Comments on: reflections on memorial day http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:57:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Rightwing Bugboy http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10258 Rightwing Bugboy Tue, 29 May 2007 22:37:19 +0000 http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10258 The Repubs really did not do anything outrageous, only meeting legal challenges and the like. Gore basically tried to rewrite the rules after the election. Only a lack of perspective would not think that was signficant. The Repubs really did not do anything outrageous, only meeting legal challenges and the like. Gore basically tried to rewrite the rules after the election. Only a lack of perspective would not think that was signficant.

]]> By: duane http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10211 duane Tue, 29 May 2007 16:44:07 +0000 http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10211 Thomas, word! I mean, that Gore, his actions vastly outshadow the blatant election-stealing actions of the republican party, don't they? Talk about a lack of perspective. Thomas, word! I mean, that Gore, his actions vastly outshadow the blatant election-stealing actions of the republican party, don’t they? Talk about a lack of perspective.

]]> By: Thomas http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10200 Thomas Tue, 29 May 2007 15:21:55 +0000 http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10200 <em>What Gore tried to do to their ballots in 2000 was unforgivable.</em> Ah, yes. Of course. What he did was just a travesty. Who among us will ever forget the horrible day when Senator Albert Gore's Pneumatic Personal Hanging Chad-a-nator was found in an underground bunker just south of Tampa, Florida. The defeated former Congressman was found just days after, rolling around naked in a barrel of befouled ballots, each one defaced in red Sharpie: "I invented the Internets!" "And I'd've gotten away with it too," cried Gore, "if it hadn't a been for those dang-blasted Supreme Court judges!" What Gore tried to do to their ballots in 2000 was unforgivable.

Ah, yes. Of course. What he did was just a travesty.

Who among us will ever forget the horrible day when Senator Albert Gore’s Pneumatic Personal Hanging Chad-a-nator was found in an underground bunker just south of Tampa, Florida. The defeated former Congressman was found just days after, rolling around naked in a barrel of befouled ballots, each one defaced in red Sharpie: “I invented the Internets!”

“And I’d've gotten away with it too,” cried Gore, “if it hadn’t a been for those dang-blasted Supreme Court judges!”

]]> By: Rightwing Bugboy http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10145 Rightwing Bugboy Mon, 28 May 2007 23:09:57 +0000 http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10145 I see the two as related. I appreciate their sacrifices so much it sickens me to see what the Dems have done. What Gore tried to do to their ballots in 2000 was unforgivable. I see the two as related. I appreciate their sacrifices so much it sickens me to see what the Dems have done. What Gore tried to do to their ballots in 2000 was unforgivable.

]]> By: duane http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10142 duane Mon, 28 May 2007 22:22:56 +0000 http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10142 Again, the point I was making, was that this day is about focusing on what they have done for us; not politics or everything you find wrong with the democrats. Again, the point I was making, was that this day is about focusing on what they have done for us; not politics or everything you find wrong with the democrats.

]]> By: Rightwing Bugboy http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10132 Rightwing Bugboy Mon, 28 May 2007 21:14:45 +0000 http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10132 Because I don't think they should get a free pass on that. It's too destructive to us and our soldiers. Sorry if I wasn't focusing on the positive message of your friend getting shrapnel in his stomach. Because I don’t think they should get a free pass on that. It’s too destructive to us and our soldiers. Sorry if I wasn’t focusing on the positive message of your friend getting shrapnel in his stomach.

]]> By: duane http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10130 duane Mon, 28 May 2007 21:05:45 +0000 http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10130 Bugboy, not all democrats think that; while there is some bad shit going on over there, I certainly don't agree that they are all murderers and whatnot. Why not focus on the positive message that I have said? Bugboy, not all democrats think that; while there is some bad shit going on over there, I certainly don’t agree that they are all murderers and whatnot. Why not focus on the positive message that I have said?

]]> By: Rightwing Bugboy http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10125 Rightwing Bugboy Mon, 28 May 2007 20:15:55 +0000 http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10125 Gore, Kerry, Murtha...all of these characters have called our military in Iraq murderers, thugs, rapists, terrorists, and idiots. How can any decent person ignore their words and actions concerning our military? My hope is that the country will speak to this point in next year's election. Gore, Kerry, Murtha…all of these characters have called our military in Iraq murderers, thugs, rapists, terrorists, and idiots. How can any decent person ignore their words and actions concerning our military? My hope is that the country will speak to this point in next year’s election.

]]> By: Jim http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10114 Jim Mon, 28 May 2007 19:08:26 +0000 http://www.duanemoody.com/2007/05/reflections-on-memorial-day/#comment-10114 In Canada, we have Remembrance Day, November 11th. Perhaps the weather contributes to the mood of the day, as it is typically gray and cold, but it's not party central, it's a time for solemn memories and honouring those who still serve. I remember a lady who was in one of my courses some years back, and we were on the first New York weekend of the course, where they had to introduce themselves to the group. The course leader in referring to her application brought up that she had served in the Canadian military, had received a large number of medals, and had served in some ugly areas (Darfur, Rwanda, Serbia, etc.). She got a standing ovation from the room. When we went on the break, she sought me out, and cried on my shoulder for 20 straight minutes. As much as she put on a brave face, it still affected her deeply. On the outside, she was a hard as nails, spit and polish, proud retired military officer. On the inside, she was raw and wounded. It took a lot of work to reach her, and get her the appropriate care she required. Last I heard she had finally made some breakthroughs, and had found herself a loving and caring woman to share her life with. Just a shame that there wasn't an appropriate debriefing done when they returned from their missions abroad. I think it's a damned shame that these military men and women come home to sweet f.a. in the way of support. Was watching the story on 60 Minutes last night about the Iowa national guard, and at the end how their tour had been extended just before they were due to come home. I wonder how many marriages and relationships will not survive the extended time away? Government can only see 5 minutes in front of them, but the hypotwits cannot see the human toll. Yes, they get some support, but it just doesn't seem to me to be nearly enough. Once the numbers started to rise, why wouldn't you start expanding and modernizing current facilities, if not building new facilities? The military MUST be supported in every aspect. If one was wise, one would put aside the appropriate funding to ensure that they received the kind of psychological, physical, and other support that they require in perpetuity. Hell, it's basic business mathematics that we learned in high school. Just ensure the funds are locked in to an annuity and cannot be frittered away on nonsense items. Remove all the typical levels of bureaucracy, and just make sure they get taken care of properly. If someone is willing to put their lives on the line, we should have no cause to complain to put aside the funds to ensure they are looked after when they return home. Dammitalltohell, it's not rocket science! In Canada, we have Remembrance Day, November 11th. Perhaps the weather contributes to the mood of the day, as it is typically gray and cold, but it’s not party central, it’s a time for solemn memories and honouring those who still serve. I remember a lady who was in one of my courses some years back, and we were on the first New York weekend of the course, where they had to introduce themselves to the group. The course leader in referring to her application brought up that she had served in the Canadian military, had received a large number of medals, and had served in some ugly areas (Darfur, Rwanda, Serbia, etc.). She got a standing ovation from the room. When we went on the break, she sought me out, and cried on my shoulder for 20 straight minutes. As much as she put on a brave face, it still affected her deeply. On the outside, she was a hard as nails, spit and polish, proud retired military officer. On the inside, she was raw and wounded. It took a lot of work to reach her, and get her the appropriate care she required. Last I heard she had finally made some breakthroughs, and had found herself a loving and caring woman to share her life with. Just a shame that there wasn’t an appropriate debriefing done when they returned from their missions abroad.

I think it’s a damned shame that these military men and women come home to sweet f.a. in the way of support. Was watching the story on 60 Minutes last night about the Iowa national guard, and at the end how their tour had been extended just before they were due to come home. I wonder how many marriages and relationships will not survive the extended time away? Government can only see 5 minutes in front of them, but the hypotwits cannot see the human toll. Yes, they get some support, but it just doesn’t seem to me to be nearly enough. Once the numbers started to rise, why wouldn’t you start expanding and modernizing current facilities, if not building new facilities?

The military MUST be supported in every aspect. If one was wise, one would put aside the appropriate funding to ensure that they received the kind of psychological, physical, and other support that they require in perpetuity. Hell, it’s basic business mathematics that we learned in high school. Just ensure the funds are locked in to an annuity and cannot be frittered away on nonsense items. Remove all the typical levels of bureaucracy, and just make sure they get taken care of properly. If someone is willing to put their lives on the line, we should have no cause to complain to put aside the funds to ensure they are looked after when they return home. Dammitalltohell, it’s not rocket science!

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