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1. #1
   On October 5th, 2009 at 2:40 pm, sonofdy said:

   Good men lost.

2. #2
   On October 5th, 2009 at 2:42 pm, emjem24 said:

   My heart goes out to the families of those brave soldiers we lost. Their bravery and courage will not be forgotten by those who support them and carry them in their hearts.

3. #3
   On October 5th, 2009 at 2:43 pm, letget said:

   Our Republic has the most wonderful military in the whole world! God bless and protect each of them, please.

   I just wish to goodness we has a POTUS that thought the same thing.
   L

4. #4
   On October 5th, 2009 at 2:49 pm, Mark Harvey said:

   OUTSTANDING! I know EXACTLY what that’s like! OUTSTANDING!

5. #5
   On October 5th, 2009 at 2:50 pm, regularguy said:

   Meanwhile, back at the den of criminals, our pos President dithers about sending reinforcements.

6. #6
   On October 5th, 2009 at 2:52 pm, tre said:

   In the mean time, Obama is choosing the champagne for his anniversary dinner.

7. #7
   On October 5th, 2009 at 2:53 pm, stillontheroad said:

   I know exactly how they feel – no way am I going to let my buddies down.

8. #8
   On October 5th, 2009 at 2:58 pm, Romeo13 said:

   And the WOUNDED stay to fight, because their President will not send needed reinfocements.

   Washington… full of those who have no shame…

9. #9
   On October 5th, 2009 at 3:01 pm, Truesoldier said:

   This is why America is so great! We have brave men and women (and their families) who are willing to stand up for America even when some of our politicans will not.

   On October 5th, 2009 at 2:52 pm, tre said:
   In the mean time, Obama is choosing the champagne for his anniversary dinner.

   Do you think he will be able to make up his mind in time?

10. #10
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:02 pm, cpodug said:

    “Band of Brothers” indeed. The story could be repeated time and time again, but without any publicity. I will not leave – I can’t let them down. I couldn’t be prouder of these torchbearers. The only reason this particular incident comes to light is because of the ABC reporter. All of us who have been in the military could cite hundreds of such incidents that got no fanfare, and those involved wouldn’t want it to come to light.

11. #11
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:04 pm, fred5676 said:

    Here is the reporter. She had guts, too.

12. #12
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:09 pm, ThunderHawkk said:

    Don’t forget about Michelle Obama’s sacrifice of flying to Copenhagen….

    Well, okay, forget it.

13. #13
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:09 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    
    Rough men who stand ready stand with their fellows–I fear they are better than this country deserves right at the moment. Rough men have always stood ready for us-I hope I was one of them. And time and again this country has not given them the support they deserve. Someday we will call and no real men will answer.

    I will have to read the transcript but Rush Limbaugh just quoted somebody referring to Obama as a Beta Male and Putin’s b!tch. Sounds right. I guess Obama fears us as much as we fear him, thus his need for a civilian alternative to the military-AKA street thugs and hustlers.

14. #14
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:10 pm, fred5676 said:

    I wish our TOTUS had as much courage as Karen Russo.

    TOTUS ignores the Commander of all forces in Afghanistan for 70 days, then spends 25 minutes chewing him out, while Karen risks her life to show us the courage of the soldiers TOTUS ignores.

15. #15
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:14 pm, backwoods conservative said:

    The caliber of our military personnel shows itself once again.

16. #16
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:16 pm, spaceycakes said:

    How is it that the XYs in DC share only those common sex chromosomes with real men like these soldiers?

17. #17
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:21 pm, FloridaBill said:

    God bless our military and their family’s!

    Michelle Obama doesn’t know the meaning of the word sacrifice. Sacrifice is what the military does EVERY DAY.

18. #18
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:29 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:14 pm, backwoods conservative said:

    The caliber of our military personnel shows itself once again.

    It has been especially noted by the poor souls downrange from their positions. Sucks to be them.

19. #19
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:32 pm, Flyoverman said:

    As soon as the Dear Leader has finished his workout at the gym. tells us again how he saved us from economic ruin, and is finihsed proclaiming YET AGAIN that we wll all die without State run healthcare, I am sure he will take time to see that the wounded soldiers are being taken care of.

    /sarc

20. #20
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:38 pm, Regulus said:

    That’s the thing about military service, particularly in the combat arms: although you’ll certainly meet your share of people that tax every ounce of restraint you can muster just to tolerate being in the same room with them, there are also others for whom you’d literally give, or do, anything.

    Because you know that they’d do the same for you, without question or hesitation.

    Leave in the middle of a firefight? Not these guys. Not a chance. It’s the blood cord that binds generations past and present, like the example of Marine 1LT William Hawkins during the battle of Tarawa in 1943: wounded 3 times, he refused his mens’ pleas to have them treated, replying “I came here to kill Japs, not to be evacuated!”

    The only thing that could take him from the fight was when he was mortally wounded a 4th time, upon which he simply said, “Boys, sorry to leave you like this.” Somehow, service rivalries aside, I think that were his spirit watching those soldiers in action last weekend, he’d have approved.

21. #21
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:45 pm, Mister P said:

    While I commend the sentiment, I had friends who insisted on returning to Viet Nam. They have to bare a tremendous burden and never feel they have finished the job. We need to be careful about encouraging it at their detriment.

22. #22
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:48 pm, carole said:

    the pig was busy scamming the public that Dr.’s are on board for his boondoggle……This is same group of 150 Doctors that have been “bribed”. Why won’t even Fox tell the truth about this group……80% of Doctors say no thanks.

    why does this evil guy still have 50% approval rating.

23. #23
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:49 pm, Romeo13 said:

    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:09 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal

    Please don’t buy the leftist ideal that the US Government IS the Country…

    The Country deserves these men… as they are part of that Country…

    The Government? IMO does not…

24. #24
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:53 pm, Flyoverman said:

    POST OF THE DAY

    I saw this posted as a comment on another website regarding the Dear Leader as Commander in Chief…..

    “mmm mmm mmm…..Lyndon Baines Obama”

25. #25
    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:55 pm, backwoods conservative said:

    On October 5th, 2009 at 3:29 pm, Flyoverman said:

    It has been especially noted by the poor souls downrange from their positions.

    Well said.

26. #26
    On October 5th, 2009 at 4:00 pm, Cogs said:

    Those men are true heroes; but there is another side to this story. It’s about an incompetent president who received a General’s report over a month ago detailing what was needed to help our troops fight this battle.

    Rather than taking care of our troops most pressing problem; requiring his utmost attention; that incompetent fool his been playing king and having loads of fun with his dopy wife and Oprah, instead of doing his job.

    Screw the Olympics, screw your anniversary and screw your Socialist health care experiment. Obama, you are a disgrace to the very country that elected you. So screw you Obama, you are a worthless piece of garbage.

27. #27
    On October 5th, 2009 at 4:05 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    Romeo13
    Please don’t buy the leftist ideal that the US Government IS the Country…

    We are the country-the government, like fire sometimes does, has stopped being our servant and has become a fierce sum foe and hard task master. It needs to be contained and put back in it’s rightful boundary.
    Our Leftist countrymen, as with children, must be kept away from the fire so the fire stays contained.

    I hope that helps.

28. #28
    On October 5th, 2009 at 4:08 pm, right_on said:

    My condolences go out to the fighting paras from the Spartan Brigade.

    I pray a more liberal ROE will be ordered, and help you more safely complete your mission.

    God bless you all!

29. #29
    On October 5th, 2009 at 4:11 pm, MrScribbler said:

    The blood of those brave soldiers is on Osama Obama’s hands, and he is not worthy of that. He’s not good enough to carry their bedpans.

    When will someone in Congress grow a pair and say enough?

30. #30
    On October 5th, 2009 at 4:14 pm, purplepeep said:

    I’m always in awe of the amazing men and women who serve our country.

31. #31
    On October 5th, 2009 at 4:57 pm, WarEagle82 said:

    America has many brave men and women willing to sacrificially serve their fellow Americans. And then we have those in Washington, DC.

    I know which I prefer…

    I am in awe of the men and women who have faithfully served this nation!

    The V Corps motto was “It shall be done!” These guys put it on the line for their country and their buddies! God bless them all!

32. #32
    On October 5th, 2009 at 5:22 pm, sifty said:

    God Bless every single one.

33. #33
    On October 5th, 2009 at 5:34 pm, hatfield said:

    Indeed,God bless them.

34. #34
    On October 5th, 2009 at 5:37 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    They are in my prayers each and every night. Godspeed.

35. #35
    On October 5th, 2009 at 5:53 pm, zorro said:

    Yes, May God the Father Almighty Bless and keep these “Rough Men”.

    I have a question, why were there no AC-130U Gunships available for close air support? I have stated this question to some friends at Hurlburt Field and am waiting for an answer (if they can provide one). I pray that the fool in the White House has not withdrawn them from the Afghan theater.

36. #36
    On October 5th, 2009 at 6:08 pm, Lindsay said:

    Where do we find such men as these?
    God bless them and keep them safe. You make us so proud to be Americans.

    Thank you, anyone who serves our country. Eternal gratitude from my family.

37. #37
    On October 5th, 2009 at 7:07 pm, Leatherneck said:

    G-d’s speed to our troops in the field.

38. #38
    On October 5th, 2009 at 7:19 pm, ssnark said:

    To absent Comrades!

    My respects to the brave men of the Iron Eagles of the 4th BCT of 4th Inf Div. who fought so gallantly and well.

    Hooah!!!

39. #39
    On October 5th, 2009 at 7:44 pm, GraniteMan said:

    Are we worthy of the tremendous sacrifices of these brave warriors? Let us band together and be the best nation worthy of their sacrifice and great courage. Vote and be involved as an American and have allegiance to the values our country was founded on and not political party or personalities.

40. #40
    On October 5th, 2009 at 7:50 pm, TigerLady said:

    God bless and keep our troops in His care.

41. #41
    On October 5th, 2009 at 8:06 pm, elgringoviejo said:

    A few days ago the Washingon Times had a chilling drawing of two soldiers pinned down in a foxhole. First soldier asked “Did you call in for reinforcements?” Second answered “Yeah, but the White House put me on hold!”

42. #42
    On October 5th, 2009 at 8:16 pm, Ronbo said:

    This is a hard world that is ruled by force and violence. Thank God America has a Band of Brothers who put their lives in harms way to defend us.

43. #43
    On October 5th, 2009 at 8:19 pm, Ronbo said:

    “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his
    blood with me, Shall be my brother; be ne’er so vile, This day shall gentle
    his condition. And gentlemen in England now abed, Shall think themselves
    accursed they were not here, And hold their manhood’s cheap whiles any
    speaks, That fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s day.”
    – William Shakespeare (“King Henry V”)

44. #44
    On October 5th, 2009 at 8:29 pm, Jeff2161 said:

    They are fighting overseas for us. We need to fight here for them too. Impeach the traitor Obama.

45. #45
    On October 5th, 2009 at 9:39 pm, Jimmie said:

    Well poor Obama….is it his fault we elected him?…he has never had to work a schedule before…he has never had to prioritize before…the only real job he had before being commander in chief was being a Senator…and he did not show up for that job very often..if you count how many times he was available to vote…the poor man is just not use to pressure, not use to having to make decisions, no wounder he “ran away” to play olympics

46. #46
    On October 5th, 2009 at 10:04 pm, graysonret said:

    Someone once said that the regular soldier in battle, isn’t fighting for his country, he’s fighting for his buddies. How true it is.

47. #47
    On October 5th, 2009 at 10:58 pm, Speakup said:

    But General McChrystal makes the President angry.

    This is why we elect experienced military people, its a great deal easier to trust our children’s lives to someone who’s felt the sting of battle and will do anything to help them.

    Trillions for the Democrat re-election committee, our kid’s in harms way? He’ll get back to us.

48. #48
    On October 6th, 2009 at 12:30 am, tbear44 said:

    God bless these great and brave Americans!

49. #49
    On October 6th, 2009 at 12:49 am, Republicanvet said:

    On October 5th, 2009 at 4:11 pm, MrScribbler said:

    When will someone in Congress grow a pair and say enough?

    Remembering what happened in Somalia, as depicted in Mark Bowden’s book and the movie Blackhawk Down, the answer is never.

    Even when that moron Aspin went to Congress and asked what they (he as SecDef) should do in Somalia, all they could do is ask for his resignation since they were too cowardly to do anything more about that total cluster caused by Bubba.

    I wonder what Gates is waiting for.

50. #50
    On October 6th, 2009 at 12:51 am, Republicanvet said:

    On October 5th, 2009 at 8:06 pm, elgringoviejo said:

    “Yeah, but the White House put me on hold!”

    …for 70 days and counting.

51. #51
    On October 6th, 2009 at 12:58 am, Republicanvet said:

    From the ABC News article by Karen Russo:

    Soldiers told the MEDEVAC crew that troops were donating blood during the battle, so it could be transfused into wounded comrades.

    Ahhh, but it was Meanchelle that sacrificed….

    /sarc

52. #52
    On October 6th, 2009 at 10:23 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    Republicanvet said:

    I wonder what Gates is waiting for.

    I have been wondering myself. I was shocked Obama asked him sto stay and shocked he did stay. I do not know–does he feel he can hold some line or is it ego? I do not know.

53. #53
    On October 6th, 2009 at 1:28 pm, right_on said:

    I wonder what Gates is waiting for.

    I hope he is a “mole” for OUR military. We need someone inside to monitor the moron in charge.

    I wonder if he knows what planning is going on behind his back? Obama is obviously not getting military advice from those who have America’s best interest in mind.

54. #54
    On October 6th, 2009 at 1:44 pm, Major O said:

    Would to God we had representatives in DC that fought for our liberties with the same tenacity.

    May God bless those soldiers fighting with a knowledge of His Grace and keep them safe. I’m seriously humbled and inspired by courage like that.