Iraq; Phone call 2 Veterans for Freedom

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Veterans for Freedom

Vets for Freedom Offers Free DC Trips to Pro-war Lobbyists

Source: Modesto Bee, April 5, 2008

The pro-war lobby is heading to Washington and the halls of Congress Tuesday, April 8, when General David Petraeus testifies on the continuing war in Iraq. The Modesto Bee reports that the Republican front group called Vets for Freedom, "in an extraordinary move suggestive of fairly deep pockets ... will pay all travel, lodging and food expenses" for any recent veteran wanting to lobby with them in DC. The offer attracted Zak Applequist, a local soldier. "He's never been to Washington; until now, he hasn't even been particularly involved in politics. ... 'I heard about it through my mom,' Applequist said, 'and she heard about it through Fox News.'"

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Their mission statement:

Vets for Freedom is a nonpartisan organization established by combat veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Our mission is to educate the American public about the importance of achieving success in these conflicts by applying our first-hand knowledge to issues of American strategy and tactics in Iraq.

We support policymakers from both sides of the aisle who have stood behind our great generation of American warriors on the battlefield, and who have put long-term national security before short-term partisan political gain.

Vets for Freedom is the largest Iraq and Afghanistan veterans organization in America.

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is a new lobbying group (well, relatively new) promoting the continued war in Iraq.

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[meforbes2007]

the guy that called in was an ass...I understand his opinion but he is not listening to the person on the other end of the phone he is just ranting which in my opinion is counter productive

[Ralphdraw3]

1) The secretary for Vets for Freedom doesn't know "diddley" about the Iraq War.

2) NEWSFLASH: IRAQ HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE 9-11 ATTACK AND HAD NOTHING TO DO AL QAEDA - despite all of the lies from Bush and Cheney in 2002 and 2003 and 2004 etc.., about the "connection" between the two

[F4O4U4R4S]

Bush is a criminal

[KobyBrandt]

Don't forget Dick Cheney and all the rest of the cronies. Bush/Cheney, et al should've been impeached a long, long time ago. Thanks to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, the impeachment resolution still remains on the table. Which reminds me:

Join thousands at the Freedom Rally in Washington DC on Tuesday APRIL 15th! Dr. Paul will be the lead speaker, amongst a host of other notables.

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Speak out NOW, or forever hold your piece!

[blessedalcuin]

meformes2007 said: "he is just ranting"

Actually he is just drooling, he doesn't have the brainpower to keep his saliva in his mouth.

[amajetich]

HUUUUUHH?

[meforbes2007]

Yah, Where did you read in my comment that I thought they said they did know anything? Newsflash for you....I have been very aware of the absence of Iraqi involvement before we stepped foot on their soil! You are preaching to the choir...and like I said before your approach is counter productive!

[picasso1]

I applaud the caller. Good Job!!!

Correct! No point in debating and it's been proven that this war is pointless, so leave!

[Ralphdraw3]

Brutal dictator?!?!?

So what??? We helped him come to power. Then we gave him weapons. Then we helped him fight against Iran.

Since when is being a brutal dictator a problem?? You CONservatives are really losing it - you're getting soft!!

[rayban5016]

None! But how many terrorist attacked us on 9-11? What was Saddam? A brutal dictator with delusions of making 9/11 look like a picnic. I also find it disturbing that you find anything to laugh your fat ass off about 9/11. Grow up, get a job and leave your mothers basement. Oh, you should kiss the military's colective ass. We are the reason idiots like you have the freedom to speak your BS.

[Ralphdraw3]

How many Iraqis attacked us on 9-11??? LMAO

[rayban5016]

I couldn't agree more ad0304s. This dick weed sounds like he lives in his moms basement. His talking point is Bush lied. He says we can't win... hmmmm has he checked the news latley?