Today's rant:
Some kneepads for Janeane Garafalo, please. The big-mouth "actress" (comedian) had said that she would "go to the White House on my knees on cut glass and say, 'Hey, you and Thomas Friedman were right… I shouldn't have doubted you' " if the Iraqis (once liberated) took to the streets and embraced our soldiers. Ms. Garafalo, please report to the White House lawn. Just remember that this isn't the President who likes hummers from fat, dark-haired women while you're there. We wouldn't want to revisit that.
Nancy Pelosi, welcome to the list. Neal Boortz says it best:
The ultra-leftist Democratic leader in the House of Representatives said that “thousands” of U.S. soldiers would die in a war against Iraq. The number is much closer to about 100. Some enterprising reporter needs to get either an explanation or another estimate from Pelosi. We won’t hold our breath.
Who do you have to sleep with to get an extension? The Unions, that's who. Your friends in DC, the ones you pay 15%, 25%, or up to 39% of your paycheck to, are at it again. Now they want to extend unemployment benefits - but ONLY to "dislocated" airline employees. WTF? What about the rest of us??? If this passes, it's another blow to our Constitution - you know, the part about "equal protection under the law". My Dad always told me that "all men are created equal - some are just more equal than others." It looks like the Unions are more equal, until someone challenges them in court.
I found this little speech on the web. This is what Marine Major General J.N. Mattis said to his 1st Marine Division in Kuwait on the eve of battle:
For decades, Saddam Hussein has tortured, imprisoned, raped, and murdered the Iraqi people; invaded neighboring countries without provocation; and threatened the world with weapons of mass destruction. The time has come to end his reign of terror. On your young shoulders rest the hopes of mankind.
When I give you the word, together we will cross the Line of Departure, close with those forces that choose to fight, and destroy them. Our fight is not with the Iraqi people, nor is it with members of the Iraqi army who choose to surrender. While we will move swiftly and aggressively against those who resist, we will treat all others with decency, demonstrating chivalry and soldierly compassion for people who have endured a lifetime under Saddam's oppression.
Chemical attack, treachery, and use of the innocent as human shields can be expected, as can other unethical tactics. Take it all in stride. Be the hunter, not the hunted: Never allow your unit to be caught with its guard down. Use good judgment and act in the best interests of our nation.
You are part of the world's most feared and trusted force. Engage your brain before you engage your weapon. Share your courage with each other as we enter the uncertain terrain north of the Line of Departure. Keep faith in your comrades on your left and right and Marine Air overhead. Fight with a happy heart and strong spirit.
"For the mission's sake, our country's sake, and the sake of the men who carried the Division's colors in past battles--who fought for life and never lost their nerve--carry out your mission and keep your honor clean. Demonstrate to the world there is "No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy" than a U.S. Marine.
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