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Thank you for writing to TV stations in Virginia to ask them to take this false, discredited, and potentially illegal political attack ad off the air. Your voice can change the world, and your commitment to getting involved is helping get the truth out about this ugly ad. If you know other Virginians who are ready to help take the political process back, please invite them to write a letter like you did: http://va.barackobama.com/offtheairVA Thank you for sharing your voice, Obama Action Wire From me To WAVY-TV, WTKR-TV, WVBT-TV, WVEC-TV Subject I appreciate your running the ad on Ayers/Obama Message...

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2008 – A new Web site is giving the American public a nonpartisan opportunity to join entertainers, professional athletes and politicians in expressing gratitude to servicemembers defending the nation. “What we wanted to do and, I think, something that we were equipped to do, was to provide a forum that is really meant to be uplifting [to servicemembers],” said Stacey Artandi, founder of “Moment of Thanks.” “It’s meant to say [to Americans], ‘Shed your politics. Put them aside, and take a moment to be grateful for some of the things that we really cherish.’” The Moment...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2007 – Just in time for the holidays, 13 major recording artists have created a musical “Thank You” for the troops. “CD for the Troops” is a compilation of songs from 13 of today’s top music artists. Active-duty servicemembers and veterans with a valid military identification card will be able to download the CD from the Army and Air Force Service Exchange Web site for no cost beginning Nov. 17, 2007.  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. “CD for the Troops” will be available for anyone with a valid military identification card to download at no...

BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 15, 2007 – Yesterday, through the magic of technology, more than 50 soldiers, airmen and civilians in Iraq were able to personally thank a group of citizens in Phoenix, Ariz., for supporting the troops and the families they leave behind. Soldiers, airmen and civilians serving in Iraq open gifts provided through Cyclerides.com Hearts to Heroes, a program that shows public support to troops currently deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, their families they leave behind and veterans at the Combined Press Information Center, April 14.  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Thanks to a little help from...

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas , March 28, 2007 – The topic of women came up in my office the other day. We were trying to figure out the best way to highlight Women’s History Month in the post newspaper, and we decided to ask a few outstanding women, “If you could be any other woman, who would you be and why?” We received some thought-provoking responses. Acting Army Surgeon General Maj. Gen. Gale Pollock said she would choose Abigail Adams, because she was “an original thinker” who advised against the discrimination of women. Army Col. Patricia Hastings, director, Department...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2007 – Celebrities attending the 79th Academy Awards last night took time out from posing for the paparazzi and giving dozens of interviews to thank the men and women of the armed forces for their service. Former soldier and award nominee Clint Eastwood expresses his thanks to the men and women of the armed forces before the 79th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, Feb. 25. U.S. Army photo  '(Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Reserve soldiers from the 222nd Broadcast Operations Detachment, based in Los Angeles, donned their dress uniforms to step...

Despite attempts by Democrats to stifle free and open discourse, "The Path To 9/11" aired last night, and again last night. Instead of succumbing to threats from Democratic senators and President Clinton, ABC allowed Americans to make up their own minds about 9/11. Some Democrats feel that the mini-series unfairly blamed the Clinton administration for allowing Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda to fester unchecked. But the shrill tone of Democratic objections to the docudrama belies Freudian under-currents of very real fear that Americans might know the truth: The Clinton administration was too distracted to take action against al-Qaeda -- too...

Simi Valley Freedom Walk to Thank TroopsBy Samantha L. QuigleyAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2006 – Simi Valley, Calif. -- home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library -- is planning a Freedom Walk to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and to show the community’s support for the nation’s servicemembers. “Simi Valley is a very patriotic city,” said Debbie Gregory, one of the event’s planners. “We respect our troops, and we want to show our support, and what a wonderful way to be able to do it.” Gregory is president of Military...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2006 – Defense leaders took time today to thank civilian leaders who have demonstrated solid support for men and women in uniform. The civilian leaders, at the Pentagon for an alumni meeting of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, represent a "who's who" of civilian business owners, chief executive officers, educators, local politicians and civic leaders. All have participated in the JCOC program and many serve as advocates for military members in their communities and businesses. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld lauded the group members' efforts and those of others supporting military members in myriad ways. He cited the...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2005 – Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice paid a Veterans Day visit to troops in Iraq today to honor their service and joined them and Iraqi leaders in inaugurating the Nineveh Provincial Reconstruction Team, headquartered in Mosul. The secretary met with leaders of the provincial government, including the governor, deputy governor, chairman of the Provincial Council and the chairman of the Provincial Reconstruction Development Team. She also addressed soldiers from Multinational Force Northwest during a Veterans Day celebration. Rice told servicemembers deployed to Iraq she recognizes that the work they're doing isn't easy and is often dangerous,...

Dec. 31, 2004   This is an email-able, copyright-ready graphic you can use in emails, on blogs, in flyers, on posters... anything that's noncommercial.

I'm just so happy that there are no more polls to watch, I had to post this one!

To our Vietnam Veterans: We can never begin to express the pride and honor that we have for ALL of you, for protecting our country in the hour of need. You are THE difference in this election. YOU fought the battle and were victorious! HOLD YOUR HEADS HIGH!!! Because of YOU your comrades did not die in vain! WE LOVE YOU AND APPRECIATE YOU!!! Please accept this SALUTE on our behalf!

IPW has started a new gallery featuring poster-style artwork by our artist, Linda Eddy As with our political cartoons, we'd like to see these used to promote conservative causes. Please use the artwork for noncommercial purposes only.[NOTE: a photo of this young Afghanistan girl is posted on a thread on Free Republic]

“According to the experts, I have exceeded my life expectancy by quite a few years. This is a source of annoyance to some.” Ronald ReaganNot only the length of Ronald Reagan´s life but also the length of his political shadow has surpassed all expectations. Along with Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy, poll data suggests that he is ranked by the general public as being one of three greatest presidents in our history. With the USS Ronald Reagan being commissioned the other day, there seems to be no more opportune time to discuss a man who, in this writer´s opinion,...

THANKING OUR TROOPS FAMILY DAY RALLY IN SAN FRANCISCO! SATURDAY, MAY 17TH (ARMED FORCES DAY) NOON-3PM CIVIC CENTER PLAZA Sponsored by the Thanking Our Troops Committee For more information, call Leo @ 415-585-2248 (office) or Alfredo @ 415-573-8446 (cell phone). Come on down and bring along flags, signs, friends and family!

From their homepage: The veterans, citizens and businesses of South Florida (Monroe, Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties) and Tampa Bay (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco counties) are grateful for the sacrifice our National Guardsmen and Reservists' families are making on behalf of America. MISSION To assist families of activated Florida National Guard and Reserve units South Florida ( Monroe, Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties) and Tampa Bay (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco counties). GOAL To provide $25 per month for each minor child of an activated service member during their call-up to active duty. THE PLAN Purchase $25...