Encouraging news from Fallujah

Associated Press

[saquin]

A crowd of Iraqis gather around a US trooper as he sits on his humvee while guarding a street in Fallujah, 50 kilometers west of Baghdad, Tuesday, June 10, 2003. The Iraqi city viewed as the hub of American hatred has become a success story of sorts. The occupiers and the occupied have parlayed their way to a relatively peaceful coexistence. (AP Photo Ali Haider)

A US soldier is offered a glass of tea by Iraqi residents as he guards a street in Fallujah, Iraq (news - web sites), 50 kilometers west of Baghdad Tuesday June 10, 2003. The Iraqi city viewed as the hub of American hatred has become a success story of sorts. The occupiers and the occupied have parlayed their way to a relatively peaceful coexistence. (AP Photo/Ali Haider)

[cyncooper]

He said that he just loves the Iraqis and that they love us. Every time he went out on the street, Iraqis greeted him warmly.

Thank you for that report.

[cyncooper]

Did you see FN's Jim Pinkerton live from Iraq yesterday?

I did not, but thank you for telling us that he's there and what he had to say about what he's seen.

[cyncooper]

he just can't believe what they are reporting here.....they report all the negatives....

I have often thought of you and your husband during this war. Thank goodness some of us DO know what is really going on.

Media = Wankers and Clymers. (Some, anyway--but it seems it's the bad apples and their misleading reports that rule the day. For a time, anyway until they are corrected.)

[mystery-ak]

Thanks for thinking of us....it's been harder than I expected...the worry and loneliness takes its toll...Im trying to stay busy(yardwork,etc) but I can't stay away from the news....time is going faster for Mike...he is tired and hot, but really not complaining...he looks at the big picture and wants to do his part...he's anxious to get home to see our 20mo old grandson, who is growing up so fast, and won't know pa pa when he comes home....sorry to go on and on...just one of those lonely nights.

[cyncooper]

You're not going on. It's important for all of us to realize the sacrifice our service men AND their families put up for all of our sakes.

THANK YOU!

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

m-a, I am sorry to hear about the morale of the troops. Makes me furious at the press. Do you mind that I share your comments in e-mails to the Senate-press, Freep threads? Many of us are getting the word out.

It helps to keep things in a historical perspective re. the press. They were wankers during Vietnam as well. Gen. Myers was especially thrilled w/ the embeds...remembering what the press did when he served in Vietnam...and knowing that at least some reporters now have a new understanding of (and respect for) the troops.

Other "old" war horses with experience from a 'not fair and balanced' press include Gen. Franks: "I will also tell you that there was never a doubt in mind that at the end of the day it would be exactly as our people said it would be: The regime would be gone, the Iraqi people would be free. "A low point in terms of doubting, no sir, I never had it." He added that on a particularly bad day he told his staff and the commanders: "Don't ever, ever second-guess what you are doing. You are doing a wonderful job. Get your heads up and it will turn out just fine." Gen. Franks tells how Iraq war plan came together

Your hubby's doing heroic work. Tell him we'll take care of the homefront. The American people support the troops.

[mystery-ak]

Yes, feel free....mind you, Im only speaking for Mike and his men.....he knows Americans support the troops...it's the rats and the press that upset him/them....he's also afraid that eventually public opinion will be swayed....I keep him up to date on the news stateside.