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While that is a lovely tale about your family, there seems to be an implication that the only part of this whole sordid tale you care about is your own flesh and blood. 

   And how many times have we heard about Julia's soon to be draftable?  Another brother is still on active duty and has not been.  He could recieve orders tomorrow, but at Christmas, he agreed we just can't walk away from what we stepped in.    

You seem to take a great deal of pride in sniping at the efforts of other people attempting to do something about the world they live in, whereas I do not ever recall you sharing anything you personally have done for anybody else.

       I may have mentioned giving food to the homeless at some point, but generally, you won't hear my blowing my own horn.  What I give and do is between me and the Universe. 

Some people are out in the world doing something to try to correct the things they see need correcting, others are sitting at their keyboards trashing the efforts of other people.

      "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions."  I gave my old books of quotations to a college student, who said that?   Do you REALLY want to get into who never leaves the keyboard?
Xinergy
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ORIGINAL: Sinergy
While that is a lovely tale about your family, there seems to be an implication that the only part of this whole sordid tale you care about is your own flesh and blood. 

  And how many times have we heard about Julia's soon to be draftable?  Another brother is still on active duty and has not been.  He could recieve orders tomorrow, but at Christmas, he agreed we just can't walk away from what we stepped in.    

You seem to take a great deal of pride in sniping at the efforts of other people attempting to do something about the world they live in, whereas I do not ever recall you sharing anything you personally have done for anybody else.

      I may have mentioned giving food to the homeless at some point, but generally, you won't hear my blowing my own horn.  What I give and do is between me and the Universe. 

Some people are out in the world doing something to try to correct the things they see need correcting, others are sitting at their keyboards trashing the efforts of other people.

     "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions."  I gave my old books of quotations to a college student, who said that?   Do you REALLY want to get into who never leaves the keyboard?
Xinergy
WyrdRich

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I only want to inform anyone who reads the above and feels inspired to act, to check out the website www.anysoldier.com.  it is an excellent resource:  of what to send, how to send, how to find someone to send to.  you can select from servicemen and women stationed all over the world.  

I would, in fact, challenge each person that has contributed to this thread to take 5 minutes, find a serviceman at this website, and send them something, anything, to acknowledge their service and make their day a little better.

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   If you want to be sure you are actually helping, put together a nice care package.  They appreciate canned soup, baby wipes, DVD's, books and good 2-ply toilet paper.  Since you don't seem to know anybody who has chosen to serve their country, pick a unit and address the package to 'First Sergeant' and the unit number. He'll make sure it goes to someone who could use it.

I have NO intention of jumping in this fray...I only want to inform anyone who reads the above and feels inspired to act, to check out the website www.anysoldier.com.  it is an excellent resource:  of what to send, how to send, how to find someone to send to.  you can select from servicemen and women stationed all over the world.  

I would, in fact, challenge each person that has contributed to this thread to take 5 minutes, find a serviceman at this website, and send them something, anything, to acknowledge their service and make their day a little better.

Thanks for the site, I went ahead and played soldier roulette for a few calling cards.

I did have an issue with the sites advertising 8 dollars worth of stuff for 130 dollars, but my issues with those who capitalize on the tragedy of others is not something I am going to inflict on those in Iraq.

Sinergy

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As I understand it, they hire by lottery down there.  Smart.  I actually have marketable skills, so that when 40 guys show up to apply for one job, I get it without hitting the numbers.

  I don't trash, Sinergy, I defend.  Unless you are teaching those women to see if a rapist will negotiate for a blowjob instead, I suspect you understand that.

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As I understand it, they hire by lottery down there.  Smart.  I actually have marketable skills, so that when 40 guys show up to apply for one job, I get it without hitting the numbers.

  I don't trash, Sinergy, I defend.  Unless you are teaching those women to see if a rapist will negotiate for a blowjob instead, I suspect you understand that.

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How is attempting to cut off the money for their food and supplies supporting the troops in Iraq? How is constantly denigrating their leadership 'supportive?'

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What would Donald Trump say to that kind of management?

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As I understand it, they hire by lottery down there.  Smart.  I actually have marketable skills, so that when 40 guys show up to apply for one job, I get it without hitting the numbers.

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Cindy Sheehan did not give her Son to anything. She sacrificed nothing. Her Son joined as an adult, against her wishes. And then he Re-enlisted to go back over there. Cindy Sheehan was anti war and a left wing activist before the Iraq war started. Her son has nothing to do with her views at all. She has desecrated her Son and what he was willing to fight and die for though, in an attempt to push her own agenda. She deserves nothing but scorn. She is a disgusting old woman.

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You know, I doubt she cares what you think


Cindy Sheehan and her story marked the turning point in public opinion about this war, and that has all the war mongers with their panties in a wad....

... nothing worse than armchair warrriors that have no problem expending the blood of someone else's kids... ya know what? I have zero respect for that. I have the world of respect for Cindy Sheehan...

The more you insult her the smaller you look

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I'm confused why people give credit to the opinion of people that lost someone in war,

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does anyone REALLY expect honor from a Bush?

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I dont really appreciate it when people say I am opposed to the troops.  I was in a store down south and the person in front of me was trying to buy (a lot of) beer.  He told the cashier that he and his buddies were shipping out to Iraq the next day.  His ATM card didnt work.  So they sat puzzled at the register.  I told the cashier to put it on my tab.

The guy asked how he could thank me.

I told him to have him and all his friends come home safe.

Sinergy

     I dunno, it could be legit, but "I'm shipping out tomorrow" is the oldest scam in the service.  Troops have been using that line to get laid and drunk for a LONG time.

    If you want to be sure you are actually helping, put together a nice care package.  They appreciate canned soup, baby wipes, DVD's, books and good 2-ply toilet paper.  Since you don't seem to know anybody who has chosen to serve their country, pick a unit and address the package to 'First Sergeant' and the unit number. He'll make sure it goes to someone who could use it.