The leftosphere “Supported the Troops” soldiers at Walter Reed got hate mail.
Simon at Classical Values saw the kids at the dKos Animal Farm and Petting Zoo getting a plan together.
Today, I’m calling all kossacks with an invitation to show the wingers how to walk the walk by supporting the troops with some good old fashioned care packages. It’s a great way to support those men and women who will not be home for the holidays and sending care packages to the troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan is easier than most folks realize. So, here’s some specific information on where to find soldiers to support, what to send, and the ins and outs of mailing care packages overseas. I promise, it’s easier than you think and you’ll feel wonderful walking away from that post office counter.
October 7th, 2001 – The US invades Afghanistan
March 20th, 2003 – The US invades Iraq
What is today’s date again?
While I believe that every citizen should send at least one every year (especially this time of year) I think that if the folks on the left, if they haven’t figured out Care Packages already, they’re not going to bother.
They believe that taking money away from the men and women in the field is more supportive than sending hot sauce, CDs and batteries.
So double up on your giving if you can. I know I am.
The last sentence betrayed their true nature… This “plan” has absolutely nothing to do with servicemembers serving overseas, but instead has everything to do with the standard liberal feel-good ploy.
That said, if they actually get off their lazy, pathetic asses and do it, then some soldiers received care packages, and there is nothing wrong with that.
Maybe it’s just me, but I think we do the troops and our country a disservice when we say we “invaded” Iraq.
We did no such thing.
Saddam invaded Kuwait. Kuwait asked for our assistance (as per our agreement with them), and we came in and drove back the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Then, rather than just go ahead and squash the little bug, we gave Saddam the opportunity to surrender, under our terms. He did so. When he refused to honor the terms of his surrender, we had no choice but to resume the use of military force to compel Iraq to abide by their agreement. This was not an invasion. We may have moved a lot of equipment and people in, and we may have used up a whole lot of munitions, but was definitely not an invasion.
An invasion is offensive. This was defensive. We can call it an attack, or a resumption of military force, or something else, but calling it an invasion just makes it harder for the average citizen to support it. It makes the US sound like a big bully throwing its weight around instead of someone coming to the aid of the guy the bully is beating up.
That’s just my opinion.