Posted on 10/14/2007 7:51:58 AM PDT by daviscupper
Getting Iraq To Work
By Jim Golby Sunday, October 14, 2007; Page B01
Outside TIKRIT, Iraq
I'm sick of hearing about all the horrible things that happen in Iraq without ever hearing about any of the good ones. That's not because horrible things don't occur here every day; they do. I've witnessed far more death and sadness than I wish anyone ever had to see. And it's not because I believe in some left-wing media conspiracy. If I'm affiliated with a political party at all, I honestly can't remember which one it is.
Rather, I'm sick of hearing about all the horrible things that happen in Iraq because I've been deployed here for more than 24 months since this war began, and I think I have a story to tell that's heroic, maybe even noble. It's not my story. In fact, I'm quite average, and I'm certainly not noble. But I've been blessed to serve with some amazing officers, noncommissioned officers and soldiers who have sacrificed another 15 months away from their families -- and, for once, produced something that I don't think looks all that bad, even in this desolate country.
Over the last six months, I've served at a large U.S. base in Iraq. My soldiers and I have been responsible for securing the area around the main entrance. We've played a major role in protecting thousands of soldiers and civilians who reside on the base. That's a significant accomplishment in itself, even though it's not sexy, and it has required a lot of discipline and dedication from my troops to do it so well.
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Excellent Article!!!!!
This guy has no future in the Stone Age Press. He is far too articulate and positive. Great Article. Capitalism works everwhere it is allowed.
Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters
Yes it is. I was surprised to read it in the WAPO. Of course the author is one of America’s finest.
If the MSM wants to survive in the long run they should have more artcles by fine, articulate writers.
I think this guy will be around for a while. Maybe not at WAPO. He will be going to grad school and maybe pursue a career in politics etc.
The Washington Post is not the New York Times, but then again, who is? Oh, that’s right...Pelosi...Leahey...Reid...Durbin...
What, did you find the NYT Speedial list??
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