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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:18 AM Original message |
Active-Duty Troops Launch Campaign to Press Congress to End U.S. Occupati |
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Demeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
1. Wow! It's Happening! |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:12 AM Response to Reply #1 |
24. "something happenin". |
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Karenina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:59 AM Response to Reply #24 |
40. Hear, hear!!! |
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katty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 03:29 PM Response to Reply #24 |
52. the times they are a changin'... |
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saigon68 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-24-06 03:40 AM Response to Reply #52 |
73. "STAY THE COURSE" shouted the AWOL CHIMPANZEE |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:43 AM Response to Reply #1 |
36. That revocation of our Bill of Rights on the 17th? |
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Caution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
2. This will only work if it creates a wave of active duty personel joining |
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ellenfl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:26 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. media exposure . . . this is a job for olber-man! eom |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:41 AM Response to Reply #4 |
10. lets all ask him to cover it. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:41 AM Response to Reply #2 |
11. It's a start. Imagine if their bosses added to the mix. I can dream. nt |
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bluerum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:43 AM Response to Reply #2 |
37. One more chink in the chain C. One more chink in the chain. nt |
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lumpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 04:16 PM Response to Reply #2 |
58. Wouldn't it be wonderful and ironic if it |
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ellenfl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
3. k&r eom |
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SaveOurDemocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:28 AM Response to Original message |
5. Courageous... |
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goforit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:52 AM Response to Reply #5 |
18. Yes they are! Hats off to thr true bravehearts! |
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democrank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
6. A ray of hope. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
7. Fascinating...I did some quick research on this matter |
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Peace Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:47 AM Response to Reply #7 |
15. "...withdrawal of all forces and BASES from Iraq." (emphasis added) |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:12 AM Response to Reply #7 |
25. I wonder if soldiers have access to this site? |
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mithnanthy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
8. I just saw the report of this on MSNBC... |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:18 AM Response to Reply #8 |
26. This misadventure in Iraq created many firsts... |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:53 AM Response to Reply #26 |
39. Well said!! "Their 'commander-in-chief' took a pledge, too ..." |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 03:54 PM Response to Reply #39 |
54. TY, Straight Shooter. |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 04:35 PM Response to Reply #54 |
60. You're welcome, 8YN. |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 04:38 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. We sure do! (I just got lucky & struck a chord with you.) |
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chill_wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 05:26 PM Response to Reply #8 |
62. Well then-- let's just send those two warmongering chickenhawks |
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arewenotdemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 07:03 PM Response to Reply #62 |
66. excellent idea |
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Ouabache (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-24-06 12:13 AM Response to Reply #62 |
71. Hell, send JENNA, she has time to whore around in Paraguay |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:40 AM Response to Original message |
9. i am waiting to hear the First Repug call these troops unpatriotic! |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
12. good TACTIC-letting the media get reved up till Wed. |
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Peace Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
13. Anybody know any precedents? I don't. I can't recall active duty ever |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:47 AM Response to Reply #13 |
14. DUer atreides1 looked up DOD directive 7050.6: |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:39 AM Response to Reply #14 |
34. I know a little about this, and it's good those gripers have a lawyer |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:51 AM Response to Reply #34 |
38. 'answered with a non-answer'. That's been my total experience |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 12:31 PM Response to Reply #38 |
43. Most servicemembers don't know straight up to ask for protected |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:59 AM Response to Reply #13 |
20. I don't remember ever hearing about this during Vietnam but |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:42 AM Response to Reply #20 |
35. "Front Towards Enemy!!!!!!" |
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reprobate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 04:05 PM Response to Reply #13 |
57. In the past, troops took direct action. |
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Demeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 04:22 PM Response to Reply #13 |
59. He Can't Arrest All Of Them |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:50 AM Response to Original message |
16. Sent to KO in case he lives in a cave. :o) nt |
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JudyM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:32 AM Response to Reply #16 |
31. MSNBC is reporting on this now, so we're probably set. n/t |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:34 AM Response to Reply #31 |
32. I know, that's where I first heard it. But |
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liberal N proud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:51 AM Response to Original message |
17. A crack in the armor that protects the potential military state |
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young_at_heart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 10:57 AM Response to Original message |
19. "They're fighting over there so we don't fight here"......will this fade? |
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Vidar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
21. Applauding |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:11 AM Response to Reply #21 |
22. I raise a glass to these brave troops!! (well-tonight i will) |
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robinlynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
23. excellent. |
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Gregorian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
27. Finally! I've been waiting for this. |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 12:13 PM Response to Reply #27 |
42. He, being the FLIP FLOPPER that HE IS! |
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Boneman (70 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
28. Totally excellent!! |
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Stand and Fight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
29. Recommended... I signed as well as a veteran as of 2004. n/t |
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Megahurtz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:24 AM Response to Original message |
30. Right On! I hope others follow! |
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stillcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
33. rays of hope... |
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UTUSN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
41. It has STARTED!!!!!1 n/t |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
44. wow. |
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Ladydawnelle (122 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 12:55 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. If we keep it in the headlines it will surely sway many! |
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progressoid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
46. And in 30 years, the RW will brand them as traitors...or in 30 minutes |
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goforit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 03:58 PM Response to Reply #46 |
56. 30 minutes more likely |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-24-06 03:36 AM Response to Reply #56 |
72. Minutes? Try seconds. |
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HughBeaumont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
47. True Patriots. Just like the millions around the world |
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allisonthegreat (586 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 02:04 PM Response to Original message |
48. Horray..Cheers!! , all righty then n/t |
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NOLADEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
49. In other news, Gitmo begins construction on a new wing |
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cui bono (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 03:08 PM Response to Original message |
50. This is why Pelosi says no impeachment, we're going to have a MILITARY COUP!!! |
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goforit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 03:57 PM Response to Reply #50 |
55. Well, thats going a little overboard. |
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katty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
51. Yes!!! |
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civildisoBDence (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
53. "No reprisals"??? I'm skeptical. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
63. Wow. Just wow. |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 06:09 PM Response to Original message |
64. In 1917 the Russian army threw down their arms and returned home |
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JoFerret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
65. Taking a cue from the Brits |
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JohnyCanuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 07:25 PM Response to Reply #65 |
67. My nerves are shot, soldier wrote |
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JoFerret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 07:49 PM Response to Reply #67 |
68. They won't take this for much longer |
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leveymg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
69. This follows a poll last summer that showed 75% of troops in Iraq wanted out in one year |
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chill_wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-23-06 11:58 PM Response to Reply #69 |
70. I remember that! (March 2006-- link) |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-24-06 03:45 AM Response to Original message |
74. I do believe this is a coup??? |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-24-06 03:47 AM Response to Original message |
75. we will see if the Military whistle blower law is better than the civilian! |
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Shipwack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-24-06 08:21 AM Response to Original message |
76. These soldiers are -so- screwed... |
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