 21:45:37
livingonli on 06/16/2009 21:45:37
Have a good night, Tri. We'll get the vote out for you. 
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 21:53:01
Coming in the middle of a minor Doors obsession on my part, this couldn't be any funnier! Al, you rock!
Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 21:53:01
Quote by Raine:
Weird Al is back... and as good as ever! I present to you "Craigslist"
Coming in the middle of a minor Doors obsession on my part, this couldn't be any funnier! Al, you rock!
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 23:33:08
Ray is playing the Keyboards you know -- yes THAT Ray...
Raine on 06/16/2009 23:33:08
Quote by Mondobubba:
Coming in the middle of a minor Doors obsession on my part, this couldn't be any funnier! Al, you rock!
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 23:53:12
Yes, I know. It makes even more delish! The dudes doing drums are channeling Densmore and Kreiger. The drummer might be a little heavy on his touch though.
Mondobubba on 06/16/2009 23:53:12
Quote by Raine:Ray is playing the Keyboards you know -- yes THAT Ray...Quote by Mondobubba:
Coming in the middle of a minor Doors obsession on my part, this couldn't be any funnier! Al, you rock!
Yes, I know. It makes even more delish! The dudes doing drums are channeling Densmore and Kreiger. The drummer might be a little heavy on his touch though.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/16/2009 23:57:06
Ya know this tune actually ain't that bad!
Scoopster on 06/16/2009 23:57:06
Quote by Raine:Ray is playing the Keyboards you know -- yes THAT Ray...Quote by Mondobubba:
Coming in the middle of a minor Doors obsession on my part, this couldn't be any funnier! Al, you rock!
Ya know this tune actually ain't that bad!
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/17/2009 00:25:56
That's because it uses riffs from "Soul Kitchen," "Light My Fire," "Riders on the Storm" to name a few.
Mondobubba on 06/17/2009 00:25:56
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:Ray is playing the Keyboards you know -- yes THAT Ray...Quote by Mondobubba:
Coming in the middle of a minor Doors obsession on my part, this couldn't be any funnier! Al, you rock!
Ya know this tune actually ain't that bad!
That's because it uses riffs from "Soul Kitchen," "Light My Fire," "Riders on the Storm" to name a few.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/17/2009 00:53:50
I think I detected some snippets of The End in there.. quite the montage!
Scoopster on 06/17/2009 00:53:50
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:Ray is playing the Keyboards you know -- yes THAT Ray...Quote by Mondobubba:
Coming in the middle of a minor Doors obsession on my part, this couldn't be any funnier! Al, you rock!
Ya know this tune actually ain't that bad!
That's because it uses riffs from "Soul Kitchen," "Light My Fire," "Riders on the Storm" to name a few.
I think I detected some snippets of The End in there.. quite the montage!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 06/17/2009 02:31:20
Will in Chicago on 06/17/2009 02:31:20
The McClatchy Newspapers -- who as Knight-Ritter was one of the few mainstream media outlets to raise quesitons about the march to war in Iraq -- has posted a story where one of Iran's most senior and respected clerics is calling Friday's election a fraud.
This is a stunning development, and we will have to see what happens after this.
Here is an excerpt
This is a stunning development, and we will have to see what happens after this.
Here is an excerpt
Iran's senior ayatollah slams election, confirming split
y Warren P. Strobel and Jonathan S. Landay | McClatchy Newspapers
TEHRAN, Iran — Supporters of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his main rival in the disputed presidential election, Mir Hossein Mousavi, massed in competing rallies Tuesday as the country's most senior Islamic cleric threw his weight behind opposition charges that Ahmadinejad's re-election was rigged.
"No one in their right mind can believe" the official results from Friday's contest, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri said of the landslide victory claimed by Ahmadinejad. Montazeri accused the regime of handling Mousavi's charges of fraud and the massive protests of his backers "in the worst way possible."
"A government not respecting people's vote has no religious or political legitimacy," he declared in comments on his official Web site. "I ask the police and army personals (personnel) not to 'sell their religion,' and beware that receiving orders will not excuse them before God."
As many as three more protesters were reported killed in clashes during Tuesday's opposition demonstration in Vanak Square — adding to eight who were confirmed killed in Monday's protests.
Comment by Raine on 06/17/2009 02:40:02
And now you know why I posted the video...
It was really Quite well done!
Raine on 06/17/2009 02:40:02
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:Ray is playing the Keyboards you know -- yes THAT Ray...Quote by Mondobubba:
Coming in the middle of a minor Doors obsession on my part, this couldn't be any funnier! Al, you rock!
Ya know this tune actually ain't that bad!
That's because it uses riffs from "Soul Kitchen," "Light My Fire," "Riders on the Storm" to name a few.
I think I detected some snippets of The End in there.. quite the montage!
It was really Quite well done!
Comment by Raine on 06/17/2009 02:43:28
Thank you so much for this, Will. McClatchy is out there doing AMAZING reporting still to this day. Pretty much anything they report I trust. I can't say that about many other news outlets.
This is a Big story. One Cleric saying this is very big. These men stand in lockstep.
The revolution is not going away.
Raine on 06/17/2009 02:43:28
Quote by Will in Phoenix:
The McClatchy Newspapers -- who as Knight-Ritter was one of the few mainstream media outlets to raise quesitons about the march to war in Iraq -- has posted a story where one of Iran's most senior and respected clerics is calling Friday's election a fraud.
This is a stunning development, and we will have to see what happens after this.
Here is an excerptIran's senior ayatollah slams election, confirming split
y Warren P. Strobel and Jonathan S. Landay | McClatchy Newspapers
TEHRAN, Iran — Supporters of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his main rival in the disputed presidential election, Mir Hossein Mousavi, massed in competing rallies Tuesday as the country's most senior Islamic cleric threw his weight behind opposition charges that Ahmadinejad's re-election was rigged.
"No one in their right mind can believe" the official results from Friday's contest, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri said of the landslide victory claimed by Ahmadinejad. Montazeri accused the regime of handling Mousavi's charges of fraud and the massive protests of his backers "in the worst way possible."
"A government not respecting people's vote has no religious or political legitimacy," he declared in comments on his official Web site. "I ask the police and army personals (personnel) not to 'sell their religion,' and beware that receiving orders will not excuse them before God."
As many as three more protesters were reported killed in clashes during Tuesday's opposition demonstration in Vanak Square — adding to eight who were confirmed killed in Monday's protests.
This is a Big story. One Cleric saying this is very big. These men stand in lockstep.
The revolution is not going away.