Palerider Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I have seen that picture before and it touches me every time.and all the others like it....problem is...our media does not want us to see pics like these.....my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 My opinion as well. That's why so many have other opinions of what's going on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 My opinion as well. That's why so many have other opinions of what's going on there.a soldier from this area came home a few months ago from iraq....he told what all was going on there....he also mentioned the account in the news that we get does not always portray whats really going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 <div class='quotemain'>My opinion as well. That's why so many have other opinions of what's going on there.a soldier from this area came home a few months ago from iraq....he told what all was going on there....he also mentioned the account in the news that we get does not always portray whats really going on.For good or bad or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 <div class='quotemain'><div class='quotemain'>My opinion as well. That's why so many have other opinions of what's going on there.a soldier from this area came home a few months ago from iraq....he told what all was going on there....he also mentioned the account in the news that we get does not always portray whats really going on.For good or bad or both?for the good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphaba Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 <div class='quotemain'><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotemain'>My opinion as well. That's why so many have other opinions of what's going on there.a soldier from this area came home a few months ago from iraq....he told what all was going on there....he also mentioned the account in the news that we get does not always portray whats really going on.For good or bad or both?for the goodHi Pale,What did he say? Do you remember the specifics?I'm really interested. I do want to know the truth. I don't just go looking for the bad. It's just everything I see, and I don't look at just the American media, looks so hopeless. So I would love to hear some positive stories that really make a difference. I'm very serious about this.Thanks,Elphaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushka Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I googled Positive News in Iraq and found the following sites, they may not be good news from the troops exactly, but they are good news.http://www.michaelyon-online.com/wp/http://www.kmax.ws/b/goodnewsiniraq.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 There are wonderful things that have happened from Iraq. Here is one link and one story.http://meredithtoday.ivillage.com/entertai..._good_news.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphaba Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I googled Positive News in Iraq and found the following sites, they may not be good news from the troops exactly, but they are good news.http://www.michaelyon-online.com/wp/http://www.kmax.ws/b/goodnewsiniraq.htmHi Pushka,I'm familiar with Michael Totten's work, and will comment on it tomorrow. I have some issues with his reporting; however, the story you posted was really wonderful. I'll get into more tomorrow as I'm not feeling well today.I was very impressed with Michael Yon's work about Baqquba. I found another story about it from yesteryday.134 arrested in Baqquba. What's really important is the arrests were made by the Iraqi Army. That's huge!Like I said, I'm not feeling well today and will get into this more tomorrow. But thanks so much for the links.ElpphabatThere are wonderful things that have happened from Iraq. Here is one link and one story.http://meredithtoday.ivillage.com/entertai..._good_news.htmlHi Pam,What a bittersweet story of a truly decent human being. He was an incredible soldier, as I believe they all are. I could never do what they do.Elphaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanstress70 Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I'm not getting into this whole subject. I just wanted to comment on that newspaper photo. That is the sweetest image. ...but it absolutely breaks my heart. Her parents were both killed? I wish that soldier could adopt her and take her home with him. What in the world will become of her and what kind of future will she have? Heck, I wish I could go get her right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphaba Posted August 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Since this thread contains numerous references to soldiers I'm going to post a video from a real cutie who's stationed in Ramadi.I already posted it in the YouTube thread, and didn't get political. But here I'm going to.THIS KID BETTER COME HOME ALIVE!Ramadi FerggiieElphabaWarning: One soldier says s**t twice. Nothing else is offensive. E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Here is another story that is on CNN today.Iraqi boy getting help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphaba Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Here is another story that is on CNN today.Iraqi boy getting helpI'm so happy for Youssif. What a miracle for him to be able to come here and get treatment, and also to come here and be safe from maniacal monsters who do such things. I just cannot fathom such hatred.I have to go check my bank account.Elphaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushka Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 That poor, poor boy...the mental as well as physical scars are terrible. I'm so happy that he is now able to go to the USA to receive treatment and a place to live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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