I'm on a conference call now regarding a mass "appeal for redress" being organized by active duty servicemen (it's up to 125 so far) who oppose the continued war in Iraq. The call comes on the same day GWB pulled another fast one on the press, promising to make news on Iraq, but instead rolling out the same old "victory" talking points.
These troops should expect to be hit hard -- very hard -- by the winger faithful, who will accuse them of being every manner of vile traitor. In my opinion, however, they are twice patriots -- once for putting on the uniform, and again for having the courage to challenge civilian authority when they feel it's in the best interest of their fellow troops, and the country. One of the soldiers on the call is anonymous. One of the other people on the call says that he has gotten "95% positive response from other members of the military.)
Developing...
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