Month: December 2005

How did this happen?

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ABC has an article about the Army and a Republican Senator doing something good in Iraq. Image that. Aloha

Memories

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Today I went and made a memory. A friend of mine is beginning some remodel on his house. Pursuant to that, he is ripping out the interior walls of his bedroom. I remember how fun it was helping my Grandfather tear the old shingles off his house. So I arranged for my son and I … Read more

Merry Christmas

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I love the holiday season. I love Christmas. The birth of Christ is significant to me which is the starting point for the day. However, Christmas is also a part of American heritage. I love both aspects of the holiday. Last night we went to church for the Christmas eve service. Lots of singing and … Read more

Bravo, Mr. Howard…

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Mr. Howard’s comments on Christmas (related news articles) and its place in Australia are a refreshing breath of fresh air in a politically correct world. It is interesting to note that his opposition managed to find a way, convoluted as it was, to make politic hay. I think Mr. Howard makes an outstanding point. Denying … Read more

Representative Ed Case’s reply…

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My father forwarded my letter to his Representative, Ed Case. Here is his reply: December 15, 2005 Dr. Gordon Smith Dear Doc: Thank you so much for the copy of the amazing and moving letter by your son, Mark. He captured so perfectly the sentiments of our American service members that I personally heard and … Read more

Senator Feinstein’s reply…

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Dear Mr. Smith: Thank you for writing me about the reconstruction of Iraq. I appreciate the time you took to write. The Senate vote on the resolution to authorize the use of force in Iraq was difficult and consequential based on hours of intelligence briefings from Administration and intelligence officials, as well as the classified … Read more

To My Congressman….

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Greetings Senator, I am an American serviceman. On December 5, 2003 when my country called me to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom, I packed my gear, kissed my wife and kids, and marched off to war. I put a successful career at Apple Computer on hold. My wife stepped up to the commitment we had … Read more

Congratulations Iraq!

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Iraq voted in its first paraliment since the 2003 invasion. The turn out was greater than in most western nations. There will be much naysaying and negativity from around America about this. I have to confess I’m at a loss to know what exactly they will find negative to say but I am convinced that … Read more