Army Holding Down Disability Ratings

There seems to be more and more evidence of this being found and it is a disgrace. The government cannot continue to treat soldiers this way or it could get really, really, ugly!

"The numbers of people approved for permanent or temporary disability retirement in the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force have stayed relatively stable since 2001.

But in the Army - in the midst of a war - the number of soldiers approved for permanent disability retirement has plunged by more than two-thirds, from 642 in 2001 to 209 in 2005, according to a Government Accountability Office report last year. That decline has come even as the war in Iraq has intensified and the total number of soldiers wounded or injured there has soared above 15,000. "

The numbers just do not add up! I am actively searching for non profit organizations that are helping these families and I am even taking a percentage of my income from my own business to donate to these organizations that are helping these soldiers and just as important, their families.

One such organization Fisher House, click the link to read more about their wonderful program.

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UN Calls US Data on Iran's Nuclear Aims Unreliable

Should this come as a surprise to anyone? Not to me.... All of these groups are setup to protect the world from harm. IAEA, UN, etc.. But has Bush bothered to work with them yet? Instead he goes cowboy on the world, abusing his power making the world his wild, wild, west.

"Since 2002, pretty much all the intelligence that's come to us has proved to be wrong," a senior diplomat at the IAEA said. Another official here described the agency's intelligence stream as "very cold now" because "so little panned out."

Just like 99% of the intelligence about Iraq and them having WMDs. But when our military intelligence searched, they found empty rockets with no traces of chemical or bio weapons. So Guess who got caught telling a lie? Not Pinnochio, although with an obvious growing nose, those that are still backing him might get a clue!


Also, the news that four or five generals would turn in their resignation if a war with Iran were to happen would not be much of an issue for Mr. Bush, if he finds out who they are he would just replace them anyways with someone who agrees with his views. At least those generals have the choice to quit without going to prison.

A British defence source confirmed that there were deep misgivings inside the Pentagon about a military strike. "All the generals are perfectly clear that they don't have the military capacity to take Iran on in any meaningful fashion. Nobody wants to do it and it would be a matter of conscience for them.

But more and more ships are heading to the area and for what? Most likely to antagonize or push Iran into making the first move to have a reason to retaliate against them. But has it been thought about and discussed that a terrorist attack by AQ or other group(s) in the region, is highly possible to spark the war? Most likely it has been and is actually being counted on by the administration because ultimately that is what he wants to do before he leaves office.

We will impeach a president for being unfaithful to his wife, which he is not the first nor the last, just one that got caught. Yet our current president is making terrible decisions for America and elsewhere around the world, is responsible for the killing of hundreds of thousands of people because he has the authority to do what he wants with his power gets to finish out his 2nd term with only being called names, but history is written and he will go down as the worst president in history!

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More Of Cheney

The Vice Presindent has been traveling the globe addressing various issues, some with praise, while other issues he rips.

"Cheney praised China for playing an “especially important” role in the negotiations that resulted in the North Korea deal, under which the North is to seal its main nuclear reactor and allow international inspections in exchange for fuel oil."

Ah yes, their favorite 3 letter word, that puts dollar signs in their eyes and control over yet another country. I understand that something must be done with the terrible things that are going on in N. Korea and other countries. We should be using our time, energy, and power to strengthen the NATO.

Cheney also talks about the frowned upon subject oh China's test and shooting a weather satellite out of space.

“Last month’s anti-satellite test, China’s continued fast-paced military buildup are less constructive and are not consistent with China’s stated goal of a peaceful rise,” he said.

Maybe his fear is that while China appears to be on American's side, secretly they are protecting themselves against us......trust much? Why should they?

On Iraq...

“Such chaos and mounting danger does not have to occur. It is, however, the enemy’s objective,” Cheney said. “For the sake of our own long-term security, we have a duty to stand in their way.”

I do not disagree with stepping in and helping people be freed from tyrannical governments. But it should go through the process, not lying to get approval, it only builds more hatred for America because we tend to do what we want and tell other countries what they can and cannot do. If it was done properly with proper support we would have more countries willing to step in and help. But instead those that have stepped in to help are unable to stand the pressure of their people, because they were most likely fed false intelligence to as proof to start the war but now are backing their soldiers out. The US Administration's response is to send more in, just one of many great ideas they are so proud to take credit for. What we all worry about most is that they actually do not see how wrong they are, but the scariest thing is to think that they really don't give a shit.

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Show your support

I have added a link to the right to a site called AnySoldier.com It was started by a soldier by the name of Sergeant Brian Horn from LaPlata, Maryland, an Army Infantry Soldier with the 173rd Airborne Brigade.

You can follow the directions on the site to choose a soldier and send a package to that soldier or you can mke a donation at the bottom of the page.

I do not get anything for this referral, nor would I accept anything. I want to show that although I have my doubts about why we are in Iraq, I support the men and women in combat and in harm's way for America.

Thank You

Advertising, it works.....when you lie!

They use the G.I Bill to recruit those individuals that cannot afford college. Even after getting the it they cannot afford college. It is a lie, just one of many, you sign a contract that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy that you won't be shipped off to war if you are in training or in college. You agree to it and are binded to it, but they are not. They can change the "binding contract" as they see fit. Speak up, you are being insubordinate and go to prison. They expect you to be truthful and respectful, but how can you be?

Court Refuses Medic's Discharge Claim
The Associated Press

Instead of forcing him to fight or place him into a military prison. Maybe he could finish out his contract helping those at Walter Reed hospital. If he is passionate about what is going on in Iraq he can do his part to help those soldiers that need it when they get back to the states! This illegal use of power has to stop, at home and abroad!

If you knew the end result, would you still do it?

I applaud and thank the soldiers for their sacrifices despite how the US government/military treats you if you are injured. I understand it sort of like insurance, but you can sue an insurance company for saying one thing and not following through. The US military is wonderful until you are permanently injured and it affects you for the rest of your life. Very sad to hear story after story about the treatment of soldiers when they return from combat.

Soldiers Face Neglect, Frustration at Army's Top Medical Facility
By Dana Priest and Anne Hull
The Washington Post

If you knew this sort of thing would happen to you, things that are talked about in the above article, would you still fight for this country? I understand the whole discipline, Lord knows I could use more of it. But this is out of control!! These soldiers are better people than I am or will ever be because if I was asked to do what they do I would have to decline. Especially knowing how they are treated when they return injured.

I think this is a form of torture, the conditions at this hospital, soldiers get lost, they are doped up to forget about themselves the same way they are forgotten. Many would rather die than live that way, hopeless, alone, betrayed....I bet those at Gitmo are treated better, but they are closely monitored by the world, what about Walter Reed?

"military-industrial complex" President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned against in 1961

In Iraq, Bush's Rent-an-Army
By Jeremy Scahill
The Los Angeles Times
Monday 29 January 2007

Wow, what a very informative article....When are we going to wise up people?!