July 10th I report back to Fort Bragg
Since March 10th, 2006 I've been on recruiter duty in California. Now I get to go back to Fort Bragg, North Carolina where I met my wife. She's happy that she gets to go back to her family. My family...
View ArticleDavid Plouffe Strategy Briefing
I'm sure most of you are on Barack Obama's email list (yes, that includes you Scarlett Johansson). If you're not, you need to go to his website and sign up.I have to admit, I just delete a lot of the...
View ArticleA Quick Update
A couple diaries ago I wrote that I'm PCSing (permanent change of station) back to Fort Bragg, NC with the 82nd Airborne.
View ArticleI'm giving the New Yorker a pass
Today when I first saw the headlines and saw the cover I had the same "WTF" reaction that most people had. But then...
View ArticleUPDATE #2: I'm Deploying
I recently gave an update on my PCS move to 82nd Airborne. I've learned that I am definitely deploying to Iraq "sometime around November."We're about to leave for dinner so this Diary will be short and...
View ArticleHi, guys. Not back yet.
I'm still at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. We're finishing up and getting ready to head back to Fort Bragg in the next few days.
View ArticleBOOKMARK this
I actually spoke with an army Captain who blogs on right-wing blogs, and expressed (polite) disagreement about Obama during a casual discussion.Before I begin, I want to make this clear since people...
View ArticleA discussion about POLLs
A recent CNN poll showed "no bounce" from the speech (after McCain's VP pick) but Gallup shows a six point lead. So I went to the Gallup website to look into how they conduct their polls.I'm...
View ArticleObama: HUGE bounce among Clinton supporters
According to Gallup:Obama Gains Among Former Clinton Supportersby Frank NewportPRINCETON, NJ -- The Democratic convention appears to have helped solidify support for Barack Obama among former Hillary...
View ArticleJohn McCain didn't get the memo (important update)
I am fricking pissed off to no end at the cheap, dirty tactics the McCain camp is using with these "rescued"... I mean STOLEN flags from the DNC. How dare you? How dare you reduce our flag- the one I...
View ArticleArmy Suicide Rate could TOP the Nation
This year, as CNN reports. It would be the firs time since Vietnam, a prolonged war that had its ranks filled with draftees. This is significant. Under normal conditions the US Army (and the military...
View ArticleONCE AGAIN: (on National Security) OBAMA WAS RIGHT!
Here's just a few of what Obama was right about off the top of my head. Feel free to add your own and I'll add them to the list.
View ArticleMcCAIN: IT'S OBAMA'S FAULT I SLIME
Across the scale John McCain has turned 'the Straight Talk Express' into a bad punchline. From persistent lies about Obama's tax proposals to falsely portraying Obama as a sexual deviant. From the...
View ArticleAddressing McCain on Veterans Issues
After watching the debate I have to speak up. I am a currently serving veteran of the Iraq war who is soon to go back. Senator McCain, with all due respect, you do NOT speak for me. And just as you do...
View ArticleThe Troops Donate more to Obama than McCain
I'm sorry if this is old news to some, but I just found out. And I'm pleasantly surprised, but not too surprised. In a previous diary, OBAMA and the Military I wrote that:I'm seeing a growing trend of...
View ArticleMcCain/Palin want Constitutional BAN on Abortion
It's on record. It's undeniable. Spread the word that they are lying when they say it's only about states' rights and strict interpretation of the Constitution. John McCain and Sarah Palin are both for...
View ArticleI'm changing my vote to John McClane
It pains me to make this very difficult decision. But my conscience won't let go any other way.
View ArticleJohn McCain is Destroying his Legacy
On such an epic level it's hard to wrap your mind around it. Think.... LONG TERM.
View ArticlePalin: More Misleading Smears? Yes, Please
So it turns out riling up the angry mob backfired on McCain. As I'm sure most of you have seen by now, he actually had to tell one of his ignorant supporters that Barack Obama isn't Arab. As if it even...
View ArticleWelcome McCain supporters!
OK, being the military-minded person that I made an account on John McCain's official campaign website. I frequently use McCain's site as well as Obama's to debate their official positions on policies....
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