As your are aware, Iraq has been getting better. Troop reduction has long been planned before current administration’s been in office. Except this President will expedite it a little quicker and will receive the credit for so. It is very possible that the original plan of democratizing Middle East
followed by good economic relations with rest of world will become a reality. Decades from now, history will judge and will be a good one.
Last year when Ron Paul was running for President I took the time to call his campaign office. The person I spoke with made things sound almost the way you explained it.
Beautiful! I’ve adopted my own way of saying “thanks.” When I’ve got a connecting flight, I take along an extra $20 and when I see military personnel having a meal or drinks I give it to the establishment (anonymously) to put toward their bill.
I would suggest that those who can’t find a reason to thank the troops because of their hatred of Bush to read the two books by first hand observers of the Iraq war, as opposed to the second and third hand biased media accounts. You may be surprised at what really happened. The books are A Table in the Presence by United States chaplain Lt. Carey Cash and Saddam’s Secrets. Then make an objective decision as to whether Bush was as bad or evil as you think.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your service! Please help Operation Gratitude — a non-profit, 501c3 organization — send care packages to the troops who right now are in harm’s way in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere! If you’re a Facebook user, vote for Operation Gratitude via Target’s Bullseye Gives campaign! THANK YOU!
No lack of respect was intended for the servicemen. If I lack respect for anyone, it is the leaders like Bush, Cheney and Congress who got us in to this bad situation. But I have nothing but respect for our men and women in uniform.
That said, I think a 19 year-old is usually pretty naive about the larger life choices. I know what I was like at that age. Wisdom comes with age, if it comes at all.
Being that it has been more than 4 years since the initial invasion of Iraq, every servicemember currently serving knew exactly what they were signing up to do. If they didn’t then they were pretty naive about a very large life choice, and I dont pity them at all. I am an Infantry Marine Corps veteran, and the lack of respect spewing from your comment is hardly masked. The discovery you make with self service is that the bigger picture matters more than one person.
I want to say thank you for this video ….my husband was a marine for 20 years and is a vietnam veteran …i am so proud of him and his service to our country …appreciate this ……elsmarie
He is not an isolationist, he is a non-interventionist. He favors the huge amount of foreign contact that is international trade. He wants more of that.
What he opposes is using American taxpayer dollars to push democracy on those who do not want it, or to intervene in civil wars for the benefit of US corporations or other special interests.
It is easier to defend the 50 states than to police the world. Let’s stick to what we can do.
As far as Stupid politicians go, I feel Ron Paul is right up there near the top.
My opinion of Ron Paul’s foreign policy is this….Lets build a dome, sealing in the U.S. from the rest of the world.Why stop there, if we shouldn’t concern ourselves with other peoples problems, then after we seal the U.S. in then each state should have its own bubble, why should we worry about the other states, let them take care of their own problems. No more sending the National Guard to help other states.
Well everyone is entitled to their opinions, so I will graciously agree to disagree with you. There is only word I would change. In your third sentence I would replace ’some’ with the word ‘most’. I can’t really speak for the other three branches of the American Forces, but as for Soldiers…I’m here your there, I feel that gives my opinion a little more weight on the subject.
Thank you for defending my freedom.
But I stand by everything I wrote above.
Some soldiers in Iraq believe in the mission.
But I think that many do not, but instead believe in doing their duty.
I have a lot of respect for our men and women in uniform.
I have little if any respect for the corrupt and stupid politicians who sent them there.
These politicians have all violated their oaths of office and no longer deserve the respect our servicemen and women give them.
freesk8,
As a soldier with 15 years in service and three tours in Iraq, I feel I can honestly say that you show great disrespect to all men and women in uniform by lying about things like this to push your agenda.
A very good way to say thank you. Who ever wrote this did a wonderful job.
My son is in the army and over there. My nephew will soon be going
Does anybody know who does this song? Very strong…
I LOVE THIS..
PERIOD!!!
As your are aware, Iraq has been getting better. Troop reduction has long been planned before current administration’s been in office. Except this President will expedite it a little quicker and will receive the credit for so. It is very possible that the original plan of democratizing Middle East
followed by good economic relations with rest of world will become a reality. Decades from now, history will judge and will be a good one.
Last year when Ron Paul was running for President I took the time to call his campaign office. The person I spoke with made things sound almost the way you explained it.
Beautiful! I’ve adopted my own way of saying “thanks.” When I’ve got a connecting flight, I take along an extra $20 and when I see military personnel having a meal or drinks I give it to the establishment (anonymously) to put toward their bill.
Gratitude
I would suggest that those who can’t find a reason to thank the troops because of their hatred of Bush to read the two books by first hand observers of the Iraq war, as opposed to the second and third hand biased media accounts. You may be surprised at what really happened. The books are A Table in the Presence by United States chaplain Lt. Carey Cash and Saddam’s Secrets. Then make an objective decision as to whether Bush was as bad or evil as you think.
Agreed
My brother is in the [Air force] I will have to thank him next time I see him <3
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your service! Please help Operation Gratitude — a non-profit, 501c3 organization — send care packages to the troops who right now are in harm’s way in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere! If you’re a Facebook user, vote for Operation Gratitude via Target’s Bullseye Gives campaign! THANK YOU!
Thank you for defending my freedom!
No lack of respect was intended for the servicemen. If I lack respect for anyone, it is the leaders like Bush, Cheney and Congress who got us in to this bad situation. But I have nothing but respect for our men and women in uniform.
That said, I think a 19 year-old is usually pretty naive about the larger life choices. I know what I was like at that age. Wisdom comes with age, if it comes at all.
By the way, I did NOT vote for Obama.
Being that it has been more than 4 years since the initial invasion of Iraq, every servicemember currently serving knew exactly what they were signing up to do. If they didn’t then they were pretty naive about a very large life choice, and I dont pity them at all. I am an Infantry Marine Corps veteran, and the lack of respect spewing from your comment is hardly masked. The discovery you make with self service is that the bigger picture matters more than one person.
I want to say thank you for this video ….my husband was a marine for 20 years and is a vietnam veteran …i am so proud of him and his service to our country …appreciate this ……elsmarie
Your perception of Ron Paul’s views are in error.
He is not an isolationist, he is a non-interventionist. He favors the huge amount of foreign contact that is international trade. He wants more of that.
What he opposes is using American taxpayer dollars to push democracy on those who do not want it, or to intervene in civil wars for the benefit of US corporations or other special interests.
It is easier to defend the 50 states than to police the world. Let’s stick to what we can do.
As far as Stupid politicians go, I feel Ron Paul is right up there near the top.
My opinion of Ron Paul’s foreign policy is this….Lets build a dome, sealing in the U.S. from the rest of the world.Why stop there, if we shouldn’t concern ourselves with other peoples problems, then after we seal the U.S. in then each state should have its own bubble, why should we worry about the other states, let them take care of their own problems. No more sending the National Guard to help other states.
Well everyone is entitled to their opinions, so I will graciously agree to disagree with you. There is only word I would change. In your third sentence I would replace ’some’ with the word ‘most’. I can’t really speak for the other three branches of the American Forces, but as for Soldiers…I’m here your there, I feel that gives my opinion a little more weight on the subject.
Thank you for defending my freedom.
But I stand by everything I wrote above.
Some soldiers in Iraq believe in the mission.
But I think that many do not, but instead believe in doing their duty.
I have a lot of respect for our men and women in uniform.
I have little if any respect for the corrupt and stupid politicians who sent them there.
These politicians have all violated their oaths of office and no longer deserve the respect our servicemen and women give them.
freesk8,
As a soldier with 15 years in service and three tours in Iraq, I feel I can honestly say that you show great disrespect to all men and women in uniform by lying about things like this to push your agenda.
Someone should send this to President Obama – he needs it.
AWESOME USA USA USA ALL THE WAY.
Awesome video, I wish my friend Pat Tillman could see it.
that was nice
I always thank the troops, Especially after my cousin went to the Iraq.
And I believe that most soldiers who are there believe in what they are doing. Thank God for them!