War News You Won't See in the Mainstream Media

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Saturday, November 12, 2005

What Would Dishonor Our Veterans?

Senator Two-Sides Kerry made a fabulously hypocritical accusation that President Bush dishonored our veterans by discussing the war on terror in his Veteran’s Day speech. While discussing this with me this afternoon, a neighbor, who is a Marine (I don’t think one can really be called a former... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, November 6, 2005

A Sample of How the News Media Treats Military Families

Not so much a "Why We Fight" as an example of what we fight against here at home. On June 11, 2005, Iowa National Guardsman Casey Byers was killed in action in Iraq. Nine days later, his brother and fellow Guardsman Justin died at home in Iowa when he was struck by a pickup truck. On June 26,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, November 5, 2005

An Example of How the New Media Misreports the War

All the news that's fit to omit By Michelle Malkin Nov 2, 2005 When you read The New York Times (if you still bother to read it), always ask: What is the Times NOT telling me? The answers are invariably more compelling -- and newsworthy -- than what the paper actually deems "fit to print." Let me... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 2, 2005

1.77 Metric Tons of Radioactive Material Removed from Iraq

See the BBC story at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/3872201.stm for a rare example of the news media reporting something favorable. Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 31, 2005

Steakhouse Marks Two Years of Friday Nights With Troops

Steakhouse Marks Two Years of Friday Nights With Troops By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2005 – Fran O'Brien's Stadium Steakhouse in the Capitol Hilton here was the place to be Oct. 28, as the restaurant owners expressed appreciation for the troops and had... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, October 30, 2005

Soldiers and the American media

I have no citation for this; it was sent to me anonymously. Soldiers and the American media October 30th, 2005 Having been on the other side of the world for the past year I must admit that I am not as up to date on current events as I’d like to be. However we do receive the news and are aware of... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, October 29, 2005

Remember when Sadr City represented everything that was wrong in Iraq?

Sadr city success story BY: T. Christian Miller, Los Angeles Times* 09/07/2005 BAGHDAD — Crammed into armored Humvees heaving with weapons, Lt. Col. S. Jamie Gayton and his soldiers were greeted by a surprising sight as they rolled into one of Baghdad 's poorest neighborhoods. Men stood and waved.... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Quick, Which Story Did You See or Hear More?

Iraqi constitution ratified, in fulfillment of goal for war and Bush promise, or American deaths reach 2,000? Perish the thought that a single thing that proves that the war was justified and based on fact ever be disclosed in the news media. I say again as I have before: Those who say the deaths... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Iraqi constitution officially ratified

In a little-noticed news story, the new Iraqi constitution was officially ratified by popular vote after a ten-day audit of the ballots. Mission accomplished, promise kept. But the news media says it's more important to report on smears of the Bush administration. Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Saddam Finally Brought to Trial

In another sign that the war in Iraq is being won, former dictator Saddam Hussein's trial has finally begun. The judge did grant an adjournment until next month, but at least he is being brought to justice. Three years ago he was the supreme, untouchable dictator who delighted in the torture of his... Sign in to see full entry.

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