Pfc. Jessica Lynch Isn't Rambo Anymore

nytimes.com ^ | November 9, 2003 | Frank Rich

[Destro]

Pfc. Jessica Lynch has become a football -- for both sides to kick around.

[pabianice]

What a scumbag Rich is.

[Dustbunny]

I think I am tired of hearing about Jessica Lynch.

[Capitalist Eric]

The movie begins with the inevitable disclaimer that "some characters, scenes and events in whole or in part have been created for dramatic purposes." Even so, given the facts as we know them to date, it is startling in its relative accuracy...

Which means that it's crap.

...she's getting ready for her close-up. Tonight NBC broadcasts its unofficial dramatization of her rescue...

It's common knowledge that they created this movie without her consent, or input. To turn around and imply that it's all a publicity stunt, is (again) crap.

The so-called "Fox effect" on the other networks may finally be relinquishing some of its hold — except at CBS... yanking its "Reagans" mini-series after fire from right-wing bloviators and the Republican National Committee.

The uproar was due to "The Reagans" being a blatant and vicious fiction... I suppose that truth is irrelevant??? < /sarcasm >

BARF ALERT???

[newgeezer]

If I watch either, it'll be Elizabeth Smart.

Combat is no place for this nation's women.

[al baby]

This just in J-lo and Ben are said to have been spoted and a local Starbucks

[al baby]

Elenor Rosevelt tells me things when i visit the latrine

[moodyskeptic]

Slimeball Rich seems to have forgotten that the lamestream media only turned Jessica's story into a megastory because that's the only way the Left could "support" the war effort. The alphabet networks pushed this story in a cynical attempt to appear patriotic while actually hating "Bush's War".

They remained mute on the battlefield victories, the Jessica Lynch story sucked up all the oxygen. Not surprising that the most embarrassing event militarily became the most famous event.

Mr. Rich forgets how it went down, we Freepers don't.

[Cicero]

The Attack Poodle strikes again. He was no good reviewing plays, so they gave him movies. He was no good at reviewing movies, so they gave him politics. He was no good . . . oh, never mind.

[Capt. Tom]

I think I am tired of hearing about Jessica Lynch

You must be talking about the new Jessica Lynch. We all loved the old one, the red blooded gutsy all American girl.

The Washington Post reported Thursday that the 19-year-old Army supply clerk shot several Iraqi soldiers during the March 23 ambush that resulted in her capture. She kept firing even after she had several gunshot wounds, finally running out of ammunition, the newspaper said, citing unidentified U.S. officials. "She was fighting to the death," the Post quoted an official as saying. "She did not want to be taken alive."

[Knightsofswing]

She never was a "rambo" but a BIMBO!! All she was looking for when she en-listed was a husband, or a man to take care of her. She recieved a bronze star for getting captured & hurt. BIG freaking deal, tell that to the guys comming home in pieces or not at all! Then she gets a million dollars for a book the she is going to have a "ghost-writer" to help her. I do not think that she will have anything to do in the making of this book other than having her name on it. All it is going to do is bash the President.
Sorry for my rant, it is just how I feel about this!
SEMPER FI.........
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINE CORPS!

[Terry Mross]

I wonder if anyone has asked the relatives of these men and women in these flag drapped coffins if they'd like it to be on TV. And I wonder when someone is going to point out that Clinton started the policy....a good one I might add.

[joesnuffy]

Military Corruption Dot Coms Version

[mtbopfuyn]

No one ever said she was a Rambo except for some sleazy journalists out to make headlines.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

All she was looking for when she en-listed was a husband, or a man to take care of her.

I can understand your frustration with this story, but I'm not sure where this came from. Though she is engaged to be married, this doesn't seem like a fair characterization.

[joesnuffy]

If they still sold war bonds ..she would be on tour...

[joesnuffy]

At least after her confession of not being a "hero" she wont end up like Ira Hayes
Though if she did receive a "combat V" with that bronze star she might want to re-think that-
imo

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

She didn't get the "V" (thank goodness).

[MinuteGal]

I hope PFC Rambo doesn't turn into PFC Dumbo with all the publicity and $$$$'s she's getting. It's happened to a lot of former non-entities.

Leni

[cubreporter]

We will be watching neither one of these shows.