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Jun 23 2008
NFTT: You Will Never Know How Much It Means…
It’s Monday, and that means everybody supports the troops! Here at NFTT (Netroots For The Troops), we’re we’re preparing care packages to ship to soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq.
It warms my heart to know that people take the time, money, and effort to pack and ship a box 8000 miles across barren land with only the hope that it bring a smile to someone’s face. You will never know how much your support means to all of us, how a bite into your favorite candy bar can bring you home.
That’s from a letter a soldier sent to a perfect stranger who shipped him a care package. A little comfort can go a long way. You know you want to be a part of that comfort, so give us a little time and/or a little money.
And speaking of money, I’ll put some where my mouth is. I’ll match the first $500 donated today from here and from dailykos. That’s right. I made this challenge and posted this over at the GOS, too. When you chip in, I’ll make it double.
Please join me below for the details.
Jun 12 2008
Major Takes Own Life at Cemetery
Army Reserve Major Lance Waldorf passed away in Holly Township, Michigan, on Monday, 2008 June 02, from a self-inflicted gun shot wound. He chose to take his own life in Great Lakes National Cemetery, leaving behind some photographs, a note, and his will.
From Inland, at the GOS, “I hope there’s an eternity where the Major is as happy as he was in that photo.”
Major Waldorf served in Ghazni, Afghanistan, as a part of the 414th Battalion, a unit from Southfield, Michigan. More details can be found at source 1 and source 2 and source 3.
May 23 2008
Jesus and John McCain
Some days I feel like I’m living in Bizarro World. I’m reading the news from the usual sources, and I come across this beaut from ajc.com, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
“John McCain is kind of like Jesus Christ on the cross,” Everhart said as she began the second day of the state GOP convention. “He never denounced God, either.”
John McCain is like Jesus? Really? uh… in what way?
Let’s see here.
Jesus on peace and war: blessed are the peacemakers.
John on peace and war: bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran.
Jesus on marriage: May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.
John on marriage: At least I don’t plaster on the makeup like a trollop, you cunt.
Jesus on sacrifice: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
John on sacrifice: Since the beginning of their marriage, Senator McCain and Mrs. McCain have always maintained separate finances. As required by federal law and Senate rules, Mrs. McCain has released significant and extensive financial information through Senate and Presidential disclosure forms. In the interest of protecting the privacy of her children, Mrs. McCain will not be releasing her personal tax returns.
Jesus on respect: do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
John on respect: Why is Chelsea Clinton so ugly? Janet Reno is her father.
You get the idea. Feel free to add your own observations. Add your own spiritual advisor, deity, or scientific principle in comparison to the Maverick. Have some fun. Otherwise, in Bizarro World, we’ll all go mad and O.D. on Woolite.
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