So many of our people, those who ensure our safety, security and freedom
every day are still in harms way keep us safe and making sure that we
can celebrate in peace in any way we please if we so choose. They ensure
that if we don’t want to celebrate any religious holiday we have that
freedom as well. They give up so much of their own freedom and even
their individualism to join their brothers and sisters in harms way to
protect those they love and those they have never met. That’s called
dedication. That’s called Patriotism. This, my friends, is true love.
Love of family. Love of country. Love of freedom. May they always be
safe and ALWAYS feel the appreciation that we have for them. God Bless
them all. To every member of the Armed Forces of the United States of
America: Thank You!

In case you haven’t heard it, here is Soldier’s
Silent Night.

President Obama made a good decision here.  The Navy Seals are perfect for this type of operation and going up against pirates who likely have no military training makes it much safer for them.

The story mentions that this might endanger current hostages, but that’s a bunch of crap.  The biggest thing that will come out of this is that pirates will be much less likely to engage American ships from here on out I’d bet.

So our “Homeland Security” department has now, under Obama, determined that our military is a threat to… who?

WASHINGTON – A newly unclassified Department of Homeland Security report warns against the possibility of violence by unnamed “right-wing extremists” concerned about illegal immigration, increasing federal power, restrictions on firearms, abortion and the loss of U.S. sovereignty and singles out returning war veterans as particular threats.

The report, titled “Right-wing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment,” dated April 7, states that “threats from white supremacist and violent anti-government groups during 2009 have been largely rhetorical and have not indicated plans to carry out violent acts.”

However, the document, first reported by talk-radio host and WND columnist Roger Hedgecock, goes on to suggest worsening economic woes, potential new legislative restrictions on firearms and “the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks.”

What a slap in the face!  Those protecting us from rogue nations and terrorists abroad are now being singled out by our own government as possible terrorists?!?!  Where, Mr. President, do you find these people?

Please consider their motivation: it is not money but rather to regain control of their waters from over-fishing and the dumping of toxic wastes by almost all European nations who have refused to stop their people. The dumping is killing their waters and their ability to survive.

martin theodores, new york city, USA

This is a comment on a story about pirates attacking a U.S. cargo ship.  I’m guessing he has his Obama underwear, bunny slippers, and democratic underground bathrobe on (with his moveon.org pin securely attached).

The story explains that the pirates were paid $80 million last  year by shipping companies for the return of their ships, crew, and cargo, but this guy thinks it’s about keeping toxic waste from being dumped there?  I guess all of that food on the ship they attacked would cause too many people to crap up a storm and pollute their waters.  Makes sense to me.  Of course, if they starve, then you have that little problem as well.

I wonder what it’s like to talk to this guy.  I can’t imagine knowing someone who would actually believe this kind of thing.  I can just hear his high pitched whiny voice saying: “Oh, the innocent little pirates are just trying to stop toxic waste from being dumped on them. The millions of dollars they ask for will be used to clean up the mess being made by those bad American companies.  They aren’t after the money for themselves.”  Riiiiight.

It’s only taken a short time for President Obama to give rights once only afforded Americans and those who commited crimes within the borders of the united states to just about anyone.  This sets a dangerous precident that will definitely come back to haunt us.

Now if they will only be allowed to use it against the poor, deprived pirates…

This book is dedicated to the memory of Murph, Axe, and Danny Boy, Kristensen, Shane, James, Senior, Jeff, Jacques, Taylor, and Mac. These were the eleven men of Alfa and Echo Platoons who fought and died in the mountains of Afghanistan trying to save my life, and with whom I was honored to serve my country. There is no waking hour when I do not remember them all with the deepest affection and the most profound, heartbreaking sadness.

Now here’s another very interesting quote from the book on page 36:

Looking back, during our long journey in the C-130 to Afghanistan, I was more acutely aware of a growing problem which faces U.S. forces on active duty in theaters of war all over the world.  For me, it began in Iraq, the first murmurings from the liberal part of the U.S.A. that we were somehow in the wrong, brutal killers, bullying other countries; that we who put our lives on the line for our nation at the behest of our government should be somehow charged with murder for shooting our enemy.
It’s been an insiduous progression, the criticisms of the U.S. Armed Forces from politicians and from the liberal media, which knows nothing of combat, nothing of our training, and nothing of the mortal dangers we face out there on the front line.  Each of the six of us in that aircraft en route to Afghanistan had constantly in the back of our minds, the ever-intrusive rules of engagement….
…I can say from firsthand experience that those rules of engagement cost the lives of three of the finest U.S. Navy SEALs who have ever served.

These are our defenders.  These are our fathers, brothers, and sons.  Yet we stand by and let the liberal media and liberal politicians cost their lives needlessly in the name of political correctness.  I ask you this… Why?

Read the book.  It’s really awesome and inspiring.

Amazing how much things change when you are the one making the decisions.  With his “changes” to the system, now it’s ok to have military tribunals for terrorists.  Heaven forbid a terrorist not get a fair trial before his slap on the wrist and ticket back to terrorist central.

Marcus Luttrell: Patriot.

We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
-Moina Michael

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. PERIOD.