tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post8379751029899008625..comments2023-10-15T10:20:47.803-05:00Comments on Eighty Deuce on the Loose in Iraq: The troop surge IS working...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-69178153025070843852007-09-28T11:22:00.000-05:002007-09-28T11:22:00.000-05:00It's not time to bring the troops...HomeDr BLT (c)...It's not time to bring the troops...<BR/><BR/>Home<BR/>Dr BLT (c) 2007<BR/>http://www.drblt.net/music/Home.mp3<BR/><BR/>Let's end the war, but let's...<BR/><BR/>End the War (By Winning It)!<BR/>http://www.drblt.net/music/LetsWIN2C.mp3<BR/><BR/>This is what I love to do, I blog, and then I roll. I blog n roll!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-224749425854269942007-09-26T17:03:00.000-05:002007-09-26T17:03:00.000-05:00Just found your blog. I wish I could have made a ...Just found your blog. I wish I could have made a blog when I was deployed. But blogger.com was banned by websense at our MWR, as well as other blog platforms.<BR/><BR/>I know how you feel about the mortar alerts. It got to a point where even in apparently real attacks, I was more interested in trying to see where they fell than taking cover. Being just a support guy, I never got to do anything. But we always wondered why, if they happen on an almost nightly schedule at some bases, aren't they being stopped? I'm sure there's more to it though that a POG wouldn't understand...<BR/><BR/>I think a lot of the debate on the surge is what is the definition of "working"? What is the definition of "winning"? For example, even if there is less violence now due to increased pressure and numbers, the questions about being over there at all remain. Is it worth it, or is it just pissing off Iraqis and creating more enemies? I know if somebody attacked and occupied the United States, I'd fight back. If a bomb was dropped on my uncle's house, and if troops raided my home, stealing my weapons, and scaring my family, I'd fight back. According to Fox News, anybody who defends themselves is not just a terrorist, but magically Al Qaeda too. People don't know the difference or even question it. Of course, there's more to that too.<BR/><BR/>Other people are criticizing General Petraeus' report, because his statistics are the opposite of many independent reports, and others suggest that the reason the statistics are in his favor is due to different "what counts" tactics, such as not counting people killed in certain situations, when previously they would have been counted. Or at the hearing, he said the report was not shared with the White House, yet previously, Bush himself said he was happy with the report's progress while it was still being written, and Petraeus said he would deliver private assessments to Bush.<BR/><BR/>Stay safe over there. Don't let the politics get to you. Everyone supports you and wants you to return home alive and well. Some want it sooner, some want it after you win... something, but everyone cares in their own way. Don't forget that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-32171049493757819662007-09-10T22:33:00.000-05:002007-09-10T22:33:00.000-05:00Please.... I only worried when I read where you s...Please.... I only worried when I read where you said "but frozen, maybe in lack of care, I dont know." before you knew it was a drill. Please, be safe! Charlie needs you!<BR/><BR/>Bruce - Flagstaff, AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-61374262536945725722007-09-10T01:52:00.000-05:002007-09-10T01:52:00.000-05:00I too believe the troop surge is working! As a me...I too believe the troop surge is working! As a member of the military myself I want to thank you for helping to keep our country safe!<BR/><BR/>God bless!<BR/><BR/>JWHeykoolaid3https://www.blogger.com/profile/12550041892706664448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-50529418827842809132007-09-08T19:23:00.000-05:002007-09-08T19:23:00.000-05:00Ted Kennedy is going to be on something or other a...Ted Kennedy is going to be on something or other and I'm sure he'll talk about what a failure the the surge is. I'll leave my tv off to avoid smashing it. Hey E.D. what's the penalty for ignoring a mortar drill three times in a row? Ya get sent home for a time out? Y'all keep up the great work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-73015960910665314962007-09-08T18:44:00.000-05:002007-09-08T18:44:00.000-05:00This is a very insightful and well written comment...This is a very insightful and well written commentary about an issue of vital importance to our nation and Iraq as well. You are someone who would know and hence your word on this is incredibly important for those of us back home searching for an accurate portrayal of the situation on the ground. There have been some negative accounts from Baghdad recently that were very discouraging. Because of this, I find your lengthy overview to be a very important contribution to the fund of knowledge available on how the surge progresses in your section of Baghdad. Thank-you so much.<BR/><BR/>While things have become quieter and hence less dangerous, nevertheless, I ask that you stay safe and wish you God's blessings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-83372166019847714002007-09-08T15:33:00.000-05:002007-09-08T15:33:00.000-05:00Ah, ya gotta love the fobbits! We actually had our...Ah, ya gotta love the fobbits! <BR/><BR/>We actually had our patrol stopped by an NCO in his little gator while we were headed to the gate for a patrol. He was screaming and threatening the PSG with all sorts of things. Why? Because the gunner in the first truck had his sleeves tucked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-3692333662019742232007-09-08T05:12:00.000-05:002007-09-08T05:12:00.000-05:00Very good op-ed. An opinion that is valued, and ...Very good op-ed. An opinion that is valued, and listened to, probably more than you realized. I believe after Tuesday, the MSM will credit mil blogs with educating the American Public. You, my young man have been a big part of a new communication at its best.<BR/><BR/>Gratitude and prayers,Haole Wahinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144881648654954101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-16011013758487732992007-09-07T13:33:00.000-05:002007-09-07T13:33:00.000-05:00Trackbacked by The Thunder Run - Web Reconnaissanc...Trackbacked by The Thunder Run - <A HREF="http://thunderrun.blogspot.com/2007/09/web-reconnaissance-for-09072007.html" REL="nofollow">Web Reconnaissance for 09/07/2007</A><BR/>A short recon of what’s out there that might draw your attention, updated throughout the day...so check back often.David Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153191536633461987noreply@blogger.com