How come no one talks about what the American Troops are saying?
930578
I'm right there with you!  I heard a report that many times when our troops come home from Iraq, they are surprised and disgusted by what they here on the mainstream news.  All they report is what's going bad, and the troops know first hand what good they have done over there.
661743
I'd love to hear what our forces in Iraq think about this illegal immigration issue that is going on back home.  If any are on here, I hope they will speak up and tell us what they think.
889166
You see by that first guy's answer that Dems really do believe the troops are stupid.\n\nNow, who is putting words in their mouths?
560726
unfortunately I agree\nunless there is something in it for us\nit's a hard sell to convince the us to send troops to police the world, though I do applaud it when we do. the troulbe is we always get caught up in the quagmire of international politics and never fully commit to a mission, thus we fall short and it looks like a half hearted attempt with casulties that we have a hard time stomaching. Look up a group called Executive Outcomes to see how it's done right.
1044214
I think that the anger and frustration that they feel at being told to shut up--at being called un-American for voicing opinions and opposing the choices of our government--comes through loud and clear.  Many of us in this country feel that we have not been heard for the past six years.  The American public and congress have been kept in the dark about the majority of things that this administration has been doing, and anytime we question motives or intent we are told it has to do with 9-11, and we don't have the right to question it.  One has only to look at Bush's ratings to see that even Republicans are getting fed up with this administration (even if they won't admit it to a democrat).
978422
I suppose it is their constitutional right to freedom of speech to badmouth our troops.  But I wonder if they have ever given thought to why they have that right.  Do you reckon that they are taking advantage of a right that men like your husband have fought, bled, and given their lives for.\n\nI do not completely agree with the was in Iraq.  I pray every night that the men who are in our military there will come home soon and safely.  My hat goes off to all of our nations soldiers.\n\nI know that the comments of those people bother you.  They need to get off the back of the men and women who are doing the job that the government tells them to.\n\nI do not know who you are, or even your husband's name, but when I pray tonight before I go to bed, one of my prayers will be that he will come home safely to you and the rest of his family.\n\nAlways stand beside him and love him unconditionally.\n\nGod Bless You and Yours in this Holiday Season.\n\noltmprch@yahoo.com
728724
I hardly know where to start. We Americans are free to say anything we want about government or people. The current government has brainwashed many people to feel if they disagree with anything they are not patriotic. Which is silly! It is especially effective with less educated and young people.\n\nI like the UK! Most of laws are very similar! It's just the popular interpretations that has many feeling they can't say anything.\n\nKerry blew a joke. He suggested only the uneducated would join the military and they would wind up in Iraq  Kerry is a smart man, but I think he lakes some basic communication skills! The republicans jumped on that full force to deflect all the bad things they are doing and have done.
702322
Because they don't want the American people to know exactly how much money the US is spending on the war and what they are spending it on.  I saw a "60 Minutes" story about how the US has "misplaced" $800 million in Iraq....
571050
Funny that the land of free speech, wants to shut everybody up.If he didn't talk,how would we know what he's up to?Why do you think you have the right to lessen someones space to communicate.If you don't like what he's saying don't listen.\nIf he didn't speak up there would be someone else for the US to pick on.Bush had better stand down a llittle and start listening to the UN again or we'll all be in big shet.
1006076
They have spoken....and said nothing.\n\nThats great info there .\n\nIll have to save that in my favorites.
668924
~Why was I part of a 1% minority asking this question 5 years ago, before the troops went in in the first place?  What, has it finally occurred to folks that US troops might die if we start a war?  Have people finally looked into history and and socialology and learned that such a war cannot be won ?  Have people come to their senses and realized the invasion was immoral and illegal under international law?  (I doubt it.  The new-found opposition is based on bady bags only.) \n\nYour questions come way too late, and the massive support expressed at the start is now paying the dividends that the investment so richly deserves.\n\nBy the way, do you support our continuing presence in Afghanistan, or did you forget about that one.  Remember your questions when we get ready to move on Korea or Iran.\n\nAnd when the troops do come home, the Patriot Act will still be on the books.
862385
Kerry meant what he said.  He was speaking STANDARD, WRITTEN, ENGLISH. There's nothing mysterious about what he said....he made a direct insult to the men and women of the US military.  \n\nIt was shameful.
723484
Never allow those who would denigrate the troops bother you. This is a vocal minority to be sure, but they do not come close to representing the majority of Americans. The majority of Americans wholly support our fine fighting men and women and the sacrifices they and their families are making. It is shameful that some people say such atrocious things against the troops, but alas this is America and free speech is a double edged sword. For myself I would like to say thank you to both you and your husband and offer my hopeful wishes for his safe and speedy return.
605320
I heard 250,000 civilians in Iraq alone.  And it's not just Afghanistan and Iraq.  There are other conflicts the U.S. has had a hand in that they WILL NEVER tell you about.  If you think about that sh!t, I don't think you'll want to keep reading what you've been reading.
438293
Yes they do, in ww2 the germans and japanese were taught rudimentary phrases they thought would enrage americans and allies to the point they would charge them, giving the axis and easy shot, the same thing is going on in iraq right now, the iraqi insurgents know a few phrases they use to taunt our troops with, but what they fail to realise is this gives an estimated location of their where abouts, and arty gets called in to solve the problem.
339741
hehehehe ... that's hilarious \nI wonder how come they don't have a video\nshowing them cheering the US troops hhhhhhhhhmmmmm....\n\nP.S. I'm hoping that you are not serious and that \nyou posted this question as a joke
891349
How can you talk when you don't even understand who the real enemy in America is?