Iraq

How Far Would You Go?

0

We watched recently as Stephen Colbert, host of the popular Comedy Central show The Colbert Report, went farther than most people could to make a connection with others. He traveled all the way to Iraq to entertain the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. For an entire week The Colbert Report was [...]

Continue Reading

In the Fighting Fields of Bagdad and Kabul (A Poem)

0

Outside, and within the cities Of Bagdad, and Kabul, Between the country's roads The hawks and the scavengers, Here, they bravely sweep, fly low Seldom heard amongst the arms below. In these fighting fields So many dead, long days ago; They lived, felt twilight, saw home Were loved, gave love, and now they sprawl In [...]

Continue Reading

Iraqi Dinar Investments May Be Your Best Retirement Option With Impending Revalue of Iraq Free Dinar

0

The Iraqi government has come a long way since the overthrow of Saddam back in 2003. Sadly, there si a long way to go before Iraq and the infrastructure is back to what it was before U.S. invasion. I have been following progress since 2003 and have been an investor in Iraq ever since. given [...]

Continue Reading

The Almanac, Celebrity Birthdays, Today in History, May 18 – UPI.com

0

Today is Wednesday, may 18, the 138th day of 2011 with 227 to follow. The moon is waning. the morning star is Saturn. the evening stars are Mercury, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, Venus and Mars. Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus. They include Persian poet Omar Khayyam in 1048; Russian Tsar [...]

Continue Reading

Cesar Chavez

0

The Democratic Senator from California Barbara Boxer is very happy that the activist will be received. Boxer Navy Secretary Ray Mabus called the Tuesday night to thank him for the decision. "I applaud Secretary Mabus continue the rich tradition of the Navy's name to the delivery of these ships after pioneers, explorers and visionaries in [...]

Continue Reading

Top 12 World News Stories In 2006 – Recap Of What Happened Around The World

Osama bin Lynched

0

I'm going to give this speech tonight to a crowd of drunk young people. if I'm not back by morning, ask around if there have been any "Islamic burials." About 10 years ago a bunch of psychotic killers crashed planes into buildings. A tall skinny guy who took credit said he was protesting the presence [...]

Continue Reading

How can I get my VA compensation from temporary to permanent status?

0

I have a disability rating of 70% with the VA from my tours in Iraq, how can I get my rating to permanent staus? Jim Strickland Veterans advocate explains it all and answers your e-mail questions; http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfJAN0… First off, don't share your rating online. That is personal information that you should keep as confidential as [...]

Continue Reading

Angelina Jolie to U.S. — "Stay in Iraq"

0

Santa Angelina Jolie, a mother, and a UNHCR goodwill ambassador wrote an op-ed piece for the Washington Post arguing that "we have finally reached a point where humanitarian assistance, from us and others, can have an impact." Staying to Help in Iraq (Washington Post) [quote] the request is familiar to American ears: "Bring them home." [...]

Continue Reading

Anyone know where I can get Sean Penn's letter to Bush that was posted in the Washington Post?

0

According to Wikipedia: On October 18, 2002, Penn placed a $56,000 advertisement in the Washington Post asking President George W. Bush to end a cycle of violence. it was written as an open letter and referred to the planned attack on Iraq and the War on Terror. in the letter, Penn also criticized the Bush [...]

Continue Reading

George W. Bush Releases Statement On Bin Laden's Death

0

President George W. Bush joined 15 American soldiers who lost limbs or suffered serious injuries in Iraq or Afghanistanon on a 62-mile mountain bike ride last week. (Chron.com) George W. Bush released this statement earlier tonight: Earlier this evening, President Obama called to inform me that American forces killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of [...]