The Perimeter Sets

In addition to the kidnapping of the British soldiers by Iran, Saudi Arabia has just made the Middle East a little less stable. Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah stated that Iraq is "under an illegitimate foreign occupation", referring to the presence of the US military. Further, Saudi Arabia stated, "If Israel refuses, that means it doesn't want peace...they will putting their future not in the hands of the peacemakers, but in the hands of lords of war". This statement was made by Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Prince Saud al-Faisal in response to Secretary of State Rice's comments on reaching peace in the Middle East.

Basically, Saudi Arabia does not want peace with Israel. For Saudi Arabia to move towards peace in the Middle East, especially with Israel then Israel has to return its lands to the pre-1967 border alignments and surrender the holy city of Jerusalem. Sounds like instead of a compromise, they want it all.

If one looks at a current map of the Middle East you will find that Israel is behind enemy lines. Israel has been further entrenched with the comments and demands of Saudi Arabia. Directly to the north is Lebanon, which you can recall was engaged in a heated military battle with Israel this past summer, which included the launching of hundreds of rockets into civilian populations in Israel. To the East is Syria and Jordan, need I say more? To the South East is Saudi Arabia, which has made it's intentions for war with Israel internationally known. To the South West is Egypt, which breeds terror and is a funnel for Islamic extremest and terrorist into and out of Africa.

So what options does Israel have? Continue to stand fast against an enemy that has them surrounded or start swimming I guess.

The contempt for the US is largely derived from our support of Israel. Many say we should cut and run from our ties and stay out of the Middle East war. These are the same people saying we should cut and run form those who attacked us and through insurgency are destroying any hope for democracy in the Middle East. If we cut and run, Iraq will consume itself, Afghanistan will again become a stronghold for Taliban and other terrorist and all countries in the Middle East will be emboldened with their religious fanaticism.

What will this mean? Israel will certainly become a victim and be destroyed, democracy will never survive, Islamic extremism will spread and consume Europe and Africa. Attacks will target America for past involvement and Americans will die. What makes this scenario any different then what happened in the early 1940's? Nothing. We must fight for freedom or there will be no freedoms left to fight for. Yes good men will die and they will have died for something honorable and everlasting...freedom and the American way of life.

The Iran Coercion Affair

The coercion by the Iranian government has begun in earnest. The British
female sailor, Faye Turney, taken hostage with 14 comrades, has purportedly
released a third letter. The letter released by the Iranian embassy claims Turney has been "sacrificed" to the policies of the US and UK governments. The letter also claimed that Turney has been treated well, unlike the prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison. The letter further stated, "“It is now time to ask our government to make a change to its oppressive behavior” toward others.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair denounced the captivity of his sailors saying, "I don’t know why the Iranian regime keeps doing this, all it does it heightens people’s sense of disgust. Captured personnel being paraded and manipulated in this way, it doesn’t fool anyone”.

Prime Minister Blair is not 100% right; sad to say that some people are wholly sucked in by this propaganda. Left wing extremists and America haters alike hang on the Iranian governments every word and are more than willing to accuse our government of wrong doing.

Each day as the Iranian crisis grows on account of their new and dumbfounded statements to the international community people here in America continue to step up their hate mongering along with them. For example, Rosie O'Donnell has succeeded in trumping her last idiotic comments. O'Donnell stated that the British sailors were purposely placed in Iranian waters by the British government so they would be "arrested". Why would they do this you ask? According to O'Donnell, so the UK and US governments could justifiably provoke a new war with Iran.

This is the same lady who said on nationally televised cable television that the only way the twin towers could have imploded in that fashion is if they were wired with explosives. Bottom line, she thinks the US government purposely brought down the towers to provoke war with Al- Queda. Correct me if I am wrong but Osama Bin Laden has admitted to the attack, we have captured combatants involved in the attack and we have mounds of evidence, including video documenting the attacks, that this was indeed an un-provoked attack on America.

Where will the lunacy stop? Although hopeful, I don't believe it will ever stop. Why American people look for reasons to hate America is beyond me. For once I am at a loss for words. I cannot provide a reason for this treasonous activity, but I can support actions taken against enemies of the United States. Iran must be delt with swiftly and certainly. The US must allow the UK to take the lead and we must wholly support their actions as they have done ours. O'Donnell must be asked to leave The View and ABC and America must censor her.

The time of letting actions against America slide must end. We must stand for America and support our government. Does anyone really think our government can do anything without the support of it's people? We have set ourselves up for failure. What ever happened to our selfless attitude that saw us through the dark days of WWII? There's a reason we are not referred to as the greatest generation.

The War At Home

So what is more disturbing than a soldier burned in effigy and an American flag being burned and defecated on? Take a close look at the pictures inserted to the right and you will find the answer.

Give up? Look a little closer.

In the picture of the burning American flag and the soldier burning in effigy there is a man wearing a blue shirt between the two. Look who is standing directly to his left, your right. That's right a small impressionable child.

Now in the next picture, we see a naked thug squatting over something. What is he doing you ask? He is defecating on an American flag. Look who is in the background of the picture laughing at what he is doing. That's right, another small impressionable child.



It is one thing for an idiot to disgrace him or herself by getting involved in these unlawful assemblies, but it is another for someone to bring their child to such an event. We thought our children were being brainwashed with liberal garbage in public schools and institutions of higher learning...turns out they're parents were doing it before they made it to junior high. These children are being indoctrinated as the next generation of American haters. When will decent Americans take a stand against these people and say enough is enough?

It is not worth believing in something, unless you are willing to stand for it.

Tennants of Warriorship

With all the negative publicity of the War on Terrorism, a large cross section of the United States appears to be forgetting about the soldiers and their selfless sacrifice to us. Anti-war protestors and indignant left wing idiots probably don’t even know what a real warrior is all about and why they fight. Very briefly I will attempt to explain what makes a warrior and why they should be held in reverence.

First, a warrior is not strictly a war machine. The warrior is melding of body, mind and spirit. The warrior must be in balance to combat today’s violence. They must be in superior physical condition to maintain combat readiness at all times. This includes being a highly motivated student of war and a master of warfare. Violence of action will win the day. They must have a bullet proof mind to protect themselves mentally and emotionally from the horrors of combat. This includes visualization and mental training for future deadly and violent encounters. Not fearlessness, but the ability to channel fear to accomplish the mission. They must be spiritually centered and know that they are doing the right thing for the betterment of humanity. They must know that they are soldiers for God.

So what traits make a wholesome warrior? Loyalty, courage, selflessness, benevolence, honor, faith, moral righteousness, respect, self control and integrity to name a few. A true warrior realizes these traits of a highly effective person and will build their life around them. For today’s warrior, more important than yourself is the man fighting next to you.

This brief liturgy is a glimpse of what the way of the warrior is all about. The diligence and dedication of these fine American warriors will continue to defend freedom for generations to come. May God bless these fine people and their service to us.

Iranian Plot Unfolds

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard paper, A-Sharq Al Awsat, admitted that Iran would abduct American and coalition forces in retaliation for the defections of Iranian government officials. Last week, 15 UK soldiers were abducted in Iraqi territorial waters by the Iranian navy. Iran claims the soldiers were in Iranian waters. The abduction occurred during a routine inspection of a suspected smuggling ship. Interdiction efforts by coalition forces in the area where the soldiers were taken have led to a significant reduction in IED attacks as the amount of IED making materials making into Iraq is lessening as a result of these efforts.

Iran states that it is willing to return the UK soldiers in return for the defectors. They are defectors not detainees. They defected for a reason, they were not kidnapped or taken in any way by the US. As far as the ones that were arrested, they were involved in combat operations in Iraq and are thus subject to military action, including arrest.

Diplomacy should not be an option here. It is one thing to kill our soldiers in the course of battle but unlawfully kidnapping them in Iraqi waters is unacceptable. Iran should be given an ultimatum to return the soldiers or face the consequences. Once the ultimatum is made then US, UK and allied nations must take swift decisive military action against Iran when they fail to comply. Thugs do not understand anything but force. They are asking for it, so let's give it to them. No soldiers, just surgical air strikes. The next time Amadini-whats-his -name shows his face then we will fill his head with a 7.62 instead of the peaceful teachings of the Koran.

Another American Hero

Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor was the second Navy SEAL to give his life in defense of freedom in the Iraq War. A brief description of his heroic lifesaving actions on September 26, 2006 will show the world what it means to be a warrior and an American.

Monsoor, pictured in the foreground of the picture, was working as part of a four man unit providing sniper security for American forces conducting a raid in the area. While on the rooftop, his unit was confronted with the enemy who threw a grenade which stuck Monsoor in the chest and fell to the ground. Monsoor did not hesitate and threw himself on top of the grenade taking the brunt of the explosion which cost him his life. He saved the lives of the other members of the team who sustained minor wounds resulting from the explosion.

Monsoor was recommended for a medal for this action. However, this was not his first act of bravery to earn him recognition. On May 9th in Ramadi, Monsoor and teammates were involved in a gunfight while on patrol. As bullets pinged off the ground around their feet, they braved hostile fire and pulled a wounded teammate to safety. Monsoor was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his actions.

Monsoor is a heroic example of the what it takes to be a warrior SEAL and his actions are held in the highest regard. He held himself to the tenants of warriorship and his death is a testament to the bond of our warrior brothers fighting in harms way so we can rest easy at night.

God bless you Michael. Rest easy.

Prelude To War

Today, 15 UK soldiers were illegally seized by the Iranian navy and taken hostage. The UK soldiers were conducting routine interdiction missions in the Persian Gulf. After boarding a suspected smuggling ship, Iranian vessels sped into the area and took the soldiers captive. According to witnesses, the Iranian vessels took the boarding party and their equipment from international waters to Iranian waters.

The UK is demanding the immediate unconditional release of the soldiers and is pursuing every available avenue to secure their safety. At the very least this was an illegal kidnapping conducted in international waters and at most this is a prelude to war. I have no doubt that this kidnapping was to avenge the suspected kidnappings of Iranian officials by the West. However, as we have already discussed those were defections and arrest by military combatants in Iraq and resemble nothing of a kidnap. Iran is treading in dangerous waters and should be prepared to deal with the wrath of the United States and UK.

There will certainly be more news coming and Frontline America will keep you posted.