(Absolutely no problem, fightgirl — I’m just reaching critical mass in terms of how many active threads I can monitor at any given time. And so glad you switched over from being reader to commenter — welcome aboard. :) — CHS)

I am horrified when people seem to not care about the human cost…and I am not even addressing the awful pain to our troops, their families and friends. For what end? Personally, I think this entire war has not been about Iraq or the Middle East at all (despite the neo-cons plan). On some level, being at war justifies the infringement (or blatant removal) of individual liberties, distracts the public from the real agenda, and redistributes wealth to the private enterprises billing us billions for their work.

Whether we “win” or “lose” in iraq, the Administration got what it wanted – rubber stamp Congress, obliteration of checks and balances, and redistribution of wealth and power.

Believe it or not, I was hardly a “liberal’ before this Administration… I was all for free markets and small government. But nothing about this Administration is for freedom and small government.

Oh, back to the point… thanks egregious for working in places that many can only imagine.

Could you BE more insulting to someone who is doing dangerous work?

Second. What name he calls himself is between him and his father. Not for you to translate or otherwise mock.

Third. For the record I want it known that Tennessean has never in my memory commented here before and does NOT represent how fdl people feel about du and mfi.

My street cred: I work in a developing country, sometimes in dangerous situations, in hospitals with pitiful supplies, where the lives of children hang in the balance. I have personally seen children die who could have been saved if they had the right medical supplies. I, unlike you, do understand how we have destroyed Iraq’s medical system, perhaps you could give that some thought the next time you need emergency care.

WE HAVE DESTROYED A COUNTRY. GOD HELP US.

I just came back from a spiritual service where they offered a prayer of gratitude not only for all the fathers present, but for all the SINGLE MOMS DOING THE WORK OF FATHERS TOO! The place went wild and over 1000 people were on their feet.

Not falling in either category myself, it was nevertheless a moving experience.

So, to all the fathers on FDL – and any single parents doing the work of fathers – thanks for all you do.

And teach your children well about what is necessary to return this country to a true democracy.

Happy Father’s Day!

There’s not one damned thing to *smile* about or condescendingly call silly or abusive, especially not to amazing souls like Dub who is actually serving and in mortal danger, a strong brave officer, nor should you be insulting him over defending his FATHER Mark, on Father’s Day no less, who is equally amazing and well loved around here. I recall the thread Dub is citing which happened within the last month although not all the details or who all was involved at the moment, what I do recall is being very offended and shocked by how Mark was treated by some commenters.

Is there something in the water lately? Has the tons of depleted uranium the USA has been using finally drifted over on the jet stream? It just seems like long time commenters are getting attacked all the time anymore which has affected me from commenting too when our focus should be on the facts and the fascists, not the messengers on the front lines telling us eye witness accounts of what our MSM and the Busheviks won’t. Dub isn’t being rude, he’s being real and speaking Truth, what a concept, and he doesn’t take any shit like everyone here is so proud of doing at will on a daily basis. And that’s so hard to grasp sitting safely surreal in our puter chairs isn’t it.

Thank You, Dub, for sharing your first hand perspectives of Iraq, and your objectivity of America that most are too subjectively close to to discern having never stepped foot in Iraq or off our shores in many cases. The minor squabbles here will work out in due time, it’s the major global implications of real warfare and never ending troubles that keep me from sleeping. You know you are in my prayers every moment.

In March, a few staff members approached us to ask what provisions would we make for them if we evacuate.

Not to worry, there’s no way Bush will allow them to evacuate till after the November elections.

Lots more lemming pics here if anyone has the patience to sort though them.