Bah, this isn't communist Russia you nut, I can comment all I want. These pity clips serve no purpose at all, it's politically motivated propaganda, nothing more.
No I'm not saying that at all, I'm saying that these election clowns are playing on the hearts of people for their own political gain. Dont mistake genuine concern for falsely motivated concern for the sake of votes only. It's terrible that people loose loved ones in war, but it's even worse when politician losers try to profit from their pain. Sadly alot of them buy into this garbage, which all it is. Flame me as you will, but I'm right.
Listen, if you are saying that opposition to this chaotic war is only reserved for sinister, self-serving troop haters, than you would appear to be vehemently opposed to the most patriotic act a citizen can commit for their nation: Dissent. Oppose the ad all you want, just try to stray from dated, Un-American, "you are either with us or you are with the terrorists" philosophy. If you are a smart man, (and I trust you that are), you can think of a thought-provoking way to oppose this ad.
My answer to that would be this, many dems would have you believe the soldiers lost their lives so for nothing. How about freeing an enslaved nation? That's a fairly good reason, wars have been started for less. Maybe it wasn't our job to do so, but if not us then who? I think the celebrations of the Iraqi people after Saddams sentencing to death is a pretty good sign that this war has a cause.
They took away the disabled.I said nothing because i was not one.
They took away the gypsies.I said nothing because I was not one.They took away the homosexuals.I said nothing.I was not one.They took away the Catholics and ' unpatriotic enemies of the state" . I said nothing. I was a patriot. They took away the jews and i said nothing. I was not one.
When they came for me no one said anything.
Adolph Hitlers Germany, starting to sound familiar in 2006?
I am the proud mother of 1st Lt. Neil A. Santoriello Jr. I wish I could vote for Lamont. What did my son die for he died for a lie. Why did he did because Rumsfled et. al. are incompetent. For Whom did he die? Corporate interests. Why did he join the army to preserve and protect our country and our rights. Something this administration is destroying.
I'm so sorry for your loss, but he did not die for no reason...his death proves the injustices of the American government and opens our eyes more than anything.
bocantu: and I supposed more military personell were injured in dui accidents than in all of the war and more american civilians were injured, raped, or killed by drunken soldiers stateside than iraqi civilians in this war? That damn drunken military. And I suppose that the us should take out of power anyone who is not a "saint"? Guess we should start this november, when we elect a democratic congress.
ok, so I'm very sad for anyone that has lost anyone in this war. But don't you think videos like this make it look as if they died for nothing? I have friends in Iraq and they say they are very proud to be there.
No valentinecochran, I don't think videos like this make it look as if they died for nothing. It makes it look like our leaders don't realize the real human cost of waging war. Those troops died as bravely facing Iraqi sectarian violence as they would have defending the United States. It is Bush/Cheney's adrift foreign policy that looks pointless.
If you believe Bush/Cheney put our troops in Iraq to defend freedom (or some other simple-minded bromide), you're really not going to like the truth about Santa and the Easter Bunny. As I recall, the rationale for invading changed several times as the made-up reasons were exposed. Which excuse did you like best?
I'm not going to argue with you. No wait, yes I am. haha. Well, Santa did exist at one point believe it or not. Only he wasn't quite the big red and fat guy that he's pictured as today.
maybe those who didnt serve should wake up and fight the war at home do you not see what is going on right here and imagine how worse it would be if all we did was sit on our hands and allow them to come here think about what we have and worked so hard for in the past and could lose in just one day because of some goddamn illegal we just allowed to come over our borders and board a plane just like anyone else, to all the soldiers killed and lives lost here RIP
more liberal trash propaganda spose saddam was a saint and should have been left in power. did you know more millitary personel died last year alone in drunk driving accidents state side than has died in all of the iraq war ? so to those that died in Iraq thanks for your service to all of those that are using their deaths to protest a war that you dont like cause your a bunch of hippie wanna be pussys fuck off and die worthless pieces of shit
That's the open-minded, free-speech-promoting, liberal comment we usually see. I guess when somebody disagrees with you, you are moved to violence. What does that say about your critical thinking skills?
Hey! Here's another open-minded, tolerant response from a liberl! Tell me, is your favorite form of debate threatening people with violence or keying cars? I guess the irony is lost on you making an anonymous threat while calling the other guy a coward.
I just don't get how you can be okay with the war when the pretenses under which the war was declared, the WMDs, (well, actually, Bush didn't even bother declaring it, did he?) turned out to be completely false. Thousands of people are dying and billions and billions of dollars are being wasted overseas. And, for what? An Iraqi civil war? Okay, Saddam isn't in power anymore, but look at what it cost America...
Thousands died to liberate millions and to save the lives of millions more. To me this is a big deal, I am sorry it is only a footnote in the history books of the left. Clinton and Kerry are on the record as claiming Iraq was in possession of or producing WMD's BEFORE it was unpopular to say so are Clinton and Kerry liars too?
I think you need to go look up the real meaning of jihad because you really are using it the wrong way. Jihad is fighting because one is provoked to do so.
It's a shame that you probably think of all Muslims as these violent extremists.
Jihad is a term the terroists chose, not me...and it is a lot easier than calling it 'setting-off-bombs-in-Pizza-Parlors-and-crashing-planes-into-office-buildings.
>It's a shame that you probably think of all Muslims as these violent extremists.
I'm sorry, but I didn't catch what unit you're enlisted in. Where are you serving? Or are you like most conservatives, shouting lots of big ideas that only apply to others? Please write again when you get some balls.
More open-minded and tolerant personal attacks from the left with such brilliant points as "Please write again when you get some balls". Judging from your comments, I would be surprised to discover that you have ever place yourself in jeopardy to defend the innocent but I would not disqualify you from the debate even if you spent your time doing drugs at 'anti-war' rallies.
i spent 3 years in norther ireland (im a brit) at the time ii thought it was cool but now i can see we achieved nothing except dead people, eventually the UK accepted the arguemnt and the problem, they talked, and even made the terror group a legal party (sinn fein representing the IRA), and now we have peace and nothing to fight over, how simple, how cheap, it just took two MEN to address the problem over a cup of tea. I wish the sinn fein a happy future.
Assuming you really are the parent of an honored US battle dead, Ned Lamont wants to do for terrorists what they cannot do for themselves, win control of Iraq. Don't let your grief confuse your judgement. Ned Lamont dishonors your son's death by making it part of a failed effort. Your son helped to liberate millions and save the lives of many innocents. Don't let useful idiots like Lamont undo your son's ultimate sacrifice.
arthurclements, assuming you really are a rational human being, why do you think terrorists want control of Iraq? Maybe you haven't been paying attention, but the country isn't exactly a prize after what we did to it.
The rest of your argument is equally confused. If Bush forced you to jump off a cliff for his entertainment I suppose you would want us all to approve? Would we be dishonoring your memory if we questioned that decision? Bush/Cheney must find you a very useful idiot indeed.
Lies like Valerie Plame or the 'Bush was AWOL' story? Are those the lies you are referring to? Did you vote for the convicted liar who was there before W or were you still smoking weed in elementary school?
I see you've left several comments whining about "personal attacks from the left." Is this another one of those things, like personal responsibility, that you and other Neocons demand from others, but find too inconvenient for yourselves?
No sir, just an observation. I see you are running short of ideas. What is next from your side?...another threat of violence? I guess the peace movement is violent against those who defend liberty and save their compassion for the throat-slitters and murder-bombers.
art, I have plenty of ideas --and I don't need to get them from Rush Limbaugh or anyone else. And I'm not part of any movement, just a decent American who questions his leaders instead of following them blindly. The idea that peaceniks are as violent as the war-mongering right, that's really funny... I'd ask them to adjust your medication.
Latinnnn classs video!!!!
Lovetotalk54 2 years ago
i cant watch this video
looking for friends II
Cta15 3 years ago
Ssnuffy you suck suffy dust you moron asshat!
davedude24 5 years ago
Get this crap off YouTube you hippy assholes!
Ssnuffy 5 years ago
I'm terribly sorry Ssnuffy, but only people who know what it really means to love your country, (true patriots), are allowed to comment.
Lacolith 5 years ago
Bah, this isn't communist Russia you nut, I can comment all I want. These pity clips serve no purpose at all, it's politically motivated propaganda, nothing more.
Ssnuffy 5 years ago
so what your saying is you have no sympathy for the families of fallen soldiers in Iraq; you think they just want our pity.
Lacolith 5 years ago
No I'm not saying that at all, I'm saying that these election clowns are playing on the hearts of people for their own political gain. Dont mistake genuine concern for falsely motivated concern for the sake of votes only. It's terrible that people loose loved ones in war, but it's even worse when politician losers try to profit from their pain. Sadly alot of them buy into this garbage, which all it is. Flame me as you will, but I'm right.
Ssnuffy 5 years ago
Listen, if you are saying that opposition to this chaotic war is only reserved for sinister, self-serving troop haters, than you would appear to be vehemently opposed to the most patriotic act a citizen can commit for their nation: Dissent. Oppose the ad all you want, just try to stray from dated, Un-American, "you are either with us or you are with the terrorists" philosophy. If you are a smart man, (and I trust you that are), you can think of a thought-provoking way to oppose this ad.
Lacolith 5 years ago
My answer to that would be this, many dems would have you believe the soldiers lost their lives so for nothing. How about freeing an enslaved nation? That's a fairly good reason, wars have been started for less. Maybe it wasn't our job to do so, but if not us then who? I think the celebrations of the Iraqi people after Saddams sentencing to death is a pretty good sign that this war has a cause.
Ssnuffy 5 years ago
They took away the disabled.I said nothing because i was not one.
They took away the gypsies.I said nothing because I was not one.They took away the homosexuals.I said nothing.I was not one.They took away the Catholics and ' unpatriotic enemies of the state" . I said nothing. I was a patriot. They took away the jews and i said nothing. I was not one.
When they came for me no one said anything.
Adolph Hitlers Germany, starting to sound familiar in 2006?
DykeZilla 5 years ago
Why does Ned Lamont hate our freedom?
Lacolith 5 years ago
Ned Lamont wants to protect our Freedom!!!!
nikiallie 5 years ago
If we didn't invade Iraq, the islamaniac-commie-facists would have conquered the United States, and all of Earth. Even the Moon.
Lacolith 5 years ago
lol you really believe that ...
tidemanblues 5 years ago
if you say the word gullible very slowly, it will sound like "freedom".
Lacolith 5 years ago
I lost two friends in Iraq, don't tell me that this is propaganda, this is truth, we've lost too much already is this war, there was no reason for.
hoverboard360 5 years ago
I am the proud mother of 1st Lt. Neil A. Santoriello Jr. I wish I could vote for Lamont. What did my son die for he died for a lie. Why did he did because Rumsfled et. al. are incompetent. For Whom did he die? Corporate interests. Why did he join the army to preserve and protect our country and our rights. Something this administration is destroying.
Diane Davis Santoriello
ProudMomofTwo 5 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss, but he did not die for no reason...his death proves the injustices of the American government and opens our eyes more than anything.
don't bother replying arthurclements. please.
goldfrappuccino 5 years ago
Al Qaida thanks Ned Lamont for his support. When they re-establish the Caliphate, they won't beat him as severely.
arthurclements 5 years ago
IDIOT! the war in Iraq had nothing to do with Al Qaida. get your head out of the sand!
nikiallie 5 years ago
bocantu: and I supposed more military personell were injured in dui accidents than in all of the war and more american civilians were injured, raped, or killed by drunken soldiers stateside than iraqi civilians in this war? That damn drunken military. And I suppose that the us should take out of power anyone who is not a "saint"? Guess we should start this november, when we elect a democratic congress.
gobacktotexas 5 years ago
ok, so I'm very sad for anyone that has lost anyone in this war. But don't you think videos like this make it look as if they died for nothing? I have friends in Iraq and they say they are very proud to be there.
valentinecochran 5 years ago
No valentinecochran, I don't think videos like this make it look as if they died for nothing. It makes it look like our leaders don't realize the real human cost of waging war. Those troops died as bravely facing Iraqi sectarian violence as they would have defending the United States. It is Bush/Cheney's adrift foreign policy that looks pointless.
rrusson 5 years ago
you know what, you're probably right. Screw the world. Lets look after ourselves and nobody else.
valentinecochran 5 years ago
If you believe Bush/Cheney put our troops in Iraq to defend freedom (or some other simple-minded bromide), you're really not going to like the truth about Santa and the Easter Bunny. As I recall, the rationale for invading changed several times as the made-up reasons were exposed. Which excuse did you like best?
rrusson 5 years ago
I'm not going to argue with you. No wait, yes I am. haha. Well, Santa did exist at one point believe it or not. Only he wasn't quite the big red and fat guy that he's pictured as today.
valentinecochran 5 years ago
maybe those who didnt serve should wake up and fight the war at home do you not see what is going on right here and imagine how worse it would be if all we did was sit on our hands and allow them to come here think about what we have and worked so hard for in the past and could lose in just one day because of some goddamn illegal we just allowed to come over our borders and board a plane just like anyone else, to all the soldiers killed and lives lost here RIP
russman1018 5 years ago
you're the only one that's damned my friend.way to live in fear!go you!
tellyouwhat 5 years ago
Great video. Very moving.
theett 5 years ago
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more liberal trash propaganda spose saddam was a saint and should have been left in power. did you know more millitary personel died last year alone in drunk driving accidents state side than has died in all of the iraq war ? so to those that died in Iraq thanks for your service to all of those that are using their deaths to protest a war that you dont like cause your a bunch of hippie wanna be pussys fuck off and die worthless pieces of shit
bocantu 5 years ago
holy crap I wanna smack you upside the head
goldfrappuccino 5 years ago
That's the open-minded, free-speech-promoting, liberal comment we usually see. I guess when somebody disagrees with you, you are moved to violence. What does that say about your critical thinking skills?
arthurclements 5 years ago
what a poor, sick person.
theett 5 years ago
You just earned one free beatdown, coward.
HarryOnara 5 years ago
Hey! Here's another open-minded, tolerant response from a liberl! Tell me, is your favorite form of debate threatening people with violence or keying cars? I guess the irony is lost on you making an anonymous threat while calling the other guy a coward.
arthurclements 5 years ago
I just don't get how you can be okay with the war when the pretenses under which the war was declared, the WMDs, (well, actually, Bush didn't even bother declaring it, did he?) turned out to be completely false. Thousands of people are dying and billions and billions of dollars are being wasted overseas. And, for what? An Iraqi civil war? Okay, Saddam isn't in power anymore, but look at what it cost America...
Bravo, arthurclements, bravo.
goldfrappuccino 5 years ago
Thousands died to liberate millions and to save the lives of millions more. To me this is a big deal, I am sorry it is only a footnote in the history books of the left. Clinton and Kerry are on the record as claiming Iraq was in possession of or producing WMD's BEFORE it was unpopular to say so are Clinton and Kerry liars too?
arthurclements 5 years ago
"liberate", huh? that's why they're all the Iraqis are jumping for joy and thanking America!
ohp, wait, no...they're not
maybe they are liars too, but did they go to war over it?
no, don't think so
goldfrappuccino 5 years ago
Actually, yes they are but even if they were not, we did the right thing...at least those of us who aren't helping the jihadis.
arthurclements 5 years ago
I think you need to go look up the real meaning of jihad because you really are using it the wrong way. Jihad is fighting because one is provoked to do so.
It's a shame that you probably think of all Muslims as these violent extremists.
A real shame.
goldfrappuccino 5 years ago
Jihad is a term the terroists chose, not me...and it is a lot easier than calling it 'setting-off-bombs-in-Pizza-Parlors-and-crashing-planes-into-office-buildings.
>It's a shame that you probably think of all Muslims as these violent extremists.
That's your prejudice of conservatives showing.
arthurclements 5 years ago
blah, bl;ah, blah. Here's a tissue for your issue
HarryOnara 5 years ago
I'm sorry, but I didn't catch what unit you're enlisted in. Where are you serving? Or are you like most conservatives, shouting lots of big ideas that only apply to others? Please write again when you get some balls.
rrusson 5 years ago
More open-minded and tolerant personal attacks from the left with such brilliant points as "Please write again when you get some balls". Judging from your comments, I would be surprised to discover that you have ever place yourself in jeopardy to defend the innocent but I would not disqualify you from the debate even if you spent your time doing drugs at 'anti-war' rallies.
arthurclements 5 years ago
I am the mother of PFC Steven Sirko, died in Iarq April 17, 2005, I too approve this message. Thank you for honoring and remembering our children.
Summer Lipford
STEVENSMOM 5 years ago
I am the mother of PFC Steven Sirko, died in Iarq April 17, 2005, I too approve this message. Thank you for honoring and remembering our children.
Summer Lipford
STEVENSMOM 5 years ago
I am the mother of PFC Steven Sirko, died in Iraq April 17,2005 and I support this message.
Thank you for remembering our sons.
STEVENSMOM 5 years ago
i spent 3 years in norther ireland (im a brit) at the time ii thought it was cool but now i can see we achieved nothing except dead people, eventually the UK accepted the arguemnt and the problem, they talked, and even made the terror group a legal party (sinn fein representing the IRA), and now we have peace and nothing to fight over, how simple, how cheap, it just took two MEN to address the problem over a cup of tea. I wish the sinn fein a happy future.
andymaque 5 years ago
As a military family, thank you. People need to hear this message
PrissyPatriot 5 years ago
I am the mother of Lt Ken Ballard- KIA 05.30.04 and I approve this message.
Thanks to Ned Lamont for standing up for our sons.
kensmomkm 5 years ago
Assuming you really are the parent of an honored US battle dead, Ned Lamont wants to do for terrorists what they cannot do for themselves, win control of Iraq. Don't let your grief confuse your judgement. Ned Lamont dishonors your son's death by making it part of a failed effort. Your son helped to liberate millions and save the lives of many innocents. Don't let useful idiots like Lamont undo your son's ultimate sacrifice.
arthurclements 5 years ago
arthurclements, assuming you really are a rational human being, why do you think terrorists want control of Iraq? Maybe you haven't been paying attention, but the country isn't exactly a prize after what we did to it.
The rest of your argument is equally confused. If Bush forced you to jump off a cliff for his entertainment I suppose you would want us all to approve? Would we be dishonoring your memory if we questioned that decision? Bush/Cheney must find you a very useful idiot indeed.
rrusson 5 years ago
>why do you think terrorists want control of Iraq?
For terror-Islam hegemony.
>country isn't exactly a prize
Apparently good enough for the terror-Muslims to fight for, yes?
>If Bush forced you...
Yes, I am confused...by you silly analogy.
>very useful idiot indeed
I stand for liberty and those who defend it, you sir are on the other side and you will lose.
arthurclements 5 years ago
arthurclements:
Terrorists are there because WE are there.
Thanks for conceding that you are confused. And quit calling me "silly analogy."
Freedom-loving people question their leaders. That's why you're not still living in a British colony.
rrusson 5 years ago
>Terrorists are there because WE are there.
Just like they attacked us on 9/11 right?
arthurclements 5 years ago
This is the cost of a poorly planned war based on lies. RIP brave soldiers.
johnno22 5 years ago
Lies like Valerie Plame or the 'Bush was AWOL' story? Are those the lies you are referring to? Did you vote for the convicted liar who was there before W or were you still smoking weed in elementary school?
arthurclements 5 years ago
no, no...I believe the lies johno is referring to is...oh I don't know...the lack of WMDs?
goldfrappuccino 5 years ago
arthurclements:
I see you've left several comments whining about "personal attacks from the left." Is this another one of those things, like personal responsibility, that you and other Neocons demand from others, but find too inconvenient for yourselves?
rrusson 5 years ago
No sir, just an observation. I see you are running short of ideas. What is next from your side?...another threat of violence? I guess the peace movement is violent against those who defend liberty and save their compassion for the throat-slitters and murder-bombers.
arthurclements 5 years ago
art, I have plenty of ideas --and I don't need to get them from Rush Limbaugh or anyone else. And I'm not part of any movement, just a decent American who questions his leaders instead of following them blindly. The idea that peaceniks are as violent as the war-mongering right, that's really funny... I'd ask them to adjust your medication.
rrusson 5 years ago