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Unblinking Eye 10 Support Young Life Potestas Democraticorum delenda est! Simon 98 Sharkblog 99 Shot in the Dark 100 So Cal Law 101 St. ADL is a largely Jewish organization, which is not likely to recognize John Kerry's "commandment" as one of the big 10. I think some of Tillman's special forces friends will file this cartoon in the clip-and-save folder. Ted Rall's a man of courage, so he's got nothing to worry about. In fact, Ted Rall's so courageous that he's probably looking forward to meeting some of the Rangers with whom Tillman served. First off, I'd like to say that this is not a political message. We have much bigger things to deal with, and we need your help. It seems that despite the tremendous and heroic efforts of the men and women serving here in Iraq to bring much needed peace and stability to this region, we are losing the war of perception with the media and American people. Our enemy has learned that the key to defeating the mighty American military is by swaying public opinion at home and abroad. We are a people that cherish the democratic system of government and therefore hold the will of the people in the highest regard. We love to criticize ourselves almost to an endless degree, because we care what others think. Our enemies see this as a weakness and are trying to exploit it. Our natural tendency to question ourselves is being used against us to undermine our effort to do good in the world. They kill innocents and desecrate their bodies in hopes that the people back home will lose the will to fight for liberty. They are betting on our perceived weakness as a thoughtful, considerate people. Unfortunately our media only serves to further their cause. In an industry that feeds on ratings and bad news, a failure in Iraq would be a goldmine. When our so-called "trusted" American media takes a quote from an Iraqi doctor as the gospel truth over that of the men and women that are daily fighting to protect the right to freedom of press, you know something is wrong. That doctor claimed that out of 600 Iraqis, that were casualties of the fighting, the vast majority of them were women, children and the elderly. In the history of man, no one has spent more time and effort, often to the detriment of our own mission, to be more discriminate in our targeting of the enemy than the American military. The Marines and Soldiers serving in Iraq have gone through extensive training in order to limit the amount of innocent casualties and collateral damage. Yet, despite all of this, our media consistently sides with those who openly lie and directly challenge the honor of our brave heroes fighting for liberty and peace. What we have to remember is that peace is not defined as an absence of war. It is the presence of liberty, stability, and prosperity. In the face of the horrendous tyranny of the former Iraqi regime, the only way true peace was able to come to this region was through force. Freedom is not free and "peace" without principle is not peace. The peace that so-called "peace advocates" support can only be brought to Iraq through the military. If the American people believe we are failing, even if we are not, then we will ultimately fail. Don't buy into the pessimism and apathy that says, "It's hopeless," "They hate us too much," "That part of the world is just too messed up," "It's our fault anyway," "We're to blame," and so forth. Whether you're in middle school, working at a 9-5 job, retired, or a stay-at-home mom you can make a huge difference! So, when you watch the news and see doomsday predictions and spiteful opinions on our efforts over here, you can refute them by knowing that we are doing a tremendous amount of good. No one is poised to make such an amazing contribution to the everyday lives of Iraqis and the rest of the Arab world than the American Armed Forces. By making this a place where liberty can finally grow, we are making the whole world safer. You are the soldiers at home fighting the war of perception. So I'm asking you as a fellow fighting man: Do your duty. You are a mighty force for good, because truth is on your side. Together we will win this fight and ensure a better world for the future. Nofsinger USMC Ramadi, Iraq " 139 Posted at 6:30 AM, Pacific 140 John Kerry fell off his bike yesterday. The New York Times reports that he was "trailed by three Secret Service bodyguards on bicycles," but it is unclear which one Kerry decided to blame. Kerry's physical flops are reaching Gerald Ford levels, so I expect Saturday Night Live to begin polishing his fall-down act, even as these spills take on the totemic import of Carter-and-the-rabbit and Bush I and the Japanese Prime Minister. Match yesterday's pratfall with today's Los Angeles Times account of 141 Kerry's floundering field organization in crucial states and among Latino voters, and the picture becomes clear. President Bush, on the other hand, launches a period of genuine campaigning, with a 143 bus tour through Ohio and Michigan which will result in a sharp contrast with the dreary Kerry visits from last week. The out-of-staters keep trying to make Ohio competitive for Kerry when in fact the early surprise is that Michigan is leaning Bush, and given Kerry's embarrassment at owning an SUV and his attachment to auto-industry crippling CAFE standards, Michigan seems increasingly like the place to look for a push to rival that in Michigan. The Boston Globe has an interesting look at the 144 scramble for even small numbers of votes abroad, and the Washington Post details 145 the surge in small contributions to both campaigns. Even though it is only May, this campaign has hit the highest gear, and the media is actually covering it. Reading through all of these nuts-and-bolts stories leaves the clear impression that the Bush campaign is going to become something of a legend for efficiency, overwhelming a hapless and uninspired group of amateurs at Kerry Inc, stuck with a Bob Shrum message from decades ago and gamely pretending to understand the new technologies of elections. Tom Daschle cannot expect the voters of South Dakota not to notice that under his leadership the Dems have decided to stop progress on all major bills, can he? Thune, 148 South Dakota Politics, and 149 Sibby Online watching his every move for the home state audience. Finally, the New York Times reports this morning that 150 six United States soldiers have been "reprimanded" in connection with the abuse of Iraqi prisoners. The Army needs some new language, as this jargon does not persuasively convey the disgust the vast majority of Americans feel towards the actions of this small group of failures. A half-dozen people have genuinely hurt the mission and endangered their fellow servicemen, and the brass needs to make sure the message goes out loud and clear to the world that this handful of soldiers are not representative of even a tiny percentage of the American military. The president publicly stated his disgust, but the military needs to resist the temptation to move on too quickly. April 29, 2004 151 Posted at 3:15 PM, Pacific Off to Chicago after the show, so no posting until Monday. Michael Kinsley has been named the new Editorial Page Editor at the Los Angeles Times, which is a very good thing given the realistic possibilities for a left-leaning paper in a way left state. Here is my welcome aboard memo for Kinsley: Very few people read your pages right now. The mix of the obscure and the strident just doesn't make it meaningful. Making it meaningful means making it a must-check in the morning, which it manifestly isn't right now. Two Angelenos with broad followings, writing talent, and deep knowledge on issues that matter assure you of some familiar faces from around town and a finger on the pulse of the west. You need to entice Patt Morrison to add a column a week. Patt's from the land of the far left, but she can write, and she'll keep LA's hard left happy. Ink Estrich as well, as Susan is another local with zing. My colleague in the talk radio business, 153 Laura Ingrahm, should be a regular as well, as there aren't many former United States Supreme Court clerks from the right ...
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