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08 Feb 2010 20:09

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U.S.: John Murtha: A friend of the military, not a friend of the Iraq War

  • Every person who serves in the military has lost an advocate and a good friend.
  • Wisconsin Rep. David Obey • On the death of Rep. John Murtha. Murtha, one of Congress’ most-hard-nosed members, had served Pennsylvania’s 12th district since 1974. He was best-known for his stance on military issues, mainly because he had been there – he was the first Vietnam veteran to serve in Congress. Notably, Murtha was an early critic of the Iraq War, at a time when the war was still popular with the American public. He also had some notable weaknesses, such as being notorious for pushing pork into his own district. Even so, his death was unexpected – doctors accidentally hit his intestine during routine gall bladder surgery, which means a malpractice lawsuit is possibly in the doctors’ future. source
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02 Feb 2010 20:02

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Politics: John McCain does a total flip-flop on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

  • flip Three years ago, John McCain made it clear that he’d support overturning “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” if military leaders said they were comfortable with changing it.
  • flop Today, McCain was presented with that exact scenario, but claimed it was the wrong time. He also noted the policy was “imperfect but effective.” Flip-flop! source
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31 Jan 2010 11:04

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World: Is Hakimullah Mehsud dead or alive? Pakistan wants to know

See this dude holding the gun? Word on the street that the new Pakistani Taliban leader, Hakimullah Mehsud, was killed. Pakistan’s military is trying to find out. source
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21 Dec 2009 20:56

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U.S.: The military’s genius new policy: Get pregnant, get court-martial

  • Whoops, the condom broke! I’m screwed! In a baffling decision clearly made by a man, soldiers under command of Gen. Anthony Cucolo in Iraq could face a court martial if they get – or get someone else – pregnant. “Anyone who leaves this fight earlier than the expected 12-month deployment creates a burden on their teammates,” Cucolo wrote. “Anyone who leaves this fight early because they made a personal choice that changed their medical status – or contributes to doing that to another – is not in keeping with a key element of our ethos.” An expert quoted in the article says the policy is legal, too, if controversial. In other news, if the Catholic Church could do this, they totally would. source
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06 Dec 2009 10:56

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U.S.: Education may be a good next step for former military

  • 12,000 troops converted into teachers source
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18 Nov 2009 21:48

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World: Sudan doesn’t lighten up for anything – even a soccer match

A major soccer match between Egypt and Algeria took place in Sudan today, and the Sudanese brought their guns and military presence. Sounds fun. source
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17 Nov 2009 20:50

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U.S.: U.S. soldiers are committing suicide at a higher rate in 2009

  • 140 the number of suicides in the U.S. Army in 2008; that was an all-time record source
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12 Nov 2009 22:11

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U.S.: Nidal Hasan formally charged in the Fort Hood massacre

  • 13 number of charges of murder Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan faces; he could face the death penalty source
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11 Nov 2009 11:18

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U.S.: Daily poll: Do you think vets get enough respect for their work?

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10 Nov 2009 20:15

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U.S.: Obama – again – knows the right thing to say at Fort Hood

  • It may be hard to comprehend the twisted logic that led to this tragedy. But this much we do know – no faith justifies these murderous and craven acts; no just and loving God looks upon them with favor. For what he has done, we know that the killer will be met with justice – in this world, and the next.
  • Barack Obama • Speaking at the Fort Hood Memorial ceremony today. This speech was pretty awesome, actually, one of Obama’s best ones. Among other poignant things he said, there’s this striking statement about the often thankless job of being a solider: “In a world of threats that no know borders, their legacy will be marked in the safety of our cities and towns, and the security and opportunity that’s extended abroad.” Kudos. • source
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