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Offbeat
Thanks!!!
posted by
Bel_
on July 13, 2005 at 8:09 PM
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Militarywife
I am slowly catching up on your posts. This one in particular is excellent and rings so true!!
posted by
Offy
on July 13, 2005 at 8:06 PM
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Kingmi
You are a very wise individual.
posted by
Bel_
on July 9, 2005 at 4:01 PM
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militarywife. This is a very tense issue and both sides have their points.
the fog of war clouds our minds and our patriotism is sometimes misplaced, or over-the-top.
posted by
kingmi
on July 8, 2005 at 5:53 PM
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jacenta
beautifully stated.
posted by
Bel_
on July 8, 2005 at 8:45 AM
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IFL
I can't even begin to imagine what you witnessed. I can only pray that the next generation doesn't have to deal with this again.
posted by
Bel_
on July 8, 2005 at 8:45 AM
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mmm-w
Thanks! Things were pretty active here yesterday. I need to find Symphony and see if she has heard from everyone.
posted by
Bel_
on July 8, 2005 at 8:41 AM
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We are not a rock or an island as the song....
in Simon & Garfunkel says. It goes to say, "and a rock feels no pain." I hurt for those who are suffering, for they are real, their families are real and they suffer just as I would. It saddens me so, that they are experiencing this. My prayers and best wishes are with them!
posted by
jacentaOld
on July 8, 2005 at 4:42 AM
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MW
Your husband and me see a lot of heart breaking things every day. I have to concur the kids are the worst. They arnt trained killers. Saddly some of them are raised with beliefs as some American children. That we a different and that makes us evil. So sad, great post, I think you beat me to my rant on this subject.
posted by
inkedforlife
on July 8, 2005 at 4:28 AM
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VERY good post,
very well said.... i was so busy, i mussed have missed a lot yesterday on here because i missed it all until i read a post this morning in response to the nonsense..... Greatly written...
posted by
mmm-w
on July 8, 2005 at 4:19 AM
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Very good post.
It's when events like this happen that we get a good look at the inner workings of people. Civilians have always been targets in times of war, so why should we be surprised when our enemy selects to do the same thing that we did in all the wars we've been involved in. People also seem to forget that the British have lived under the threat and actions of terrorists for over twenty years now. They've seen it from the IRA and other groups. It wasn't until our eyes were slapped open by 9/11 did we realize the threat that terrorism posed. We pretty much even blew off the first attack on the trade centers. Perhaps if we would have taken more interest then 9/11 never would have happened.
posted by
Moondawg
on July 7, 2005 at 9:01 PM
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Military Wife...
That was very well said. You are so right
posted by
SincerityAnna
on July 7, 2005 at 7:59 PM
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Holy Grail
Maybe when my husband comes home, he will tell some of the stories of the children. The children are what rip at his heart the most....several of my soldiers have spoken of them. They are just kids who are trying to survive in a war torn country. Killers? NO, just kids.
Unfortunately from reading a few around here, I think anyone who doesn't fit the appropriate profile is going to take heat. 
posted by
Bel_
on July 7, 2005 at 7:49 PM
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Some of the reactions - and non reactions - I've heard have been a bit baffling. Like the women at work who said that "that country" (Afghanistan??Iraq??) should just be "blown off the map" because even the children are trained to be killers. I hope this doesn't cause big problems for people here who are of Arab descent like 9-11 did. That was heartbreaking. And as for London 'finally' knowing how we felt, have these people ever heard of the IRA or World War II??
posted by
Holy_Grail
on July 7, 2005 at 7:41 PM
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Thank you Military_Wife ...I will let you all know as soon as I do
posted by
_Symphony_
on July 7, 2005 at 5:00 PM
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SYMPHONY
It's early here and I tend to be up very late....you are not waiting alone. Please let me know when you hear. In the meantime, I have a candle lit for all and am praying.
posted by
Bel_
on July 7, 2005 at 4:53 PM
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this was really well said...........Thankyou.
especially when you say we already know.... as many I know and some of my friends lost those close that were transferred to America and will grieve to this day. we already knew how heartbreaking and sad....
I cannot take myself to bed it is nearly 1am but some friends have not even reported in yet...we wait in hope..
posted by
_Symphony_
on July 7, 2005 at 4:48 PM
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Kingmi
I truly hope so. I'd like to see this bring the world closer but I am wondering if that is even possible anymore?
posted by
Bel_
on July 7, 2005 at 4:47 PM
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allicat
Thanks and welcome to the nut house! We are actually a harmless bunch!
posted by
Bel_
on July 7, 2005 at 4:46 PM
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MW, Yes! One day of mourning please, before we start blaming Bush.........
posted by
kingmi
on July 7, 2005 at 4:44 PM
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Passion
I honestly don't get it. I can only pray that we do show the same kindness to London as was given to us.
posted by
Bel_
on July 7, 2005 at 4:44 PM
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I totally agree with you
UK
posted by
allicat275
on July 7, 2005 at 4:43 PM
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It's unbelievable the things that people think and say.
I've been worried about Symphony simply bec of what happened to her last week, not to mention other friends and bloggers around here who live in London. How could we not care about their shock and dismay?
posted by
Passionflower
on July 7, 2005 at 4:15 PM
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