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Victory In Iraq Day

VI DayI’m a couple of days late on this, but there is movement in the blogosphere to proclaim last Saturday as “VICTORY IN IRAQ” day. I have placed this logo in the sidebar for a few days with a link to the Victory in Iraq website.

Despite clear signals from the military and others in a position to know that the war is won, you won’t see or hear much from the media. Congress won’t be declaring victory. The talking heads from the left will continue to trivialize the tremendous effect that the surge had in securing Iraq.

Worst of all, the men and women of our armed forces that took part in this significant achievement will be coming home to the complacent masses who don’t know why they voted the way they did except it ‘felt right.’

We commend our armed forces and wish the best for them as they return to their civilian or military regular jobs. Good work folks, and God Speed.

Hat tip to Kini who put the bug in our ear about this.

24 Nov 2008 by Blogosphere Islamic Terrorism Media Military

Dispatch from Michael Yon

A war correspondent in a position to know about both the Afghan and Iraqi conflicts, passes on these important concerns about electing an inexperienced ‘dove’ to the White House. In addition to Senator Obama’s liberal positions on the Second Amendment and his connections to terrorists and race-baiting activists, we must not forget how disastrous the international situation can become.

Greetings,

YonThe outcome of the upcoming U.S. elections will have a profound impact on the war. Meanwhile, the day to day fighting continues. If Senator Obama is elected, I expect to spend a great deal of time covering the fighting. Judging by his words, Senator Obama must be watched closely or we might see some terrible decisions. I expect 2009 to be the worst year so far in the Af-Pak war, which has serious potential to eventually become far worse than Iraq ever was. If Senator McCain is elected, I’ll breathe easier in regard to the war.

For a short dispatch, please click, “Are you Connected.”

Very Respectfully,

Michael Yon

26 Oct 2008 by Campaign International Islamic Terrorism Military

What I’m Reading

This week my signed hard-cover copy of Michael Yon’s “Moment of Truth in Iraq” arrived. Today, I started reading it while enjoying a spring day on our patio.

book

We have been supporting Michael since his first foray into Iraq. We will continue to do so.

From today’s Michael Yon Blog:

momentoftruth31.jpgWe have sold all 5,200 signed copies of my new book Moment of Truth in Iraq, but I am making a special trip very soon to the printer to sign 2,000 more. I apologize for the slight delay in shipping. Once I have signed the additional books they will be shipped immediately.

Also, Amazon.com has been sold out, but a couple of large shipments are on their way, and Amazon will have books again soon. Moment of Truth hit #6 on the Amazon Bestseller List and then went out of stock. Bad timing!

It’s great to be back in America, but I got measured today for new body armor and helmet. Won’t be long until I am back over there.

Have a great weekend.

Michael

19 Apr 2008 by Islamic Terrorism Media Military

Consorting with the Enemy

liars.jpgI guess that the worst U.S. President, ever, misses his ole terrorist buddies enough that he’s going to make an unsanctioned diplomatic visit to leaders of designated terrorist organization Hamas in Syria, a known terror sponsoring state.

Image – These two peaceful-looking guys are anti-Israel buddies Carter and Arafat, both of whom are Nobel ‘Peace’ Prize winners.

FOXNews.com first reported Tuesday on an item in the Arabic-language newspaper Al-Hayat that said Carter was preparing an unprecedented meeting on April 18 with with Khaled Meshal, the exiled head of the Palestinian terror group Hamas.

The State Department official in Israel did not confirm whether President Carter planned to meet Meshal during his time in Syria. FOXNews.com tried numerous times to reach the Carter Center for comment, but calls and e-mails were not returned.

Ahmed Yousuf, Hamas’ top political adviser in Gaza, did not have any information on a meeting between Carter and Meshal, according to World Net Daily.

“I don’t know anything about any such meeting,” said Yousuf, who is normally involved in setting up meetings between foreign officials and Hamas leaders, according to World Net Daily.

However, the Al-Hayat story said unnamed senior Hamas officials were aware of Carter’s plans.

The State Department has designated Hamas a “foreign terrorist organization.” Chief spokesman Sean McCormack once said of the prospect of meeting with Meshal, “That’s not something that we could possibly conceive of.”

Meshal, who lives in Syria to avoid being arrested by the Israeli government, leads Hamas from his seat in Damascus, where he is a guest of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

Should Carter meet with the Hamas chief, he would be the first Western leader of his stature to do so. Though Meshal met with Clinton officials in the 1990s, the Bush administration has sought to isolate Hamas, enforcing rigid sanctions on its government in Gaza and refusing to meet with its leaders unless it recognizes Israel and abandons terror.

This isn’t completely unprecedented – in a break with conventional diplomacy, Nancy Pelosi, the worst Speaker of the House, ever, visited Syria, a known terror sponsoring state.

09 Apr 2008 by Islamic Terrorism Whacko Politics

Real Progress in Iraq – Michael Yon

progress-yon.jpgMichael has a new article posted, Baqubah Update, in which some of the real truth about what’s happening in Baqubah is documented.

Today marks “D +16” of Operation “Arrowhead Ripper,” the Battle for Baqubah. Arrowhead Ripper kicked off on 19 June 07. I have several dispatches in the works about the major events since that time. Although the serious fighting seems to be over, there remains a possibility for some sharp fighting in the near future. The morning of 06 July began with the sounds of American cannons firing, shells whizzing through the air, while they checked systems and aiming for combat. Apache helicopters orbited Baqubah as the orange sun crested into view.

Photo: Girls in Baqubah – Michael Yon

Continue reading >> Baqubah Update

06 Jul 2007 by International Islamic Terrorism Military

We Win, They Lose

This just in from Patrick Ruffini

“Recently, I’ve written about the need to use new online strategies to mobilize against the Democrat-controlled Congress. Today, I’ve launched WeWinTheyLose.com, a place where conservatives can sign up to keep the pressure on elected officials to stand by our troops and stand for victory in Iraq. This effort is named for Ronald Reagan’s simple recipe for defeating Soviet tyranny: ‘We win, they lose.'”

“Our first action is a petition against the Democrats’ shameless surrender shenanigans. Please sign the petition here:”

02 May 2007 by Islamic Terrorism Military Whacko Politics

Desires of the Human Heart

mike-yon.jpgMichael Yon has posted a pair of excellent articles both containing lots of Yon’s photos from Iraq. The articles deal with the topic of progress in Iraq – things you’re not likely to see in most mainstream media outlets. Please check it out.

Desires of the Human Heart – part I
Desires of the Human Heart – part II

Quoting Michael Yon:

There is no need to be here getting shot at unless people at home see the photos and stories of Iraqis, and our people at war.

Michael also needs your support.

02 May 2007 by Islamic Terrorism Media Military

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