Saturday, January 8, 2011

The Invisible War -- Not a Bakken Story -- And This Is Why I Love To Blog

Until this New York Times story today, I had forgotten "we" were still in Afghanistan. Did anyone else remember? Did anyone else catch the fact that in addition to the surge of troops recently sent to Afghanistan, it was quietly announced that another 1,400 US Marines were being deployed? So quietly announced, it didn't even make the Drudge Report.

Remember all the stories about photographs of the flag-draped caskets? The media wanted those photographs to be published during one administration; once they got that permission, the photographs weren't shown during the new administration.

Did anyone catch the fact that our troops are still in Iraq, and "our" nemesis, who was exiled in Iran, has now returned to Iraq? Was it last year or this year that all combat forces were going to be out of Iraq?

I had to laugh the other night watching Gary Sinise on one of the late shows. He is a true patriot. Visits the troops in Iraq. Founded Operation Iraqi Children (www.operationiraqichildren.org) in early 2004. When asked about Iraq, the host mentioned that it must be dangerous. Gary replied, something to the effect, "yeah, I can't believe all the guns." The host replied, "well, that's war." Something tells me the US still has "combat" troops in Iraq. Just saying.

It is absolutely amazing how the media selectively reports based on who is in the White House.


Crime Story, Gary Sinise




Afghanisn, Gary Sinise




Saddam's Palace, Gary Sinise




Crime Story, Runaway, Del Shannon

2 comments:

  1. Well said Bruce, it is unbelievable how biased the news media is. Can you imagine if it was the Bush administration doing what this ones doing, they'd be all over it. Did you notice Pelosi is even blaming Bush now for their big defeat in November. Hello, earth to Nancy!!!
    Signed a conservative stuck in the land of liberals,
    Portland Oregon

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  2. Thank you for your support and kind comments. Whenever I stray from the Bakken I risk offending some of my readers, but sometimes it's very difficult not to say what's on my mind.

    By the way, Portland is one of the prettiest cities in this country. I love visiting. Powell's is my favorite, of course.

    Again, thank you for stopping by. It's great to get feedback.

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