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Richard
03-03-2009, 09:39
Here's the latest from the political goblins currently inhabiting the depths of Moira.

WARNING: Put down coffee cup, swallow food, and move away from sharp objects or objects which can be thrown before reading.

Richard's $.02 :munchin

Dear MoveOn member,

I'm sure you've heard about President Obama's plan to finally bring an end to the disastrous war in Iraq. It will bring most of our troops home by August of next year—and by the end of 2011 there won't be any more troops left in Iraq. This is a major turning point in the fight to end the war.

We wanted to take a moment to reflect on the work that you've done over the last six, dark years—-trying first to prevent the war before it happened and then working tirelessly to end it—-to thank you, sincerely, for all you have done.

This moment is possible because of you, and millions of people like you across our movement. So we put together a slide show of all the work that so many people did to help bring this war to a close—it's worth watching and remembering.

And if you can, please chip in to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Even when combat ends, many of our brave men and women and their families will be struggling for years with the fallout. The Fund helps support them and it's also launching a critical program to help our troops who've suffered traumatic brain injuries at war.

At times like these it can feel like this moment was inevitable. But this moment was never fated. And it did not happen simply because the president decided it would. This war is coming to an end in part because of the work you did.

Six years ago, when it was scary to put yourself and your opposition to this war out there in front of your neighbors and co-workers, you did it. And you persisted—outside your Congress members' offices in the freezing cold, holding candles in the pouring rain and delivering millions of petition signatures in the heat of summer. And when the whole country wanted the war to end, but our politicians were too timid to act, you kept pushing.

Of course, our troops aren't home yet. Hundreds of thousands of them are still in harm's way and will continue to be for longer than any of us would like. But now there's a date certain for them to come home.

Until they do, we all need to keep watching Washington and making sure our lawmakers know we're going to hold them to it. Speaker Pelosi and others in Congress have expressed serious concerns about how many troops will be left behind after August of next year—and they're right to raise these questions. We all need to keep looking for ways to ensure all of our troops come home as soon as possible, and to keep pushing for a foreign policy based on diplomacy and engagement.

And when our troops do come home, they will need our support and help to get back on their feet.

Please take a moment to check out the slide show—-it's a great reminder of how everyday folks can change history. And please support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund too.

Want to support our work? We're entirely funded by our 5 million members—no corporate contributions, no big checks from CEOs. And our tiny staff ensures that small contributions go a long way

rubberneck
03-03-2009, 09:46
Don't all wars end at some point? They are patting themselves on the back for ending a war while operations are still going on and 18 months before the troops are scheduled to leave for good, not to mention that the administration has said that they would be open to extending that window based on conditions. It never ceases to amaze me the lengths to which some people will go to delude themselves into believing their own importance. It's almost like an anti-war protester declaring their success in ending the war in 1945 after Japan surrendered. Way to crawl all the way out on that limb....

ZonieDiver
03-03-2009, 10:34
Don't all wars end at some point? They are patting themselves on the back for ending a war while operations are still going on and 18 months before the troops are scheduled to leave for good, not to mention that the administration has said that they would be open to extending that window based on conditions. It never ceases to amaze me the lengths to which some people will go to delude themselves into believing their own importance. It's almost like an anti-war protester declaring their success in ending the war in 1945 after Japan surrendered. Way to crawl all the way out on that limb....

I see an image of Neville Chamberlain, getting off that airplane and waving a document, saying - "Peace in our time."

echoes
03-03-2009, 11:31
Move-on dot whatever can suck on fish gills, and hopefully choke to death for all I care...oxagen theives! :rolleyes:

IMVHO, The United States of America is under attack, from those foreign and domestic that would seek to root out Our core values.

But if I may just humbly suggest, though not popular, there still exists a very strong and motivated population in this Country, that did not vote for "change!" This core group is made up of doctors, lawyers, farmers, and small town shop owners..some even having served Our Country in past and present wars, that believe America is not defined by BHO, druken politicians rants on CNN, or some policy set forth by "our leaders." America is The People.

And though some People are not intelligent, (and buy into whatever grain is being fed to them by the media,) there are still honest hardworking American families that are the backbone of this Country. They will uphold the honor, respect, and dignity of Our Brave American Soldiers, and the reasons behind the War they are so bravely serving in.

That backbone will not easily break. It is strong, and tested by wars, difficult economic times, and Presidents of the past.

Just my very humble opinion on the current state of things in Our America.

Holly:munchin

Firebeef
03-03-2009, 11:39
I just threw up in my mouth after reading this....while my son sits in Sadr City

DbeforeD
03-03-2009, 12:19
Can we start a petition to bar these people from breeding?

Sgt. V

echoes
03-03-2009, 13:33
Can we start a petition to bar these people from breeding?

Sgt. V

Thomas Edison, were He alive today, would invent just such a device, IMHO!

Holly:munchin

Warrior-Mentor
03-03-2009, 13:35
Yeah...they did it...sitting at their key boards, sipping lattes...

...no mention of the blood, sweat and tears of our Service Members or their families.

Good Job!

echoes
03-03-2009, 15:01
Yeah...they did it...sitting at their key boards, sipping lattes...

...no mention of the blood, sweat and tears of our Service Members or their families.

Good Job!

Thank You WM Sir!

Your quote Sir, is what fundamentally fuels the Outrage of American citizens, IMHO...:(

Our Bravest give Their blood, sweat, tears, hunger, outrage, compassion, and humility TO THE Cause! And what are these people doing? Spitting on them, IMHO.:mad:

Move-On what the hell ever org, has an agenda for some charity.

Wonder whose pockets get lined with $$$ from that charity?

Wonder IF They would pony up that info?:mad:

Holly:munchin

AngelsSix
03-03-2009, 18:45
I stopped reading at:

And if you can, please chip in to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Even when combat ends, many of our brave men and women and their families will be struggling for years with the fallout. The Fund helps support them and it's also launching a critical program to help our troops who've suffered traumatic brain injuries at war.

I hate when people pander to the masses for money, or is that supposed to be panhandle??:rolleyes:

I didn't want to waste my glass of champagne.

cornelyj
03-04-2009, 12:15
One word, wow....

That is like me taking credit for my home team winning cause I wore the team's hat... makes no sense at all.

My vote also... no Breeding!

Expatriate
03-06-2009, 14:07
A small question - now that the Iraq war has a 'deadline' as it were, BHO is in power, the Dem's have a majority in the House and Senate - what next?

Surely nothing is left to whine about if all the people you rooted for are in charge, and the central aim and focus of your organization for the past 6 years has been 'theoretically' achieved, then all is right with the world? Equally, any resulting problems that come after this moment of Utopia can pretty much be laid squarely at the feet of 'Your' guys (I hesitate to use this term, as it divides along ideology, but the left currently seems intent on splitting individuals on the lines of political dogma...). Can't be all the bitter conservatives fault if they are a minority in the corridors of power.
I wonder after this if people like MoveOn dot org will have the humility to admit poor judgement after the inevitable failings that will occur (And are occuring) in the BHO administration? Highly doubtful, but curious to observe nontheless - I guesss a more likley scenario would be a repetition of the Labor government in the UK, keep blaming the Conservative party for failings.... Even if you have been in power for nearly 13 years...

~Expat

TOMAHAWK9521
03-06-2009, 18:30
I stopped reading at:



I hate when people pander to the masses for money, or is that supposed to be panhandle??:rolleyes:

I didn't want to waste my glass of champagne.

Hey, aren't these assholes funded by the megalomaniac (and owner of the Democrat Party) George Soros? If he has enough money to prop up and control this group as well a butt-load of others, why aren't they asking him for more money?

redleg99
03-06-2009, 19:31
Hey, aren't these assholes funded by the megalomaniac (and owner of the Democrat Party) George Soros?

I thought so too, but apparently not anymore.

Soros gave $2,601,000 to MoveOn.org, the 527 committee, in 2004.
source:
http://www.opensecrets.org/527s/527cmtedetail_contribs.php?cycle=2004&ein=200234065

However, that organization apparently hasn’t raised or spent any money since then
Source:
http://www.opensecrets.org/527s/527cmtedetail.php?ein=200234065&cycle=2006

Instead, MoveOn.org, the PAC now seems to doing all the raising and spending.
Here is their list of major donors for 2008 – I didn’t see Soros on it, but then again, I didn’t look through all 11699 names:
http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgave.php?cycle=2008&cmte=C00341396

Now, the question is, why are there two organizations named MoveOn.org, one organized as a 527 and the other organized as a PAC?
Sounds fishy to me.

HQ6
03-06-2009, 19:39
And if you can, please chip in to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Even when combat ends, many of our brave men and women and their families will be struggling for years with the fallout. The Fund helps support them and it's also launching a critical program to help our troops who've suffered traumatic brain injuries at war.

We are doing just fine thanks... besides... we give to Wounded Warrior which actually SUPPORTS soldiers and their families.

At times like these it can feel like this moment was inevitable. But this moment was never fated. And it did not happen simply because the president decided it would. This war is coming to an end in part because of the work you did.

After the week I have had... these people can just kiss my ass.

Six years ago, when it was scary to put yourself and your opposition to this war out there in front of your neighbors and co-workers, you did it. And you persisted—outside your Congress members' offices in the freezing cold, holding candles in the pouring rain and delivering millions of petition signatures in the heat of summer. And when the whole country wanted the war to end, but our politicians were too timid to act, you kept pushing.


WOW compared to the hardship that these people went through summers in Iraq and winters in the mountains of Ass-ghanistan are a freaking cake walk :rolleyes: whatever

The REALLY sad part is that my moronic sister-in-law will get this and actually believe she did something by supporting these people. She will most likely forward it to me trying to show me that she really does support the troops. What a freaking joke. I just don't have the heart to laugh at it anymore.