The greatest swindle of all time... a broken
medical care contract with America's
military retirees
Without
our military soldiors we would all be
speaking German and Japanese today. We all
be goose stepping to nazi marching bands.
Our country is going down the toilet
everyday because we don't give a damn. We
are happy with our 52" inch flat screen TVs,
6 pack of beer, and white picket fences. We
are blinded by our arrogance and decadence
that we can't see what is happening to our
nation.
Through the eyes of
those who were there, Americans at War® looks back
at the moments when ordinary people were called to
extraordinary heroism.
High-definition
interviews offer intimate, one-on-one experiences. It's a
priceless understanding of the effects of war through
harrowing personal accounts. Featured on PBS, this
award-winning series offers 50 compelling vignettes.
Like John McCain,
Col. George E. “Bud” Day spent over
5 yrs in Vietnamese POW camps. Day
and John McCain were cell-mates for
about 2 and a half years. Day is a
legendary military hero with more
medals and ribbons than anyone since
General Douglas MacArthur.
Please
distribute
this far and
wide to see
if we can
keep this up
and running
on Youtube. (The
more that
visit the
site, the
longer it
stays up.)
Send it to
all your
friends,
relatives
and your
entire
address
book.
It’s the
story of the
broken
promise made
for a life
time of
healthcare
to military
retirees.
So many have
completed their
end of the deal
and now they are
without the
promised
healthcare.
(New
07-28-08)
Prayer Request
Please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our
troops around the world. Please - of all the gifts
you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine deployed in harm's
way, prayer is the very best!!!
I understand the weather in Iraq is very difficult to bear right now. Our
troops need our prayers for strength, endurance and safety.
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us. Bless them
and their families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of need. I ask this
in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
Amen."
Christmas Poems
These are two wonderful Christmas Poems that I came across
from previous years; some of you may have seen or received them before.
They are definitely worth reviewing again as they illustrate the patriotism
of our fighting men and woman, and remind us that they are still out there
on duty for us. God Bless you and your families this Christmas season and
may you enjoy a most happy and prosperous New Year.
(New 12-23-07)
Veteran
- whether active duty, retired, national
guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in
his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: "The
United States of America," for an amount of: "up to
and including their life."
That is honor, and there are way too many people in
this country who no longer understand it.
(New 08-19-07)
If liberals in Congress
really support the troops, why do they keep saying things like ...
Senator Harry Reid: "That
this war is lost, and that the surge is not accomplishing anything."
Senator John Kerry: "If you make the most of it, you study hard, you do your
homework and you make an effort to be smart you can do well. If you don't,
you get stuck in Iraq."
Congressman John Murtha: "Our troops overreacted because of the pressure on
them and they killed innocent civilians in cold blood."
Senator Dick Durbin: "If I read this to you and didn't tell you it was an
FBI agent describing what Americans had done to prisoners in their control,
you would most certainly believe this must have happened by Nazis, Soviets
in their gulags or some mad regime, Pol Pot or others that had no concern
for human beings."
(New 10-14-07)
A Legacy of Horror and Honor - A poignant and inspiring portrait of Air
Force Colonel Bud Day -- the most decorated American fighting man alive
Military biography has fallen into a sad state. Servings either are
hagiographies that would make John Wayne blush, or, more often, smug
debunkings that, for example, consider General MacArthur's Filipina mistress
of more interest than his Pacific islands campaign strategy.
In a welcome break from this dismal trend, best-selling author Robert
Coram's latest book provides crisp writing and the authority of uncommon
research. He presents a poignant and ultimately inspiring portrait of Air
Force Colonel Bud Day -- the most decorated American fighting man alive. He
also gives us an uncomfortable yet unimpeachable look at what really
happened to our POWs who were tortured by the North Vietnamese both during
and after their ordeals. Day was the leader of the resisters in the Hanoi
Hilton and paid a stunningly awful price for his heroism -- again, both
during and afterwards....
Freedom Bird-circa 1967 For most servicemen who
served in Vietnam, the Freedom Bird was that civil airliner which took them back
to the land of the big PX at the end of their tour. Mine was a bit different
sort of Freedom Bird....
(New 03-24-07)
"Idiots
run US Navy; Chinese Sub penetrates all Defenses, Menaces Aircraft Carrier!"
Uninvited guest: A Chinese Song Class submarine, like the one that sufaced by
the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk
American military chiefs have been left dumbstruck by an undetected Chinese
submarine popping up at the heart of a recent Pacific exercise and close to the
vast U.S.S. Kitty Hawk - a 1,000ft supercarrier with 4,500 personnel on board.
By the time it surfaced the 160ft Song Class diesel-electric attack submarine is
understood to have sailed within viable range for launching torpedoes or
missiles at the carrier.
According to senior Nato officials the incident caused consternation in the U.S.
Navy.
The Americans had no idea China's fast-growing submarine fleet had reached such
a level of sophistication, or that it posed such a threat...
(New
11-13-07)
It's so hard to comprehend the people that
shout vile, hateful, and demeaning language at our heroes.........I wish I could
do more to help our warriors.......take a look at the site (above) Harry Riley (New
10-11-07)
Can't be quiet any longer
This is an e-mail from the Chief of Chaplains at Walter Reed AMC (Walter Reed
Army Medical Center). He provides another perspective on the Walter Reed Issue.
(New 03-25-07)
Solemn flight delivers Airman to final repose
Here is an article from Navy Times this week that should make us
all proud to be an American and to be very lucky to be living in this great
country of ours.
(New 01-29-07)
First Flight: Veterans Airlift Command Our wounded veterans returning from Iraq and
Afghanistan have many challenges ahead, but finding transportation
home shouldn't be one of them. That's the view of a new nonprofit
group, Veterans Airlift Command (VAC), which is recruiting volunteer
pilots and aircraft owners to lend air support to recovering
soldiers and their families.
Please pass this down the line to families in need can task these
folks. (New 11-21-06)
Veterans View Upcoming Election with Disdain
Its going to take a miracle to come up with a with a viable candidate - a
charismatic type that people will listen too. America is so radicalized,
tribalized, liberalized that it becomes a matter of choosing the lesser of
two evils. So says retired Marine Sergeant Major Bill Steigerwald of
Harlingen, Texas.
(New
09-10-06)
Who has served and who has
not !!! Interesting site to see who in our legislature has and who has not
served in the armed forces, to include combat duty.
Duty, Honor, Country
through out all of our Nation's Military
history until now.
Duty,
Dishonor, Country
as the politicians, the left wing, the
pussyfoot Military Officers with no combat experience, the Secretary of Defense
Donald Rumsfeld and
President George W. Bush defend not our Marines and Sailors in Iraq!
The Islamofascist terrorists in Guantamno, Cuba get far better treatment,
better meals, better everything than our Marines and Sailor in the brig in
trumped up charges by Iraqi terrorist supporters.
Bob Gates' Brushes with Controversy
Donald Rumsfeld’s sport is wrestling, and his ego is legendary. But
President Bush's nominee as the next defense secretary, Robert M. Gates,
is a bicyclist — a thoughtful man who listens.
While Rumsfeld transformed the military into a nimble
force to counter today’s complex threats, he was a lightning rod for
criticism of Bush’s Iraq policies and expressions of frustration at the
war effort.
(New 11-10-06)
Haditha Massacre: Media and Terrorist Hoax?
To large portions of the worldwide media and a growing radical leftist
faction within the United States Congress, the U.S. Military can do nothing
right and the terrorists can do no wrong.....
.....This is what liberalism and the tenets of the Left breed; dishonor,
cowardice and abject stupidity. But, the honor and intelligence of our
fighting men and women will prevail. However, sadly and apparently
permanently, so will the contradictory pillars of the Left continue to
exist.
Then again, without the presence of evil, how would the rest of us recognize
good.
(New 08-23-07)
Haditha investigators doctored drone video to incriminate Marines
A video taped from a Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle – purported to show
the action that took place in Haditha when 24 Iraqi civilians and insurgents
were killed – was heavily edited by government investigators, a NewsMax
investigation reveals.
The reason, according to an inside source: to avoid showing anything that
exonerates the Marines who were accused of murdering the victims....
...NewsMax can reveal that the video – which was broadcast by CNN – was a
small, carefully edited part of what the Scan Eagle transmitted during its
daylong surveillance flight over the battle scene on Nov. 19, 2005. And
shockingly, the approximately one hour of edited footage was the only Scan
Eagle footage provided to the Marines’ defense teams by the prosecution.....
Jury acquits ex-Marine in Iraqis' deaths Verdict is the first
time a civilian jury has weighed in on the law of war
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A former Marine accused of killing unarmed Iraqi
detainees was acquitted of voluntary manslaughter Thursday in a
first-of-its-kind federal trial.
The jury took six hours
to find Jose Luis Nazario Jr. not guilty of charges that he killed or caused
others to kill four unarmed detainees on Nov. 9, 2004, in Fallujah, Iraq,
during some of the fiercest fighting of the war. The verdict left the
28-year-old defendant in tears. He cried so loud that the judge smacked his
gavel to call for order. Nazario's family and friends also sobbed in the
courtroom.
Thursday's verdict marks
the first time a civilian jury has determined whether the alleged actions of
a former military service member in combat violated the law of war...
(New 09-01-08)
Marines Charged in Iraqi Civilian Deaths - May God Damn the US Government!
Eight Marines were charged Thursday in the killings of 24 Iraqi civilians
last year during a bloody, door-to-door sweep in the town of Haditha that
came after one of their comrades was killed by a roadside bomb.
In the biggest U.S. criminal case involving civilian deaths to come out of
the Iraq war, four of the Marines - all enlisted men - were charged with
unpremeditated murder.
The other four were officers who were not there during the killings but were
accused of failures in investigating and reporting the deaths.
The most serious charges were brought against Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, a
26-year-old squad leader accused of murdering 12 civilians and ordering the
murders of six more inside a house cleared by his squad. He was accused of
telling his men to "shoot first and ask questions later," according to court
papers released by his attorney.....
In Meriden, Conn., Frank Wuterich's father, Dave, said his son was out
Christmas shopping. The father said family members believe his son's version
of events.
"He says they followed the rules of engagement," Dave Wuterich said. "They
were taking small arms fire. They did what they had to do."
(New 12-22-06)
Retired Capt. Roy M. “Butch” Voris, the original flight leader of
the famed U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
died at his home in Monterey, Calif., Aug. 10, 2005
265 House
Members Who Signed the Sep 11 Bi Partisan Petition to Hastert and
Pelosi
Here is the list of all 265 House
Members who signed the 11 September bi-partisan petition to Speaker
Hastert and Leader Pelosi to move forward with correcting the
Sustained Growth Rate formula before this 1 January 2007 which will
begin with a 5% cut in reimbursements to physicians.
The signers are listed in alphabetical order so that you can more
easily find if your critter got on board for this one. The numbers
in parentheses reflect the page number, column number, and sequence
of where that Representative signed the petition. I was hoping to
implement a new Capwiz feature by "attaching" to this message a file
which I uploaded to Capwiz. Unfortunately, either the feature does
not work, or I misunderstood my instructions. Regardless, you do
have the list of petitioners. If your critter is among the list,
thank them. If not, then chide them.
(New 10-26-06)
Government Health Care Can Kill, in Canada and Here Sometime next year Gov. Schwazenegger
will be presenting a health care plan to cover all Californians.
Will it be run by the government? Will illegal aliens be given the
same care as the middle class family barely able to pay their bills?
Will current programs like Kaiser be incorporated into it? Lots of
questions, few answers. The issue was not discussed during the
election, so we have no idea the size or shape of it. We do know the
Governor wants every child covered, regardless of immigration
status. We know he wants it affordabe--don't we all. The big
question is cost and coverage.
Looking at the Canadian system, you wait four months or longer to
see a referred doctor, some provinces can no longer afford the
program, so cut back on services. No private doctors are allowed, so
folks who need quick care must have the money to go to the United
States to get health care.
Where would we go, Mexico? This is a serious issue that will be
greatly discussed next year. We need a free market approach and must
have our Think Tanks get ahead of this curve. Write your thoughts
directly on the web site for all to see and discuss.
http://www.capoliticalnews.com/s/spip.php?article17
(New 11-07-06)
Health Disparities Persist for Men, and Doctors Ask Why In recent years, women’s health has
been a national priority. Pink ribbons warn of breast cancer. Pins
shaped like red dresses raise awareness about heart disease. Offices
of women’s health have sprung up at every level of government to
offer information and free screenings, and one of the largest
government studies on hormones and diet in aging focused entirely on
older women.
Yet statistics show that men are more likely than women to suffer an
early death. Now some advocates and medical scientists are beginning
to ask a question that in some circles might be considered
politically incorrect: Is men’s health getting short shrift?
(New 11-15-06)
Go to the
Conservative Corner "The Conservative Corner
Hitting the Line Hard! Excellent site for tough debate. Tackles the questions
dear to conservatives hearts. The Webmaster is the quite proud father of a
Serviceman, and includes some pics of he and his brother officers. The site
espouses conservativism which goes beyond party affiliation. Very, very good."
Quote on
http://www.iamericanright.com/pages/rightLinks.htm page
Publicity aside, vets in Congress will decline in 2007
The number of veterans in Congress has been declining since 1994, largely as
a result of the retirements and deaths of World War II veterans. That year,
44 percent of members of Congress had served in the armed forces. Olds said
veterans, especially military retirees, have problems running for the House.
“They may not have spent much time in the district because their military
duties have taken them around the world,” he said. “They do not know the
political game, and they don’t have resources.” The Veterans for National
Service Foundation helps teach candidates about local politics, fundraising
and other aspects of running for office, Olds said.“ This is not going to be
a fast process, as this election has shown,” he said.
(New 11-21-06)
James Tichacek's Veterans Information Bulletins Veterans information bulletins covering Medical Care, Medical Supplements,
Travel and Immigration, Tax/SS/Insurance & Legal, Death & Survivors, Pay &
Finances, & Tricare
Veterans' Sites
Links to Veteran's & Veteran related web pages
Veterans - USA Our purpose here is to serve the veteran by
providing current, unfiltered and non-judgmental information concerning
entitlements and benefits for the U.S. Military Veteran. If you are a
veteran or are the spouse of a veteran, we hope you will find helpful
information here. We welcome your questions, suggestions and criticisms
I am personally
glad "O'" Enemy N' Chief didn't defile the grounds at Arlington
Cemetery with his presence, I'm also glad no one there had to
endure any of his arrogant deceitful words....
Twana
(New 05-31-10)
Rolling
Thunder 2010 - A Marine's Vigil
| May 31, 2010
A solitary Marine holds vigil at full attention during the Rolling Thunder
motorcycle rally in tribute to fallen comrades.
Rolling Thunder ....
3000 vets on motorcycles from across the US A paraded in D.C. the Sunday before
Memorial Day, while a solitary, saluting Marine greeted them out on Constitution
A venue... the Marine stood at salute for 3 straight hours, while the parade of
roaring bikes kept on coming.... it is held in remembrance of those who've
fallen in the military.... the event (or the group) is called Rolling Thunder.
The camera is on the Marine a lot... watch his struggles with his emotions, and
his struggles with holding that salute... the way he salutes is very touching...
his head lowered, his eyes down, in reverence for the fallen.
(New 07-15-10)
From: Patriotic Resistance [mailto:mail@resistnet.com]
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 3:36 PM
Subject: Memorial Day - Re-Edit..
As we approach Memorial Day, let us be mindful of those
who have sacrificed much for our Freedoms
that we so cherish today. Many of you will be traveling
and vacationing at this time and we ask each of you
to have safe travels. We also ask that you take a moment
to remember what this day is about.
We here at ResistNet appreciate all our Veteran's who
have served our great Nation! We thank you for
your Service. It is My honor to be standing beside you
in these days of trial that we are now facing.
Freedom Is Not Free
Kelly Strong
I watched the flag pass
by one day. It fluttered in the breeze.
A young Marine saluted it,
and then he stood at ease.
I looked at him in uniform
So young, so tall, so proud,
He'd stand out in any crowd.
I thought how many men like him
Had fallen through the years.
How many died on foreign soil?
How many mothers' tears?
How many pilots' planes shot down?
How many died at sea?
How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?
No, freedom isn't free.
I heard the sound of TAPS one night,
When everything was still
I listened to the bugler play
And felt a sudden chill.
I wondered just how many times
That TAPS had meant "Amen,"
When a flag had draped a coffin
Of a brother or a friend.
I thought of all the children,
Of the mothers and the wives,
Of fathers, sons and husbands
With interrupted lives.
I thought about a graveyard
At the bottom of the sea
Of unmarked graves in Arlington.
No, freedom isn't free
December 7th, 1941 Was a Day of Infamy for Six Patten Brothers
As the nation approaches the 65th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl
Harbor on December 7th, veterans should be proud to know that six Patten
brothers were there that fateful day on the battleship USS Nevada.
The Patten brothers from rural Iowa began joining the Navy in 1934. During
peacetime, they were allowed to serve on the same ship. By January 1941, seven
brothers, Gilbert, Marvin, Bick, Allen, Ted, Ray and Bruce, were serving in the
engine room of the Nevada. In September, their father, Floyd, joined the Navy
and the Pattens were recognized as the Navy's largest family.
(New 12-21-06)
All you veterans, Thank you for your service....
This appeared in this month's American Legion
magazine. It is good. It needs to be read by thousands of Americans. The
main stream media won't carry it. Please pass it along. Semper Fi..
Thoughts on the meaning of Veterans Day
This is directed at anybody who'd like to read it, but if you're within, I
don't know, 10 years or so of my age (48) you may appreciate the first
paragraph the most.
I'm of the age where my dad, my uncles and their friends were all World
War Two veterans. Growing up in the late 60's and early 70's, holiday
gatherings, backyard barbecues, any family get-together invariably ended up
with the "grown-up men" talking about the war.
As a kid, I didn't find much interest in any of the stories. But the
older I got, the more I understood....
October
11, 2002
