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As long as the war in Iraq continues, we shall present voices of American soldiers and discuss issues of concern to those compelled to risk their lives.

HEADLINES FROM THE WORLD PRESS

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

We offer samples of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.

Australia, Sydney Morning Herald:  ”Naughty List”

Is is not nice to have a naughty list.

South Africa, Argus:  ”Time To Look For New Social Vices”

Just check with the Republican party, they know all about vice, in fact, they practice them.

USA, NY Post:  ”Pay Plan Ridiculous”

I assume you refer to paying Congressmen for their work.

Netherlands, Dutch News:  ”Commotion About Headscarf”

We get upset at covering heads, but not upset at uncovering bodies.

France, Connexion:  ”Slimmer Students Get Higher Grades”

I have a hunch professors prefer slim girls.

Saudi Arabia, Saudi  Gazette:  ”What Is A Junk Car Worth”

The more interesting question is what is a Junk Congress worth?

UK, Guardian:  ”Need To Die In Paris”

Personally, I prefer living in Paris.

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Barack Breaks Ahead

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

During most of his administration, Barack Obama has endured constant criticism about wars, about unemployed folk, about whether he was born in America, whether he is a Muslim or Christian and certainly about going into debt. Mitt Romney offers America a solution– make the rich richer and the poor poorer. Why change what is working? Unfortunately, for Mitt, latest polls reveal the president is now more popular than Romney by a vote of 51% to 45%.

The question is: why despite the horrible economic situation do more Americans prefer the current president than a man who claims to be a business genius? Frankly, as long as Mitt Romney gives interviews, talks to audiences, he eventually will say something stupid or insulting to someone. The only reason is Barack Obama is surging ahead is that his opponent is great at surging backward.

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New Rules On Leave For Caring For Vets

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Those liberals are at it again, they once more are interfering with the lives of American citizens and telling employers what they can or can not do. We are witnessing another step on the road to COMMUNISM! The Obama administration issued new regulations pertaining to the Family and Medical Leave Act. Under new regulations, someone who cares for a wounded veteran is entitled to 26 weeks of UNPAID leave from employers. And, if a spouse is called away on sudden deployment an employer must grant 12 weeks of UNPAID leave to their employee.

I await Republican denunciation of these steps toward SOCIALISM. It is the end of capitalism when employers are FORCED BY GOVERNMENT to give UNPAID LEAVE to employees for frivolous activities like caring for wounded veterans. Thank God we have real Americans like Sarah Palin to protect us against Foreigners like Barack Obama who want to destroy capitalism.

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Crime Without Punishment

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

In sharp contrast to the recent SEALS raid which freed a hostage without causing any deaths to Americans or innocent  bystanders, the Iraq War continues to  foster pain and anger among those who supposedly were freed from rule by a dictator. The Iraq government and most people in that land are furious that a US Marine who participated in the massacre of 24 innocent Iraqi civilians has gotten off without any jail time. Staff Sgt. Frank Wultrich is the only one of a squad that killed 24 Iraqi civilians who was actually found guilty. His “punishment” was reduction in rank, but no jail time! His conviction ended a six year prosecution that failed to win any manslaughter convictions-one was aquitted and charges were dropped on the other six.

How does one justify no jail time for anyone who participated in the raid. Sgt. Wultrich admits instructing his force to  “shoot first and ask questions later” after a roadside bomb killed a Marine. Oh, he did apologize for loss of civilian lives. I guess that counts as “punishment”

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Special Forces Not Special Armies!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

A decade ago when terror groups blew up American buildings on 9/11 former President George Bush ordered the armed forces to invade Afghanistan. When bombers mainly from Saudi Arabia did the bombing our former president decided to invade Iraq. Yesterday, a Navy SEAL operatin freed two Western hostages held by terror groups without loss of life to those in the raid and some deaths to those holding hostages. According to accounts, MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters swooped in, SEALS stepped out, confronted heavily armed terrorists and apparently wiped most of them out in order to free the hostages. No American casualties were reported.

Perhaps, we are witnessing the dawn of a new American approach to handling terrorist groups. The use of Special Forces ends possibilities of invading foregin lands, having American troops battle in foreign cities and makes less likely these forces will create international problems of cultural differences.

Smaller is not only better, it is not only less expensive, and most important of all, it is more successful.

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Super Mark To Rescue

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Mark Wahlberg is an actor. He performs in films which have extensive action and by the end of the film, Mark has wiped out the bad guys and lives happily ever after. Apparently, Mark thinks if you can beat bad guys in films it is the same as fighting people with real guns. He recently discussed with the media what he would have done if a passenger on a plane seized by terrorists on 9/11. Frankly, I do not know if what he says was written by a script writer, but it certainly comes across as the words of a warrior, first class.

“If I was on that plane with my kids, it wouldn’t have went down like it did. There would have been a lot of blood in that first class and then me saying, ‘OK, we’re going to land somewhere safely.” I assume Mark will play Superman and wipe out all the bad guys.

I wonder why Mark is not in the US armed forces. They sure could use someone like him who fears no terrorist and always triumphs.

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Limbaugh Says Republicans Are Socialists!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Rush Limbaugh the mouth that spews bullshit is upset at fellow Republicans who have emerged as secret Socialists seeking to reduce our fair capitalist nation into a slum of poverty. Rick Perry attacked Mitt Romney, darling of Wall Street, for heading a takeover company that purchased companies, fired people, and walked away with millions. Rick put it this way, “the idea that you come in and destroy people’s lives, the idea that you come in just to make a quick profit, tears these employees apart.” In his view, this is “vulture capitalism.”

Imagine blaming Wall Street for any problem when true conservatives know all problems were begun by Democrats or made worse by them. Rush tore into Rick for using the “language of leftists. This is the way Fidel Castro thinks.” Then again, Castro created poverty, Wall Street under Republicans created poverty, maybe we finally understand that poverty is created by leftists and some disguise themselves as lovers of capitalism.

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World War II Finally Over!

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

World War II ended in 1945, and America quickly became involved in the Cold War. The Cold War ended in 1991 with the collapse of the Soviet Union. But, for some strange reason, there still remain 40,000 American troops along with their 100,000 dependents guarding the line against–Who or What? Exactly, why does Europe require the presence of these soldiers and their dependents? Who is going to attack Germany or France or Italy? Oh, I forgot, we must be on guard against an assault by forces of the Tooth Fairy.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced that two brigades would be leaving Europe. Why the heck are any American troops in Europe? Bring them all home, and save some money!

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Urinate On Dead And Shock World

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

War is hell. War transforms decent people into beasts of prey. Some claim war makes men better than they are. Ask anyone who has been in combat if they emerged a better person and the response will be a loud, “NO!” A group of US Marines on service in Afghanistan decided after the combat was over to pee on dead Taliban soldiers. Soldiers were identified as belonging to  scout sniper team assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines.

The 40 second video captures the Marines joking,  and urinating as some idiot takes their picture. The video was uploaded by someone who calls himself: semperfiLoneVoice. The Marine motto of always being faithful certainly did not mean by insulting the bodies of those who opposed your forces in battle.

Former POW, Senator John McCain summed up the reaction of all decent people by saying the “video makes me sad.” Amen

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America’s China Problem-Is There One?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

The war in Iraq is winding down, America hopes the war in Afghanistan can finally wind down, so what is now necessary for this nation? The answer is simple, find a new enemy so we can spend a few hundred billion dollars protecting ourselves against a menace that is not very menacing. President Obama and US military leaders indicate our new concern is growth in China’s military forces. As of this date, the nation of China has a single aircraft carrier, which certainly threatens the dozen American.

China Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Liu Weimin told the media his nation seeks to develop military forces but this action “will not pose a threat to any nation.” China is a smarter than the US, why waste hundreds of billions on a military force when that money could better be used to develop the economic strength of a society?

I await US military leaders urging building up our armed forces to deal with the growing strength of Andorra.

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