In a secretive mission conducted in late August, US forces killed many Al Queda terrorists while attempting to kill Bin Laden himself. Intelligence suggested that a pre-Ramadan meeting was to occur in the mountains of Tora Bora, including the presence of high value targets, specifically Bin Laden or Ayman al Zawahiri. Intelligence also suggested that is was most likely Bin Laden because of observations made on the ground of his security detail.
Members of the 82 Airborne and Afghan forces moved into the mountain passes and cut off possible escape routes. A SEAL team was infilled at night to put eyes on target. Once in position they called in enemy locations and US air strikes pounded the mountains for three days.
Although it has been confirmed that neither Bin Laden or Zawahiri were killed in the air strikes, US forces found many dead Al-Queda terrorists within the rubble.
Officials believe that Bin Laden was there and the reason he was not killed is because of US military cooperation between units. The SEALs are a clandestine unit capable of moving into an area un-detected and conducting surveillance of the target. The 82 Airborne, on the other hand, while a formidable fighting unit is not made for clandestine operations and cannot move as quickly as a small unit like the SEALs. The lack of coordination between these units is suspected as having been the reason why Bin Laden was not killed in the attacks.
Although the mission did not get Bin Laden, it did get numerous other terrorists and for this reason the mission was a success. We are getting closer to getting Bin Laden; and if nothing else he will be on the run for the rest of his days, not knowing who is coming in the darkness of night and how they will take his life.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
Hope Rides Alone: By An American Hero
Two days ago, Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at 7am, American Hero Sgt. Eddie Jeffers was killed during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq. Godspeed Eddie and thanks for doing, with honor, what many of us cannot comprehend. Below are Eddie's words:
Hope Rides Alone by Sgt. Eddie Jeffers February 1, 2007, Ramadi, Iraq
I stare out into the darkness from my post, and I watch the city burn to the ground. I smell the familiar smells, I walk through the familiar rubble, and I look at the frightened faces that watch me pass down the streets of their neighborhoods. My nerves hardly rest; my hands are steady on a device that has been given to me from my government for the purpose of taking the lives of others.
I sweat, and I am tired. My back aches from the loads I carry. Young American boys look to me to direct them in a manner that will someday allow them to see their families again...and yet, I too, am just a boy....my age not but a few years more than that of the ones I lead. I am stressed, I am scared, and I am paranoid...because death is everywhere. It waits for me, it calls to me from around street corners and windows, and it is always there.
There are the demons that follow me, and tempt me into thoughts and actions that are not my own...but that are necessary for survival. I've made compromises with my humanity. And I am not alone in this. Miles from me are my brethren in this world, who walk in the same streets...who feel the same things, whether they admit to it or not.
And to think, I volunteered for this...
And I am ignorant to the rest of the world...or so I thought.
But even thousands of miles away, in Ramadi, Iraq, the cries and screams and complaints of the ungrateful reach me. In a year, I will be thrust back into society from a life and mentality that doesn't fit your average man. And then, I will be alone. And then, I will walk down the streets of America, and see the yellow ribbon stickers on the cars of the same people who compare our President to Hitler.
I will watch the television and watch the Cindy Sheehans, and the Al Frankens, and the rest of the ignorant sheep of America spout off their mouths about a subject they know nothing about. It is their right, however, and it is a right that is defended by hundreds of thousands of boys and girls scattered across the world, far from home. I use the word boys and girls, because that's what they are. In the Army, the average age of the infantryman is nineteen years old. The average rank of soldiers killed in action is Private First Class.
People like Cindy Sheehan are ignorant. Not just to this war, but to the results of their idiotic ramblings, or at least I hope they are. They don't realize its effects on this war. In this war, there are no Geneva Conventions, no cease fires. Medics and Chaplains are not spared from the enemy's brutality because it's against the rules. I can only imagine the horrors a military Chaplain would experience at the hands of the enemy. The enemy slinks in the shadows and fights a coward’s war against us. It is effective though, as many men and women have died since the start of this war. And the memory of their service to America is tainted by the inconsiderate remarks on our nation's news outlets. And every day, the enemy changes...only now, the enemy is becoming something new. The enemy is transitioning from the Muslim extremists to Americans. The enemy is becoming the very people whom we defend with our lives. And they do not realize it. But in denouncing our actions, denouncing our leaders, denouncing the war we live and fight, they are isolating the military from society...and they are becoming our enemy.
Democrats and peace activists like to toss the word "quagmire" around and compare this war to Vietnam. In a way they are right, this war is becoming like Vietnam. Not the actual war, but in the isolation of country and military. America is not a nation at war; they are a nation with its military at war. Like it or not, we are here, some of us for our second, or third times; some even for their fourth and so on. Americans are so concerned now with politics, that it is interfering with our war.
Terrorists cut the heads off of American citizens on the internet...and there is no outrage, but an American soldier kills an Iraqi in the midst of battle, and there are investigations, and sometimes soldiers are even jailed...for doing their job.
It is absolutely sickening to me to think our country has come to this. Why are we so obsessed with the bad news? Why will people stop at nothing to be against this war, no matter how much evidence of the good we've done is thrown in their face? When is the last time CNN or MSNBC or CBS reported the opening of schools and hospitals in Iraq? Or the leaders of terror cells being detained or killed? It's all happening, but people will not let up their hatred of President Bush. They will ignore the good news, because it just might show people that Bush was right.
America has lost its will to fight. It has lost its will to defend what is right and just in the world. The crazy thing of it all is that the American people have not even been asked to sacrifice a single thing. It’s not like World War II, where people rationed food and turned in cars to be made into metal for tanks. The American people have not been asked to sacrifice anything. Unless you are in the military or the family member of a service member, its life as usual...the war doesn't affect you.
But it affects us. And when it is over and the troops come home and they try to piece together what's left of them after their service...where will the detractors be then? Where will the Cindy Sheehans be to comfort and talk to soldiers and help them sort out the last couple years of their lives, most of which have been spent dodging death and wading through the deaths of their friends? They will be where they always are, somewhere far away, where the horrors of the world can't touch them. Somewhere where they can complain about things they will never experience in their lifetime; things that the young men and women of America have willingly taken upon their shoulders.
We are the hope of the Iraqi people. They want what everyone else wants in life: safety, security, somewhere to call home. They want a country that is safe to raise their children in. Not a place where their children will be abducted raped and murdered if they do not comply with the terrorists demands. They want to live on, rebuild and prosper. And America has given them the opportunity, but only if we stay true to the cause and see it to its end. But the country must unite in this endeavor...we cannot place the burden on our military alone. We must all stand up and fight, whether in uniform or not. And supporting us is more than sticking yellow ribbon stickers on your cars. It's supporting our President, our troops and our cause.
Right now, the burden is all on the American soldiers. Right now, hope rides alone. But it can change, it must change. Because there is only failure and darkness ahead for us as a country, as a people, if it doesn't.
Let's stop all the political nonsense, let's stop all the bickering, let's stop all the bad news and let's stand and fight!
Isn't that what America is about anyway?
Hope Rides Alone by Sgt. Eddie Jeffers February 1, 2007, Ramadi, Iraq
I stare out into the darkness from my post, and I watch the city burn to the ground. I smell the familiar smells, I walk through the familiar rubble, and I look at the frightened faces that watch me pass down the streets of their neighborhoods. My nerves hardly rest; my hands are steady on a device that has been given to me from my government for the purpose of taking the lives of others.
I sweat, and I am tired. My back aches from the loads I carry. Young American boys look to me to direct them in a manner that will someday allow them to see their families again...and yet, I too, am just a boy....my age not but a few years more than that of the ones I lead. I am stressed, I am scared, and I am paranoid...because death is everywhere. It waits for me, it calls to me from around street corners and windows, and it is always there.
There are the demons that follow me, and tempt me into thoughts and actions that are not my own...but that are necessary for survival. I've made compromises with my humanity. And I am not alone in this. Miles from me are my brethren in this world, who walk in the same streets...who feel the same things, whether they admit to it or not.
And to think, I volunteered for this...
And I am ignorant to the rest of the world...or so I thought.
But even thousands of miles away, in Ramadi, Iraq, the cries and screams and complaints of the ungrateful reach me. In a year, I will be thrust back into society from a life and mentality that doesn't fit your average man. And then, I will be alone. And then, I will walk down the streets of America, and see the yellow ribbon stickers on the cars of the same people who compare our President to Hitler.
I will watch the television and watch the Cindy Sheehans, and the Al Frankens, and the rest of the ignorant sheep of America spout off their mouths about a subject they know nothing about. It is their right, however, and it is a right that is defended by hundreds of thousands of boys and girls scattered across the world, far from home. I use the word boys and girls, because that's what they are. In the Army, the average age of the infantryman is nineteen years old. The average rank of soldiers killed in action is Private First Class.
People like Cindy Sheehan are ignorant. Not just to this war, but to the results of their idiotic ramblings, or at least I hope they are. They don't realize its effects on this war. In this war, there are no Geneva Conventions, no cease fires. Medics and Chaplains are not spared from the enemy's brutality because it's against the rules. I can only imagine the horrors a military Chaplain would experience at the hands of the enemy. The enemy slinks in the shadows and fights a coward’s war against us. It is effective though, as many men and women have died since the start of this war. And the memory of their service to America is tainted by the inconsiderate remarks on our nation's news outlets. And every day, the enemy changes...only now, the enemy is becoming something new. The enemy is transitioning from the Muslim extremists to Americans. The enemy is becoming the very people whom we defend with our lives. And they do not realize it. But in denouncing our actions, denouncing our leaders, denouncing the war we live and fight, they are isolating the military from society...and they are becoming our enemy.
Democrats and peace activists like to toss the word "quagmire" around and compare this war to Vietnam. In a way they are right, this war is becoming like Vietnam. Not the actual war, but in the isolation of country and military. America is not a nation at war; they are a nation with its military at war. Like it or not, we are here, some of us for our second, or third times; some even for their fourth and so on. Americans are so concerned now with politics, that it is interfering with our war.
Terrorists cut the heads off of American citizens on the internet...and there is no outrage, but an American soldier kills an Iraqi in the midst of battle, and there are investigations, and sometimes soldiers are even jailed...for doing their job.
It is absolutely sickening to me to think our country has come to this. Why are we so obsessed with the bad news? Why will people stop at nothing to be against this war, no matter how much evidence of the good we've done is thrown in their face? When is the last time CNN or MSNBC or CBS reported the opening of schools and hospitals in Iraq? Or the leaders of terror cells being detained or killed? It's all happening, but people will not let up their hatred of President Bush. They will ignore the good news, because it just might show people that Bush was right.
America has lost its will to fight. It has lost its will to defend what is right and just in the world. The crazy thing of it all is that the American people have not even been asked to sacrifice a single thing. It’s not like World War II, where people rationed food and turned in cars to be made into metal for tanks. The American people have not been asked to sacrifice anything. Unless you are in the military or the family member of a service member, its life as usual...the war doesn't affect you.
But it affects us. And when it is over and the troops come home and they try to piece together what's left of them after their service...where will the detractors be then? Where will the Cindy Sheehans be to comfort and talk to soldiers and help them sort out the last couple years of their lives, most of which have been spent dodging death and wading through the deaths of their friends? They will be where they always are, somewhere far away, where the horrors of the world can't touch them. Somewhere where they can complain about things they will never experience in their lifetime; things that the young men and women of America have willingly taken upon their shoulders.
We are the hope of the Iraqi people. They want what everyone else wants in life: safety, security, somewhere to call home. They want a country that is safe to raise their children in. Not a place where their children will be abducted raped and murdered if they do not comply with the terrorists demands. They want to live on, rebuild and prosper. And America has given them the opportunity, but only if we stay true to the cause and see it to its end. But the country must unite in this endeavor...we cannot place the burden on our military alone. We must all stand up and fight, whether in uniform or not. And supporting us is more than sticking yellow ribbon stickers on your cars. It's supporting our President, our troops and our cause.
Right now, the burden is all on the American soldiers. Right now, hope rides alone. But it can change, it must change. Because there is only failure and darkness ahead for us as a country, as a people, if it doesn't.
Let's stop all the political nonsense, let's stop all the bickering, let's stop all the bad news and let's stand and fight!
Isn't that what America is about anyway?
Wise Words
America will "pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty".
What changed in America today, when these words were spoken by John Kennedy not long ago?
What changed in America today, when these words were spoken by John Kennedy not long ago?
Alive Day Memories
I walked into the living room and turned on the TV. There was no rhyme or reason to when I got home and when I turned on the TV, but as soon as the picture developed, the screen read: "Alive Day Memories, Home From Iraq". Amazing, a documentary produced by James Gandolfini, that I knew about but had not had the opportunity to see. Now, here it was.
I watched as Gandolfini interviewed ten different soldiers who had been horribly injured in Iraq and lived to tell about it. I say Gandolfini interviewed them but in reality he sat and listened intently to each of these brave Americans talk about their brush with death, saying little.
Graphic video showed IEDs tearing apart Humvees, maiming the soldiers manning their posts. The documentary was not spun in either direction, it was the straight up truth about what each of these soldiers saw and felt.
Several soldiers, although proud of their service, still woke up every night seeing and living a personal hell when they re-lived in their mind the horrors of combat. Some said they would never go back and others said if given the opportunity they would go back. One soldier, now confined to a wheelchair had half his head ripped off causing a severe traumatic brain injury. He wants to go back to the Marine core as a drill instructor. Another Marine had both of his legs blown off, but even with no legs he was happier than ever when he took his kids ice skating.
Liberal or Conservative, if one watches this documentary you are moved by its power. These are our children, fathers, mothers, husbands and wives. Their sense of patriotic duty surpasses all understanding and for those who do not feel it, it is difficult to explain. Their words do not come easy and neither do the images. They braved the world and fought just as hard to tell the truth to America.
For these brave men and women, and the countless others injured in the War in Iraq, they now have two birthdays, the day they were brought into this world and their Alive Day, the day when they stepped over the line into death and came back.
Check out the link: http://www.hbo.com/aliveday/
I watched as Gandolfini interviewed ten different soldiers who had been horribly injured in Iraq and lived to tell about it. I say Gandolfini interviewed them but in reality he sat and listened intently to each of these brave Americans talk about their brush with death, saying little.
Graphic video showed IEDs tearing apart Humvees, maiming the soldiers manning their posts. The documentary was not spun in either direction, it was the straight up truth about what each of these soldiers saw and felt.
Several soldiers, although proud of their service, still woke up every night seeing and living a personal hell when they re-lived in their mind the horrors of combat. Some said they would never go back and others said if given the opportunity they would go back. One soldier, now confined to a wheelchair had half his head ripped off causing a severe traumatic brain injury. He wants to go back to the Marine core as a drill instructor. Another Marine had both of his legs blown off, but even with no legs he was happier than ever when he took his kids ice skating.
Liberal or Conservative, if one watches this documentary you are moved by its power. These are our children, fathers, mothers, husbands and wives. Their sense of patriotic duty surpasses all understanding and for those who do not feel it, it is difficult to explain. Their words do not come easy and neither do the images. They braved the world and fought just as hard to tell the truth to America.
For these brave men and women, and the countless others injured in the War in Iraq, they now have two birthdays, the day they were brought into this world and their Alive Day, the day when they stepped over the line into death and came back.
Check out the link: http://www.hbo.com/aliveday/
Thursday, September 20, 2007
SF Snipers Charged With Murder
Two SF Green Berets from Fort Bragg's Operational Detachment Alpha, Third Battalion, Third SF Group are being charged with murder despite a justifiable ruling when initially investigated. The two were part of a classified 12 man operation working in a village on the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan last October. The rules of engagement stated that if they spotted the target, Nawab Buntangyar a terrorist cell leader, and postively identified him they could kill him. The two men, one senior and the other junior on the rifle, spotted Buntangyar and the senior officer gave the order to shoot. Buntangyar was shot once in the head from 100 yards and and was killed instantly.
SF Commanding General in Afghanistan, Frank Kearney, stated the killing appeared to be unjustified and illegal. Kearney pushed for charges to be leveled against the two even after an initial investigation ruled the shooting was justified. Kearney is the same General who forced a Marine unit out of Afghanistan because he believed they used unjustified force against Afghans during their missions.
As a General you would think Kearney would understand the realities of war. War is fast, fluid, unknown, scary and dirty. We have asked our troops to go to a horrible country, kill the enemy and help re-build a democracy. We don't know the whole truth behind the event but I am hard pressed to find any reason or any circumstance where we would want to try our own men for the murder of an Afghan. Allow me to explain.
ROE or not, if this guy was a terrorist cell leader, which he was reported to be, then I am glad he is dead. Why wouldn't we want to split his skull with a bullet? If he was not a terrorist leader or he was mis-identified as the terrorist leader they were looking for then those are the breaks of war. War is not a concisely planned event where all outcomes can be predicted. Best intel said he was a terrorist so we killed him. Another scenario was that he was a goat herder, an "innocent" bystander. I find that a little difficult to believe. The Taliban and Al-Queda are using any and all villages, especially along the border, to hide out and launch offensive terrorist operations from. If this was the case either he was helping them or would undoubtedly report the American presence to the Taliban fighters. The Taliban often use these "farmer" types as look outs and recon elements. Any way you look at it, the death of this Afghan means nothing in the grand scheme and certainly does not justify the trial of these two American heroes who were only doing what we asked of them.
Let me cement this with an example. Four members of SEAL team 10 were conducting operation Redwing in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan on a similar mission. While waiting to take a precision sniper shot at a terrorist leader, they were stumbled upon by 3 "goat herders". They decided the right thing to do to save their lives and complete their mission was to kill the "innocent farmers". Their conscience got the best of them and they let them go. Within hours, upwards of 200 armed and deadly Taliban fighters descended on their hide, obviously directed there by the three goat herders for the Taliban. Four SEALs battled the hardened Taliban at a ratio of 45 Taliban to every American. Three SEALs were killed and one miraculously survived.
So, no matter what the situation was, I find it hard to stomach that we would try two SF snipers for killing the bad men we sent them to kill. These men should be given medals for going behind enemy lines to face the enemy. They killed that bastard and I thank them for it. By killing him they saved the lives of countless Americans that would have died if he would have lived.
SF Commanding General in Afghanistan, Frank Kearney, stated the killing appeared to be unjustified and illegal. Kearney pushed for charges to be leveled against the two even after an initial investigation ruled the shooting was justified. Kearney is the same General who forced a Marine unit out of Afghanistan because he believed they used unjustified force against Afghans during their missions.
As a General you would think Kearney would understand the realities of war. War is fast, fluid, unknown, scary and dirty. We have asked our troops to go to a horrible country, kill the enemy and help re-build a democracy. We don't know the whole truth behind the event but I am hard pressed to find any reason or any circumstance where we would want to try our own men for the murder of an Afghan. Allow me to explain.
ROE or not, if this guy was a terrorist cell leader, which he was reported to be, then I am glad he is dead. Why wouldn't we want to split his skull with a bullet? If he was not a terrorist leader or he was mis-identified as the terrorist leader they were looking for then those are the breaks of war. War is not a concisely planned event where all outcomes can be predicted. Best intel said he was a terrorist so we killed him. Another scenario was that he was a goat herder, an "innocent" bystander. I find that a little difficult to believe. The Taliban and Al-Queda are using any and all villages, especially along the border, to hide out and launch offensive terrorist operations from. If this was the case either he was helping them or would undoubtedly report the American presence to the Taliban fighters. The Taliban often use these "farmer" types as look outs and recon elements. Any way you look at it, the death of this Afghan means nothing in the grand scheme and certainly does not justify the trial of these two American heroes who were only doing what we asked of them.
Let me cement this with an example. Four members of SEAL team 10 were conducting operation Redwing in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan on a similar mission. While waiting to take a precision sniper shot at a terrorist leader, they were stumbled upon by 3 "goat herders". They decided the right thing to do to save their lives and complete their mission was to kill the "innocent farmers". Their conscience got the best of them and they let them go. Within hours, upwards of 200 armed and deadly Taliban fighters descended on their hide, obviously directed there by the three goat herders for the Taliban. Four SEALs battled the hardened Taliban at a ratio of 45 Taliban to every American. Three SEALs were killed and one miraculously survived.
So, no matter what the situation was, I find it hard to stomach that we would try two SF snipers for killing the bad men we sent them to kill. These men should be given medals for going behind enemy lines to face the enemy. They killed that bastard and I thank them for it. By killing him they saved the lives of countless Americans that would have died if he would have lived.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Chemical Weapons Accident Kills Syrians & Iranians
Information has been uncovered proving that Syria and Iran are working together to proliferate weapons of mass destruction. Syria has long been known to be the leader in the Middle East of chemical weapons. On July 23, sources stated that Iran and Syria were working together in an attempt to mount a chemical warhead on a Scud missile. An explosion occurred causing an outbreak of sarin nerve gas. The accident killed dozens of Iranian engineers and 15 Syrian officers. The accident occurred in Syria.
Vague reports were circulated but nothing officially reported by Syria, who has not signed the Chemical Weapons Convention pact or the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
To what degree this is a factual report I do not know. However, as any person with common sense knows, there is a degree of truth to everything. Iran and Syria are actively working for the destruction of their enemies.
Vague reports were circulated but nothing officially reported by Syria, who has not signed the Chemical Weapons Convention pact or the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
To what degree this is a factual report I do not know. However, as any person with common sense knows, there is a degree of truth to everything. Iran and Syria are actively working for the destruction of their enemies.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
The Vietnam War Memorial Is Vandalized
The Vietnam War memorial, simply known as The Wall was vandalized recently. An unknown corrosive substance was spread and splattered across two thirds of the base of the wall. The Wall itself along with the pavers leading up to the names of more than 58,000 Americans who died in Vietnam we discolored. Some of those 58,000 names were also scarred with the substance.
I have heard time and again from anti-war activists who claim they will deface The Wall but never seem to follow through with it. Veteran defenders often provided security during protests while our fellow Americans were dying overseas at that very moment. I was hopeful that it was all talk, but someone finally decided that it was time to disgrace themselves in this cowardly act. What a sad tribute to so many Americans who did for our freedom.
As much as I believe in justice and equality, I hope that the criminals who perpetrated this treasonous act are brought to justice in the dark alleys of America's heartland.
US Airstrikes Kill Taliban Leader Of S. Korean Kidnappings
Afghan officials announced today, that US air strikes had killed a high ranking Taliban leader involved in the kidnappings of 23 South Koreans teenagers several months ago. Taliban leader, Mullah Abdullah Jan was killed along with 12 other Taliban while they congregated in a mud hut in the Afghan mountains. Afghan officials claim Jan is the 5th and most high ranking Taliban leader involved in the kidnappings to be killed.
Big brother, the US military, is always watching and when you slip up and go taking kids hostage you can expect a timely death when the time is right. When you here that whistling, don't look to your neighbor...that sounds is coming from the JDAM about to bonk you on the head.
Big brother, the US military, is always watching and when you slip up and go taking kids hostage you can expect a timely death when the time is right. When you here that whistling, don't look to your neighbor...that sounds is coming from the JDAM about to bonk you on the head.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Iran Plans Strike Of 600 Rockets Into Israel
A website affiliated with the Iranian regime stated that if Iran or Syria is attacked, then Iran's first response will be to launch 600 Shihab-3 missiles into Israel and US targets in Iraq. The Shihab missile has a range of at least 1,300km and can strike anywhere in Israel. On Sunday, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner stated, "Iran does whatever it pleases in Iraq ... one cannot find in the entire world a crisis greater than this one."
Iran has shown its willingness to be an active participant in this evil plot to destroy the civilized world. Everyone claims that diplomacy is the key to victory with Iran; well, there can be no victory or even an acceptable outcome. Civilized Iranians want to become a west-like society but are being forced into this deadly game by their rogue government.
Iran's government and their leader Ahmadinejad are deniers of the Holocaust. They provide financial assistance and weapons to terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah and Hamas. They are in cahoots with Syria in the development of nuclear weapons, they send terrorists into Iraq to kill Americans, they continually threaten Israel, a nation who only wants peace. The list continues.
Why would any American accept the garbage spewed by the Iranian government. I do not recognize anything their government stands for and only their conversation to common sense, peace or their own destruction do I support.
Iran has shown its willingness to be an active participant in this evil plot to destroy the civilized world. Everyone claims that diplomacy is the key to victory with Iran; well, there can be no victory or even an acceptable outcome. Civilized Iranians want to become a west-like society but are being forced into this deadly game by their rogue government.
Iran's government and their leader Ahmadinejad are deniers of the Holocaust. They provide financial assistance and weapons to terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah and Hamas. They are in cahoots with Syria in the development of nuclear weapons, they send terrorists into Iraq to kill Americans, they continually threaten Israel, a nation who only wants peace. The list continues.
Why would any American accept the garbage spewed by the Iranian government. I do not recognize anything their government stands for and only their conversation to common sense, peace or their own destruction do I support.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Hugo Chavez & His War On America, And Now Mexico
Mexican intelligence released today, information linking Hugo Chavez to the bombings of 6 Pemex gas pipelines in Veracruz on September 10th. Claiming responsibility for the attacks was the subversive terrorist group Revolutionary Popular Army or EPR. The EPR is financed by the government if Hugo Chavez, including money and weapons.
In 2005, officials discovered in a Veracruz port, a vessel containing containers full of hundreds of AK-47 assault rifles. This shipment was intended to deliver to EPR addressees. Other armament shipments have been traced from their EPR receivers through numerous different entrance points within Mexico. Another subversive group terrorist was identified entering the US through the Canadian border carrying materials and propaganda, including bomb making information.
For those who don't know, Hugo Chavez is the owner of Citgo gas, the gas station commonly seen at 7-11 mini marts. He has also imported and provided free of charge, oil used for home heating to residents on the east coast of the US. Now, why he attacked the Pemex gas pipelines I cannot say, obviously it was a beneficial move on his part and the part of the EPR to benefit Venezuela's gas exports. I can say that exporting free oil into the US for home heating in the east is a propagandous move to attempt to win the hearts and minds of some Americans. He believes these few Americans will affect his standing when the times comes to wage a war against the United States in the media. Similar to how the media is proving to be a decisive tool in the war in Iraq right now.
Whatever the case, it is obvious that an open border between US and Mexico is a threat to the national security of the US. I have reported numerous times, that Al-Queda, Hezbollah and many other terrorist groups are using the southern border to their advantage to smuggle weapons and cells into the US for the sole purpose of waging a war behind enemy lines in the heartland of American.
In 2005, officials discovered in a Veracruz port, a vessel containing containers full of hundreds of AK-47 assault rifles. This shipment was intended to deliver to EPR addressees. Other armament shipments have been traced from their EPR receivers through numerous different entrance points within Mexico. Another subversive group terrorist was identified entering the US through the Canadian border carrying materials and propaganda, including bomb making information.
For those who don't know, Hugo Chavez is the owner of Citgo gas, the gas station commonly seen at 7-11 mini marts. He has also imported and provided free of charge, oil used for home heating to residents on the east coast of the US. Now, why he attacked the Pemex gas pipelines I cannot say, obviously it was a beneficial move on his part and the part of the EPR to benefit Venezuela's gas exports. I can say that exporting free oil into the US for home heating in the east is a propagandous move to attempt to win the hearts and minds of some Americans. He believes these few Americans will affect his standing when the times comes to wage a war against the United States in the media. Similar to how the media is proving to be a decisive tool in the war in Iraq right now.
Whatever the case, it is obvious that an open border between US and Mexico is a threat to the national security of the US. I have reported numerous times, that Al-Queda, Hezbollah and many other terrorist groups are using the southern border to their advantage to smuggle weapons and cells into the US for the sole purpose of waging a war behind enemy lines in the heartland of American.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Around The World Of Terrorism In 80 Seconds
On the 6th anniversary of 9/11, a 600 pound bomb was disabled in Turkey. The bomb was concealed inside a minivan parked at a local market place. Turkey is an ally of the US.
10 Iraqis were arrested in Lima, Peru attempting to pass through and enter the US on forged passports. One Iraqi escaped. The group is believed to have ties to Al-Queda.
Freelance Muslim terrorist arrested in Dearborn, Michigan park carrying loaded AK-47. He was wearing dark clothing and had his face painted in camouflage.
A man on the terrorism watch list was arrested in New Jersey after he was observed taking pictures of an Interstate 80 bridge that spans between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
South Korean students kidnapped and held hostage in Afghanistan by the Taliban were treated like slaves for three weeks and told to convert of die.
This was an instalment of around the world of terrorism 80 seconds. It all starts to add up even for those of you who believe terrorism is isolated to far regions of the world and for those of you who believe if we just let sleeping dogs lie we will not get bit. Well guess what: they are actively trying to catch us off guard so they can conquer and kill us, whether we convert of not. Well, I for one will not submit...ever.
10 Iraqis were arrested in Lima, Peru attempting to pass through and enter the US on forged passports. One Iraqi escaped. The group is believed to have ties to Al-Queda.
Freelance Muslim terrorist arrested in Dearborn, Michigan park carrying loaded AK-47. He was wearing dark clothing and had his face painted in camouflage.
A man on the terrorism watch list was arrested in New Jersey after he was observed taking pictures of an Interstate 80 bridge that spans between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
South Korean students kidnapped and held hostage in Afghanistan by the Taliban were treated like slaves for three weeks and told to convert of die.
This was an instalment of around the world of terrorism 80 seconds. It all starts to add up even for those of you who believe terrorism is isolated to far regions of the world and for those of you who believe if we just let sleeping dogs lie we will not get bit. Well guess what: they are actively trying to catch us off guard so they can conquer and kill us, whether we convert of not. Well, I for one will not submit...ever.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
N. Korea Provide Nuclear Material to Syria / Iran?
Israel claims they have spotted what they believe to be a nuclear installation inside Syria with components they believe to be provided by North Korea. This information was gleaned from recon flights over Syria. News agencies in Israel report that Israeli fighters may have launched an attack against the suspected installation. Others believe that if a attack was launched it was most likely an attack against a weapons cache headed to Hezbollah from Iran while making its way through Syria.
On North Korea's suspected involvement, a North Korean official stated, "This is a very dangerous provocation little short of wantonly violating the sovereignty of Syria and seriously harassing the regional peace and security...The Democratic People's Republic of Korea strongly denounces the above-said intrusion and extends full support and solidarity to the Syrian people in their just cause to defend the national security and the regional peace".
Is there anything to be said?
On North Korea's suspected involvement, a North Korean official stated, "This is a very dangerous provocation little short of wantonly violating the sovereignty of Syria and seriously harassing the regional peace and security...The Democratic People's Republic of Korea strongly denounces the above-said intrusion and extends full support and solidarity to the Syrian people in their just cause to defend the national security and the regional peace".
Is there anything to be said?
Russia Tests Worlds Most Powerful Vacuum Bomb
Russia announced Tuesday that it has successfully tested the worlds most powerful vacuum bomb. The bomb, named "Father of all Bombs" has the destructive power of a nuclear bomb without the fallout. The bomb, which they insist does not conflict with any international treaties, causes massive destruction with an ultrasonic shock wave and incredibly high temperatures. A Russian authority stated, "all that is alive merely evaporates".
Compared to the US Massive Ordinance Air Burst bomb or MOAB, the Russian FOAB is four times more powerful with the equivalent of 44 metric tons of TNT. The temperature at the epicenter of the blast is twice as high.
Russian president Putin has recently ordered strategic bomber missions be flown on a regular schedule requiring NATO and other friendly nations to scramble fighter jets to intercept and escort them to deter any attacks. It is unknown if any of these bombers are already deploying the FOAB when they fly their missions.
If the Cold War did not heat back up with the resumed bomber missions, then it certainly has now. Their is no reason for the defunct Russian government to began this "arms race" with the rest of the world. Russia is not the target of any nation and by resuming strategic bomber flights
they only serve as an instigation to other countries to do the same. By testing and presumably deploying a bomb of this magnitude when they have no reason to use it as they are not involved in any of the current campaigns to ride the world of terrorists, it only serves as a first strike weapon against NATO or US forces.
I do not believe Putin is dumb enough to attack the US but when he steps down shortly, we cannot be sure what will happen in the vacuum he leaves. I doubt Russia's nuclear arsenal is in full control and I also doubt that their inventory of these bombs would be in control either. To insure the doctrine of mutually assured destruction or at least to maintain pace with the Russian military and maintain their defensive capabilities, other countries must maintain step with the Russian government and their military tactics. This can only create another arms race similar to the Cold War.
Compared to the US Massive Ordinance Air Burst bomb or MOAB, the Russian FOAB is four times more powerful with the equivalent of 44 metric tons of TNT. The temperature at the epicenter of the blast is twice as high.
Russian president Putin has recently ordered strategic bomber missions be flown on a regular schedule requiring NATO and other friendly nations to scramble fighter jets to intercept and escort them to deter any attacks. It is unknown if any of these bombers are already deploying the FOAB when they fly their missions.
If the Cold War did not heat back up with the resumed bomber missions, then it certainly has now. Their is no reason for the defunct Russian government to began this "arms race" with the rest of the world. Russia is not the target of any nation and by resuming strategic bomber flights
they only serve as an instigation to other countries to do the same. By testing and presumably deploying a bomb of this magnitude when they have no reason to use it as they are not involved in any of the current campaigns to ride the world of terrorists, it only serves as a first strike weapon against NATO or US forces.
I do not believe Putin is dumb enough to attack the US but when he steps down shortly, we cannot be sure what will happen in the vacuum he leaves. I doubt Russia's nuclear arsenal is in full control and I also doubt that their inventory of these bombs would be in control either. To insure the doctrine of mutually assured destruction or at least to maintain pace with the Russian military and maintain their defensive capabilities, other countries must maintain step with the Russian government and their military tactics. This can only create another arms race similar to the Cold War.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
IDF Soldiers Attacked While Sleeping
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, while Israeli Defense Forces slept at a training camp, they were attacked with Kassam rockets without provocation. Shortly after the rocket attacks wounded 69 soldiers, motors rained down on the Gaza strip. The Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack. Hamas, which is held responsible for the attack because of their control over the region, stated this was a victory given by god. The IDF forces did not retaliate most likely as to not disrupt the up-coming peace summit.
Why do we continue to try and negotiate a peace between the Israelis and an enemy that commits atrocities like this. Attacking IDF soldiers for no reason, attacking citizens by raining rockets and motors down on them and kidnapping, torturing and murdering Israelis. Land for peace deals will not satisfy Hamas, Islamic Jihad or any other Islamic extremists. The only thing they want is the blood of Americans and Israelis. They seek only destruction and death.
Why do we continue to try and negotiate a peace between the Israelis and an enemy that commits atrocities like this. Attacking IDF soldiers for no reason, attacking citizens by raining rockets and motors down on them and kidnapping, torturing and murdering Israelis. Land for peace deals will not satisfy Hamas, Islamic Jihad or any other Islamic extremists. The only thing they want is the blood of Americans and Israelis. They seek only destruction and death.
We Are Making Progress In Iraq
According to General David Petraeus, the objectives of the military surge in Iraq are, "largely being met". The Iraqis are shouldering "more of the load" and Al-Queda is "off balance". Violence across Iraq is down particularly in the al-Anbar province and Baghdad. IED attacks, suicide bombings and other high profile attacks are down dramatically from the pre-surge levels.Due to the success of Multinational Force Iraq, Petraeus can recommend a steady with drawl of 30,000 troops by next summer, starting with a brigade of 4,000 Army soldiers by next month as well as 2.000 Marines. Petraeus warned that a massive pull-out favoured by Democrats would leave Iraq in a state of un-rest and Al-Queda would certainly rise up and fill the vacuum. Petraeus stated, "a premature draw-down of our forces would likely have devastating consequences".
This is good news, we are making positive progress. We will still have setbacks in Iraq when dealing with a non-traditional and unpredictable enemy, but we will also have triumphant times when we can take pride in our positive affects in that country. One things remains clear no matter what happens over there: we must continue to support our troops and be proud of their dedicated service. We must do everything we can to help them complete their mission and give them the tools they needs to finish the fight and win.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Fortitude & Victory
"I call upon all who love freedom to stand with us. Keep your faith staunch. Our arms are resolute. Together we shall achieve victory."-broadcast by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
June 6, 1944
The Games They Play
Syria announced today that they fired on an Israeli military aircraft that violated Syrian airspace. Syrian government officials stated that the aircraft crossed the northern boarder from the Mediterranean, broke the sound barrier and dropped some ammunition in the norther deserted desert. The Syrians then claim to have fired on the aircraft forcing it to leave their airspace.
A Syrian spokesperson stated, "We warn the Israeli enemy government against this flagrant aggressive act, and retain the right to respond in an appropriate way".
Lets not forget first and foremost that Syria is a state sponsor of terrorism, especially Israelis enemy Hezbollah. Second, why would an Israeli enter Syrian airspace and drop ammunition in the deserted desert. The Syrians have no proof or they would have produced a box of ammo with the Israeli flag printed on the side. If the aircraft did in fact enter, I am sure that is was a mistake on the route the aircraft was flying. For the Syrians to provoke a response by firing on the aircraft just goes to show their mentality in working toward the peace process.
A Syrian spokesperson stated, "We warn the Israeli enemy government against this flagrant aggressive act, and retain the right to respond in an appropriate way".
Lets not forget first and foremost that Syria is a state sponsor of terrorism, especially Israelis enemy Hezbollah. Second, why would an Israeli enter Syrian airspace and drop ammunition in the deserted desert. The Syrians have no proof or they would have produced a box of ammo with the Israeli flag printed on the side. If the aircraft did in fact enter, I am sure that is was a mistake on the route the aircraft was flying. For the Syrians to provoke a response by firing on the aircraft just goes to show their mentality in working toward the peace process.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Germany Twarts Terrorist Attacks Against US
Three Islamic terrorist were arrested today on charges of possession of bomb making materials and plans to attack US military instillation's and US personnel in terrorists attacks. Germany's elite GSG-9 anti-terrorist group made the arrest after surveillance efforts against the three revealed they had been watching US military installations and had been procuring bomb making materials.
Upon arrests, the three were found to have enough hydrogen peroxide to make bombs equivalent to 1,200 lbs of TNT.
The terrorists were part of a newly formed German cell of the Islamic Jihad Union, influenced by Al-Queda. The three, two Germans and one Turk, had trained in Pakistan and nursed "a profound hatred of US citizens".
We can throw this one on the pile of evidence that Islamic terrorism is seeking the un-deniable destruction of the United States and its citizens. These people are willing to conduct terrorist operations in their own country, even targeting their own people as collateral damage just to kill a few Americans.
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