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Thanks, Veterans
SCSUScholars —
... In today's world, there are many who think all war is bad. They have no clue as to how badly humans can behave when they either are a thuggish dictator or under the thumb of one. I was sent this reminder by Vets for Freedom. This quote by John Stuart Mill says it all: ...
Obama Camp Will Meet With Antiwar Vets Group
Gateway Pundit —
... a face-to-face meeting with now President-elect and members of his staff. Our hard work has paid off! We’ve recently been contacted by a member of President-elect Obama’s veteran staff and will be meeting with representatives of both his Veteran and Foreign Affairs Committees this month. This is a huge opportunity for IVAW to assert our voice and perspective at a new level and to continue to demand accountability for ending the occupation. The pro-American, pro-victory Vets For Freedom members did not receive their invite, yet.
Update: No More "Rendition: Guantanamo"
Power Line —
We noted here the creation of a vile video game called "Rendition: Guantanamo," in which the player is a terrorist detainee at Guantanamo Bay, and the object is to escape while killing as many American soldiers as possible. Now we">here the creation of a vile video game called "Rendition: Guantanamo," in which the player is a terrorist detainee at Guantanamo Bay, and the object is to escape while killing as many American soldiers as possible. Now we're happy to report that, due in part to pressure from our friends at Vets For Freedom, the developer has pulled the plug on the game. It won't be seeing the ...
Afghanistan: What To Do, Part II
Power Line —
In this post, I expressed concerns about our effort in Afghanistan, asking 1) can we "win" in the sense of leaving behind a reasonably modern and successful state, and 2) how much strategic significance does Afghanistan have? I wondered whether our best alternative is a less ambitious strategy that would rely on air power and a limited ground force to prevent the terrorists from running open training camps, etc.
I also quoted Pete Hegseth of Vets For Freedom who urged stepping up the Afghanistan effort. Today Pete sent this email in response to my post:
Just saw (yeah, I'm a bit behind) your ...
Tune In Tomorrow!
Power Line —
... At 11:30 central, we'll be talking with Pete Hegseth, founder of Vets For Freedom, about Afghanistan. As I've written on this site, I'm worried about whether a counterinsurgency strategy is really suited to that country, and I wonder whether a significant troop increase will best serve our security interests in the region. So we're looking forward to a lively dialogue with Pete; if you call in, you can contribute your thoughts as well. ...
Northern Alliance Radio Network
Fraters Libertas —
The Northern Alliance Radio Network is back LIVE tomorrow for another exciting broadcast day. The First Team (John Hinderaker and I) start it all bright and early at 11AM central. Highlights promise to be the two guests we have scheduled to appear. At 11:30 we have Pete Hegseth, Executive Director of Vets for Freedom and contributor to ...
Vets On The Hill - A New Start?
Pat Dollard | Young Americans —
Snooper here.
I am Sick and Tired of what is going on in DC and around this Nation in the realm of politics. It’s disgusting. About 60 of us joined together on a spur of the moment Vets On The Hill. We were staunch and upright and spoke the Truth. The pictures will be coming, trust me.
We spoke to hundreds of Congress “personnel” either in the presence of the actual Congressmen, their aides, their little flunkies and some wet behind the ears people that actually thought they knew what they were all about. Well? They had no clue.
I am Sick and Tired of ...
