tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456220109410208455.post2199619743634067944..comments2023-10-23T12:57:50.366-04:00Comments on Educated Soldier: Ramadi, Part OneWhiskeyBoarderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12484072959354046151noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456220109410208455.post-43976299327017133752007-07-30T11:22:00.000-04:002007-07-30T11:22:00.000-04:00Thought you might see some parallels in this unbel...Thought you might see some parallels in this unbelievable article (considering the source) from the new York Times. One paragraph stood out, the content of which you are familiar, opining of the Salafist groups such as al-Qaeda and the Mahdi Army:<BR/><BR/><I>"These groups have tried to impose Shariah law, brutalized average Iraqis to keep them in line, killed important local leaders and seized young women to marry off to their loyalists. The result has been that in the last six months Iraqis have begun to turn on the extremists and turn to the Americans for security and help. The most important and best-known example of this is in Anbar Province, which in less than six months has gone from the worst part of Iraq to the best (outside the Kurdish areas). Today the Sunni sheiks there are close to crippling Al Qaeda and its Salafist allies. Just a few months ago, American marines were fighting for every yard of Ramadi; last week we strolled down its streets without body armor."</I><BR/><BR/>This from an Antique Media source that has not only been constant in its Bush bashing, but also seemingly treasonous in the items it chooses to reveal, despite the national security implications.Madconductorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967288519483266552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456220109410208455.post-61598604742990137542007-07-27T15:42:00.000-04:002007-07-27T15:42:00.000-04:00I caught your replies at MJT yesterday and was goi...I caught your replies at MJT yesterday and was going to comment on the DNC Debate post but lost track.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, compelling account and I look forward to any and all others. I'll be giving you a shout-out on my blog as well... keep up the good work and thank you for your service.<BR/>-Mike (michaelbrazellmurray.com)Brazellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14465809974107534448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456220109410208455.post-91035255714929684672007-07-27T10:59:00.000-04:002007-07-27T10:59:00.000-04:00Hello, SteveWelcome home and thanks for your servi...Hello, Steve<BR/><BR/>Welcome home and thanks for your service and for taking your time to create your blog.<BR/>I'm J_Fly. I caught your post at MJT's blog and decided to buzz over. <BR/><BR/> I felt that the MSM wasn't giving a clear picture on Iraq for some time. As I would come across other information that would lead me to believe that, "That the actrual conflic in Iraq was minimal n isolated to a portion of Iraq. As it look like "To me that is" That the fighting is with pot shoot bullies. which I don't think they are of any military real treat or really have a direct objective other then to cause discontent n fear among the the Iraqi's and world view as well as the majority are being farmed in and do not represent Iraq. In no way do I mean to minimize the possibility of injury or deaf and the need for continuous defence, reconstruction effort or just the general presents of our Troops for assurance in the Iraqi's hart mind. But I feel that the war on Iraq has been <B>WON</B> Iraq has been liberated in which many Iraqi's n other sects are taking advantage of. As well as stepping up to their own defences. There may still be much work in reconstruction of Iraq's infer structure and convincing some of the Iraqi's of such. But what can one expect after they have live with the oppression <BR/>that they have had in the past decades.<BR/><BR/>So Cough up that pride you thought to swallow Steve. Your service and/or any other solders service was not in vain. You all have made a difference !!! <BR/><BR/>buzz buzzJ_flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868918234572457426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456220109410208455.post-87788057258348199402007-07-27T10:50:00.000-04:002007-07-27T10:50:00.000-04:00What a well written blog.You have kept my interest...What a well written blog.<BR/><BR/>You have kept my interest and I am patiently waiting for part 2.<BR/><BR/>As a civilian I can see the situation in Iraq from your eyes and understand a little better.<BR/><BR/>You should consider writing a book about your experiences and ideas, as I am sure I am not the only one who would be interested in your story.<BR/><BR/>Please, post part 2 as soon as you can.<BR/><BR/>Waiting with baited breath,<BR/><BR/>DianaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08691148723737793539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456220109410208455.post-9664830975472096322007-07-27T00:09:00.000-04:002007-07-27T00:09:00.000-04:00In fact, more times than not, my complacency durin...<I>In fact, more times than not, my complacency during missions put me more in danger of the First Sergeant’s reprimand then the enemy’s wrath.</I><BR/><BR/>Having been senior enlisted myself, I just find that humorous.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for relating your experience. Anecdotal evidence like this is invaluable.<BR/><BR/>I do disagree with your debate outcome that the mainstream media is not liberal, or slanted left. I've just seen way too much evidence to the contrary.<BR/><BR/>OTOH, you could be right that in 2001, the media may have been accepting or sympathetic to the Administration. Even the driveby is capable of moderating it's output at times. However, even before 9/11 the MSM was busily advancing the theory that the Supreme Court had selected Bush as President, pillorying him for pushing tax cuts at the same time we were in a mild recession even as they were trying to pin the recession on Bush that had begun in the first quarter of 2001. As if the day he took office the economy stalled.<BR/><BR/>The media slants it's coverage not always so much as it being blatantly liberal, but in what it reports and how it reports, and often in the amount of coverage devoted to something.<BR/><BR/>I know you're a busy guy, but if you've never looked at Media Research Center and have some time, take a few minutes and look at what they produce on bias in the media. Newsbusters.org is another place - it is an outlet of MRC.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your service to our Nation.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609184524591619038noreply@blogger.com