Don't Ask, Don't Tell

The government is stepping on some toes and some of them are our soldiers.  Not only are we pissed off about this, so are many soldiers who are serving and want to feel that America is an above reproach country.  It's really bothering some of us that our government could consider this in order to pat the "gay community" on the butt.  What does this stem from?  The fact that most of the politicians are looking to keep their jobs and want to be voted back in for the next term.  How horrible that our now serving soldiers have to deal with this problem, when in fact many of them are dealing with death on a daily basis.  This isn't right, and I believe that they need to kick those "gay people" in the butts, which is something they'd probably like.

A Soldier

Many of us know someone, who has a family member in the military.  We have been involved in these conflicts and wars for several years.  Today, we find ourselves still surviving through another year ahead of us.  We know that with all the different areas of the world our troops are located, comes the threat of lost lives.  The last 2 years have seen more loss that we care to accept.  Our soldiers, are serving in our militarises, for benefits that help them as well as their families.  One thing they know is that death is always a factor to dealt with by all in those fields.  We Americans would do well, to give as much moral support to our troops as we possibly can.  Also, be on a daily prayer vigil for all our men and women who serve our country during these times.

Silence Observed

 

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and government employees observe a moment of silence on South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. to honor those who were killed and injured in the shooting in Tuscon, Ariz. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., is in critical condition after being shot in the head.

Thank you for doing something right for a change. 

Gates To Visit

The United States and China are sometimes global competitors for markets, influence and increasingly for military bragging rights.  The United States and China have cooperated on sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, and both nations are discussing working side by side to deter piracy and respond to Asian natural disasters.  But the two militaries are engaged in a test of wills in the Pacific, as China begins to challenge the century-old assumption that the United States is the pre-eminent military power there.  While it is modernizing, China's military still lags far behind the United States. U.S. officials say they are not concerned about the missile or other advances, but the U.S. Navy is the most obvious target.  U.S. officials say it is vital that the two militaries strengthen their limited lines of communication. Washington argues that with better equipment comes greater risk that a misunderstanding becomes deadly or that a minor tiff could spiral beyond control.

Korean Tension......

 

Protesters shout slogans during an anti-war and anti-government rally in Seoul December 18, 2010. South Korea will hold a live-fire artillery drill on Yeonpyeong island between December 18-21, which was shelled by North Korea last month, the first such exercise on the island since the attack that the North said was a response to a provocation by Seoul.

Send A Card

When you have a few minutes, go to  http://www.letssaythanks.com/ and send a free, printed postcard to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas!  (Also, take a moment to view "Messages of the Week.")

The mission of Let's Say Thanks is to provide a way for individuals across the country to recognize U.S. troops stationed overseas. By submitting a message through this site, you have the opportunity to send a free personalized postcard greeting to deployed servicemen and women.

The postcards, depicting patriotic scenes and hometown images, were selected from a pool of entries from children across the country.

All you have to do is click on your favorite design and either select the message that best expresses your sentiment or draft a personal note. The postcards are then printed by Xerox and mailed in care packages by the military support organization, Give2TheTroops.

Thanks for taking the time to support our servicemen and women!

December 7th, 1941

Watch the 87th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 9th at 5 pm ET

White House Tree

A Christmas tree is set up in the Blue Room of the White House on Dec 1, 2010. 'Simple Gifts' is the Christmas theme at the White House this year.

Court to hear arguments

The employer sanctions law was intended to diminish Arizona's role as the nation's hub for immigrant smuggling by requiring employers to verify the eligibility of new workers through a federal database. Employers convicted of violating the law can have their business licenses suspended or revoked.  The outcome in this case also could signal how the court would handle the controversial and more expansive Arizona immigration enforcement law, known as SB1070, that the administration challenged and a federal judge blocked key components this summer.
Dozens of business raids in metropolitan Phoenix during employer sanctions investigations have led to the arrests of 131 workers who are illegal immigrants on criminal charges, such as using forged documents or stolen identities to get jobs. The law intended to target employers has been used more often against workers.

US Involved

 

The U.S. military aircraft carrier USS George Washington sets sail from Yokosuka naval base, south of Tokyo, heading to Korean waters to take part in a joint military exercises with South Korea later this week.  

This is where we see what North Korea is going to attempt, because of the threats they have made. 

North Korea Attacks

 

South Korean marines stand guard near its military base on Yeonpyeong Island November 27, 2010. North Korea fired shells at the island off the peninsula's west coast on Tuesday, killing two civilians and two soldiers and destroying dozens of houses.

 

US General Walter Sharp, commander of the US Forces in Korea, listens to S.Korean military officers as he visits Yeonpyeong island, on November 26. N.Korea has staged an artillery drill within earshot of a S.Korean island shelled earlier this week, and warned that an upcoming US-South Korean naval exercise heightens the risk of war.