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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2005 – Civilian employers are standing solidly behind their National Guard employees as they make a vital contribution to the global war on terror, according to the chief of the National Guard Bureau. Employers have been "incredibly supportive" of their deployed National Guard workers, Army Lt. Gen. Steven Blum said during a joint interview with the Pentagon Channel and the American Forces Press Service July 13. "I am absolutely astounded by how much the American employers have stood solidly behind the American soldier, airman, Marines, sailors and Coast Guard in this global war on terror, now going...

WASHINGTON -- Accuracy in Media (AIM) editor Cliff Kincaid said today that journalists who sign an on-line petition in support of jailed New York Times reporter Judith Miller have compromised their objectivity on this story and should be disqualified from writing about the case. "The campaign in support of Miller represents a blatant conflict of interest by members of the press," said Kincaid. "The signers of the petition are not only taking a stand that undermines their status as news professionals but they are endorsing defiance of the law in the name of the First Amendment." The hundreds of signers...

BERLIN - Opposition leader Angela Merkel, leading in polls for fall elections, signaled Thursday that she would continue Germany's limited support for rebuilding Iraq, but she would not say whether the war made the world safer — hedging on an issue where she's vulnerable to Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder. Merkel indicated approval for what Schroeder's government is doing now, which includes training Iraqi security forces in the United Arab Emirates. "It's right that the German government has supported stabilization and reconstruction," Merkel told foreign journalists. "And when we're in government we'll take another look at the situation as it is ......

If England had had a Patriot Act enacted, the London police may have been able to prevent the subway bombing. Since 2001, the Patriot Act has helped to protect America and has caused many sleeper cells to be broken up and their members arrested. And yet, there are still people who are trying to keep it from being renewed. We know why some Democrats don’t like it. It may help strengthen President Bush. We can also surmise why the terrorists and criminals want in abolished. I am amazed, however, that there are some conservatives or libertarians who do not want...

Press Release For Immediate Release July 12, 2005By unanimous resolution, the Board of Directors of Veterans for Constitutional Restoration (VetsCoR) emphatically condemns the barbaric attacks against the civilian population of the United Kingdom that occurred on July 7, 2005. We fully support all efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice or to bring retribution to those responsible for these heinous acts. In this time of war on terrorism, we stand tough behind our British allies. Veterans for Constitution Restoration is a non-profit, non-partisan educational and grassroots activist organization. The primary area of concern to all VCR members is that our...

There are a few laws that govern life. For example, if you drop Al Franken from the Sears Tower in Chicago, gravity will drive him into the pavement at a rate of thirty two feet per second. A diet of fudge, pixy sticks and Schlitz will eventually result in a sensation not unlike indigestion, and some shooting pains in your left arm. If you are going to be a passenger in Ted Kennedy’s car, wear water wings. Last but not least, a law of nature is that liberals hate the military and all who serve in it. Asking a liberal...

WASHINGTON, July 5, 2005 – America's men and women in uniform have another powerful friend working to support them. The Washington Nationals, currently in first place in the National League's East Division, became the first major league baseball team to join the Defense Department's "America Supports You" program July 4 at their game against the New York Mets at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium here. America Supports You is a nationwide program launched by DoD to recognize citizen support for the nation's military men and women and to communicate that support to members of the armed forces at home and abroad....

Success has many parents; failure is an orphan. That's the kind of fickle armchair opinions offered by some public figures and media commentators who are waffling supporters or critics of our mission in Iraq. Without embarrassment, their speeches and writings bounce around with the day's headlines. Who cares? They're just a bunch of talking heads anyway. And, with the expansion of choices in media, people are able to choose which ones reinforce their own dispositions. Surveys show that supporters tend to watch Fox, and opponents tend to watch CNN. The importance is two-fold. First, the larger middle is affected and...

While people across the country today celebrate the myriad freedoms that come with being an American, Spc. Christopher Bean will enjoy one particular liberty: Doing his own laundry. “Over in Iraq, you sometimes had to wait five days before you could get your clothes back,” he said. And sometimes they were still dirty. Bean, 20, of Port Gibson, finished up a year-long stint in Baghdad as a truck driver with the 594th Transportation Co., a 101st Airborne division. His time in the military has given him a different perspective on the Fourth of July. “In Iraq, we’re not fighting for...

Those who serve and those who have served, the men and women of the US military along with our police and firemen deserve to hear from us this weekend. Let them know how much you appreciate their committment to our freedom and protection. Visit americasupportsyou.mil

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2005 – In anticipation of upcoming Independence Day celebrations, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld and Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers asked for support of the troops and expressed confidence in the American people's spirit during a Pentagon town hall meeting today. This was the first time the town hall meeting involved worldwide participation, taking questions from servicemembers and civilians live at the Pentagon session and via the Web from other parts of the world. "America still remains what President Lincoln called 'The last best hope on Earth,'" Rumsfeld said during his opening remarks....

Over the years I have appreciated and admired what Billy Graham has stood for and against. His integrity has been near perfect. When most evangelists have slipped or stuck their foot in their mouth Billy Graham has stood on the Word of God, without wavering. During the past six decades, his message of Jesus Christ has been heard by over 210 million in 185 countries. He has been counsel to presidents, a passionate evangelist, a loving husband, and a caring father. This past weekend in New York, it was Graham’s much-anticipated last revival. Instead of focusing on his revival, Graham...

If the recent cover stories in National Review and the Weekly Standard are any indication, conservative opinion-mongers are taken with the idea of Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney running for president in 2008. But, given his record of triangulation on abortion, will pro-life voters be equally enthusiastic? The answer will help determine the viability of Romney's candidacy. Not since Gerald Ford narrowly beat back Ronald Reagan's challenge at the 1976 Republican National Convention has the GOP had a pro-choice presidential nominee. Abortion advocacy reduced 1990s Republican rising stars Bill Weld and Christine Todd Whitman from vying for a place on the...

In the midst of the media firestorm over Ed Klein's blockbuster book, "The Truth About Hillary," we can see the moral cowardice and equivocation that can destroy our nation from within. Yes, the very effective Clinton spin machine has worked with their allies in the so-called Mainstream Media to censor Klein and keep him off the TV airwaves. But that was to be expected. NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC and CNN are all predictable. They are all left-leaning - and they all succumbed to pro-Hillary pressure. Like all liberals they talk one game and live another. ‘Diversity' and ‘freedom of choice'...

AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2005 – Children gathered on the steps of the state capitol June 14 to show support for deployed troops. Sculptor Heather McMahan’s Art for Soldiers, Children’s Courtyard, the Texas National Guard, and KVUE television news anchor Tyler Sieswerda presented the “It’s Flag Day! … Thank a Soldier” event. Ms. McMahan, known for her “Welcome Home” sculpture, which has been displayed in the Pentagon and at Bergstrom International Airport, invited Austin children to express their feelings about the war and show their support for the troops through art. The art was displayed in the main corridor at...

The Emperor Darth Misha at the Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler received an e-mail about a soldier in Iraq who questions our support for the troops and the mission based on the media reports that our men and women have been hearing. The Emperor is starting an e-mail campaign for bloggers and blog-readers to send messages to this soldier and his friends. Take a moment to send a supportive message to the troops through the auspices of Darth Misha as soon as you get an opportunity. Go to: http://www.nicedoggie.net/archives/2005/06/time_to_say_tha.php

SEATTLE -- A man carrying an unusable hand grenade and a sheaf of papers including a "living will" was fatally shot by police Monday in the lobby of the downtown federal courthouse, authorities said. The Seattle man, born in 1952, had often expressed "a disdain for the federal government as well as some of its policies," U.S. Marshal Eric Robertson said, and often frequented the courthouse as well as the federal office building. Police could not tell that the grenade was inert as the man held it in his hand, Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske said. Several news organizations identified the...

'Cause they stand on a wall. And they say "Nothing's gonna hurt you tonight. Not on my watch." Guantanamo prisoners are treated nicer than U.S. Navy SEALs in training. I support Guantanamo Prison policies. www.MoveOnYourself.com Hypocracy in Action.

June 2005 Subject of Letter: Urgent Request: SUPPORTERS NEEDED! Dear AdoptaPlatoon Supporters, Because of the large number of deployed married troops asking for support, we are in need of married supporters, families, and grandparents to adopt these married soldiers. A married soldier needs the morale boost just as much as our single soldiers and by supporting our married troops, we also extend a helping hand to their families waiting here at home. Please help with this current need for appropriate supporter links for our troops. You can also be linked to more than one Service Member – up to four!...

Inside the Child Support Puzzle June 15, 2005 by Roger F. Gay I have recently written three articles on "the solution" to the child support problem. (links below) The articles have been posted in various forums where people interested in the problem - including several who have engaged in the child support debate for years - have been able to comment. Reaction to my commentaries on the solution has been interesting and I hope through continued dialogue to promote understanding of the solution. As prelude to continued discussion, to reduce some of the background confusion in public review, it...