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Liveblogging the Senate war spending debate; Update: Republicans abandon fiscal conservatism, vote for non-war lard-up; Update: Roll call vote added, McCain skips vote; Update: Spending bill passes, 70-26
Oink.
“He was daddy’s hero; now he’s everyone’s hero.”
Marine Cpl. Justin Cooper, R.I.P.
Thursday morning inspiration
Walking the talk.
Berlusconi testifies in Abu Omar rendition case
Just ignore the Saddam-terror connection, okay?
Blogger Bill Ardolino reports from Sadr City
“The stacatto thrum of Apache attack helicopters sounded overhead..”
Question of the day: Where did the DNC get its IED footage? Update: The answer, partially; Update: Source video link added
Tools.
Thousands turn out for Staff Sgt. Matt Maupin’s homecoming
“Our nation will never forget.”
Analyst: War in Iraq has strengthened U.S. international strategic position
Schools closed due to freezing weather: Hades Elementary, Gehenna Junior High. Colombia left out in the cold.
Jonathon Cote, R.I.P.
Coming home.
A promotion for Gen. Petraeus
“The best man for the job.”
Moment of Truth In Iraq
“Turning Defeat and Disaster into Victory and Hope.”
Dick Cavett: yet another liberal dazzled by Petraeus’ shiny medals
“Very impressive…if you’re twelve”.
Iran making a real nuisance of itself
Knock it off, pal.
A Gift of Life grant for Ammar
The helping hand of Haditha Marines.
In honor of Michael Monsoor
“By his undaunted courage, fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of certain death…”
Petraeus on the Hill; Dems can’t control Code Pinkos; Idiot Sen. Levin calls Petraeus “Admiral;” Update: Petraeus recommends 45-day pause on troop reductions in July; Update: Aggressive Levin heckles Petraeus, allows outside heckler to pile on; Update: Sen. Lieberman lashes back at “See no progress” Democrats; Update: Another McCain Shia/Sunni flub?; Update: Petraeus slides added
Scroll down for updates/liveblogging of hearing…2:45pm Eastern. I’m adding some of the key slides Gen. Petraeus used in his testimony (thanks to Jack Holt). Click to enlarge:
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Want to send a thank-you card to Gen. Petraeus? Click on the envelope to sign:
Testimony starts at 9:30am. You can get the C-SPAN livestream here.
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As Gen. David Petraeus [...]
Some unintentional truth at the New York Times
That’s Rich!
Video: Friday Night Fights
Sadr City shootout; rematch imminent
Obama adviser: Between 60,000 and 80,000 troops in Iraq by the end of 2010
Plus: Obama’s Strike Force!
Staff Sgt. Maupin’s remains found in Iraq
“Matt is coming home. He’s completed his mission.”
Basra, Iraq, and Iran
Straight talk.
A proper welcome for the Vets for Freedom in the Twin Cities
Counterinsurgency alert!
Bodies of two kidnapped US contractors found in Iraq
Ronald J. Withrow and John Roy Young, RIP.
Outside The Wire DVDs available
Danger Close.
Return to Ramadi
Remembering J.T.
The Vets for Freedom National Heroes Tour
Let’s roll.
More than Guitar Heroes
“These pilots are fighting every day.”
Soldiers and puppies: Two narratives Update: Marines in Honolulu investigating; Update Possible ID on the thrower
Scroll down for updates…Honolulu Advertiser reports on YouTube vid investigation by Marines…possible ID on Marine…
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Tons of left-wing Digg users today sent me the video Allahpundit posted at Hot Air of a soldier Marine(?) allegedly throwing a puppy over a cliff in Afghanistan Iraq?.
Watch the clip closely. The puppy doesn’t move. It’s clear to me [...]
Guns in the desert; inside Iraqi politics
Citizen journalists report.
A Valentine’s Day surprise
“I don’t know what to say. I’m shaking.”
Mudville Gazette
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