Comments on: Petraeus playing politics whilst dining with congressmen and women. http://sirenschronicles.com/2007/08/26/petraeus-playing-politics-whilst-dining-with-congressmen-and-women/ "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."-Teddy Roosevelt Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:51:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Dusty http://sirenschronicles.com/2007/08/26/petraeus-playing-politics-whilst-dining-with-congressmen-and-women/#comment-1340 Dusty Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:13:27 +0000 http://sirenschronicles.com/?p=258#comment-1340 I think the folks that don't pay attention outnumber us Daniel. I think the folks that don’t pay attention outnumber us Daniel.

]]> By: Daniel http://sirenschronicles.com/2007/08/26/petraeus-playing-politics-whilst-dining-with-congressmen-and-women/#comment-1339 Daniel Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:08:02 +0000 http://sirenschronicles.com/?p=258#comment-1339 It's a shame that those who pay attention don't correct the situation, Dusty! What exactly are they waiting for? It’s a shame that those who pay attention don’t correct the situation, Dusty! What exactly are they waiting for?

]]> By: Dusty http://sirenschronicles.com/2007/08/26/petraeus-playing-politics-whilst-dining-with-congressmen-and-women/#comment-1338 Dusty Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:47:02 +0000 http://sirenschronicles.com/?p=258#comment-1338 As I said Daniel, the MIC is king here. That isn't news to those that pay attention. As I said Daniel, the MIC is king here. That isn’t news to those that pay attention.

]]> By: Daniel http://sirenschronicles.com/2007/08/26/petraeus-playing-politics-whilst-dining-with-congressmen-and-women/#comment-1287 Daniel Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:44:27 +0000 http://sirenschronicles.com/?p=258#comment-1287 America lives off war. War drives its economy. If peace were declared tomorrow America would go bankrupt. America sells 63% of the world's arms. Britain, its buddy, is next with 12%. That makes 75% in total for two countries which are leaders in the horrific invasion and occupation process. If American people want peace, get rid of the armament industries! Cheers. America lives off war. War drives its economy. If peace were declared tomorrow America would go bankrupt.

America sells 63% of the world’s arms. Britain, its buddy, is next with 12%. That makes 75% in total for two countries which are leaders in the horrific invasion and occupation process.

If American people want peace, get rid of the armament industries!

Cheers.

]]> By: Dusty http://sirenschronicles.com/2007/08/26/petraeus-playing-politics-whilst-dining-with-congressmen-and-women/#comment-1284 Dusty Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:54:51 +0000 http://sirenschronicles.com/?p=258#comment-1284 Christ, I can't afford lobster and although I do not wish any hardship on our troops..thats a lil over the top imho Sumo. I am sure the contractor is charging at least double what it's worth too. Christ, I can’t afford lobster and although I do not wish any hardship on our troops..thats a lil over the top imho Sumo.

I am sure the contractor is charging at least double what it’s worth too.

]]> By: Sumo http://sirenschronicles.com/2007/08/26/petraeus-playing-politics-whilst-dining-with-congressmen-and-women/#comment-1280 Sumo Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:41:49 +0000 http://sirenschronicles.com/?p=258#comment-1280 I spoke with a soldier about a month ago and asked him lots of questions. Asked him about food they were given...apparently it was gobs and boatloads of lobster. He wasn't kidding either. Everyday...anytime...his eyes got big along with his grin and reacted like it was the life. It was the safe zone at the time in Gaghdad. We know it isn't so safe there anymore. He's been back a little less than a year. He probably misses the good times at chow line. That must be why the war is so expensive...they feed the troops freakin' lobster! What does a person have to do to get some damn lobster in their diet? Join up of course...lobster and cigars for everyone! I spoke with a soldier about a month ago and asked him lots of questions. Asked him about food they were given…apparently it was gobs and boatloads of lobster. He wasn’t kidding either. Everyday…anytime…his eyes got big along with his grin and reacted like it was the life. It was the safe zone at the time in Gaghdad. We know it isn’t so safe there anymore. He’s been back a little less than a year. He probably misses the good times at chow line. That must be why the war is so expensive…they feed the troops freakin’ lobster! What does a person have to do to get some damn lobster in their diet? Join up of course…lobster and cigars for everyone!

]]> By: Dusty http://sirenschronicles.com/2007/08/26/petraeus-playing-politics-whilst-dining-with-congressmen-and-women/#comment-1274 Dusty Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:46:54 +0000 http://sirenschronicles.com/?p=258#comment-1274 Yes, war is GOOD BIDNESS Earl..I say with tongue firmly planted in my cheek. The MIC (military industrial complex) is one of the biggest employers and lobbying groups in the US. Until people see the forest for the trees the MIC will remain on top. Yes, war is GOOD BIDNESS Earl..I say with tongue firmly planted in my cheek.

The MIC (military industrial complex) is one of the biggest employers and lobbying groups in the US.

Until people see the forest for the trees the MIC will remain on top.

]]> By: earl bockenfeld http://sirenschronicles.com/2007/08/26/petraeus-playing-politics-whilst-dining-with-congressmen-and-women/#comment-1273 earl bockenfeld Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:38:16 +0000 http://sirenschronicles.com/?p=258#comment-1273 As we round the corner (towards the light!), and head towards the beginning of the 6th year of the great and glorious war in Iraq, it's probably a good idea to remind ourselves that again this summer we're only about six months away from some real progress. The US has been at war (with Iraq). I'm 75, not counting little forays like Granada and Lebanon and Nicaragua, etc. etc., my homeland has been at war of 35% of my lifetime. Makes y' think, don't it? For a growing chunk of the population, war has been a normal state of affairs during their formative years. This country has seen itself as "being at war" since Hitler was defeated. Actually, whatever gap there was between fighting the Axis powers and "opposing world Communism" was almost non-existent, at least to the Baby Boom generation. This <b>"perpetual war for perpetual peace"</b> was not invented by Dick Cheney and Karl Rove, you know. It's been the American Way since I can remember. War has become as American as apple pie. It pulled us out of the Great Depression (or so we tell ourselves) and we've never stopped relying on it since. As we round the corner (towards the light!), and head towards the beginning of the 6th year of the great and glorious war in Iraq, it’s probably a good idea to remind ourselves that again this summer we’re only about six months away from some real progress. The US has been at war (with Iraq).

I’m 75, not counting little forays like Granada and Lebanon and Nicaragua, etc. etc., my homeland has been at war of 35% of my lifetime. Makes y’ think, don’t it?

For a growing chunk of the population, war has been a normal state of affairs during their formative years.

This country has seen itself as “being at war” since Hitler was defeated. Actually, whatever gap there was between fighting the Axis powers and “opposing world Communism” was almost non-existent, at least to the Baby Boom generation. This “perpetual war for perpetual peace” was not invented by Dick Cheney and Karl Rove, you know. It’s been the American Way since I can remember.

War has become as American as apple pie. It pulled us out of the Great Depression (or so we tell ourselves) and we’ve never stopped relying on it since.

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