A Few Things
That Red Dodge
Yesterday morning I was passed by a red Dodge Pick Up while on my way to work. It's not the first time I've been passed by them. The thing signifigant about it is the sticker in the back window...It's Familiar, a Ranger Battalion Scroll and "U.S. Army Ranger" beside that. They used to have a Black Beret on the stickers, but, it has been cut out. I no longer have anything on my truck affiliating me with the Rangers, so, he doesn't know he's passing by one of his own. One of 1st Bn's old Seargent Major's is from here and maybe it's him. I need to flag the fellar down. The Former Seargent Major is around, his brother has done some body work on my truck years back(he does great work). Maybe it's him...Now they pass me, I don't pass them.
Don't Kid Yourself
Last night I was talking to one of my Buddies. His answer to "Terrorism" is to send 18 cruise missles into Mecca(apparently during the Haj). He then gives me a smug little laugh. Yeah, sounds real macho...He goes on seriously, "what if that happened?", with a terse sound in his voice. Do that and they would cower in fear and leave us alone. It's not that simple people. Osama and the boy's are serious, they ain't letting up. Imagine if this plot had succeeded. OK...assuming that you have read it, it would get rid of some problem children, maybe a Congressman or two who knows. South Florida's population would be cut as well. It does say something about the Drug Cartel's not wanting to prevoke a conventional U.S. response. "Terrorism" will never again be a nuicance as Senator Kerry had lamented about during his Presedential Campaign. Al Qauda is sophistiacated, serious, and hard to hit. Be prepared to hang in there. It will not be over over night.
Al Qauda and it's allied groups are bringing the war to the Western Heart Lands. They seek creative way's to do it. Of course the old fail safe is the Suicide Bomber. We have our Force Projection and Fire Power. They have a Grand Strategy(or so it seems to me), we don't.
I'm not talking about Iraq. I'm talking about what we have termed the Global War On Terrorism. Iraq is just a theater.
Heck, often people ask me as an Army Reservist if I'm going to Iraq they often ask next if I have to go. I sometimes get a "I hope you don't". We are committed now. Please don't ask us those questions. How would you feel? "Good Luck" or "your in my Prayers" is fine.
Agh, enough griping.
Appalacian Intellectual
Yesterday morning I was passed by a red Dodge Pick Up while on my way to work. It's not the first time I've been passed by them. The thing signifigant about it is the sticker in the back window...It's Familiar, a Ranger Battalion Scroll and "U.S. Army Ranger" beside that. They used to have a Black Beret on the stickers, but, it has been cut out. I no longer have anything on my truck affiliating me with the Rangers, so, he doesn't know he's passing by one of his own. One of 1st Bn's old Seargent Major's is from here and maybe it's him. I need to flag the fellar down. The Former Seargent Major is around, his brother has done some body work on my truck years back(he does great work). Maybe it's him...Now they pass me, I don't pass them.
Don't Kid Yourself
Last night I was talking to one of my Buddies. His answer to "Terrorism" is to send 18 cruise missles into Mecca(apparently during the Haj). He then gives me a smug little laugh. Yeah, sounds real macho...He goes on seriously, "what if that happened?", with a terse sound in his voice. Do that and they would cower in fear and leave us alone. It's not that simple people. Osama and the boy's are serious, they ain't letting up. Imagine if this plot had succeeded. OK...assuming that you have read it, it would get rid of some problem children, maybe a Congressman or two who knows. South Florida's population would be cut as well. It does say something about the Drug Cartel's not wanting to prevoke a conventional U.S. response. "Terrorism" will never again be a nuicance as Senator Kerry had lamented about during his Presedential Campaign. Al Qauda is sophistiacated, serious, and hard to hit. Be prepared to hang in there. It will not be over over night.
Al Qauda and it's allied groups are bringing the war to the Western Heart Lands. They seek creative way's to do it. Of course the old fail safe is the Suicide Bomber. We have our Force Projection and Fire Power. They have a Grand Strategy(or so it seems to me), we don't.
I'm not talking about Iraq. I'm talking about what we have termed the Global War On Terrorism. Iraq is just a theater.
Heck, often people ask me as an Army Reservist if I'm going to Iraq they often ask next if I have to go. I sometimes get a "I hope you don't". We are committed now. Please don't ask us those questions. How would you feel? "Good Luck" or "your in my Prayers" is fine.
Agh, enough griping.
Appalacian Intellectual
posted by Hill Billy Rave | Tuesday, July 26, 2005
9 Comments:
How about an 'I'll miss you'?
Absolutley true Fish. I do expect multiple hits. Let's hope the Mosque Story is just one of those tales that goes around and not the truth. It is a scary thought though. Thanks for stopping by Fish.
Marianne, I suppose that's better than what most say, except they are mostly strangers.
Interesting comment, AI. I'm already inspired to write my blog entry of you but I was hoping to do it when I had a bit of time to sit and delve into it without work interfering so keep your pie-hole shut and stop making me antsy to get crackin' at it now. ;-) (teasing..in case you couldn't tell)
Part 1 of 2:
http://murfsdujour.blogspot.com/
I agree with you - we are committed now. Many here,(my town anyway,) truely DO not understand that we are at WAR. Many still think that we can diplomatically fix this.. Personally, I don't do well in a political conversation - debate. I am not a confrontational person. What I do know, and what has worked for me - to bring my views into actions is I have come to know Soldiers, Marines and Airmen that are out "there." Some have come back and are ready to go again...and I am stead fast in support of them and their mission. So to any that read this and would like to know what fine men and women we have in our military...and would like to learn more how to support them. Email me or go to AnySoldier.com...BooksForSoldiers.com for a start...
Go on ask me about my Soldiers...I'll tell you all about 'em...but then I'll show you how to get your own!
Ooops, forgot the Sailors!!! Can't have that!
That's it Janie...just forget the squids! Ah, just kiding. It is very kind of what you do Janie. I appreciate your kindness and I'm sure everyone does too. I didn't notice anything different in Seattle, but, down I5 at the Tillicum exit a bridge was lined with Yellow Ribbons. Of course there is Ft. Lewis and McChord Air Force Base right there. Actualy it reminds me of something I should post.
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No people, I'm not mad at Marianne, actualy I think she's pretty cute. No, I don't have a picture of her. I did it for the lady's own protection. Do you'l think she has a room mate named Ginger?
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