Noone seems to have faith anymore.  It's so sad how our soldiers are dying and some of you think it's cool.  That's what you call stupid.  We all need to start praying and putting our faith in Jesus CHrist because in  the end whether you believe in him or not he will be the judger.  Start parying and supporting.  That's what's wrong with the world today,  noone really cares about this war.  It's all about money, how you look, sex, drugs and everything else.  Please America wake up and support the nation.  Those that don't belive in the troops are cowards because you're not going throught what they go through everyday.  My husband is a soldier and I'm so proud of him, his job keeps the world safe and he's very dedicated to saving America.  So don't judge if you're not in their shoes.  GOD BLESS AMERICA
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You want us to pray for war. Are you crazy, do you think Jesus will answer these prayers. People have a problem with what the troops are doing, i.e. an unprovocted invasion of a country that was no threat to the US, didn't have any links to terrorism (of course it does now), didn't have any WMD. The troops are human and I don't like to see humans die or get injured but the fact is they shouldn´t be there. Most of my sympathy goes to the Iraqi people who are carrying this burden, 12,000+ dead. You wake up if you think what the military is doing in Iraq is making the world safer. Rectuitment for terrorists have soared because of this war. We have bombs going off every week, egypt last week. We have attacks in London, Madrid etc. etc.
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I have very good friends who live in the USA from Iraq, Iraqy people are good people ( There are just some who are bad)  I wish you could hear them talk, the Iraqy people are very proud of our country for helping them, all what you see & hear is on the news and news can be misleading and we all know that, these people I know have had family murdered by the bad people there Saddam etc, so please before you really judge our president , go talk to some kind very open Iraqy  people here in the USA, you would be suprised what you hear, pull away now and the USA, will be pussy cats and not only that, what would the other countries think of us???? think about that one, Our people who joined , joined on their free will, we did not force them I understand there are alot dying but hey, theye did it, so you can eat everyday, so you can walk free, so you can say just what you said today on this internet. Be thankful, thats all.
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It is a shame that people are dying.  But the soldiers are in Iraq to try to better the lives of the Iraqi people as a whole.  I don't agree with war, but I also don't agree with oppression or dictatorships.  So it has me upset in more ways than one.  I do not want anymore people to get hurt, but what about all those that died under Hussein's regime?  One of those soldiers were from close to where I live...he was from Springfield, MA.  It does feel like it is never going to end.  I support the soldiers, for I know that they are doing their job, and it must be hell for them.  So I am a torn soul when it comes to this war.  I hope that the people involved are safe and no more harm comes to them...I can HOPE.
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I know what you mean. You can even see it on this board. How we are stupid and if you fight this war you should die. As if I chose to separate from my 1 year old when i went to IRAQ.People like to over exaggerate everything. No one really thinks the military is loosing this war. I mean if the military was loosing the war there would be more than the 2,500 dead in three years. After all there is over 120,000 soldiers in Iraq at any given time.\nLoosing is the last thing people really think. Politics is what has you there and it is whats going to keep soldiers there for a while. i mean aren't they just now starting to close the bases down in Germany. Those were there to make sure Germany didn't invade another country. I think that threat has great diminished yet the bases are just now being closed. Politics and money are the roots of all evils.
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OH MY GOD!!! Some one that see's the light. Thank god.  We don't have many rights left anymore.  the whole war is a hoax to make the US into a Marshall law state and take over the world as a global goverment.  No one wants to admitt it. Hell, a lot of people don't see it.  As long as they got American Idol on tv there ok.
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Wow, I can understand how you feel, but as a Retired Marine with 30 years fighting for this great country, your logic is lost. Why should we quit and give them the time to attack us here? Again? Unfortunately we have politic ions that want to do this, God help this country. We need to let the military fight the war, not the politicians.
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It is sad that the good people of the armed forces are losing their lives for a political war, it is about one thing, then another, guy above me is a neo-con operitive, it was never about freeing the people of Iraq from anything. It was all about greed, you can see that everytime that you fill your tank. Not one life is worth it, not one.
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I did and do support this war, and I cry because we can;t get it right because of all the people against it. We're damned if we do and damned if we don't. The soldiers are doing a good job keeping their moral up, but it's harder and harder on them when they know how half the country feel. I bet that makes them feel confident to go fight every day. When I hear the left talk in here, I try hard to think are they right? am I wrong? At least I try and weigh the odds. The left are always right. Blatantly right. Their hatred for Bush makes them never wonder, could they be wrong? Just once? Bush has not done one thing right in there eyes.
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The military may be a lot of waiting around, but thank God for that! I rather the men and women in the military be sitting here doing nothing, then fighting in our streets. If its so bad to be sitting there, why not volunteer to join the fighting? I have nothing but respect for those who fight for and defend our country, but I am ashamed that you are one of those people. You should be grateful you are alive and well.
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buddy i am a vet, two tours in iraq. and i want to thank you for saying such a good american thing and having the courage to post it here. i finished my military sevice couple of weeks ago and people like you are the reason we can keep going. even though our wives leave us, we lose most of our money, never get to see our kids born and miss thier birthdays. it helps to know there are still people left that have a love for this nation we serve. its hard to put up with the things we do and most every morning we'd rather stay in bed. thanks for makeing getting up every morning worth something good. my name is sgt curtis wellman, 6 years usmc 3 years us army
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Thanks for your supportive statement, I get weary of hearing so many ppl say how this country was not found on Christianity, and that isn't why we have been so blessed.  It is such an honor to live here, we are afforded so many blessings on a daily basis that no other single country has!! \n\nMy prayer today is that we as a country can go back to our roots, to be united, to support our constitution and our leaders, those in authority over us.  That we will see the blessings as blessings, the fruit our forefathers produced by trying to lead us righteously, instead of always filling their own political agenda, the fruits are still plentiful!!\nI pray that there will be a huge revival, ppl turning their faces back to the Almighty, that they see and feel His Spirit, and know that He is God.  Yours in Jesus.
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Thank You.  Some one had to say that.  There are to many people that take their freedoms for granted.  They don't understand that in other countries if we were to bash our country we could be tortured or worse.  Where has the Pride in America gone?  Does Amercias youth need a wake up call?  Do we need to take them to Iraq and Afghanistan for a week or two to see how bad it could be?  I am just as fed up as you are.\nGod Bless America and The Soldiers That Defend Our Homeland and Freedom
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Bush will never own up to anything.No I don't think he cares about the soldiers he just wants to think he can solve whatever problems that are in Iraq and he can't even solve our problems here in th US.I think our soldiers are dying so him and his oily friends and it's sick.I'm a military wife.My husband will soon be deployed to Afghanistan and I know that I'm scared for him because if something were to happen to him there would be 4 fatherless children.I would like for people to check and see how many politicians children have been deployed over there.Or let one of Bush's drunken little daughetrs end up over there to be kidnapped and see how quick he moves to take care of that problem.It's all about the oil business.And he has to make sure he's got money coming from somewhere when he finally gets out of office because what idiot is gonna hire him for anything?But then again they put him in office after they knew he was allready an idiot!!!!
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First let me appauld you for taking a stand. I myself am a father also and we don't celebrate Christmas in sense of what world does for the season. I personally don't do it because it has been so commericalize and this is an attack of the prince of this world. The devil has done anything and is willing to do anything to take Christ of Christmas. He has been successful with removing prayer in schools, removal of the ten commandments in the judicial system and etc. In turn he has replace it with same sex marriages, the flaunting of homosexuality on every media market available, lewd television shows and basically the I'm going to do me attitude of many people in this world. Don't be confused, this should be in no way shocking. People for years have been carrying on the legends of lies from, the easter bunny, the tooth fairy, santa claus and a host of other falsehoods. John chap 3:19 (paraphase)says man loves darkness rather than light because his heart is evil. The Christmas of this day for the most part does not glorify God in any sense. It's a numbers game that is all about money. The more we sell the fatter our wallets. It has created a bigger air of greed in the world today. Just look at all the choas over video games, elmos and etc. People are getting hurt over this foolish. This breeds violence, hate,envy, jealousy and so on. God can surely not be please. Please don't expect the world to understand or make the difference. This is the job of us so-called christians. The salt of thee earth as the bible refers to us. Many people love the lies because their father the devil is the father of lies. Many Christians celebrate christmas in the way of the world because many of them are afraid to stand up, some just don't know any better and some are just self professed christians who don't follow the way of the Lord. This isn't a honest or just world so expect any better. Strive to be the best you can be and try to help who you can on the way.Thank you and If you want to listen and be apart of a Bold Bible Based Ministry. You can check my friends and I at www.StandupMinistry.com We are available in the tri-state area on the radio. Station 970am Thursday 6-6:30 eastern. You also podcast previous show all day anytime of the week. Thank you.\nLet the Word of God be our final authority
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if there are people out there who dont support our troops should be shot for treason...ok maybe thats a little harsh but i hold our troops in the highest repect...i feel like dirt compared to them and id give anything to help their situations over seas....it doesnt matter if you support bush or the war on terror....fuck the cause but stand by our men and women in uniform who signed on for a job and have no choice but to follow their leader and do what they were trained to do...i love all of you and watch your asses and keep your fuckin heads low out there and GET HOME SAFELY to this wonderful homeland we call AMERICA...we need to remember our history and the men who've died to allow us to live and prosper the way we do...yes we are in some rough times but were AMERICANS for christsake and we will make it out on top... GOD BLESS THE USA AND OUR TROOPS  WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
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I understand and believe everything you have written. However, until our President does something to light a fire of knowledge in the average American we are doomed to failure. This isn't the ww2 generation coming up today. It's a generation of kids who have been pampered beyond comprehension. Most have never even been spanked and you expect them to understand a war with such complex issues it took you an entire essay to scratch the surface of it. As for older generations that took part in free love and other stupid activities, they will never trust the government or anything they say. All wars to them will be "another Vietnam". You know the peace not war bull$hit. These two generations make up the majority of Americans today and yes they are willing to give it up. They don't want to hear it or believe it's coming.
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It's war,it's not amazing at all.  No matter what shape or form war comes in, what look should they have on their faces? I think what you mistake as fear is actually focus, bravery, determination....it's easy for someone who isn't there to do what you do in these questions and answers but until you are there doing what they do, nobody will respect you for sitting back on your pc criticizing those who protect your freedoms here in America.  You are disgraceful...I don't believe you are a VET, you lack too much respect, and with these comments you make, not only respect  for servicemen now but for all who have fallen over time,and lack of respect for yourself....