This article is reposted from the Weasel Zippers website:
We embrace heroes in America. Senior Airman Brian Kolfage defines hero: the triple-amputee veteran of the Iraqi War overcame insurmountable odds to survive his horrific injuries. Kolfage recently sent a powerful – and damning – letter to his commander-in-chief:
“I nearly died in a war that you and most of your colleagues supported overwhelmingly, including the two presidents who came before you. Many citizens may not agree with waging war in Iraq to free the oppressed Iraqi citizens, but it’s something that warriors like myself have zero control over. I joined to serve my country and to better my life. I’ve seen things that you could never imagine, and they have made me the person I am today. . . .”
World War II Memorial Fountains and Arch (Photo credit: IslesPunkFan)
Viet Nam War Memorial Washington, D.C.
Viet Nam War Memorial Washington, D.C.
War Dog Memorial Washington, D.C.
World War I Memorial Washington, D.C.
Korean War Memorial, Washington, D.C.
Women in War Nurses Memorial, Washington, D.C.
A National memorial commemorating the Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars has not yet been established, let us honor these brave military people for their service as well, and all lessor war skirmishes that our country fought in.
This video says what is in my heart. I salute every veteran who has protected me and my family since World War II. I owe you all a debt of gratitude.
My good buddy Jim from high school and college days sent me this, and I am still laughing. I am an Islamaphobic so this rings my bell with truth. If you are the sensitive type or a liberal don’t read any further, but you will miss a piece of wisdom that may open your mind.
THE MUSLIMS ARE NOT HAPPY!
They’re not happy in Gaza ..
They’re not happy in Egypt ..
They’re not happy in Libya .
They’re not happy in Morocco ..
They’re not happy in Iran …
They’re not happy in Iraq ..
They’re not happy in Yemen …
They’re not happy in Afghanistan .
They’re not happy in Pakistan ..
They’re not happy in Syria ..
They’re not happy in Lebanon ..
SO, WHERE ARE THEY HAPPY?
They’re happy in Australia .
They’re happy in Canada .
They’re happy in England ..
They’re happy in France ..
They’re happy in Italy ..
They’re happy in Germany .
They’re happy in Sweden ..
They’re happy in the USA ..
They’re happy in Norway ..
They’re happy in Holland .
They’re happy in Denmark .
Basically, they’re happy in every country that is
not Muslim and unhappy in every country that is!
AND WHO DO THEY BLAME?
Not Islam.
Not their leadership.
Not themselves.
THEY BLAME THE COUNTRIES THEY ARE HAPPY IN!
AND THEN; They want to change those countries into
THE COUNTRY THEY CAME FROM WHERE THEY WERE UNHAPPY!
Excuse me, but I cannot help wondering…
How damn dumb can you get?
Everyone wonders why Muslim
Terrorists are so quick to commit suicide.
So, let’s have a look at what the probable causes might be:
– No Christmas
– No television
– No hot women
– No football
– No pork chops
– No hot dogs
– No burgers
– No beer
– No booze
– No bacon
– Rags for clothes
– Towels or tablecloths for hats
– Constant wailing / howling from some Muslim in a tower!
There are well over twelve million people in the US who are unemployed today. They have trouble existing. Many probably work two, or three, part-time jobs to eek a living. Others, are starving. The Federal government however, has no concept of what that kind of hardship really is. I did a little math and divided the total number of federal workers classified as Executive, (2,756,000) by their average salary of $76231/yrs. If the entire sequester cut went toward laying off these people only, Obama would have to lay off 1,115,030 people. That is a huge number, yet it is only nine percent of the total private sector people who are suffering without work.
It is my opinion that if these nine percent were to feel the pain, the business climate would improve to the point where the twelve million private sector people would find good jobs. Would you sacrifice the nine percent to put twelve million back to work? Take the poll below and let me know how you feel.
The news item below is a comment made by a lady who has some insight into what is happening inside the services to make them feel the full impact and pain of the sequester. Click on her name to take you to the news article she commented on.
“I’m from a military family still living in a military community with daily contact with numerous active duty friends. Here’s what’s happening that’s not being reported. Soldiers on deployment are no longer receiving hot meals (haven’t for a while now), service members going through basic training are running out of TOILET PAPER (wonder if soldiers in Afghanistan have any or if it’s only what they are getting from loved ones guess that’d better be included in the next care package). Friends who recently met seamen who had just graduated from boot camp were told of them not having toilet paper in their barracks the last 2 weeks of training. Yet Obama still plays golf and his wife still takes numerous vacations on the taxpayer dime because apparently he’s working SOOOOOOO hard that he needs to take at least 4 vacations a year plus play golf every week. After all putting out a budget is enough to give anyone a headache so they’d need a break, Oh wait he’s never put out a budget! EPIC FAIL AMERICA!”
