Afghanistan Today-The GWOT HotSpot-Mon. 11-16-09
We are going full speed ahead toward Thanksgiving, then the Christmas season. Soon it will be 2010 and our troops face another year at war.
Pray for our troops, and those who have accepted Christ and will celebrate Christmas in what the official Marine web site refers to as “The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.”
I pray all U.S. troops will hang in there, keep their faith, and that the U.S. will win the war, and they can come home to victory parades soon. God bless our troops.
Various stories from around the Global War on Terrorism, the GWOT:
1.) “Weakness is more provocative than strength”: from a British story, excellent read:
http://blogs.notw.co.uk/politics/2009/11/our-battle-plans-lost-in-baracks.html
2.) Some mourners view Ft. Hood murders as terrorist attack:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091114/D9BVHF4G0.html
3.) French, Afghan troops mount push in Eastern Afghanistan:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091115/D9C03V003.html
4.) Northern Afghanistan, once relatively stable, comes under attack, important to supply line for US troops:
Afghanistan Today-The GWOT HotSpot: Sun. 11/15/09
When will Pres. Obama give the green light to the second surge in Afghansitan? Nobody seems to know.Meanwhile, our troops are there now, and need a plan for victory and our prayers. Various stories from around the Global War on Terror, which reached US shores again 11-5-09 when a terrorist attack there killed 13 Americans and injured many more. Links:
1.) It seems like it would be a growth industry to get into population control in Afghanistan. Lots of contracts there: condoms, birth control pills, contractors to pass them out, etc.
Afghan women have on average 6 children. Link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/15/world/asia/15mazar.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
2.) Terrorists at Gitmo attack US military guards there and I have written my representative and senators that they should each be charged with each crime against our guards. This story relates how terrorists attacked a civilian guard. They should not be brought to the USA. Link:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,575133,00.html
3.) Charles Krauthammer take on Ft. Hood terrorist attack, good read:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/12/AR2009111209824.html
4.) The Dutch approach in Afghanistan…riding bicycles on patrols, etc. Link:
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-afghan-dutch13-2009nov13,0,1314326.story
5.) Time to head home, Eugene Robinson’s opinion piece on Afghanistan:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/12/AR2009111209823.html
6.) Civilian cop Mark Todd real hero of 11/5/09 terrorist attack at Ft. Hood says his mom. Link:
7.) FIRE GENERAL CASEY: Writer Linda Chavez is latest to join the chorus to fire the general. I have already written my representative and senators, by fax and e mail, and have called them too last week, stating that this statement by Gen. Casey should result in his firing. The US must only promote winning generals from now on. Link:
http://townhall.com/columnists/LindaChavez/2009/11/13/fire_gen_casey
8.) Oliver North talks with veterans in Branson, Missouri; comments on Ft. Hood terrorist attack:
http://townhall.com/columnists/OliverNorth/2009/11/13/vet-speak
9.) Military social work:
http://www.reuters.com/article/gc05/idUSTRE5952OO20091006
10.) U.S. military deaths, includes those killed by IED on Jolo Island, Philippines which is part of Operation Enduring Freedom:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/05/AR2009100503782.html
11.) Story about Marine killed Sept. 8, 2009 in Afghanistan when air support or artillery was not given when called in by ground commander. Link:
12.) Hard place in Afghanistan, a good story to read again:
13.) Marines go shopping to win hearts and minds in Afghanistan. Time to read this again! Link:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iFshpUKHiIMceTQGBIgg9AkQIQdA
14.) UK Times online, battle for hearts and minds-Afghanistan War:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/Afghanistan/article6846616.ece
15.) Time to read this one again: Casualties in Afghanistan cause concern:
16.) Like teabags: hard to change minds of enemy in Afghanistan:
http://www.reuters.com/article/ousivMolt/idUSTRE58N24V20090924
17.) Therapy team headed to Afghanistan hit by terrorist attack at Ft. hood:
http://www.usatoday.com/NEWS/usaedition/2009-11-09-1Ashrinks09_CV_U.htm?csp=34
18.) Supply convoy attacks in Afghanistan:
http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/4638241.Honour_for_hero_soldier_who_fended_off_Taliban_attacks/
19.) Medal of Honor: Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti:
20.) Obama promises public support for war in Afghanistan:
http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-11-13-voa3.cfm
21.) Obama promises American support of war:
From the story:
But his assurance Thursday about public support was new, and it was unclear how he would rally it.
Afghanistan Today-The GWOT Hot Spot-11-14-09 Sat.
The second troop surge to Afghanistan is on hold while the president is in Japan and in Asia. He stopped in Alaska on the way to Japan and said he would make sure the American public supported the military when he sent them to war. Information at link #1 below, and more stories from around the GWOT, the Global War on Terrorism. Links:
1.) President Obama promises support of the American public before he sends troops to war: Obama promises to rally public around troops. Link:
http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2009/11/ap_airforce_obama_elmendorf_111209/
2.) Obama takes time, wants the right Afghanistan strategy, promises troops support of Amerians back home:
http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2009/11/ap_afghanistan_111309/
3.) British politician writes about the mission in Afghanitan:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/guest_contributors/article6914792.ece
4.) Story from what U.S. Marines call the “Islamic Republic of Afghanistan:
Afghanistan Today-The GWOT HotSpot-11/13/09-Friday
I hope that when the military gets paid today, mostly through direct deposit, there is a block on the account of the enemy combatant who attacked US troops at Ft. Hood. He should not receive pay as a major because the Army should remove him from its ranks, take away his commission, and strip him of all pay. Since the 15th is on Sunday, I believe they will have their pay deposited Friday the 13th.
I called the White House comment line about it and my two senators and representative, and previously this week faxed them and the President and requested a formal investigation into all the missed intelligence links which could have stopped the shootings, and revealed the enemy combatant in the Army’s officer ranks.
God bless our troops, and the injured still in the hospital from the Ft. Hood attacks, and may God comfort the families of the fallen.
In the meantime, the president has decided not to go with any of the plans presented to him for the second Afghanistan troop surge. This may not be all bad. Perhaps he is learning that it will not take more troops, but more bombs. MORE BOMBS, LESS TROOPS. Links from around the Global War on Terrorism, the GWOT:
1.) U.S. must keep northern supply lines open in Afghanistan, note at end, another school blown up and destroyed by the Taliban:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gMTguao5b_IJA8E5rpmcfLFK3Ewg
2.) Army specialist dies in Afghanistan trying to secure supplies which had been dropped in a river. God bless his family. He was trying to save those supplies for his buddies, their lives depended on it. God bless his heroism and service to our country and to his fellow soldiers. Link:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/x809128581/Plymouth-South-grad-dies-in-Afghanistan
3.) Parents of 2 Marine sons nervous but proud:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1659498319/Parents-of-two-Marine-sons-nervous-but-proud
4.) Fuel must get through to the troops in Afghanistan; supply lines must be open for a second surge. The rest of the story seems to be PC, I hope not the type of political correctness which contributed to the deaths of troops at Ft. Hood, and the injuring of many more. Link:
5.) There should be demotions and charges of dereliction of duty on those who let this enemy combatant infiltraitor into the U.S. Army. Gen. Casey should be fired for his insensitive comments after the terrorist attack Nov. 5th, when he said something along these lines, that the loss of diversity was a greater tragedy than the loss of lives at Ft. Hood. Shameful. Should be fired. The enemy combatant should not be paid today when the rest of our honorable military receive their pay. He should be removed from the officer ranks immediately and thrown out of the Army with no pay. Link to story about 13 charges of premeditated murder being filed against the enemy:
http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2009/11/ap_army_hasan_murder_charges_111209/
6.) Australian bomb sniffing dog, MIA in Afghanistan 14 months is found! Link:
http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2009/11/ap_missing_dog_111209/
7.) American Legion, VFW, attract few young vets:
http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2009/11/111109gan_youngvets/
8.) U.S. envoy objects to troop second troop surge in Afghanistan:
http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2009/11/ap_afghanistan_envoy_111209/
9.) Paratrooper’s mom begs Obama: END IT!
I have been saying: Let the bombs drop: MORE BOMBS, LESS TROOPS and WIN the war! Then get out and monitor from the air.
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/21581554/detail.html
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&ref=search&gid=192921399065
10.) Let them fight or bring them home: Father of fallen Marine notes what I have thought, there isn’t a good general left in the USA who knows how to win a war! God help the
USA! Excellent read:
http://letthemfight.blogspot.com/
Afghanistan Today, the GWOT Hot Spot-Thurs. 11-12-09
Veterans Day is over and we will have another year at war as American troops remain in Iraq and are being added to Afghanistan in a second troop surge. The first troop surge ordered to Afghanistan by Obama was when he announced his strategy for the war there on March 27, 2009.
Various stories from around the Global War on Terrorism, the GWOT:
1.) Fifth annual drive in memory of PFC Scott Vallely:
2. Blind diversity equals death: Excellent story by Michelle Malkin:
http://townhall.com/columnists/MichelleMalkin/2009/11/11/blind_diversity_equals_death?page=1
Afghanistan Today-The GWOT HotSpot Wed. 11-11-09-Veteran’s Day
GOD BLESS THE U.S. MILITARY! MAY GOD KEEP THEM UNDER HIS WATCH THIS VETERANS DAY!
VETERAN’S DAY: ANOTHER YEAR AT WAR, AND THE WAR HIT HOME AS THE GWOT HOTSPOT WAS BACK ON OUR HOMELAND NOV. 5TH, 2009 AT FT. HOOD, DESPITE THE ADDITION OF A DEPARTMENT CALLED THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PROVIDED NO SECURITY OF OUR HOMELAND LAST THURSDAY, NOV. 5, 2009. THOSE VETERANS WERE GUNNED DOWN IN COLD BLOOD BY AN ALLEGED TERRORIST. AN ARMY MAJOR NO LESS, WHOM THE GENERALS ALLEGEDLY ALLOWED TO STAY IN THE MILITARY DESPITE JIHADIST CONTACTS, SO THEY MAY FACE ALLEGED DERELICTION OF DUTY CHARGES. ALL ALLEGED OF COURSE.
A memorial service was held at Ft. Hood yesterday, the Marine Corps Birthday, Estb. 1775, for the 13 soldiers killed in the terrorist attack on base by the alleged enemy comnbatant terrorist.
I hope they remove the title of major, which he should no longer have, and stop the pay of the enemy combatant who shot the US soldiers at Ft. Hood. He should receive no more pay from our tax dollars.
Following are stories from around the Global War on Terror, the GWOT:
1.) Marine Special Operations sergeant killed in acation in Afghanistan:
http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/military/5e4c1755-4ae9-54d1-9f77-711ebf537938.html
2.) Emporia, Kansas is the home of Veterans Day, and it just seems fitting to link this story about a heroic Emporia, Kansas Marine serving at Camp Dwyer, in Helmand Province Afghanistan. He was helping put out the fires from the crashes of two helicopters recently. Link:
http://www.emporiagazette.com/news/2009/nov/10/war_hero/
3.) Salute to all American veterans, it lists the story of how an Emporia, Kansas native started Veteran’s Day as a celebration:
Afghanistan Today-The GWOT Hot Spot-11-10-09 Tues.
THE MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY IS TODAY: ESTB. 1775
GOD BLESS OUR U.S. MARINES!
FIGHTING AND KILLING THE ENEMY SINCE 1775,
LET THEM FIGHT AGAIN IN TODAY’S WARS SO THEY CAN KILL THE ENEMY AND COME HOME!
LET THE MARINES DO THEIR JOB AND BRING THE TROOPS HOME! THE UNITED STATES CAN WIN ANY WAR WE WANT TO!
Not only is Afghanistan the GWOT Hot Spot, but on US soil, there was a very hot and deadly spot on Thursday Nov. 5, 2009 at Fort Hood. This is the day an alleged enemy combatant killed and injured U.S. troops. He had worked his way up to the rank of Major and was a psychiatrist, a medical doctor. I wonder when the Army will throw him out, stop his pay, and we can quit calling him an Army major, sullying the rank. He needs thrown out immediately and his pay stopped.
Information in some stories on connections to terrorists that the alleged enemy combatant had.
I wrote my representatives via e-mail and faxed them today, and would like Gen. Casey fired due to this situation. Today on Glenn Beck’s radio show, Chris Baker filled in and called for the injured and deceased soldiers to receive the Purple Heart. I agree, they earned it as this was combat on US soil. Perhaps even a Combat Action Ribbon.
1.) Story about the possible connections the alleged enemy combatant terrorist who shot US soldiers had:
http://homelandsecurityus.com/?p=3250
2.) What a mess we have in the United States Army with this case of the Ft. Hood shooter. Many signs were overlooked in this case. It is a disgrace and the head of the US Army should resign. Link:
http://www.rr.com/news/topic/article/rr/9000/9417541/Investigators_say_Fort_Hood_suspect_acted_alone
3.) Mistakes in British condolence note to mom of fallen soldier:
4.)American Soldier helping civilians in Afghanistan. My only comment is that this should be done by ACORN and community organizing groups which can be sent to Afghanistan, so the soldiers and Marines are able to fight the enemy. God bless or troops. Link:
http://www.wsaw.com/home/headlines/69606452.html
5.) American Imam praises Ft. Hood shooter:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2009-11-08-fort-hood_N.htm
6.) More insults from Gen. Casey, and others who say they worry about a backlash against muslim soldiers. Who are they thinking will ‘backlash’ against them? Fellow soldiers, victims of the enemy combatant Gen. Casey allowed on base, families of victims, etc.? How insulting. They should be investigating the problem with them missing this enemy combatant and allowing him on base as an Army officer no less. The enemy combatant should lose his commission, medical license, and be thrown out of the Army immediately. He should receive no more pay from my tax dollars. Link:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2009-11-08-fort-hood_N.htm
7.) Excellent story on the Ft. Hood shooting and inappropriate reaction of Homeland Security chief:
Afghanistan Today-The GWOT HotSpot-Mon. 11-9-09
The sanitation of the major accused of the Ft. Hood shootings had already begun, but on an increasingly alarming scale on various news shows yesterday, such as Gen. Casey’s appearance on CNN’s State of the Union with John King.
I don’t expect much more in the American press about the accused shooter. And I am not talking about the policewoman and policeman who shot the Army major who was shooting the innocent U.S. troops. I am saying I expect the news in the next few days to gravitate back to “health care” or “health insurance reform” and not about the accused murderer who shot U.S. troops.
But, the British press has done some investigating and dug up some important news. So have some online and non-mainstream reporting outlets.
Perhaps our American mainstream press will start reporting instead of showing candle lighting, and finding excuses for the murderous behavior of this Army major. Perhaps they can investigate who was around him in the days and years leading up to the massacre, check out his travels, and help prevent another such attack.
1.) British press reports and investigates the story about the accused Major in the Ft. Hood shootings:
2.) British press report of the accused Ft. hood major; they claim he was associated with the Sept. 11 terrorists:
3.) Canadian commander ends role in Afghanistan with warnings:
http://www.nationalpost.com/story.html?id=2199864
4.) 17, 20 Afghan rebels killed: (17 # seems low if enemy was ‘pounded’ and fighter jets called in):
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=263605
5.) Accused Ft. Hood killer attended mosque with 9/11 killers:
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/16633
6.) Background of alleged Ft. Hood killer:
http://homelandsecurityus.com/?p=3212
7.) Ft. Hood nexus to 9/11; from the story and link. I have to ask after reading this: Why was nothing done by Gen. Casey or the head of Ft. Hood to protect our troops?
http://homelandsecurityus.com/?p=3246
8.) What is really going on in Afghanistan; described as graphic:
http://homelandsecurityus.com/?p=3196
9.) Enemies within; an excellent read.
This should be read by all our generals, admirals, Senators, Representatives, and the Commander-in-Chief and Vice President among others including the media in the mainstream media. I am going to e-mail the story to my 2 senators and Congressman today, suggest others do so too. Link:
http://homelandsecurityus.com/?p=3231
10.) $700 million contract for linguists in Afghanistan. I have to ask will this war ever end, will the contracts like this ever stop? Link:
Afghanistan Today-The GWOT Hot Spot: Sun. 11-8-09
The Ft. Hood massacre is receiving spin now portraying the major who is reported to have done the shooting, as a victim. Victim of PTSD? He had not even deployed. Victim of taunting? This would not be possible in the Army: this man was a major and enlisted troops would not have been allowed to taunt him. Various links from around the Global War on Terrorism, the GWOT, which has again appeared on U.S. shores. Links:
1.) Why is Ft. Hood a surprise? Excellent story:
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/16604
2.) Ralph Peters was on Bill O’Reilly’s show on Fox Fri. night and gave excellent analysis of the Ft. Hood terrorist attack, and called it like it is, a muslim extremist on a terrorist attack mission. Read his story at the link below. This includes a list of several recent articles about the U.S. military, and it is worth it to read them all. I will separately link his latest column where he calls the Ft. Hood attack their 9/11. Links:
Ft. Hood’s 9/11:
Ralph Peters has it right: Every American should read this and all of our senators, Congressmen, and President. Americans should send this story to their representatives and call them and let them know what really happened at Ft. hood: A TERRORIST ATTACK as Mr. Peters states.
Link:
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/fort_hood_xjP9yGrJN7gl7zdsJ31vnJ
Various stories by Ralph Peters-excellent:
http://labs.daylife.com/journalist/ralph_peters
3.) Pres. Obama and jumping to conclusions:
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/16613
4.) Muslim, but presumed innocent:
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/16591
5.) Soldier killed by Afghans, comes home, watch the video and remember as Veteran’s Day approaches:
6.) Minefield over muslims in U.S, military:
http://www.smh.com.au/world/minefield-over-muslims-and-the-military-20091107-i2hz.html
7.) Marines fear IED’s in Afghanistan. When will this insanity end? Restricted rules of engagement must be dropped, and the Marines allowed to kill the enemy. That is the only way this war will be won. If the Marines cannot fight to win, they must get out and take our U.S. money with us. Link:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,572916,00.html
8.) Taliban have infiltrated Afghan police at every level retired British officer in charge of their training says:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601102&sid=alxTSUyZU0yM#
9.) Also you don’t ‘win’ a Medal of Honor, you EARN it. Link:
10.) Author Paul Sperry web site, wrote book, “Muslim Mafia”. Link:
11.) Do you think that for once they are talking about American troops who were injured and the two presumed killed trying to retrieve food for their fellow soldiers? Link & From the story:
“We are saddened by the loss of life and injuries sustained during this very important mission,” said Capt. Jane Campbell of the United States Navy, a spokeswoman for the international forces.
LINK:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/world/asia/08afghan.html?_r=1&emc=tnt&tntemail1=y
12.) Shooting victims at Ft. Hood may require life-time care. God bless our troops. Link:
http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/11/07/fort-hood-obama.html
13.) His Last Lonely Walk: (Speaks for itself) (When will insanity end in Afghanistan?)
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6907794.ece
14.) The British are now questioning staying in Afghanistan, excellent report by Diana West:
http://www.dianawest.net/Home/tabid/36/EntryId/1115/Afghan-Debate-Steps-Foward-in-UK.aspx
Afghanistan Today-The GWOT HotSpot: Sat. 11/7/09
No troop movement for the second Afghanistan surge yet, as Pres. Obama has made no decision.
Fort Hood experienced a horrific terrorist attack on base yesterday. The spin is going on in the mainstream media, trying to say the Major had PTSD. That mainstream media mistake was shot down when repeated posts and guests have said that he never deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan yet.
Various links from around the GWOT:
1.) British soldiers on edge as they train the Afghan police, after 5 fellow troops were killed last week by enemy who posed as Afghan police. LInk:
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1471126?UserKey=
2.) “I won’t let this beat me,” vows British soldier Andy who lost both legs & right arm in Afghanistan blast. Link:
http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/4721621._I_won_t_let_this_beat_me___vows_Andy/
3.) British press: Withdrawl cry becomes louder with each death:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/05/afghanistan-withdrawal-demands-get-louder
4.) Ft Hood victims named:
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/Fort_Hood_shooting_victims.html
5.) Obama says not to jump to conclusions in Ft. Hood shootings:
http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2009/11/ap_obama_hood_shooting_110609/
6.) Afghans claim civiian deaths:
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-afghanistan-civilians6-2009nov06,0,5520105.story
