Posted on 04/22/2004 7:56:04 PM PDT by Feiny
Hello Everyone, I am taking time to ask you all for your help.
First off, I'd like to say that this is not a political message. I'm not concerned about domestic politics right now. We have much bigger things to deal with, and we need your help.
It seems that despite the tremendous and heroic efforts of the men and women serving here in Iraq to bring much needed peace and stability to this region, we are losing the war of perception with the media and American people. Our enemy has learned that the key to defeating the mighty American military is by swaying public opinion at home and abroad. We are a people that cherish the democratic system of government and therefore hold the will of the people in the highest regard. We love to criticize ourselves almost to an endless degree, because we care what others think. Our enemies see this as a weakness and are trying to exploit it.
When we ask ourselves questions like, "Why do they hate us?" or "What did we do wrong?" we are playing into our enemies' hands. Our natural tendency to question ourselves is being used against us to undermine our effort to do good in the world. How far would we have gotten if after the surprise attacks on December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor, we would have asked, "Why do the Japanese hate us so much?" or "How can we change ourselves so that they won't do that again?" Here in Iraq the enemy is trying very hard to portray our efforts as failing and fruitless. They kill innocents and desecrate their bodies in hopes that the people back home will lose the will to fight for liberty. They are betting on our perceived weakness as a thoughtful, considerate people. Unfortunately our media only serves to further their cause.
In an industry that feeds on ratings and bad news, a failure in Iraq would be a goldmine. When our so-called "trusted" American media takes a quote from an Iraqi doctor as the gospel truth over that of the men and women that are daily fighting to protect the right to freedom of press, you know something is wrong. That doctor claimed that out of 600 Iraqis, that were casualties of the fighting, the vast majority of them were women, children and the elderly. This is totally absurd. In the history of man, no one has spent more time and effort, often to the detriment of our own mission, to be more discriminate in our targeting of the enemy than the American military. The Marines and Soldiers serving in Iraq have gone through extensive training in order to limit the amount of innocent casualties and collateral damage.
Yet, despite all of this, our media consistently sides with those who openly lie and directly challenge the honor of our brave heroes fighting for liberty and peace. What we have to remember is that peace is not defined as an absence of war. It is the presence of liberty, stability, and prosperity. In the face of the horrendous tyranny of the former Iraqi regime, the only way true peace was able to come to this region was through force. That is what the American Revolution was all about. Have we forgotten? Freedom is not free and "peace" without principle is not peace. The peace that so-called "peace advocates" support can only be brought to Iraq through the military. And we are doing it, if only the world will let us! If the American people believe we are failing, even if we are not, then we will ultimately fail.
That is why I am asking for your support. Become a voice of truth in your community. Wherever you are fight the lies of the enemy. Don't buy into the pessimism and apathy that says, "It's hopeless," "They hate us too much," "That part of the world is just too messed up," "It's our fault anyway," "We're to blame," and so forth. Whether you're in middle school, working at a 9-5 job, retired, or a stay-at-home mom you can make a huge difference! There is nothing more powerful than the truth. So, when you watch the news and see doomsday predictions and spiteful opinions on our efforts over here, you can refute them by knowing that we are doing a tremendous amount of good. Spread the word. No one is poised to make such an amazing contribution to the everyday lives of Iraqis and the rest of the Arab world than the American Armed Forces. By making this a place where liberty can finally grow, we are making the whole world safer. Your efforts at home are directly tied to our success. You are the soldiers at home fighting the war of perception. So I'm asking you as a fellow fighting man: Do your duty. Stop the attempts of the enemy wherever you are. You are a mighty force for good, because truth is on your side. Together we will win this fight and ensure a better world for the future.
God Bless and Semper Fidelis, 1st Lt. Robert L. Nofsinger USMC Ramadi, Iraq
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
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 didnt rest until we called a friend there to have some information about the attacks. We still havent 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 doesnt 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 Im I and where I live. It seems that its not allowed for me to live a normal life like others do.
I believe in the bright future ahead but Im 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 its 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 dont 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, thats 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 Im 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 Im with the coalition but I cant do it my friends. Im surrounded by armed criminals who wouldnt 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 havent really changed it yet, is far from being efficient.
Why do others get discouraged easily? Dont mistake me. Im upset but will NEVER run away like some people did.
I wasnt 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 wasnt 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 dont hold shares at Halliburton or Bechtel) who crossed seas and oceans and came to my country to fight for our freedom -and dont 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 countrys 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 Ill 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 Im sure, that one day we will be able to return some of your favors and Im talking about the people not the politicians although I dont 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 youve made were not in vain.
-By Mohammed.
- posted by Omar @ 18:20
#9 on this thread .. Car Bombs Leave 60 Dead in Southern Iraq
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.
We are winning ~ the bad guys are losing ~ trolls, terrorists, democrats and the mainstream media are sad ~ very sad!
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.
Phil. 4:8 is good - strengthening, uniting, winning - advice.
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