The Story of Jessica Lynch What really happened in Nasiriyah.

the Weekly Standard ^ | April 24, 2007 | Richard S. Lowry

[Badeye]

“Maybe she did herself. “

Doubt it, but its possible.

[Enterprise]

Bump

[sgtbono2002]

Keep women the hell out of combat units or anywhere near where combat may be a danger. That includes flying ,driving truck or on a navy ship.

Women dont belong serving beside men in the military.

[Piquaboy]

Nostralitis Waxwoman is a class act.

[theDentist]

By “did it”, I am referring to a visit to a hair dresser, and perhaps to an upscale store for a few new outfits.

[Badeye]

“By “did it”, I am referring to a visit to a hair dresser, and perhaps to an upscale store for a few new outfits.”

You have a greater interest in this than I do.

[Muzzle_em]

IS that the brother who is/was in the military?

[fight_truth_decay]

Jessica Lynch’s testimony was short and consisted of a statement she had prepared ahead of time.

The PDF of her statement is available at:

http://oversight.house.gov/documents/20070424110022.pdf. Excerpts from her statement follow:

“… I believe this is not a time for finger pointing. It is time for the truth, the whole truth, versus misinformation and hype.”

“… I have repeatedly said, when asked, that if the stories about me helped inspire our troops and rally a nation, then perhaps there was some good. However, I am still confused as to why they chose to lie and tried to make me a legend when the real heroics of my fellow soldiers that day were, in fact, legendary. People like Lori Piestewa and First Sergeant Dowdy, who picked up fellow soldiers in harms way. Or people like Patrick Miller and Sergeant Donald Walters, who actually fought until the very end.”

“The bottom line is the American people are capable of determining their own ideals for heroes and they don’t need to be told elaborate tales.”

[Kaslin]

Waxman claimed the rescue was delayed so that the rescue could be filmed. Is there any evidence of that, or is he slandering the troops?

What do you think? Henry Nostril Waxman hinoring the troops is an oxymoron

[Valin]

It seems to me that Congressman Waxman and his committee should be investigating how the media perverted the story to build its ratings. It is appalling how little regard some of today’s journalists have for the truth.

I’m waiting for this to happen. I figure it will be about 15 minutes after frost warnings in hell.

[Kaslin]

honoring, not hinering

[highlander_UW]

I didn’t expect Waxman to honor our troops, but if there is no basis for his accusation it is a particularly egregious slander, even for a democrat.

[Eagle of Liberty]

Thank you for posting! I have been in dire spirits since “Senator” Reid decided to wave his white flag the other day. This story shows how awesome our troops are, no matter how bad the anti-war jerks want to show them as incompetent, scared, ill-prepared, unprofessional, torturers and cowards. The MSM’s trumped up stories and LACK of coverage since the fall of Baghdad has been awful. This story gave me new energy.

[theDentist]

Slow day in the office so far.

[Kaslin]

Pat Tillman got the Silverstar posthumously. Should his family return it?

[ZULU]

What happened to the officer leading her unit? It seems that he/she was behaving irresponsibly.

[Kaslin]

If I recall correctly, yes she was

[SMARTY]

Double ditto

[Eagle of Liberty]

Tillman’s brother also went on a rant about Abu Ghraib. Perhaps the Pentagon went with the legend of Pat Tillman because there is the chance that he was the one who opened fire on his own troops by accident.

I'm sorry to say this, but I would like some reporter or investigator to follow the money trail on Kevin Tillman.

[Kaslin]

It was a he, and he lead them into the attack with his stupidity.