Request For Help from Marine Serving in Iraq

Marine Corps Counterintelligence Association ^ | 4/21/04 | 1st Lt. Robert L. Nofsinger USMC

[Brad’s Gramma]

WOW!!! BTTT for later!!

God bless our troops!!

[fly_so_free]

"Our military deserve better than how the liberals are treating them"

Well said. This makes me SO ANGRY!!!!!.

No one in our military should have to worry about what the treasonous, traitorous media and democRAT party are doing. They have a hard enough job over there.

I like the idea of President Bush maybe addressing this problem directly i.e reading this letter to the people, or just telling the POS media that they should do their utmost to be fair and balanced, stop only reporting bad news, or trying to help RAT candidates by calling it Vietnam.

Speaking of Vietnam, I am outraged at what the traitorous blimp Kennedy, and the cretin Byrd have been saying on the floor of the senate -"Vietnam, quagmire, " blah, blah, blah... and then hearing those same statements being parroted by the islamofascist's in Iraq, as they attack our troops.

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrr How about this for an idea, while we're sending flyswatters to Kerry on the total-joke-biased-waste-everybody's-time 9/11 commission -

Why don't we send rolls of duct tape to Traitor Ted Kennedy and senile Byrd and any other RAT who can't keep its treasonous mouth shut while our troops are engaged in a war. Enclose these instructions:

Attention Senator RAT:

Since you can't seem to refrain from encouraging our enemies to attack our troops with your false treasonous statements
-Remove duct tape from package
-Tear off large-very large piece
-Place tape firmly over mouth
-Do not remove until troops are out of harms way and your stupid, false, lying statements can't endanger them.

Better yet people of Mass. and West Virginia

RECALL!!!

Send the the drunken blimp back to the blimp hangar. Send the senile senator to the rest home. Then no one will have to worry about them spouting off.

Heh heh heh- that would send the Rats the message once and for all don't you think?

PS If we have any weapons to test why don't we use Aljeezera's transmitters for target practice..

Rant = OFF

[jamaly]

BUMP

[kayak]

The following was posted on a thread yesterday ... it's apparently from a blog from someone else in Iraq. I found it to be quite touching ... and I hope it will be an inspiration to all who read it, especially those serving in our armed forces. [The emphasis is mine.]

IRAQ THE MODEL
Wednesday, April 21, 2004

http://iraqthemodel.blogspot.com/

A routine day in Iraq.
Today is a special day for me, it's my birthday I woke up early, had many things to arrange, it was a lovely sunny day. One should enjoy looking at April flowers and not stay at home at all, and I will celebrate it just as I should.

Then I heard the news; tens of people killed in terrorist attacks in Basra with many children among them. Omar, my brother, is still in Basra, and we were very worried and didn’t rest until we called a friend there to have some information about the attacks. We still haven’t heard from him, but that's because he doesn't have a telephone or access to the internet in the small town where he works, and we know that he doesn’t usually go downtown at such times.

This is my daily ‘routine’ thoughout 35 years; wars, meaningless death of innocent people, armed people terrorizing us, relatives and friends get killed or disappeared, close gunshot or explosions awaken me from sleeping, our laughs and talks get lost amid sounds of jetfighters in the sky and noise of tanks in street reminding me where I’m I and where I live. It seems that it’s not allowed for me to live a normal life like others do.

I believe in the bright future ahead but I’m upset now and I came here to write and release some of my frustration. I can't bear it alone. why me? Why my country? All that we need is a moment of peace. I really need it now. Why should I bear it with my people? When will it be over and when can we live in peace at last?

The hardest thing is that I have to fight more, and I will, but God, please give me the strength. Why should I be strong while watching others run away; Spain, Honduras, Thailand, human organizations, the UN and all the others who want (and it’s their right I must say) to avoid the dangers. But why did they disappoint us? Why abandon us in this moment when we really need them? Will they come back when conditions improve? Most likely, but who will need them then!!? We don’t need doctors and engineers. We have enough of those and large numbers of Iraqi doctor, teachers and engineers are working abroad. We do export minds, and some of those have returned and are doing their job and some are on their way back. We need political, financial and military support, and once we get rid of the terrorists, WE will show you what we can do, and we will not forget those who helped us, they will remain as friends and allies, that’s from a political point of view. As for me, they will remain as my real family, my brothers and sisters.

One of our friend was angry when he saw the former slaves burn the flag of their liberators (and he has all the right to feel so), but I saw my country being destroyed for 35 years and I’m not desperate because I have faith that it will be rebuild one day. Still, why am I supposed to be the 'superman' who is never allowed to feel angry, sad or frustrated?

Others ask me to demonstrate and show my support to the coalition. Ok I’m with the coalition but I can’t do it my friends. I’m surrounded by armed criminals who wouldn’t hesitate for a minute before shooting me for just speaking out, yet I do speak, and not only on this page.

You, there in the free world, cannot witness against criminals without witness protection programs. We have nothing of this. Just under trained and half corrupted policemen and few newly graduated army soldiers and the law system, we inherited from Saddam and haven’t really changed it yet, is far from being efficient.
Why do others get discouraged easily? Don’t mistake me. I’m upset but will NEVER run away like some people did.

I wasn’t like this before. I was afraid most of the time. I have always looked for safety above all. I lost faith in the whole world and I wasn’t ready at all to make the slightest sacrifice for the sake of others. I was trying to leave my country and find a better job in a safe place, BUT, The brave solders (who don’t hold shares at Halliburton or Bechtel) who crossed seas and oceans and came to my country to fight for our freedom -and don’t anyone dare say the opposite, as I met so many of these soldiers and had hundreds of letters from them and there families and I know their motives; they fight for their country’s safety and for our freedom and they are proud of what they are doing- gave me the faith and showed me that man should not care only about himself, his family or his country, these are not enough to make a human being. These guys are MUCH better than me because I have to fight for my issue and they fight for me. They deserve the respect of the world and so do the people who support them. They always give me hope to go on no matter how difficult it seems.

I think I’ll have to skip celebrating my birthday this year, but that will not make me less determined than before, and I know that even if other countries pull out of Iraq, we will always have the strongest and greatest nation on our side, the wonderful people of the USA, together with the UK, Italy, Japan and the rest of the coalition forces. We owe you a lot and I pray, and I’m sure, that one day we will be able to return some of your favors and I’m talking about the people not the politicians although I don’t deny those the credit they deserve for doing their job as good as they can. When that day finally comes, you will know for sure that the great efforts and sacrifices you’ve made were not in vain.

-By Mohammed.

- posted by Omar @ 18:20

9 posted on 04/21/2004 10:35:17 AM EDT by Valin (Hating people is like burning down your house to kill a rat)

#9 on this thread .. Car Bombs Leave 60 Dead in Southern Iraq

[Smartass]

"God Bless and Semper Fidelis, 1st Lt. Robert L. Nofsinger USMC Ramadi, Iraq"

Dear Lt. Nofsinger. We love, all of our military.
You're all American heroes.

Unfortunates, we're in the middle of one the most
dirtiest presidential elections that I have ever seen.
Further, we unfortunately have people here that
claim to support our military, but in reality have
a different agenda, then the Bush administration.
In my opinion, the American people are getting a good
taste of traitors at their best. As an American, I'm
ashamed of these disgraceful people. Reports that we
hear about Iraq, make us proud of all of you. Keep up
the good work. Most, if not all Americans support you
110%. don't let the minority whiners and complainers
get you down. There is no finer or dedicated military
in the world than you. Semper Fidelis.

God Bless America and Our Troops

[dixiechick2000]

Bump!

[Mo1]

Good Rant

[Smartass]

"God Bless and Semper Fidelis,
1st Lt. Robert L. Nofsinger USMC Ramadi, Iraq

Dear Lt. Nofsinger, please accept my apology. I owe you all a Prayer

I pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

I pray for peace in your hearts, to show others how to find their own peace.

I pray for your safety, that you might return to your families and friends.

I pray that your hope, courage and dignity will remain in tact, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ... Today, Tomorrow and Always

[fly_so_free]

I like your post Kayak, it's a good reminder that not all the Iraqi people are against us-Another lie the media is trying to put over on the public so they won't support the war effort.

The Iraqi's have taken many casualties too, along with our soldiers-may they rest in peace). Every day the fanatics attack ,or try to attack a police station, not to mention the assassinations of government officials.

I just pray that our country, allies, and the people wanting freedom there, can all stick together, and tough this out. Eventually, the fanatic's will be rounded up. Then Iraq can move on toward democracy- if everyone can overcome the propagandists and fear-mongers, that's what we all have to do. (You know I'd like to see president Bush read both of these letters to the public)

I've stated it before, but, I think Iraq could benefit from "neighborhood watch" type programs , or at least the mentality to be more alert, watch for anything unusual, or any people who are new to the neighborhood, exc.. and have a way for people to report it- even anonymously. Point out to them, that our troops don't speak the language, can't be everywhere, the Iraqi's have to learn to watch over themselves too.

[Cate]

This man should thank God for Free Republic. By the vast knowledge of the participants on this forum, we are all able to give good sound reasoning on why this war is important and just. I can honestly say that everytime I sign on, I learn something of importance and the majority of information on this website is usually of a positive note.

[hobson]

Ok, I am ping-list-less. Who has a really big ping list?

[Peach]

Howling and PhiKapMom and Ragtime Cowgirl have big ping lists.

[windchime]

Bump!

[b4its2late]

BTTT

[GrandEagle]

I got this in an e-mail today. I thought it was pretty good. I left out the supposed name of the originating individual because, well everyone knows how "true" stories on the internet are. Anyway, even if not true, it does express the same idea, and was very well put I thought.

I was sitting alone in one of those loud, casual steak houses that you find all over the country You know the type--a bucket of peanuts on every table, shells littering the floor, and a bunch of perky college kids racing around with longneck beers and sizzling platters.

Taking a sip of my iced tea, I studied the crowd over the rim of my glass. My gaze lingered on a group enjoying their meal. They wore no uniform to identify their branch of service, but they were definitely "military:" clean shaven, cropped haircut, and that "squared away" look that comes with pride.

Smiling sadly, I glanced across my table to the empty seat where my husband usually sat. It had only been a few months since we sat in this very booth, talking about his upcoming deployment to the Middle East. That was when he made me promise to get a sitter for the kids, come back to this restaurant once a month and treat myself to a nice steak. In turn he would treasure the thought of me being here, thinking about him until he returned home to me.

I fingered the little flag pin I constantly wear and wondered where he was at this very moment. Was he safe and warm? Was his cold any better? Were my letters getting through to him? As I pondered these thoughts, high pitched female voices from the next booth broke into my thoughts.

"I don't know what Bush is thinking about. Invading Iraq. You'd think that man would learn from his old man's mistakes. Good lord. What an idiot! I can't believe he is even in office. You do know, he stole the election."

I cut into my steak and tried to ignore them, as they began an endless tirade running down our president. I thought about the last night I spent with my husband, as he prepared to deploy. He had just returned from getting his smallpox and anthrax shots. The image of him standing in our kitchen packing his gas mask still gives me chills.

Once again the women's voices invaded my thoughts. "It is all about oil, you know. Our soldiers will go in and rape and steal all the oil they can in the name of 'freedom'. Hmph! I wonder how many innocent people they'll kill without giving it a thought? It's pure greed, you know."

My chest tightened as I stared at my wedding ring I could still see how handsome my husband looked in his "mess dress" the day he slipped it on my finger. I wondered what he was wearing now. Probably his desert uniform, affectionately dubbed "coffee stains" with a heavy bulletproof vest over it.

"You know, we should just leave Iraq alone. I don't think they are hiding any weapons. In fact, I bet it's all a big act just to increase the president's popularity. That's all it is, padding the military budget at the expense of our social security and education. And, you know what else? We're just asking for another 9-ll. I can't say when it happens again that we didn't deserve it."

Their words brought to mind the war protesters I had watched gathering outside our base. Did no one appreciate the sacrifice of brave men and women, who leave their homes and family to ensure our freedom? Do they even know what "freedom" is?

I glanced at the table where the young men were sitting, and saw their courageous faces change. They had stopped eating and looked at each other dejectedly, listening to the women talking.

"Well, I, for one, think it's just deplorable to invade Iraq, and I am certainly sick of our tax dollars going to train professional baby killers we call a military."

Professional baby killers? I thought about what a wonderful father my husband is, and of how long it would be before he would see our children again.

That's it! Indignation rose up inside me. Normally reserved, pride in my husband gave me a brassy boldness I never realized I had. Tonight one voice will answer on behalf of our military, and let her pride in our troops be known.

Sliding out of my booth, I walked around to the adjoining booth and placed my hands flat on their table. Lowering myself to eye level with them, I smilingly said, "I couldn't help overhearing your conversation.

You see, I'm sitting here trying to enjoy my dinner alone. And, do you know why? Because my husband, whom I love with all my heart, is halfway around the world defending your right to say rotten things about him."

"Yes, you have the right to your opinion, and what you think is none of my business. However, what you say in public is something else, and I will not sit by and listen to you ridicule MY country, MY president, MY husband, and all the other fine American men and women who put their lives on the line, just so you can have the "freedom" to complain. Freedom is an expensive commodity, ladies. Don't let your actions cheapen it."

I must have been louder that I meant to be, because the manager came over to inquire if everything was all right. "Yes, thank you," I replied. Then turning back to the women, I said, "Enjoy the rest of your meal."

As I returned to my booth applause broke out. I was embarrassed for making a scene, and went back to my half eaten steak. The women picked up their check and scurried away.

After finishing my meal, and while waiting for my check, the manager returned with a huge apple cobbler ala mode. "Compliments of those soldiers," he said. He also smiled and said the ladies tried to pay for my dinner, but that another couple had beaten them to it. When I asked who, the manager said they had already left, but that the gentleman was a veteran, and wanted to take care of the wife of "one of our boys."

With a lump in my throat, I gratefully turned to the soldiers and thanked them for the cobbler. Grinning from ear to ear, they came over and surrounded the booth. "We just wanted to thank you, ma'am. You know we can't get into confrontations with civilians, so we appreciate what you did."

As I drove home, for the first time since my husband's deployment, I didn't feel quite so alone. My heart was filled with the warmth of the other diners who stopped by my table, to relate how they, too, were proud of my husband, and would keep him in their prayers. I knew their flags would fly a little higher the next day.

Perhaps they would look for more tangible ways to show their pride in our country, and the military who protect her. And maybe, just maybe, the two women who were railing against our country, would pause for a minute to appreciate all the freedom America offers, and the price it pays to maintain it's freedom.

As for me, I have learned that one voice CAN make a difference. Maybe the next time protesters gather outside the gates of the base where I live, I will proudly stand on the opposite side with a sign of my own. It will simply say, "Thank You!"

[blackie]

Support our heroic troops ~ Bump!

We are winning ~ the bad guys are losing ~ trolls, terrorists, democrats and the mainstream media are sad ~ very sad!

~~ Bush/Cheney 2004 ~~

[MileHi]

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[agrarianlady]

Help - I sent this to my sister who works in the Senate. She doesn't believe its veracity. She said 'I didn't think Marines were allowed to express personal opinions.'

Thoughts, anyone?

I never send anyone urban legends. I was rather taken aback that she didn't believe the story.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Good job!

Borrowed this useful pic from our LindaSOG.

I just figured out that if you make the border a number other than "0", it frames the pic. (^:

<*IMG height=170 src="/images/canteen/Canteen/ftpa.jpg" border=8"*>
(Remove "*" s.)

Off to forward 1st Lt. Robert L. Nofsinger's letter to a few folks; and posted it above the newslinks on my homepage....for the duration, or until further developments.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Bump for your praising the Lt. and our Marines, and lifting the rest of us out of the mud with your posts.

Phil. 4:8 is good - strengthening, uniting, winning - advice.