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sw

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This came from a paper, apparently it has been in more than one, I have not recieved it and I thought it was very pertinent to some who post on here who spout off with the same crap. This is one wonderful lady, I hope you know her Alabama so you can tell her thanks from me, I think that jigs and I would have handled things a little bit different, but results would be the same.
:wink: Hey Dis, Kolanu or R2, you been in Alabama in the last two years, I know nonothing has hes' been hiding in BC since 1975

MY HUSBAND IS DEFENDING YOUR RIGHT TO SAY ROTTEN THINGS.

(Editor Tami Jo Blake of the Agrinews found this tear-jerking story on her email and credits a Lori Kimble from Alabama as the author. Though you can never be sure of what you find on the internet, she printed it because it’s so touching-and sadly, similar scenes have likely played out all over our country. Editor Janet Guptill also found it to be touching and thought you might like to read it.)

I was sitting alone in one of those loud, casual steak houses that you find all over the country. Taking a sip of my iced tea, I studied the crowd over the rim of my glass. My gaze lingered on a group enjoying their meal. They wore no uniform to identify their branch of service, but they were definitely “military”: clean shaven, cropped haircut, and that “squared away” look that comes with pride.

Smiling sadly, I glanced across my table to the empty seat where my husband usually sat. It had only been a few months since we sat in this very booth, talking about his upcoming deployment to the Middle East. That was when he made me promise to get a sitter for the kids, come back to this restaurant once a month, and treat myself to a nice steak. In turn he would treasure the thought of me being here, thinking about him, until he returned home.

I fingered the little flag pin I constantly wear and wondered where he was at this very moment. Was he safe and warm? Was his cold any better? Were my letters getting through to him? As I pondered these thoughts, high-pitched female voices from the next booth broke into my thoughts.

“I don’t know what Bush is thinking about. Invading Iraq. You’d think that this man would learn from his old man’s mistakes. Good Lord. What an idiot! I can’t believe he is even in office. You do know he stole the election.”

I cut into my steak and tried to ignore them as they began an endless tirade running down our President. “It is all about oil, you know. Our soldiers will go in and rape and steal all the oil they can in the name of ‘freedom’. I wonder how many innocent people they’ll kill without giving it a thought? It’s pure greed, you know.”

My chest tightened as I stared at my wedding ring. I could still see how handsome my husband looked in his ‘mess dress’ the day he slipped it on my finger.

“You know, we should just leave Iraq alone. I don’t think they are hiding any weapons. In fact, I bet it’s all a big act just to increase the president’s popularity. That’s all it is, padding the military budget at the expense of our social security and education. And, you know what else? We’re just asking for another 9-11. I can’t say when it happens again that we didn’t deserve it.”

I glanced at the table where the young men were sitting, and saw their courageous faces change. They had stopped eating and looked at each other dejectedly, listening to the women talking. That’s it! Indignation rose up inside me. Normally reserved, pride in my husband gave me a brassy boldness I never realized I had.

Sliding out of my booth, I walked around to the adjoining booth and placed my hands flat on their table. Lowering myself to eye level with them, smilingly I said, “I couldn’t help overhearing your conversation. You see, I’m sitting here trying to enjoy my dinner alone. And, do you know why? Because my husband, whom I love with all my heart, is halfway around the world defending your right to say rotten things about him.”

“Yes, you have the right to your opinion, and what you think is none of my business. However, what you say in public is something else, and I will not sit by and listen to you ridicule My country, My President, MY husband, and all the other fine American men and women who put their lives on the line, just so you can have the freedom to complain. Freedom is an expensive commodity, ladies. Don’t let your actions cheapen it.”

I must have been louder than I meant to be, because the manager came over to inquire if everything was all right. “Yes, thank you,” I replied. Then, turning back to the women, I said, “Enjoy the rest of your meal.”

As I returned to my booth applause broke out. I was embarrassed for making a scene and went back to my half eaten steak. The women picked up their check and scurried away.

After finishing my meal, and while waiting for my check, the manager returned with a huge apple cobbler a la mode. “Compliments of those soldiers,” he said. He also smiled and said the ladies tried to pay for my dinner, but that another couple had beaten them to it. When I asked whom, the manager said they had already left, but that the gentleman was a veteran, and wanted to take care of the wife of “one of our boys.”

With a lump in my throat, I gratefully turned to the soldiers, and thanked them for the cobbler. Grinning from ear to ear, they came over and surrounded the booth. “We just wanted to thank you, ma’am. You know we can’t get into confrontations with civilians, so we appreciate what you did.”

As I drove home, for the first time since my husband’s deployment, I didn’t feel quite so alone. My heart was filled with the warmth of the other diners who stopped by my table to relate how they, too, were proud of my husband, and would keep him in their prayers. I knew their flags would fly a little higher the next day.

From the TRADEWIND, Nov. 20. 2006
 

Work Hard and Study Hard

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memanpa said:
the libs on this board will ignore this post they like their HERO'S havent the class to rebutt

So if voting American citizens sit around a table and discuss their dislike of the president and his policies it automatically turns into hatred of the troops? I would have laughed at her.
 
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Naturally, the common people don't want war ... but after all it is the leaders of a country who determine the policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in every country.

- Hermann Goering

If it ever gets to the point where we can't publicly question or criticize government policy or question and criticize our elected and appointed leaders- then there won't be anything left fighting for anyway!!
 

Hanta Yo

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If it ever gets to the point where we can't publicly question or criticize government policy or question and criticize our elected and appointed leaders- then there won't be anything left fighting for anyway!!

There is responsibility with how and what you say. Stuff it, OT
 
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Hanta Yo said:
If it ever gets to the point where we can't publicly question or criticize government policy or question and criticize our elected and appointed leaders- then there won't be anything left fighting for anyway!!

There is responsibility with how and what you say. Stick, it, OT

And who determines that responsibility? I don't remember seeing that anywhere in the Constitution...People in this country still have the right to do dumb things and say dumb things- as long as they're not violating the law....

I don't agree with what the women in the booth were saying- but they had the right to say it- just as the soldiers wife had the right to say what she did...Thats what makes America what it is...
I wonder how many women could sit in a Cafe and denounce Saddam in the old days of Iraq? Ain't that what we're over there fighting for... :???:
 

Hanta Yo

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Just what do you think has been demoralizing and dividing our country :?:

We act like a bunch of squabbling, squawking, biting, nit-picking bunch of morons who would rather point fingers than stand together and kick A$$. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
 
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Hanta Yo said:
Just what do you think has been demoralizing and dividing our country :?:

We act like a bunch of squabbling, squawking, biting, nit-picking bunch of morons who would rather point fingers than stand together and kick A$$. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

What should we do Hanta? Should we lock up anyone that speaks out against or questions the war -- like they did in Montana in WWI? Maybe we should bring back the WWII internment camps....

History has not treated us well on either of those moves.....

There is a middle line- but any type of censorship within the borders of our country are not where we should start....Then the terrorists and Herman Goerrings have won....
 

passin thru

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You could vote to cut off funding.........................oh wait that is what the left is proposing.
It is odd that the left hasn't the clout to make this war end...........but they can tie the hands(cut funding) of the soldiers................real patriotic of them, ain't it
 

nonothing

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memanpa said:
the libs on this board will ignore this post they like their HERO'S havent the class to rebutt


I read this email and dont see where it says these women where liberals....For all we know they were card carrying Repub's......not all repub's are for this war,As not all liberals are for ending it.....A matter of fact,could the women eating alone be a dem?....No one knows.........why must it always be one or the other here?
 

nonothing

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passin thru said:
You could vote to cut off funding.........................oh wait that is what the left is proposing.
It is odd that the left hasn't the clout to make this war end...........but they can tie the hands(cut funding) of the soldiers................real patriotic of them, ain't it


why dont loudmouth biatch's like you,man up and run for government position???....you seem to always know what is best for all....grow some balls and fix problems..rather then complain about others who are trying.....
 

jigs

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Work Hard and Study Hard said:
memanpa said:
the libs on this board will ignore this post they like their HERO'S havent the class to rebutt

So if voting American citizens sit around a table and discuss their dislike of the president and his policies it automatically turns into hatred of the troops? I would have laughed at her.

then I would have got up asked her to step aside, and gave you a good old American ass beating.
laughing at a woman, left home as her husband risks death, is definately a reason for you to get some free dental work.
 

memanpa

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jigs said:
Work Hard and Study Hard said:
memanpa said:
the libs on this board will ignore this post they like their HERO'S havent the class to rebutt

So if voting American citizens sit around a table and discuss their dislike of the president and his policies it automatically turns into hatred of the troops? I would have laughed at her.

then I would have got up asked her to step aside, and gave you a good old American ass beating.
laughing at a woman, left home as her husband risks death, is definately a reason for you to get some free dental work.

jigs look at the subject line of this post, and then look at work hards response . kind of says it all :D :D :D :D
 

passin thru

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why dont loudmouth biatch's like you,man up and run for government position???....you seem to always know what is best for all....grow some balls and fix problems..rather then complain about others who are trying.....

you said you wanted to get along..........................i said actions count.
your actions counted...................man you showed your true colors and I didn't have to lift a finger

So much for gettin along
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nonothing

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passin thru said:
why dont loudmouth biatch's like you,man up and run for government position???....you seem to always know what is best for all....grow some balls and fix problems..rather then complain about others who are trying.....

you said you wanted to get along..........................i said actions count.
your actions counted...................man you showed your true colors and I didn't have to lift a finger

So much for gettin along
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oh your not worth trying to be kind to...been there done that...Your a guy that makes his comments and runs......I may be a a$$ to jigs,and disagree with him,,,but he at least takes the shots and comes back on his own to hash it out......You reminded me of a sucker puncher...wait till others start then hit and run.....you are in my opinion of weak character...You need others around you,you seem afraid to go toe to toe here...Your are right about one thing actions count........you are not worth even trying to befriend....you will never have to lift a finger.I always show my true colors(unlike you),you just dont deserve any respect is all.....

Again you failed to answer my question..must be waiting for another member to chime in first,so you know what direction you should go :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
 

passin thru

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oh your not worth trying to be kind to...been there done that...Your a guy that makes his comments and runs......I may be a a$$ to jigs,and disagree with him,,,but he at least takes the shots and comes back on his own to hash it out......You reminded me of a sucker puncher...wait till others start then hit and run.....you are in my opinion of weak character...You need others around you,you seem afraid to go toe to toe here...Your are right about one thing actions count........you are not worth even trying to befriend....you will never have to lift a finger.I always show my true colors(unlike you),you just dont deserve any respect is all.....

Again you failed to answer my question..must be waiting for another member to chime in first,so you know what direction you should go

Thanks for the kind words AGAIN..............oh and you didn't ask me a question.................you were ranting............remember.
 

katrina

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sw......
Good post.....
I think the respect of the office of the presidency should be honored. No matter who is on office.. Clinton made it really hard to do.... If we critisize it should be respectfully...... We have to remember the president is the commander of our troops and to disparage him you're doing the same to the troops...
WE can sit in our easy chairs and raise hell about the president, but remember we haven't a clue to all the information the president has..
If we want to win this war we have to be united as one behind our president and our troops... Any dissention only helps the terrorist...

Those of you here on ranchersnet who have family in the service please know that the majority here do honor your families sacrafice and remember that every hurtful thing written on these boards are to be taken with a grain of salt......
 
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katrina, that is an excellent post and I agree with you 110%.

Well...I guess since we've got an unemployed economist hanging around that I should say 100% because I don't want to be questioned on my numbers. :lol:
 
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katrina said:
sw......
Good post.....
I think the respect of the office of the presidency should be honored. No matter who is on office.. Clinton made it really hard to do.... If we critisize it should be respectfully...... We have to remember the president is the commander of our troops and to disparage him you're doing the same to the troops...
WE can sit in our easy chairs and raise hell about the president, but remember we haven't a clue to all the information the president has..
If we want to win this war we have to be united as one behind our president and our troops... Any dissention only helps the terrorist...

Those of you here on ranchersnet who have family in the service please know that the majority here do honor your families sacrafice and remember that every hurtful thing written on these boards are to be taken with a grain of salt......

Katrina- I agree with you- I think the President should be respected- and there are some intelligence and military issues that we have to put an almost blind trust in them on -- but I think our generation has seen Presidents and politicians as a whole lose a lot of their credibility- thereby they lost a lot of respect and became the targets of the public and press...Remember Tricky Dickeys " I'm not a crook" only days before he resigned to avoid impeachment or Billy "they're all tricks" Clintons "I did not have sex with that woman", that later changed to "What is the definition of sex"-before he had to fess up to avoid impeachment...

I'm not a fan of the way the press treat a President- but they brought a lot of it on themselves- and its going to take some strong honorable Presidents to regain that credibility- and I don't know who that would be...

Altho if you go back thru History- the press of today and the political writings/editorials of today are nothing compared to those of 100-150 years ago...They got down right nasty- and attacked the entire family--The cartoonists of the day had a hay day with Abe...But the country survived...
 

Econ101

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jigs said:
Work Hard and Study Hard said:
memanpa said:
the libs on this board will ignore this post they like their HERO'S havent the class to rebutt

So if voting American citizens sit around a table and discuss their dislike of the president and his policies it automatically turns into hatred of the troops? I would have laughed at her.

then I would have got up asked her to step aside, and gave you a good old American ass beating.
laughing at a woman, left home as her husband risks death, is definately a reason for you to get some free dental work.


Jigs, you fight on a laugh? You would not be a good soldier in Iraq. We need professionals to do that job and your response sure isn't.

Any American or person of other nationality should have the right to their point of view on how good or bad of a leader we have at any moment.

Your response seems to deny that right and the democracy soldiers are fighting for.

You would probably be better suited as a personal guard for Saddam.
 
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