***Operation Iraqi Freedom - Situation Room - Day 25 - LIVE THREAD***

Everywhere! | 13 APR 03 - Palm Sunday | An.American.Expatriate

[Lauratealeaf]

But those Husseins sure have lousy taste in decoratiing!

So true! Not even shagadellic. More like hellacious.

[mrebel2k]

I woke up at 8 a.m. maybe when I heard it -then tried to stay awake- couldn't now I'm just starting to jump back in myself. It's good stuff.

[kcvl]

Did anyone see "combover" give Richard from CNN a big hug and a kiss on each cheek before he left New York? It was disgusting!

[Catspaw]

That's awesome! you should be so proud of your sister and brother-in-law for changing those travel plans and making sure the french knew why!

I am--and I didn't even have to talk to her about it. They had made the plans months ago--and I didn't know they'd changed their plans until they returned (it was one of those "Oh, you mean I didn't tell you? I thought I did" sister moments). I was overjoyed.

Just think: France lost out on the tourist dollars of four fairly well-to-do tourists (my sister, her hubby and another couple). And, knowing my sister, she was ready to spend freely. Lavishly, as a matter of fact. And that money went into the coffers of the UK and Ireland, not France. I hope more people emulate them.

[Lauratealeaf]

Yes, it is. Our top guys handled it swiftly and discreetly. The men and women serving in this military are an awesome bunch (awesome, that's my "amazing"). (^:

Oh yes! They are wonderful. Course, I am partial because my husband, son and two brothers are serving!

[Timeout]

Story broke around 7:30 AM EST. First post was at #840.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Morning, Jackie.

Straight-talking, unabashed, un-PC, gratitude for our CIC from the editorial staff of the NY Post:

THANKS, MR. PRESIDENT ^

NY POST ^ | 12-13-03 | ny post
THANKS, MR. PRESIDENT April 13, 2003 -- The Iraqi people who danced in the streets last week aren't the only ones with cause to rejoice. Peace-loving folk everywhere are a whole lot better off this morning. And make no mistake: No one deserves more credit for that than one man - George W. Bush.

[Jackie-O]

Wow, what a courageous family you have!! Please teel them we're grateful, and PROUD of them!!

[SoldiersGirl]

I pray that this country will rally around these 7 soldiers the same way we have for PFC Lynch.

[Timeout]

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BTW, Georgie Pie is back at CENTCOM this morning.
He now calls it "KAH-tar". Whatever happened to "Gutter"?

These mediots....sheesh....I keep waiting for one of them to refer to troops' uniforms as "costumes".

[mrebel2k]

Wow, what a courageous family you have!! Please teel them we're grateful, and PROUD of them!!

I must agree. I admire how these troops have represented us as a country. For every wife, sister, husband, here at home I'm with you too. Your strength is amazing.

[Jackie-O]

Morning RC, yes isn't it wonderful to have (finally) a President that means what he says and makes decissions and follows through?

[Lauratealeaf]

Just think: France lost out on the tourist dollars of four fairly well-to-do tourists (my sister, her hubby and another couple). And, knowing my sister, she was ready to spend freely. Lavishly, as a matter of fact. And that money went into the coffers of the UK and Ireland, not France. I hope more people emulate them.

My niece just went to London with her boyfriend and his family a few weeks ago. Actually the war started while they were over there. My niece got engaged on the Thames! So they had a great time and the money went to the UK.

The UK is much cleaner than France too. I like the food better. Because we were stationed just a few hours from France's border I went on a lot of day trips to the Alsace region and bought some beautiful things.

But, that was before I knew better. The people in that area of France seemed a lot friendlier than they did in Paris. My friends who are still in Germany have stopped their outings to France so I know that they must be noticing the absence of Americans.

[Lauratealeaf]

None of them are in Iraq but two of them have been on alert for quite some time so I have been sort of holding my breath all this time.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Amen.

(Let's not mention his name today.)

Jim Wilkinson, CENTCOM spokesman (another Rummy-in-training):

"We've got 7 Americans who are coming home and that's what matters to us. As for the PR benefits, who cares!"

He thanks FoxNews for the way they responsibly covered the war and..."for helping America see just how great these men and women are on the frontlines."

Awesome. Sniff...

[edwin hubble]

"... Georgie Pie is back at CENTCOM this morning.
He now calls it "KAH-tar". Whatever happened to "Gutter"? "

I saw an explanation of this. There are three different pronunciations of Qatar.
A classical arabic (KAH-tar), a common 'local' pronunciation (GUT-ter), and modern commercial (ka-TAR).

[mrebel2k]

You know how you read a personal interest story that sticks out in your mind. I read a story about the Young family and dealing with their son's missing status. His dad said something to the effect that if his son wasn't found safe he didn't want to live. From that time forward, I have watched for the safe return of Young intently. This a.m. I am sooooo happy for this family.

[POGIFFMOO]

Christianne Am-i-cute on CNN trying to find problems. Now the really big question is when will they finally turn the water back on....Hey, Christianne, how about finally being able to take a pee in peace! Flush later.

[mrebel2k]

and "Cutter" seems like Rob Morrison (that resembles JFK, Jr) says that consistently.

[Jackie-O]

No matter where our loved ones are serving this country, it takes a special, courageous person to dedicate him/herself to ones country and it's people.
My brother is in his 20th year with the US Navy, was in GW1, in the Persian Gulf during the Afgan War....He stayed stateside this War. But I constantly tell him how proud I am of him and grateful too!