[Wright is right!]

"Believe it or not, one of our dauntless newsies even went so far as to rebuke Defense Secretary Rumsfeld for not allowing reporters to "parachute in" to Afghanistan with the troops. Rumsfeld blew a great opportunity there. He should have taken them up on the offer -- after they had attended jump school and earned their airborne Ranger wings. And, oh yes, demonstrated a few basic capabilities, such as being able to keep up with the unit in difficult terrain while humping a hundred pounds on their backs."

I agree with Zehr on this. In fact, just the very idea conjures up some of the most vividly-delicious images. Rumsfeld says, "Sure, we'll take the first 100 of you that can do the following:

"Take and pass Basic Training.
"Pass Airborne Training.
"Become a Ranger.
"Carry a 100-lb. standard Ranger pack on a one-week, 100 mile march. Any camera or satellite gear you require is in addition to the 100-lb standard Ranger pack.
"Demonstrate the ability to operate in difficult terrain behind enemy lines in ABSOLUTE SILENCE."

"Oh, and WE get to select the first hundred. Helen Thomas, you're first. Line up over there. Ratfa...I mean, David Gregory, you're next. Line up. Sawyer Brown, third. Get in line. Cokie, you wanted to watch? You'll get an eyeful. Now keep that line straight.

"OK, who's next. Wolf - you and Schneider stand behind Cokie. Nina, you'll represent NPR. Hut one hut two. No, Brit, you can't go. You might actually be able to DO this. We'll take Bob Woodward. Bob....Bob, you clean that up right now! At ABC, George, you carried a TON of water for the last administration, you should be able to handle a 100-pound pack. Besides, don't-ask, don't tell.

"Your induction papers are on the table at the back - report by 6 pm. On the double!"

So many hack reporters, so little time.

Michael

[Jean S]

Well said.

[Republic]

THIS IS WONDERFUL! The perfect retort. Oh please send this in to the Washington Times. Rummy and our Prez deserve to see this-what a hoot! Brit will be puffed up for weeks! LOL

Jean-What a good post! I love the sub-title 'JUNK GENERALS, think I will be stealing it frequently!

And as for McCain, and Billy Kristol and the rest of the fat butted seat warmers who want to coach this war from their safety zones, pooey! By carefully executing this war, LIVES WILL BE SAVED and a SECURE SYSTEM of PROGRESSING INTO DIFFERENT GOVERNING SYSTEM will be able to succeed. Just look what the Northern Alliance was able to do WITHOUT American ground troops by the careful execution of duties via our air troops. Gish. I wish these idiots would GROW-UP and not trade in trust in our military for their own ugly mugs in some photo-op.