Miracle on the Hudson: One-Year Anniversary

Today, January 15, 2010 marks the one-year anniversary of US Airways flight 1549 landing in NYC's Hudson River. 3,000 feet in the air, a flock of geese struck the plane causing it to lose all power. Captain Chelsea B. "Sully" Sullenberger and crew managed to land the plane in the frigid waters, saving all 155 passengers.

Visit here for the article describing the events one-year ago, A Miracle Near 34th Street

During times of crisis, character is defined. The character of the pilot is not in question; in fact, it is aptly defined as heroic. Captain Sullenberger, a former US Air Force Fighter Pilot guided the belly of the jet with the nose upward into the New Jersey side of the Hudson, which allowed the plane to stay afloat as designed.

Not only did the captain go down with the ship, Captain Sullenberger also walked the plane twice ensuring no one was left behind. A year ago, it was noted that a common trend among the passengers were audible prayers. Also during times of crisis atheists are converted.

Captain Sullenberger told CBS, "I think, in many ways, as it turned out, my entire life up to that moment had been a preparation to handle that particular moment." The passengers, crew and first responders came together again one year later.

As for reuniting a year later, Sully said, "It's like the best high school reunion you could imagine. We were just talking about that, who has come the farthest, who has changed the most. We have so much to be grateful for, and it's absolutely wonderful to once again have a chance to celebrate such a wonderful outcome with this great group of people."


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To complete the story of miracles and survival is the fairytale love story of passengers Ben Bostic, seat 20A, and Laura Zych, 17D.

Zych says her outlook on fate has changed, "I don't know what to call it. We were there for a reason. I have no idea why we survived, or why we found each other. But I believe it had to happen for a reason."

The couple's formal introduction had to wait for a March gathering in Charlotte, one of the monthly get-togethers the passengers nicknamed "celebration of life" reunions. The couple hit it off and talked long into the night that first evening. Nearly a year later, they are together and happily in love.

Visit here for the FAA Air Traffic Control communications for US Airways flight 1549, be advised the flight is referred to as "Cactus 1549."

Sources:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1391977/a_miracle_near_34th_street.html?cat=9

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/15/earlyshow/main6099869.shtml

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/SullySullenberger/miracle-hudson-couple-love-flight-1549/story?id=9553370

Col. Robert Howard, Nation's Most Decorated Soldier, Falls to Cancer

July 11, 1939- December 23, 2009


"Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure"- Abraham Lincoln

Two days before Christmas the nation lost a hero. Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert L. Howard succumbed to pancreatic cancer and died in a hospice located in Waco, Texas. He is survived by three children and four grandchildren.

Wounded 14 times in 54 months of combat duty in Vietnam, Robert Howard was awarded 8 Purple Hearts, a pair of Distinguished Service Crosses (the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army), a Silver Star, Multiple Bronze Stars, the list marches on and Bob Howard is described as the nation’s most decorated soldier.

It's not often you'll find me quoting Brian Williams of NBC, but there is no argument with his description of Col. Bob Howard, “the toughest American alive when he was among us.”

Brian William's Tribute to Col. Bob Howard:



Robert L. Howard grew up in Opelika, Alabama and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1956 at age seventeen. He went on to rise above and beyond the call of duty in a manner that movies and video games are modeled after. There is no better inspiration than true-life heroes and Col. Howard fits that bill.

Col. Howard served 5-tours of duty in Vietnam and is the only soldier in our nation’s history to be nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor three times for three separate actions. The act of July 9, 1918, however, stipulates that no person could receive more than one MoH. In 1971, President Nixon awarded Col. Robert L. Howard the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Medal of Honor Citation:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Howard (then Sfc .), distinguished himself while serving as platoon sergeant of an American-Vietnamese platoon which was on a mission to rescue a missing American soldier in enemy controlled territory in the Republic of Vietnam.
The platoon had left its helicopter landing zone and was moving out on its mission when it was attacked by an estimated 2-company force. During the initial engagement, 1st Lt. Howard was wounded and his weapon destroyed by a grenade explosion.
1st Lt. Howard saw his platoon leader had been wounded seriously and was exposed to fire. Although unable to walk, and weaponless, 1st Lt. Howard unhesitatingly crawled through a hail of fire to retrieve his wounded leader.
As 1st Lt. Howard was administering first aid and removing the officer's equipment, an enemy bullet struck 1 of the ammunition pouches on the lieutenant's belt, detonating several magazines of ammunition.
1st Lt. Howard momentarily sought cover and then realizing that he must rejoin the platoon, which had been disorganized by the enemy attack, he again began dragging the seriously wounded officer toward the platoon area.
Through his outstanding example of indomitable courage and bravery, 1st Lt. Howard was able to rally the platoon into an organized defense force. With complete disregard for his safety, 1st Lt. Howard crawled from position to position, administering first aid to the wounded, giving encouragement to the defenders and directing their fire on the encircling enemy.
For 3 1/2 hours 1st Lt. Howard's small force and supporting aircraft successfully repulsed enemy attacks and finally were in sufficient control to permit the landing of rescue helicopters. 1st Lt. Howard personally supervised the loading of his men and did not leave the bullet-swept landing zone until all were aboard safely.
1st Lt. Howard's gallantry in action, his complete devotion to the welfare of his men at the risk of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

On March 25, 2009, in commemoration of National Medal Day, Col. Bob Howard wrote an article for the guest column in Stars and Stripes. Click here to read the full article by Col. Howard.

"Today, we're fighting terrorism and the spread of tyranny. We're challenged by market upheaval, joblessness and perhaps hunger. But the human spirit is resilient and can withstand more than sometimes we are able to immediately comprehend."- Col. Robert L. Howard

Sources:

http://rlhtribute.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_L._Howard#Awards_and_decorations

http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=61552

White House Christmas Tree Ornaments

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree!

What would you expect to be hanging from the WH Christmas tree?

Well, if it is an Obama tree this is what you will find:

A Chairman Mao Ornament



Why not a Hitler ornament Mr. President? Oh, you do not want to offend your Jewish base. Just slip in a Chinese communist that murdered more people than Adolf did and the Americans will continue to sing your praises, how joyful.

I know your Church taught hate, oh right that was hate for America not for tyrannical communists. Many Freedom loving people can embrace the imagery of Mao hanging from a tree BUT not as a place of honor adorning the White House Christmas tree.

Perhaps the inclusion of Chairman Mao was for your commie-loving friends such as the former Red Green Jobs Czar, Van Jones and the former WH Communications Director, Anita Dunn and her husband, which is your current WH Counsel Robert Bauer. Yes, we know Mr. Baer also served as former counsel to Osama Bin Laden's bodyguard & chauffer.

You can read about those aforementioned WH stars here, here, here, and here.

Ah, the company you keep Mr. President; it is indeed fitting that Chairman Mao is a part of your tree.

The Transvestite Ornament

second image is of autograph

Well the ornament isn't a transvestite...not that there is anything wrong with that...

The O tree has hanging from its branch an autographed ball emblazoned with the image of Hedda Lettuce. For those of you not in the know, Mr. Lettuce is actually Steven Polito and a self-proclaimed gay man and drag queen.

Why pray tell does he/she deserve such an honor to be featured on the WH tree?

Don't know, but the imagery is let's just say bi-curious. Mr. Lettuce in his world of make believe dresses up as a woman and Obama dresses up as a patriotic commander-in-chief.

Don't nuances and juxtapositions make you all giggly inside?

I'm sure Hedda can regale us with stories of star-struck men with a Chris Matthews like adoration that were thrilled to be in his company. I'm sure they also arrived with a willful blindness to the truth of his makeup.

...huh, wha!? You mean to tell me...but I didn't know...

Move along folks, nothing to see here, nothing to see, ignore the lump in the throat.

The Obama Mt Rushmore Ornament


The White House Christmas tree will not be complete without The One himself super-imposed onto an image of a Mt. Rushmore ornament. In a Bizarro world terms such as 'unbelievable' no longer fits.

Unlike 52% of the American voters, there is a group of proud 48-percenters that were not fooled by Obama's beard.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
Your branches green red delight us.
They're green red when summer days are bright;
They're green red when winter snow is white.
O, Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
Your branches green red delight us!


Sources:

http://www.breitbart.tv/mao-ornament-adorns-white-house-christmas-tree/#comments

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedda_Lettuce

Image source:

http://biggovernment.com/2009/12/22/transvestites-mao-and-obama-decorate-white-house-christmas-tree/#more-50890

Trial Date Set for Navy SEALs

AP.March 31, 2004: Iraqis chant anti-American slogans as the
charred and mutilated bodies of U.S. contractors hang from a
bridge over the Euphrates River in Fallujah, Iraq.


The Navy SEALs facing court martial for allegedly punching a terror suspect captured for killing four Americans face up to a year in military confinement and forfeiture of pay.

The three SEAls facing charges are, Matthew McCabe, Jonathon Keefe, and Julio Huertas. Matthew McCabe is charged with assault for allegedly punching the terrorist in the stomach.

The judge, Capt. Moira Modzelewski, set McCabe’s trial for Jan. 19, 2010. Huertas is charged with impeding an investigation, dereliction of duty and making a false official statement. The same judge set Huertas’ trial date for Jan. 11, 2010. Keefe is charged with dereliction of duty and making a false official statement, no trial date announced.

The three SEALs would face the same maximum penalty even though the charges against each one deviate slightly. The military first sought non-judicial punishment, called a “captain’s mast.”

McCabe’s attorney Neal Puckett said, “That would have meant that some commander had predetermined their guilt and would have punished them in a way that would have ended their careers. They weren't willing to accept that and felt that it would not be a fair hearing.”

In NYC if you belly punched your neighbor in the manner in which the Navy SEAL allegedly did to the terrorist you would not face these charges. The NYPD would not arrest you if they did not witness the incident. It would be considered a mere violation for the lack of injury and a report would have been filed.

The charges against the SEALs are clearly an over reaction and a glaring example of how political correctness is undermining our national security.

We are appeasing the terrorist, the Muslim nations and the American Left. The powers that be addressed the recent Fort Hood terrorist with the same cowardice and PC gloves that allowed terror and jihad to thrive. Have we not learned anything?

We are a nation hell bent on not rankling the sensitivities of the American left and Muslim nations to the point where we are throwing the baby out with the bath water. When is enough enough?

Let us not forget the real victims and their families in this case. The SEALs captured Ahmed Hashim Abed, he is responsible for the murders of four Blackwater USA security guards, one of whom was a former Navy SEAL, in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2004.

The four victims were killed with hand grenades and rifles. Their bodies were set on fire and dragged through the streets. The bodies of two of them were hung from a bridge in Fallujah, an image that was broadcast around the world.

In 2000, police in Manchester, England, discovered an al-Qaeda manual while searching computer files found in the home of a known al-Qaeda member. The manual is known as the "Manchester document." The contents were introduced as evidence in the 2001 trial of terrorists who bombed the U.S. embassies in Tanzania and Kenya in 1998.

The closing chapter of the manual teaches al-Qaeda operatives how to operate in a prison or detention center. It directs detainees to "insist on proving that torture was inflicted" and to "complain of mistreatment while in prison."

Ahmed Hashim Abed took a page from this handbook by complaining of mistreatment while in prison. We responded with weakness and appeasement.

Our response reinforces the terrorists' training and emboldens them. It also hijacks justice by charging our defenders of Freedom and hampers our defense by discouraging future and existing American heroes. Would you want the thankless job of protecting us?

Donna Zovka, the mother of one of the Blackwater victims said she felt some closure at the capture of the man responsible for the murder of her 32-year-old son Jerry Zovka. She rallied to show support for the SEALs.

“I am very grateful to these three Navy SEALs,” Donna Zovka told CNSNews.com. “I am hopeful for them. In my heart of hearts, I know they will overcome this and win.”

Human Events has an electronic petition to Free the SEALs. You can click here to sign it. If the server times out or you're not comfortable doing this online, you can always print-out the one page petition and snail mail it in.

Sources:

Defense.gov News Article: Al Qaeda Manual Drives Detainee Behavior at Guantanamo Bay

Navy SEALs Face Assault Charges for Capturing Most-Wanted Terrorist - Iraq | War | Map - FOXNews.com

CNSNews.com - Father of Navy SEAL Decries Son’s Prosecution for Allegedly Punching Terror Suspect

Col. Van T. Barfoot, 90, Wins Battle Against Virginia HOA to Fly the Flag

Medal of Honor Recipient Victorious in Battle Against Homeowners Association


AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Eva Russo
Nov. 2: Col. Van T. Barfoot, 90, and his daughter Margaret Nicholls
lower the flag outside Barfoot's home in Henrico County, Va.

On Tuesday, December 01, the Sussex Square homeowners association (HOA) in Virginia threatened legal action against 90-year old Van T. Barfoot if he did not take down his flagpole from his yard by 5 p.m. Friday.

Barfoot noted that there is no provision in Sussex Square's rules that forbids erecting flagpoles. For the Barfoot family flying the American Flag is a cause worth fighting for.

Van T. Barfoot is a retired Army Colonel that bravely defended our Freedoms in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Col Barfoot is a recipient of the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart.

Col. Barfoot, while fighting during WWII in Carano, Italy, single-handedly destroyed a set of German machine gun nests, killed eight enemy soldiers, took 17 prisoners and stared down a tank before destroying it and killing its crew AND managed to move two of his wounded men 1,700 yards to safety. Col. Van T. Barfoot did all this in a single day!

The Sussex Square HOA refused to make an exception for this man.

Folks, this is an American story and should transcend partisan politics. Patriotism is not owned by any given Party. I have no idea how Col. Barfoot votes and quite frankly, I do not care. I do know that Barfoot is an American hero and an honored Defender of Freedom that deserves our respect and gratitude. Democratic Senators Warner and Webb agreed and championed the cause.

Veterans' groups rallied resulting in national media attention. Obama's spokesman called the HOA request "silly." For an excellent retelling of the colonel's heroics check out Mark Levin's commentary:



On December 08, it was reported that the Sussex Square HOA agreed to stop their legal action against Van T. Barfoot. The retired Army Colonel is now free to fly the Flag in his front yard.

This is reminiscent of the management of the Oaks Apartments in Oregon ordering the residents to stop displaying the American Flag on their apartments and/or vehicles, more on that here.

Col Van T. Barfoot at 90-years old is one of the oldest living World War II veterans who received the Medal of Honor; Barfoot is not alone in that distinction.

Please meet John William Finn who at 100-years old is our nation's oldest living Medal of Honor recipient and also the only living Pearl-Harbor-Day Medal of Honor recipient.

Click here for Col. Barfoot's Congressional Medal of Honor Citation.

Click here for Lieutenant John William Finn' story.

Sources:

Fox News

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Is Barack Obama Anti-American?

Why aren't you angry?

Do you still believe the differences are simply about Democrats vs. Republicans? Wake up! Barack Obama transcends partisan politics. He is not simply a Democratic president, he is possibly, no not possibly, with out a doubt he is a radical, anti-American president hiding within the Democratic Party.

Did I lose you yet? Too hysterical? Toughen up, people, and look at what is going on. Do not listen to me; listen to the POTUS and those he surrounds himself with.

Patriotic Democrats should be pissed off more than anyone; it is that Party that was successfully hijacked by the radicals. Patriotic Democrats, stop defending this man. There is absolutely zero justification for the crap he is pulling.

Walk with me:

First: Healthcare

In this rich industrialized nation where billions of dollars are sent overseas, every American should receive healthcare. Call it a right, call it morally just, however the hell you label it, it should be done. Obamacare exploits the void.

Barack Obama is using those not insured, some of them my loved ones, as an excuse to ram this Marxist behemoth bill down our throats. Obamacare will harm Americans, not help them.

Why is he doing this? The devil is in the details. Harm the economy, redistribute wealth, acquire more governmental power, healthcare be damned it is simply the vehicle. Obama is counting on the gullible and emotional side of you to buy into his plan and then allow him to rebuild our nation... in his image.

The first casualties are our (a) soldiers, (b) women, and (c) elderly.

(a) Barack Obama restored the end of life manual for soldiers returning emotionally and physically scarred from war. Former President Bush eliminated this morally bankrupt manual, Obama resuscitated it.

The manual is billed to provide choices for our defenders of Freedom; hogwash, the manual was provided by an organization promoting euthanasia. Why? Because it is cheaper to kill the wounded than to treat them.

(b) No sooner than Obamacare passed the House by five freakin' votes a U.S. government panel commissioned to research quality healthcare recommended that women delay getting regular mammograms until age 50. This is in opposition of the American Cancer Society.

Not only does the federal panel desire to stop providing preventative screening for breast cancer they urge women to STOP performing SELF breast exams at home.

It doesn't stop at breast cancer screenings, it continues with screenings for cervical cancer!

On the heels of the federal panel, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ACOG) says women in their 20s can have a pap smear every two years, instead of annually.

I will spare you my own heartbreaking stories regarding the women I love because I am sure you have your own stories and can recognize the DANGERS here.

Why is this happening? Because it is cheaper to diagnose the cancer in the later stages and euthanize the victims as opposed to treat the cancer with expensive surgery and chemo.

(c) Obamacare will cut millions in Medicare, eliminate Medicare Advantage and reduce reimbursements to physicians, which will cause rationing. Obama openly questioned the value of the hip replacement surgery his own terminally ill grandmother received.

Obama's alternative care for the elderly is a PC effort to treat our grandparents like Old Yeller. It is not hysteria when it is said people will die because of Obamacare.

Folks, stop allowing Obama to exploit those less fortunate than us. Reject this anti-American healthcare bill and demand ADEQUATE healthcare reform. The Republicans were too weak to get it done, that doesn't mean we must settle for crap.

Additionally, if you choose not to insure yourself, you will be criminally penalized. For the first time in American history, you will be FORCED to buy a federally promoted product. We are one goosestep closer to losing our Freedoms.

Second: Terror trials in NYC

Obama's decision to bring 9/11 mastermind, Khalid Sheik Mohammed (KSM) who was captured ON THE BATTLEFIELD, to trial in NYC is simply a way to put us (America) on trial. It also gives a terrorist that wishes to destroy us a platform to spew his anti-American hate.

The Obamas and Wrights must be giddy that they are able to pull this off. Shameful! And shameful if the American people are still blind to Obama's antics.

Obama is breaking Patriotic & legal precedent to afford KSM with our Constitutional protection. Obama is doing so in the shadows of the WTC because Ground Zero is hallowed ground and this is how Obama can get away with spitting on it.

Just like Jeremiah Wright, Van Jones, William Ayers and so many of his surroundings, Obama must have bought into the notion that we are to blame for 9/11 and that the terrorists were justified.

KSM proclaimed his guilt and was willing to accept his fate (death penalty) at a military tribunal. Obama rejected that and desires a circus in Manhattan. Why is Obama risking life in prison or worse acquittal for KSM? The answer is obvious; Obama's choice is the Wright choice!

Folks, this is an American problem. While the latest terrorist was gunning down women & children at Fort Hood he wasn‘t asking how we voted, he was screaming “Allah Akubar.”

These are the people (terrorists) your president is urging us to use restraint for, while not passing judgment. This is the same president and administration that simply called Nidal Malik Hasan a “gunman” but easily labeled YOU “extremist” for complaining about radical policies.

Are you going to allow your ideology or blind partisanship to trump your Patriotism and/or common sense?

Americans unite! There is an enemy within our midst and he cares not that you are Republican or Democrat only that you allow him to "fundamentally transform the United States of America."

Sources:

http://americanangle.blogspot.com/2008/03/obamas-curch-sale.html

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2103103/obama_reinstates_end_of_life_manual.html?cat=5

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2103103/obama_reinstates_end_of_life_manual.html?cat=5

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2378396/political_correctness_aided_and_abetted.html?cat=9

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/14/AR2009111402597.html?hpid=topnews

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1939896,00.html

http://ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/109249/medical-group-recommends-less-frequent-pap-smears

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/13/bombshell-obama-bringing-ksm-to-nyc-for-trial/

http://hotair.com/archives/2009/11/13/ksm-4-other-911-figures-to-be-tried-in-nyc/comment-page-6/

Political Correctness Aided and Abetted the Fort Hood Terror Attack

"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."- Abraham Lincoln

On 11/05/09, America suffered another attack by a Muslim terrorist. This latest jihad was perpetrated by an American army major stationed inside of Fort Hood, Texas. Within hours of the shooting, the identity of Major Nidal Malik Hasan was revealed along with his Islamic extremism and anti-American views.

The National Media downplayed the significance of the attack, the commander in chief gave shout-outs to a medicine man and the nation was lulled back to sleep. As the nation dozed and grazed, spin masters and professors of political correctness morphed Maj. Hasan from perpetrator to victim.

"A society of sheep must in time beget a government of wolves."- Bertrand de Jouvenal

Col. Terry Lee worked with Major Hasan and provided a further glimpse into the mind of the terrorist. Visit here for video of Col Lee's interview and text of some very telling quotes attributed to Hasan.

Some pundits and analysts have suggested that Major Hasan may have post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) because of two active wars. In order to buy into that notion one will have to believe that PTSD is contagious and/or can be contracted via osmosis. Remember, Maj. Hasan never went to war and is a trained psychiatrist.

A Harvard professor even equated radical Islam to Christian conservatives. The hypocrisy of the president is noted when he preached caution from a rush to judgment. Obama's message is a sound one, but the duplicitous nature of the president belies his intent (or does it?)

One will be hard pressed not to recall the president’s rush to judgment when he called the police stupid and falsely alleged racial profiling when a white cop arrested a black man for disorderly conduct. Visit here for a review of the Sgt Crowley and Prof. Gates dust-up.

Major Hasan attempted to contact Al-Qaeda and was the subject of an investigation, but apparently, it was above everyone’s pay grade to confront this evil and remove him from the ranks. PC kills.

Despite an understanding of the dangers political correctness may facilitate, it can still be disheartening to witness fellow Americans perpetuate the PC myth.

Different schools of thought ponder if we (the American people, the victims) are to blame via 'racial profiling' or 'insensitivity', or if the government is running a false flag op and the CIA is really behind the terror attack(s), or that the terrorist is simply a misunderstood victim of war(s) and of course the ol' stand-by; it's Bush's fault.

What is clear in the above schools of thought is the shooter is not to blame. Sometimes folks, there is indeed a bad guy that needs to be dealt with. Another thing that is clear is that the actual victims are negated and heroes are not recognized. No victims = No crime, No Heroes = No emergency.

Meet one such hero; Police Sergeant Kimberly Munley. Kimberly Munley is a mother of two and a civilian police officer assigned to Fort Hood.

Sgt. Munley responded to the soldiers’ call for help and stopped the terror attack by Nidal Malik Hasan. Prior to Sgt Munley’s arrival Hasan’s carnage resulted in 13 deaths and 31 wounded. A list of the casualties can be read here.

In a testament to the American spirit, on 11/05/09 at Fort Hood Texas, our Defenders of Freedom put it all on the line once again and rose to the occasion. During the threat and after, our heroes rushed in to save the lives of the wounded, including that of the terrorist.

Nidal Malik Hasan woke up in a hospital room after receiving the best of healthcare and immediately lawyered-up. Welcome to America.

A timeline of the terrorist’s activities up to and including the moment he stands on a desk and shouts "Allahu Akhbar" before opening fire can be viewed here.

If we continue to bury our heads in the sand, regarding the religion of peace, we may soon find the same removed from its host.

“My people will perish because of a lack of knowledge”- The Bible.

Fort Hood Officials Release Names of Casualties

May God Bless our Defenders of Freedom and their families.

http://sharing.govdelivery.com/bulletins/GD/USDOD-9A448

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2009 - Officials at Fort Hood, Texas, released the names of the 12 soldiers and one civilian employee killed in the Nov. 5 shooting incident on the post.

Dead are:

-- Lt. Col. Juanita L. Warman, 55, of Havre De Grace, Md. She was assigned to the 1908th Medical Company, Independence, Mo.

-- Maj. Libardo Caraveo, 52, of Woodbridge, Va. He was assigned to the 467th Medical Detachment, Madison, Wis.

-- Capt. John P. Gaffaney, 54, of San Diego. He was assigned to the 1908th Medical Company, Independence, Mo.

-- Capt. Russell Seager, 41, of Racine, Wis. He was assigned to the 467th Medical Company, Madison, Wis.

-- Staff Sgt. Justin Decrow, 32, of Plymouth, Ind. He was assigned to the 16th Signal Company at Fort Hood.

-- Sgt. Amy Krueger, 29, of Kiel, Wis. She was assigned to the 467th Medical Company, Madison, Wis.

-- Spc. Jason Hunt, 22, of Tillman, Okla. He was assigned to the 1st Brigade at Fort Hood.

-- Spc. Frederick Greene, 29, of Mountain City, Tenn. He was assigned to the 16th Signal Company at Fort Hood.

-- Pfc. Aaron Nemelka, 19, of West Jordan, Utah. He was assigned to the 510th Engineer Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, at Fort Hood.

-- Pfc. Michael Pearson, 22, of Bolinbrook, Ill. He was assigned to the 510th Engineer Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, at Fort Hood.

-- Spc. Kham Xiong, 23, of St. Paul, Minn. He was assigned to the 510th Engineer Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, at Fort Hood.

-- Pvt. Francheska Velez, 21, of Chicago. She was assigned to the 15th Combat Support Battalion at Fort Hood.

-- Michael Cahill of Cameron, Texas, a Fort Hood civilian employee.

Healthcare Roll Call Vote Including Joseph Cao's Only Republican Vote

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 887

(Democrats in roman; Republicans in italic; Independents underlined)

Click here for results

One Republican voted with the Party that is destroying our republic. Congressman Ahn "Joseph" Cao (RINO-LA) was heavily recruited by Rahm Emanuel and Barack Obama, Cao sold his soul and voted with the Democrats. Final roll call vote is 220-215.

Cao cites the Stupak amendment to extend the ban on federal abortion subsidies as the clincher. Click here for the Stupak 240-194 roll call vote. Cao pathetically rolled over for the Obama administration and will now try and justify that by claiming a principled alignment with the GOP's stance against tax payer funded abortion.

Don't be fooled, Congressman Cao allowed his political weakness to trump his Patriotism and better sense.

From Malkin's site:

Cao backed the S-CHIP expansion, the $108 billion IMF bailout, and the omni-waste spending bill. And he voted to rebuke GOP Rep. Joe Wilson for calling out President Obama on his health care lies.

Cao reveals the cheap price he received for his soul: a commitment from President Obama that he would work together to address the health care issues of Louisiana, including the FMAP crisis and community disaster loan forgiveness, as well as issues related to Charity and Methodist Hospitals. [end]

Can you imagine anyone believing in a "commitment" from This president? Only the willfully ignorant can feed on such grain.

Charles Rangel and Nancy Pelosi do not have the integrity or competence to successfully manage a grocery store trip... and yet they are trusted with the keys to the entire supermarket chain.

This health care take over accounts for about one-sixth of the entire economy, more than any other industry... That ladies and gentlemen is the reason why they (Obama admin) rammed it down America's throat, those that convincingly control the purse strings control the dole. We are goose-stepping closer and closer to socialism, welcome to an Obamanation.

Major Nidal Malik Hasan Kills Americans in Fort Hood

Nidal Malik Hasan, the face of cowardice & evil

Update: Major Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter is wounded but not dead as previously reported. He is in stable condition and expected to survive.

Major Nidal Malik Hasan is the face of cowardice and evil, all of which is fueled by Islam. Maj. Hasan was fighting orders to be deployed to Iraq at the end of the month. This disgraced soldier was crying about going to war to fight Muslim terrorists, but had no qualms over shooting innocent unarmed Americans.



Major Hasan is an Army psychiatrist who had been treating soldiers for PTSD and alcohol abuse problems. Prior to being transferred to Fort Hood in July, Maj. Hasan was assigned to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC, where he received a poor performance evaluation.

Hasan's radical views and involvement in some Internet postings spurred an investigation, which commenced 6-months ago. In these postings suicide bombers was equated to heroic soldiers.

The following is an excerpt of the postings under investigation, "To say that this soldier committed suicide is inappropriate. It's more appropriate to say he is a brave hero that sacrificed his life for a more noble cause. Scholars have paralled this to suicide bombers whose intention, by sacrificing their lives, is to help save Muslims by killing enemy soldiers."

The Army Major should have been dishonorably discharged, at the least. It is an honor to serve this country. If there are members that hate what we stand for and that do not have the courage to leave the service in which they volunteered to do, they should be identified and dispatched.

Folks, if we continue to bury our heads in the sand, regarding the religion of peace, we may soon see the same removed from its host.

Col Terry Lee, a retired officer who worked with Hasan in Texas, described angry confrontations between Hasan and other officers. Col Lee further provided a glimpse into the radical world of Major Nidal Malik Hasan, "He [Hasan] was making outlandish comments condemning our foreign policy and claimed Muslims had the right to rise up and attack Americans."

Col Lee also added, "He [Hasan] said Muslims should stand up and fight the aggressor and that we should not be in the war in the first place." Lee added that Maj Hasan said he was "happy" when a US soldier was killed in an attack on a military recruitment center in Arkansas in June. An American convert to Islam was accused of the shootings.

Other officers had told Col Lee that Maj Hasan had said, "Maybe people should strap bombs on themselves and go to Time Square in New York."

Hasan's cousin told reporters that Nidal Hasan was an American born Muslim and joined the military before 9/11/2001. The cousin added that the family knew over the past five-years that Hasan's worst nightmare was being deployed to Iraq.

I guess the coward's dreams included killing 11 Americans and wounding over 30 more.

Sources:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6511591/Fort-Hood-shooting-Nidal-Malik-Hasan-said-Muslims-should-rise-up.html

http://www.kxan.com/dpp/military/army/military_ap_texas_ft_hood_shooter_got_poor_evaluation_200911051834

http://www.startribune.com/nation/69322567.html?elr=KArks:DCiUMEaPc:UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr