Sick! US soldiers in Iraq pose in Rush's offensive "Club Gitmo" gear

[PA Democrat]

First Sergeant Paul Joseph and the 983rd Engineer Battalion, Camp Ramadi, Iraq which has now been renamed Club G'itmo East.

Gee, way to "win the hearts and minds" fellas. Check out the slogans on these t-shirts.


The Club G'itmo T-Shirt - My Mullah went to Club G'itmo and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt




The Club G'itmo T-Shirt - Your Tropical Retreat from the Stress of Jihad



The Club G'itmo T-Shirt - I Got My Free Koran and Prayer Rug at G'itmo


http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/eibessential/illustrating_absurdity/tshirts.guest.html

[laura888]

1. These guys have access to Rush in Iraq?

I hope they're also able to get Air America.

[bryant69]

2. Nope. Just Rush

Exept through the internet maybe. But Armed Forces Radio carries an hour of rush a day.

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[FreedomAngel82]

97. I remember

Al Franken was talking about his last USO tour he did and apparently all they play there is faux. :eyes: He was really disgusted because these guys get the same brainwashing as the freepers.

[Catch22Dem]

42. When I was in Okinawa

We got one hour of Rush each day on Armed Forces Radio (which later became American Forces Radio.) Used to piss me off to no fucking end!

[BornLeft]

3. But "i miss Clinton" t-shirt gets you into trouble.

Please everyone phone the Public Relations officer 419-868-3921 and have them explain this.
Also here is more contact info
Battalion Commander (Reservist) LTC Kevin McLinn [e-mail] 1.877.288.4604
Command Sergeant Major (Reservist) CSM Arthur Leak [e-mail] 1.877.288.4604

[PA Democrat]

5. Whose public relations phone number is that?

I think someone in the US military should be made aware of this. It is just plain idiocy to have these guys posting inflammatory photos on the web. They are endangering their fellow soldiers.

[BornLeft]

9. Command PR officer

The others are Battalion contact, I have also emailed the Ohio reps on this.

[PA Democrat]

7. Thanks for the update BornLeft

I will call and email. This is outrageous.

[O.M.B.inOhio]

4. Goddam boneheads.

Get those ignorant bastards off the U.S. dole.

[Lefta Dissenter]

6. My daughter was house-sitting for some people

whose son is in the Marines in Iraq. There was a photo on the fridge of the son in Iraq posing proudly next to a sign that said, "Open Hunting Season. If it's brown, shoot it."

We are destroying yet another generation of our young people, along with who knows how many Iraqi families. I am just sickened. :cry:

[zanne]

14. I think we're all afraid to "criticize" the troops.

We learned from the Vietnam experience that criticizing the troops fighting in an unjust war just damages the anti-war movement. It gives the hawks alot of ammunition. Now, it seems as though the troops are realizing this and they're really getting away with alot.

[AX10]

74. True. Sadly, this is NOT what most troops think. It's like the police...

where you have a sizable MINORITY who are bad. I respect those men and women who protect our nation, but this has gone to far! These racists should be removed from the service, they are unworthy of serving our country. :cry:

[freedomburn]

24. OMG! This is so offensive!!

[Lefta Dissenter]

26. My daughter was going to 'borrow' the photo

so I could scan it, but the people were coming home too soon. I was going to obscure the face and other identifying portions and take a copy to Russ Feingold and Tammy Baldwin. I wish we had managed to pull that off.

[hiley]

66. oh...

:cry:

[CrispyQ]

81. Unbelievably sickening!

I wonder if he would like to apply the same motto to his fellow Marines who are Black & Hispanic.

[tabasco]

8. These asswipes are reservists from Ohio.

I'm an Airborne Ranger combat vet and these punks make me puke.

The best thing to do is write to your Conress reps and ask them why this squad from the 983rd is not supporting Army directives.

This group of troops apparently feel torture is a big joke. I guarantee the Army doesn't think so.

So I am going to write to my Congress people and let them know what I think about this. Please do the same and tell them that Limbaugh should be pulled from Armed Forces Network.

This might be the time to get Pigboy off of AFN. Complain to your Congressmen/women and we might get Oxyboy off of AFN.

Show your Congressmen/women how Rush is affecting the mission. This photo shows that Limbaugh's hateful rants encourage soldiers to disregard Army directives.

[PA Democrat]

15. Good suggestion tabasco

I'm sure these idiots learned about the photo contest and the stupid t-shirts from listening to Limbaugh on AFN.

[tabasco]

29. Here's my letter to my Senator.

Dear Senator Mikulski:

I am writing to ask you to help remove Rush Limbaugh's hateful rhetoric from the Armed Forces Network (AFN). Limbaugh's hate mongering makes it more difficult for our military leaders to accomplish missions in Iraq. Particularly, Limbaugh encourages troops to disregard military directives on the treatment of non-combatants.

I recently observed a photograph which can be seen on the internet at: (the link to the photo).

This photograph shows soldiers from the 983rd Engineer Battalion (reservists from Ohio) wearing t-shirts sold at the Rush Limbaugh website. These t-shirts make a joke out of prisoner abuse at Guantanamo Bay and other US facilities. Limbaugh has constantly characterized the incidents of prisoner torture as harmless pranks. This while military leaders are attempting to convey to troops the necessity for humane treatment of non-combatants. If these soldiers are proud to wear these shirts, I am afraid that they are not in full support of military directives. I believe this conduct is a direct result of the broadcast of Limbaugh's radio show on AFN.
I request that you do whatever you can to have Limbaugh's hateful radio broadcast removed from the AFN lineup. I am a combat veteran myself and believe this broadcast is hurting our chances to accomplish the mission in Iraq.

Thank you for your efforts.

Sincerely,

tabasco
Major, US Army (IRR)


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[PA Democrat]

32. Great letter tobasco! n/t

[ptolle]

58. indeed great

With your kind permission sir, transcribed and sent to my two senators.This sounds like a perfect candidate for DU activists action.Twould be nice to flood the capitol with protest letters. Not that it would shut the fat pig up, but his removal from AFN( what's he doing there in the first place?) might give him pause to temper his remarks some.

[tabasco]

62. Absolutely.

Please use and modify as you see fit.

[proud2BlibKansan]

48. Excellent letter!

Let us know if you get a reply.

[theHandpuppet]

57. Great letter, tabasco

I hope other vets will join you in this effort. Flagrant racism and idiocy such as that displayed in those photos only endangers all of our troops, everywhere. This is definitely a breakdown of military discipline, not to mention just basic common sense.

[Coloradan4Truth]

69. Thanks tabasco - great letter!

I edited and used to mail my reps in Colorado.

[MaraJade]

92. Outstanding letter!!

And THANK YOU for your service to this nation. In fact, you are still serving.

Thanks!!

[oasis]

10. What the hell were these guys officers in charge thinking?

[Karenina]

13. If it's brown, shoot it.

[jbnow]

25. That must be a great motto

for black service people who are, of course, brown.

[Karenina]

70. If *commander bunnypants is unsuccessful

in getting ALL of your troops KILLED, those who return will present with
"issues" that YOU ARE NOT PREPARED FOR NOR HAVE ANY SUPPORT TO HANDLE, thanks to the BILLION DOLLAR SHORTFALLS in V.A funding.

American troops have been INDISCRIMINATELY, brutalizing, humiliating, abusing and murdering Iraqis since Day One of this illegal, ungodly invasion. THAT is a fact. "The chick got in the way." And as they have conducted themselves towards Iraqis, they have conducted themselves similarly against their own. WHO remembers that Shoshanna Johnson's unit had to "vouch" for her upon their rescue? SHE was psychically brutalized by some "good ol' white-boy-in-charge" who couldn't seem to figure out her AMERICAN SOUTHERN ACCENT and subjected her to the same treatment many receive DWB.

The PNAC signatories have built their bunkers, publically stated their plans and pulled the pin on the grenade while YOU, my former compatriots, argue about women's sovereignty over their own bodies and FUCKING VIDEO GAMES...

[FreedomAngel82]

98. Horrible about that girl!!

Whatever happened to those guys who did that to her? They couldn't "Figure out" she was American or didn't want to? I remember also there was this white petite girl who was in the army and she was raped by some men in her unite. She tried to tell people about it but so many freepers and the like just called her awful things and said she was a lesbian who hated our troops and was trying to be famous or some crap like that. It really pissed me off!!! :mad: I never heard what happened with her case. She was trying to get some justice but nobody was taking her seriously enough. :cry:

[buff2]

11. "Support the troops my phucking ass"!!!

Not in THIS life! That is some sick shit,IMHO.Rush Limpball? :puke:

[ptolle]

61. Well yeahbut

I do support the troops- but not their mission despite thefrightwingshriekers who say you can't do that. I just think they'd be a lot easier to support if they were a lot closer to home. My support extends only to fervent wishes that all the poor dumb grunts there now get home safe and sound, in one piece, and as sane as any war experience will let you be. Beyond that they're volunteers and on their own.These guys however, are beyond the pale- despite that my stated support applies.Wonder what a copy of this photo sent to the hometown newspaper of this unit would accomplish?

[KharmaTrain]

94. It's Easy To Get Caught Up And Chewed Up

I've talked to several returning Iraqi vets recently and, while they will speak publicly in favor of this invasion, they are very much against what is going on there and how bad things have gotten. The common thread is not speak bad of your fellow soldiers, no matter the service, no matter the rank, while they're still in "the shits". I saw a similar mindset in Viet Nam and see many who confuse this "esprit de corps". I'm not condoning it, just observations.

We need to support the vast majority of armed forces that are being drained of their health and treasure in this obscene and immoral plundering. Many of those who signed up did so without a lot of the knowledge we have now along with the strong wave of flag waiving that came in the wake of 9/11. Many didn't expect the extended stays or stop losses or cuts in benefits. Others saw a bad economy and saw this as a better way. These people are the greatest victims as they were taken and will continue to be for the rest of their lives...and that doesn't count the personal agony and PTSD so many current are and will experience as this quagmire slogs on.

Cheers and welcome to DU...

[zanne]

12. Sometimes I wonder about the mindset of these people.

I mean, I really want to support the troops and all, but sometimes they make it hard.

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[SlavesandBulldozers]

68. you must be fucking kidding me

you think 90% of our armed forces are tools?

i think you got it twisted. but i think that was your intent.

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[SlavesandBulldozers]

82. 90% of the military is subhuman vermin eh?

go on, elaborate. please don't let me stop you.

[BornLeft]

86. Look why do ya care?

I have been in the military, I know these people and I know the mentality. When I was in I heard the comments like "Sand Niggers, Rag Heads and Camel Jockeys. Look in the media. Abu Garhaib, GITMO, what more proof do you need that these people do not care of human values? I was in 10 years and fought this every step of the way. Not easy to be a bleeding heart liberal in the military. What kind of a human being would rejoice at the death of civilians? AND you dare to question my experience with these "people"? I will tell you right now, go enlist and see the dregs of society that you will meet. And buster you have enraged me almost as much as these people who perpetrate these crimes. For gods sake how much more do you need to endure before you see it's not a "few bad apples'?

[proud2BlibKansan]

16. Is Rush still there?

What happened to that trip the RW pundits took to Iraq? Haven't heard a thing about it on the MSM. (hee hee)

[proud2BlibKansan]

18. Nominated for greatest page

EVERYONE needs to see this sick shit.

[Walt Starr]

19. This should be reported to the Pentagon

These people are out of uniform in a war zone. That's a violation of regulations. Every last one of them needs to be brought up on charges.

[OfireitupO]

20. Looks like they

Are there to liberate and not invade, am I right? Working for the hearts and minds? :sarcasm:

[PA Democrat]

21. Rush is one sick bastard. Good to see that our soldiers are hearing his s

inflammatory rhetoric AFN. More from his website on Club Gitmo. The fucker not only thinks that torture is a big joke, but also that torture of KIDS is as well.


Every check-in gets a brand new Koran and prayer rug.

Get Your Club G'itmo Gear Here!

NEW! Five-Day Weather Forecast: Iraq vs. G'itmo

Club G'itmo 4 Kids: Send your little jihadi to daycare in air-conditioned comfort! The food at Club G'itmo beats the taxpayer-provided lunches in the infidel's schools. Plus, we provide students with all the tools needed to worship the god of their choice, free of charge!

* Offer not available in United States, where kids may not pray in school.


http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/eibessential/illustrating_absurdity/clubgitmo.guest.html

[Ilsa]

22. Wow, what bright targets they make in those orange shirts.

Seriously, I'd hate for any of them to get hurt because they were stupid enough to wear one of Oxycontin's inflammatory shirts.

And they wonder why people hate us.

[baby_mouse]

23. Hey everybody!

Support the troops!

They're the GOOD GUYS!

[PA Democrat]

28. I don't think these guys are representative of all the troops

But sadly, assholes like this are emboldened when you have official policy coming directly from the White House that CONDONES torture.

Pictures like this are nothing more than recruiting tools for new ranks of suicide bombers, and if the US military has ANY brains they would put an immediate stop to this type of crap, and they would boot Rush's fat ass off of Armed Forces Network radio. One hour of Limbaugh's show is aired daily.

http://myafn.dodmedia.osd.mil/radio/afn/schedule.asp

[baby_mouse]

34. No?

Well, actually I believe you are right.

OTOH, where are all the other troops expressing their disgust?

Where are all the troops trained under the Geneva Convention? Where are all the troops who swore to defend the States against threats foreign AND domestic?

Where are the troops muttering under their breath: "Oh, great, guys. Just GREAT. Nice one. Thanks a lot."

They exist, certainly.

But where?

[PA Democrat]

43. There are some out there

Check out the story on this soldier who was blogging from Iraq on the horrible realities of what is going on there. he is being threatened with court martial.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/7/4/123416/0107

[baby_mouse]

47. Hm.

I need to chew over this one.

There ought to be a way to get those OTHER guys court-martialled...

[tabasco]

44. Right here.

You're not looking very hard.

[baby_mouse]

46. Okay

My bad.

I just wish there some louder ones in the field.

I take it back.

[Qanisqineq]

88. where are all the troops expressing their disgust?

Well, first of all, my husband has never even heard of this shit before so it is pretty difficult to express disgust if you are unaware of it. Not until I passed it onto him. And the other soldiers he works with haven't either.

Second, if they are muttering under their breath, then you won't hear them. And many will only mutter.

Third, how are you going to hear about the troops that are not afraid to say outloud that they are angry? The MSM certainly isn't going to tell you about it.

No one is more tired of the soldiers torturing people, no one is more tired of the rotten eggs tarnishing the reputations of all soldiers than the soldiers themselves -- soldiers that would never do this shit.

[FreedomAngel82]

100. Exactly

If the MSM (heh) ever showed soliders being "disgusted" by this then Rush will be mad and he will get other people mad at Bush and everything. Plus, the soliders are supposed to support Bush since we're in war and things like that. This is why guys like in the photo's are getting away with this. They can say "oh we're supporting the president!" or "You can't do that, we're in war!! You don't support the troops!" and all that other BS.

[AnnInLa]

27. And yet....bushco refused to release the latest photos of abuse

which show in graphic detail: murder, rape and sodomy. Please go to www.dailykos.com and read Hunter's posting on main page...it will make you sicker than these photos could even begin to.

[rman]

30. showing off their compassion

with people who enjoy other people's missery, you can expect them to create the missery they so enjoy.

[LatteLib]

31. Not only is it extremely offensive and inflammatory,

those t-shirts cost $19.95 each so they are also adding to oxycontin pigboy's piggy bank.

[Solly Mack]

33. Sick fucks

You have to wonder just who they've tortured.

If the shirt doesn't offend you, torturing another human couldn't possibly.


I've absolutely no use for people like that. I DON'T support any troops who would wear that t-shirt.

[Name removed]

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[Individualist]

38. You've missed a hell of a lot more

if you think there's nothing wrong with the T-shirts. I suppose you also condone torture of prisoners. :puke:

[PA Democrat]

39. Yeah, soldiers posting photos on the web

making a JOKE out of torture is really smart, isn't it? :eyes:

[proud2BlibKansan]

49. If you see nothing wrong with these t-shirts

either you are heartless or did not read them.

Welcome to DU. Enjoy your brief stay :hi:

[Tommymac]

56. Get real.

:freak:

[MissB]

71. Welcome to DU!

Enjoy your stay.

[okieinpain]

36. well seeing how they are so proud of the picture, they should

make copies and hand them out on the streets of iraq.

[PA Democrat]

37. More photos- next generation of torturers in training?

Seth and Nate with the Club Gitmo resort model they built with blocks and legos - Lexington, KY.


Conner, 13 years old -- Houston, Texas.


Dan, age 14, and Mike, age 10,
at EIB Summer School on the left coast.

Nice to see that Repugs instill their "values" in their children, isn't it? Seriously, though, isn't it sick that someone would want pictures of their CHILDREN condoning torture posted on the internet?

[Straight Shooter]

51. Hey, Conner, sweetie face

You're 13. That means in 5 years, you'll get to go to Iraq, or Syria, or Iran. You'll get to travel, yippee! And, if there's not a draft, you can sign up for a big bonus. It may help with rehabilitation expenses if you lose, say, an arm, a leg, maybe get your cutie little face blown halfway off.

Thank you, Conner, for defending your "Bring 'em on" leader.

Dan only has 4 years to go. I bet he can't wait.

:sarcasm:

[proud2BlibKansan]

53. Just send him this:

[mmonk]

40. Wonder what future soldiers will die

because of these photos? It's getting really hard to stay in this country.

[two gun sid]

60. My thoughts exactly....

people will pay for this kinda shit with their lives.

[ElectroPrincess]

41. What astounds me above all else ...

It that these so called "paragons of virtue" such as Bennett and Limbaugh do NOT EVER hold THEMSELVES accountable.

I think such people appeal to those dark and dank recesses of mental adolescents who idolize bullies and unbridled authority.

My first two years active duty I was like "the rest" - hard corps and spouting the rhetoric. However, most people with conscious break with a "collective military." That is, even lifers know that the hype is all for boot camp transformation and discipline.

Fear not with the GITMO gear on these troops. The ones who buy into the power and violence will be later be ostracized by society and haunted by their demons ... the moment they return back to "the world" (USA).

I hope Limbaugh does go to jail. When it was revealed that he was a *drug addict* I would have bet my paycheck that he would resign and/or be fired.

Unfortunately, people such as Rush Limbaugh are wholly devoid of compassion and humanity ... No Sir! They have NO SHAME. :(

[Alpharetta]

45. It's not the soldiers' fault. It's the warmongers' faults.

Yes it's bad PR for our troops to be seen in anti-Islam T-shirts.

I don't blame the soldiers though. They are not diplomats. They are trained to kill. Their commanders are trained to use whatever techniques will make them singleminded and confident that they are there to protect America and to unthinkingly do whatever it takes to protect each other. T-shirts help. Camaradie helps.

There's worse than these pictures. Listen to their cadences. One is titled "Napalm sticks to kids". They get taught that during training. Nobody at FoxNews is teaching that.

Don't blame the soldiers for being poor diplomats. Blame the politicians who mistakenly push the philosophy that Vietnam or Iraq were military missions with military solutions and somehow the diplomacy of soldiers handing out candy or building a school is part of a military/diplomatic solution.

[proud2BlibKansan]

50. These deserve their own thread:

Killing the Baby Seals

Way up north where the air is cold.
They don't have food and they run out of gold.
So how I earn my living.
Is killing the baby seals.(arp, arp)*
You can wack 'em with a shovel, you can hit 'em with a brick.
Poke 'em in the eyes, with your eye-poking stick.
That's how I earn my living.
Killing the baby seals.(arp, arp)
You can stab 'em, shoot 'em, rototill 'em.
Any old way that you wanna kill 'em.
That's how I earn my living.
Killing the baby seals.(arp, arp)
Slice em, Dice Em, filetmignon em
Any old way is how you serve em
That's how I earn my living.
Killing the baby seals.(arp, arp)
Wife and kids, they all hate me.
Liberals they ant to rape me.
But that's how I earn my living.
Killing the baby seals.(arp, arp)

*Have company clap twice and "arp" like a seal.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Napalm sticks to kids

A-10 A-10 flying high
drop that napalm from the sky.
See those kids over by the river
drop some napalm an' watch them quiver.
'Cause napalm (emphasize napalm) sticks to kids!
Napalm sticks to kids!
See those kids over by the lake
drop some napalm watch them bake.
'Cause napalm (emphasize napalm) sticks to kids!
Napalm sticks to kids!
See those kids hidin' in the grass
shove some napalm up their ass!
'Cause napalm (emphasize napalm) sticks to kids!
Napalm sticks to kid

[Algorem]

52. "Uh,we're in the middle of a war zone ,uh,let's wear bright orange shirts,

uh,yup,yup."Buttbrain Buttalion.

[GreenPartyVoter]

54. Are these people out of uniform?!

[PA Democrat]

55. Another soldier posing with his Gitmo gear?

Russ -- Fort Rucker, Alabama

[CarbonDate]

59. This is what we'll get more of....

...if Operation Yellow Elephant is successful.

Bring back the draft. We need more liberals in the military.

[fooj]

63. This is unacceptable behavior. Period.

Demand accountability. Demand it! Now! We can sit her and post until we are blue in the face but nothing will happen. NOTHING has happened. This is an outrage. These pictures need to be splashed on the front page of every major newspaper in this country. The reason they get away with this crap is because no one calls them on it. The vast majority of the American public would be APALLED by these pics. Anyone with a shred of common sense knows that these pictures put a huge black mark on this country. Where are our leaders? Where are they? Demand accountability.

Peace.

[PA Democrat]

64. Links for contact info- House & Senate Armed Services Committees members

http://www.congress.org/congressorg/directory/committees.tt?commid=sarme

http://www.congress.org/congressorg/directory/committees.tt?commid=hsecu

[Coloradan4Truth]

72. Get Up On a Soapbox Anyone?

Thanks for the links PA Democrat.

Did everyone notice the Soapbox column that allows you to post an issue to the website. I thought discussing Rush's hateful and dangerous rhetoric and traitorous t-shirts on this would be a good idea and get some attention - plus, it looks like the feature allows people to email their congresspeople with a click on the issue. When I tried to set up a Soapbox I found that, unfortunately, it costs money (~$6) that I don't have right now.

If anyone has the time and money, perhaps they could put something up?

cheers,
C4T

[Qanisqineq]

91. Sorry, not me

I don't have a measly $6 either! Plus, I'd be afraid my name could be viewed publicly and as a soldier's wife that would not make me happy. He would willingly put up with anything the army dished out, but then he likes to ruffle feathers with his political views that are supposed to be kept quiet. Over the past couple of years, it doesn't ruffle many feathers though. Very few in fact. Many are silently nodding.

But anyway, I'm sending an email to Sen. Byrd. I'm not too good at writing to people, but any suggestions on the following?

Dear Senator Byrd,
I am writing to you, a member of the Armed Services Committee, as the spouse of a U.S. soldier. My husband has served his country for the last 10 years and continues to serve his country. While there are many issues to complain about with the current administration and their war in Iraq, I am actually writing about something that sounds trivial comparatively.

Are you aware that Rush Limbaugh is selling clothing with a 'Club Gitmo'label and that troops in Iraq are wearing these articles? At least, according to his website:
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/eibessential/illustrating_absurdity/tshirts.guest.html
These t-shirts feature anti-Muslim slogans and other offensive material. While it is Limbaugh's right to sell what he wants
and it is Americans' rights to buy the clothing, it is doing a huge
disservice to our country to have soldiers in Iraq sporting these slogans. Soldiers who are supposedly bringing freedom and democracy to the Iraqi people are only fueling hatred by wearing these slogans. How can this be condoned?

That's my first draft or what I have so far.

[Generic Other]

65. Shameful behavior

American soldiers dishonor the country with this sort of shit.

[hiley]

67. How sick!

I don't even know why anything shocks me anymore..

[EVDebs]

73. Reading Steven Wohlberg's End Time Delusions would go far

in removing the levity of the situation. The lessons of Vietnam are now having to be re-learned. Winning the hearts and minds of an enemy may not be possible, but poking your finger in someone else's eye doesn't jibe with Dale Carnegie's How To Win Friends and Influence People Either. Both Bush and OBL should read that one !

Bush should be lambasteing jihadis ideology (those who want to return to the caliphate). You don't hold real estate with occupation or terror. Mutual trust and respect are the basis of peace at the minimal level, as with the Cold War policies towards the Russians.

[Algorem]

75. how many'll end up in orange jumpsuits later in life,if they make it?

[Lannes]

76. Dont know how funny they would find it if they were captured by insurgents

and Gitmo was brought up.

[bluestateguy]

77. At this point the honest thing to do

would be to formally pull out of the Geneva Conventions. At least then we'd be being honest that we no longer regard human rights as a priority.

[yurbud]

85. when the new Abu Ghraib photos come out, send these guys your favorites

Hillbilly Hitler art:



Blog:

[Catherine Vincent]

79. Idiots in orange.

[MODemocrat]

80. One of the reasons many people don't support the troops

The last time I checked, it was we, the people, who pay the troops for being in the military. Rush Limburger should not have this kind of access to our troops, and-or, they should be smart enough not to buy into this kind of fascism. Since the republican takeover, our country is in the worst shape it's ever been in history.
So the next time you guys try to act like a hero, please don't say you're there fighting for me; you're over there for the bushgang. :puke: :puke: :boring: :boring: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Disturbed]

83. Sending a snail mail doesn't cost much.

I will copy the original post and send letters to my Reps. I feel that snail mail gets more attention than email.

[yurbud]

84. Most of the guys in military want to do good, this is an aberration

I've had a lot of military guys in class, and they want to believe we are doing good for people over there, and are disturbed by Gitmo and Abu Ghraib abuses, whether they think they were done by the mythical "few bad apples" or allowed by those further up the food chain (like the White House).

Soldiers don't get to choose where they fight in a democracy--we do, by who we elected and what we allow those elected officials to do.



Hillbilly Hitler art:



Blog:

[Robbie Michaels]

87. I Hope This Is Just A Small Group

I don't find any humor in this at all. I just hope this picture is representative of a small minority of our military.

[BornLeft]

93. Wake up

after numerous stories of abuse, torture, and treason you really think they are only a minority? It is an epidemic.

[Qanisqineq]

89. Disgusting

But it certainly does not help that soldiers are only exposed to right wing talk radio in Iraq, that the DoD put out an order last fall that the TV's on army bases, in training rooms or motor pools or wherever (my husband's military but I don't pay much attention to that stuff!) only be allowed to air FOX News. Seriously.

[PA Democrat]

90. That is alarming

Wonder if Dems on the Armed Forces Committees in the House and Senate are aware of this? Rush and FOX news are such blatant political propagandists for the right wing.

[Patchuli]

95. Oh yeah!

We really feel like 'sacrificing' for those fellows! Charming...they're living out their video game fantasies...:crazy:

[FreedomAngel82]

96. Ugh

And here one guy couldn't wear an "I Miss Clinton" shirt. :eyes: But yet these guys can wear THESE shirts?!

[against all enemies]

99. I'm speechless. Is the military completely braindead?

[Tommymac]

101. Kick.

:kick:

[Rex]

102. Little boys with their toys

To bad their dad (Rush) is a complete dopehead/repuke loon! I would be disgusted, but I live in south Texas and see it every day.