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December 31, 2004

Great Appreciation

I just wanted to take a second and thank Mamamontezz for guest posting in my absence. While I was away and unable to post, she found some "creative" things to post in my absence.

Thanks again!

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 04:26 PM | Comments (1)

I've Decided To Feed This Loon To My Readers

**UPDATE** Vickie Hugo as this assmunch has called him/herself has been chewed up and shit out by Lord Spatula I over at the Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler. Take a look at Spats Fisk of this morons comments about our actions in Iraq, our President and chickenshit deserters.

I received this garbage as a comment on this post.

Response to Mr Oliver North's recent editorial:

Mr North criticizes Pablo Paredes and states that his acts are acts of cowardice and shame. He also complains that the media has chosen to cover this and many other related stories and do not cover the actual heroic feets of those in battle.

Cowardice: Mr. North how brave is it to invade a third world country, kill hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians, destroy full towns, commit the human rights violations (with the prisoners) that we claim to have removed Saddam from power for, etc.? Where is the bravery in putting our young men in a position where they need to kill innocent, unarmed, injured civilians? And surely we all see a great deal of bravery in our president's service to the military. Why don’t the very brave senators and congressmen in support of the war send their own sons and daughters to fight for this their "righteous" cause?

Deciding to stand up for life, for justice, for humanity is far from being cowardice Mr. North. It is probably one of the greatest acts of patriotism and citizenship.

As a technician on defense system that is yet to actually be used in a combat situation, Pablo Paredes stood little to no danger himself. However, the thousands of Marines that were being transported would be going into harms way, forced to fight a cruel and unjust war. Perhaps hundreds of them will not return home alive and perhaps they will be forced to contribute to inflicting further inhumane and irreparable damage to the Iraqi people. This is something Pablo's conscience could not accept.

As a member of the military, you have not only the right, but the obligation to disobey illegal and immoral orders. The Iraq war is clearly both. Our leadership claimed before us and the world community that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction and was a threat to freedom. We are halfway done destroying the country and still not even a hint of the potential of being close to evidence that suggests it. In addition, there are still no identified ties between 911, Al Qaeda and Iraq. So why are we waging war there? Why are we sacrificing the lives of our young men? And more importantly, why are we doing it against the will of the American people? Virtually all polls show that half, or slightly more than half, of the population does NOT support the US decision to go to War. These same polls show constant decline in the approval ratings for the management of the war, or they directly disapprove of it. Kindly take a moment to see these figures at: http://www.pollingreport.com/iraq.htm

There is absolutely no shame in standing up for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Our principles state that everyone has the right to these 3 things. We currently have taken it upon ourselves to deprive the Iraqi people of all three. Since the inception of the war, over 5,500 servicemen have deserted. Are we to assume that there are 5,500 crazy cowards who joined the military or perhaps should we begin to entertain the thought that this war is wrong, illegal, immoral and cruel? This year suicide rates among the Marines have reached record highs, again she we assume they too are crazy cowards, or should we question the righteousness of our actions in Iraq? Better yet, should we assume that half this country consists of crazy, shameful cowards or should we ask our leadership in what math text book did they get the algebraic formula that says to hard headed leaders = a COALITION of the willing? Or even yet, maybe we should ask what is it they were willing to?

I must say for a conservative majority that supposedly voted Bush back into to office due to "moral" issues, you all sure have an interesting disregard for human life. Abortion not okay, but killing hundreds of thousands of civilians is your way of providing "enduring freedom". Back when I was in school, the word used for such murder in masses was genocide. Invading a country solely for economic gains was called imperialism. I guess I must have been absent the day they taught that genocide + imperialism = enduring freedom. Then again, I was never very good at math.

Your complaint about the media attention is also quit frankly foolish. The news is FILLED with recounts of heroic feats such as those of the New York gentleman who had a limb blown off by a grenade launcher and was replaced by another soldier who unfortunately was killed shortly after. The young brave newyorker said his biggest suffering was not that he had lost a limb but that he now had to live with the fact that someone died in his place. In fact if you did indeed take the time to actually do that google search for giggles, you would notice that the majority of your findings are blog stuff 100% against Pablo's actions. Actual news coverage has not been so dramatic as you claim.

Besides, with so much dissent for this war and its inhumanity, the media has an obligation to cover that dissent. When half the nation is against the war, the media must listen to that side of the story.

Let me end by saying that the young men and women currently serving in the War are indeed brave in my eyes. Those young folks sacrifice their lives with the FAITH that their country is doing the right thing. God Bless them. I have nothing against them. But we are betraying their faith in us by having them commit cruel, inhumane acts of aggression. And it is also brave, unselfish and patriotic to take a stance (at great personal risk) to say this is wrong. Waging war is wrong. Cruelty and inhumanity is wrong. This great country went from having a secretary of war to a secretary of defense. Why do think that is Mr. North? I'd like to believe that it is because we are not to be in the business of waging war. As the nation with the strongest military we should use that strength to defend this great nation and aid others, not invade others. Maybe that's what happened to W, given his challenges with English, maybe he mixed those two up. Who knows.

Regards,

Victor Hugo

Now hold on to your seats. This guy said his name was Victor Hugo and his email is solidaritywithpablo@yahoo.com

Imagine that another champion of the left that is too big a coward to leave a real name or a real email address. That's it stand up for what you believe in, but don't let anyone know you are doing it. You cowards make me sick.

So, rather than fisking this one, I thought I'd let all of you take a whack at it. Tell me and "Mr. Hugo" what you think of his lunatic babble.

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 08:29 AM | Comments (7)

December 28, 2004

Saddam, Saddam, Saddam...

Wow, and you thought his sons were freaks, with rape rooms and such all over Iraq. Looks like the apples didn't far from the tree. Damn, what a freak!

I mean, wow. Kinky, old man. Kinky.

H/T to the Region of Doom forum. Damn.






Posted by Mamamontezz at 08:20 PM | Comments (3)

"Well, Just Damn"-Dax Montana

Seems even the squirrels think they're Slaglerock.







Posted by Mamamontezz at 12:08 AM | Comments (2)

Bwaaahahaha, er, I Mean, Awwwww...

Well, it seems that Poor Old Slaglerock's stuck in a place with little access to his blog except to save things as drafts. Poor little Zoomie.

At least there are not Tsunamis in the upper elevations of the Cascade Mountains. We can all be thankful for that. And I can think of much worse places for anyone to be stuck. Can you say "Donner Pass"? At least they won't have to consume the neighbors.

Until then, I have the power! Yes, the Blog Mama herself, little old me, has control over his content for a few days. I will be posting all sorts of embarasing things here, and there is not a whole lot he can do, at least until he gets back home, then he can bomb my site with all manner of foul things. But hey, he's such a good boy and we know he would never stoop as low as his coniving, evil, vicious sweet old auntie and do such a thing.

Sit back and enjoy the ride for the next few days. This could be fun.





Posted by Mamamontezz at 12:03 AM | Comments (1)

December 23, 2004

Attack On Mosul Likely Work Of A Suicide Bomber

According to CBSNews.com:

A suicide bomber was the likely cause of the deadliest single attack on American troops in Iraq — an explosion at a U.S. base that killed 22 people, the Pentagon's top general, Richard Myers, said Wednesday.

Myers described the cause of the deadly blast as an "improvised explosive device worn by an attacker," at a news conference Wednesday. And, as CBS News Correspondent Kimberly Dozier reports, FBI investigators believe they have found the remains of a suicide bomber's torso and a harness device within the mess tent wreckage.

The explosion Tuesday ripped through a dining hall tent while hundreds of troops were sitting down to lunch at Forward Operating Base Marez near the northern city of Mosul. Of the 22 people killed, 13 were U.S. military, five U.S. civilian contractors, three Iraqi security force members and one other non-U.S. individual.

Of the 69 wounded, 25 will return to duty, Myers said.

This is disturbing. This means one of two things has happened if in fact this was the result of a suicide bomber. Either someone trusted to work on the base who had clearance to be there smuggled in a device undetected or second, an outsider was able to get both themself and their device onto the installation and into the most heavily crowded area.

Either way this is bad news. I fell for the 18 Americans lost and sincerely hope that this doesn't devistate the morale of the troops in Mosul.

Please keep these brave Americans in your thoughts.

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 08:13 AM | Comments (0)

Lunatic Left Champions Deserters

Recently Mamamontezz pointed me to an article on SFGate.com written by Harley Sorensen.

It is a sorry little piece in which a man who shouldn't be afforded the title American tries to blame the war in Iraq on one man, President George W. Bush.

First, Mr. Sorensen you'll notice that I properly referred to the president by that, President not Mr.

You started your sorry commentary with this:

Today let us take the sad, sordid case of one George W. Bush. Our president. Love him or hate him, it was he and he alone who decided that our mighty armies should travel to Iraq and kill tens of thousands of people, most of whom were guilty of nothing more than being there.

Do you honestly believe that President Bush was the lone individual that decided we "should travel to Iraq and kill tens of thousands of people".

Are you actually that misinformed about our system of government to believe that "Mr. Bush" as you so smugly referred to him has the authority so send our youth to die?

Like egomaniacal rulers forever, dating back to the cave, Mr. Bush demonized the people he wanted to kill. They have "weapons of mass destruction," he asserted. Yeah, like we don't. Like India doesn't. Like Israel doesn't. Like Pakistan doesn't. Like China doesn't. Like Russia doesn't. Why don't we invade them? Or ourselves?

“Egomaniacal rulers forever” You are ridiculous. While I personally do not agree with everything that OUR President has done or influenced I do believe that as an American I have an obligation to support him and our armed forces. And as far as your silly, China has them, Russia has them bullshit comment, you clearly don't understand the concept of preemption. Why allow known terrorist nations to seek the bomb? We may not be able to change the fact that China and Russia have nuclear capabilities but we can prevent others from being added to that list.

It turned out the Iraqis didn't have those terrible weapons. But, the Iraqis are evil, Mr. Bush asserted. Well, at least their leader was, so, by extension, they all were. And, by gosh and by golly, they might have harbored terrorists at one time or another.

I do not recall ever hearing President Bush say that the "Iraqis are evil", in fact I don't ever recall him implying such a thing. It is ridiculous of you to think that the American people are so stupid as to believe that we need to attack and kill as many of those evil woman and children as we can.

While I would love to go on and on and continue ripping your garbage Op Ed to pieces I have better things to do with my time.

I'll leave you with this. Every one of the 5,500 people that you claim have deserted should be captured, tried as deserters in a time of war and punished as such. We took an oath to obey the laws of the constitution and obey the orders of the President. We do not have to agree with them but we have to follow them. Anyone who is not prepared to do so, needs to get the hell out of the military the honorable way at the end of their agreed upon enlistment.

Your silly remark about reaching recruiting quotas is completely unfounded. I have several friends in recruiting and they have no quotas, no numbers, in fact many have been told that we don't need people right now.

After you don your uniform and fight in the global war on terrorism you can whine, bitch and moan about the things you disagree with, until then you have no right, to belittle our President, or imply that honorable Soldiers, Sailors, Airman and Marines must be stupid because they didn't desert.

You are the prime reason that no one takes the extreme left or their ridiculous views seriously.

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 07:07 AM | Comments (1)

December 22, 2004

A Picture Worth A Billion Words...

Thanks to my Uncle B for the Pic.

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Pearl Harbor survivor Houston James of Dallas embraced Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Graunke Jr. during a Veterans Day commemoration in Dallas yesterday. Graunke lost a hand, a leg and an eye when he defused a bomb in Iraq last year. This weeks images of troops in Fallujah deepend the day’s significance for many who attended tributes held in San Diego and across the nation. Associated Press

'Nuff Said!

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 07:52 PM | Comments (3)

When The Eagle Cries

Here is a link to a great video. It may be hard for some to watch but it is worth it. The song is called "When The Eagle Cries" by the band Iced Earth.

When The Eagle Cries

Enjoy

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 10:53 AM | Comments (1)

Information On The Attack in Mosul

It pains me everytime I hear that we have lost one of our finest.

This is from AP News

FORWARD OPERATING BASE MAREZ, Iraq (AP) - It was a brilliant, sunny day with blue skies and warmer than usual weather in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. Hundreds of U.S. soldiers had just sat down for lunch in their giant chow hall tent.

It was about noon Tuesday when insurgents hit their tent with a suspected rocket attack. The force of the explosions knocked soldiers off their feet and out of their seats. A fireball enveloped the top of the tent, and shrapnel sprayed into the men.

Amid the screaming and thick smoke that followed, quick-thinking soldiers turned their lunch tables upside down, placed the wounded on them and gently carried them into the parking lot.

"Medic! Medic!" soldiers shouted.

Medics rushed into the tent and hustled the rest of the wounded out on stretchers.

Scores of troops crammed into concrete bomb shelters outside. Others wobbled around the tent and collapsed, dazed by the blast.

"I can't hear! I can't hear!" one female soldier cried as a friend hugged her.

Near the front entrance to the chow hall, troops tended a soldier with a gaping head wound. Within minutes, they zipped him into a black body bag. Three more bodies were in the parking lot.

The military asked that the dead not be identified until families could be notified.

Soldiers scrambled back into the hall to check for more wounded. The explosions blew out a huge hole in the roof of the tent. Puddles of bright red blood, lunch trays and overturned tables and chairs covered the floor.

Grim-faced soldiers growled angrily about the attack as they stomped away.

"Mother (expletive)!" one mumbled.

Sgt. Evan Byler, of the Richmond, Va.-based 276th Engineer Battalion, steadied himself on one of the concrete bomb shelters. He was eating chicken tenders and macaroni when the bomb hit. The blast knocked him out of his chair. When the smoke cleared, Byler took off his shirt and wrapped it around a seriously wounded soldier.

Byler held the bloody shirt in his hand, not quite sure what to do with it.

"It's not the first close call I have had here," said Byler, a Fauquier County, Virginia, resident who survived a blast from an improvised explosive device while riding in a vehicle earlier this year.

Byler started walking back to his base when he spotted a soldier collapse from shock on the side of the road. Byler and Lt. Shawn Otto, also of the 276th, put the grieving soldier on a passing pickup truck.

The 276th, with about 500 troops, had made it a year without losing a soldier and is preparing to return home in about a month.

"We almost made it. We almost made it to the end without getting somebody killed," Otto said glumly.

At least two other soldiers with the 276th were injured, but it was not clear how serious their wounds are.

Insurgents have fired mortars at the chow hall more than 30 times this year. One round killed a female soldier with the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division in the summer as she scrambled for cover in one of the concrete bomb shelters. Workers are building a new steel and concrete chow hall for the soldiers just down the dusty dirt road.

Lt. Dawn Wheeler, a member of the 276th from Centreville, Va., was waiting in line for chicken tenders when a round hit on the other side of a wall from her. A soldier who had been standing beside her was on the ground, struggling with shrapnel buried deep in his neck.

"We all have angels on us," she said as she pulled away in a Humvee.

Wheeler quickly joined other officers from the 276th for an emergency meeting minutes after the blast.

Maj. James Zollar, the unit's acting commander, spoke to more than a dozen of his officers in a voice thick with emotion. He urged them to keep their troops focused on their missions.

"This is a tragic, tragic thing for us but we still have missions," he told them. "It's us, the leaders, who have to pull them together."

Just hours before the blast, Zollar had awarded a Purple Heart to a soldier from the 276th who was wounded in a mortar attack on another part of the base in October.

Zollar eventually turned the emergency meeting over to Chaplain Eddie Barnett. He led the group in prayer.

"Help us now, God, in this time of this very tragic circumstance," Barnett said. "We pray for your healing upon our wounded soldiers."

With heads hung low, the soldiers trudged outside. They had work to do.

Please keep all of these Soldiers in your thoughts.

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 10:46 AM | Comments (2)

December 20, 2004

Want To Save Money This Christmas

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For all you Scrooge's out there. If you need to save a little money this Christmas just take the kiddo's to Santa's Grave.

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 04:08 PM | Comments (2)

Christmas Day Golf

Four Air Force NCO's were playing their weekly game of golf at the base course. One remarked how nice it would be to wake up on Christmas morning, roll out of bed and, without an argument, go directly to the golf course, meet his buddies and play a round. His buddies all chimed in and said, "Let's do it! We'll make it a priority, figure out a way and meet here early Christmas
morning."

Months later, that special morning arrives, and there they meet at the base golf course.

The Staff Sergeant says, "Boy this game cost me a fortune! I bought my wife
such a diamond ring that she can't take her eyes off it."

The Technical Sergeant says, "I spent a ton, too. My wife is at home planning the cruise I gave her. She was up to her eyeballs in brochures."

The Master Sergeant says "Well my wife is at home admiring her new car,
reading the manual."

Then the three of them turned to the Chief Master Sergeant who was staring at them like they all have lost their minds.

"I can't believe you all went to such expense for this golf game. I slapped
my wife on the butt and said, 'Well babe, Merry Christmas! it's a great
morning for sex or golf ' ... and she said, "Take a sweater!"







Posted by SlagleRock at 03:50 PM | Comments (3)

Teacher Arrested...

I got this in an email from an old friend today. I decided to post it as I have determined that it is the single worst email/joke that I received in all of 2004. I think it is great that friends make little distribution lists so that they can send mass emails and jokes to friends so that we'll know they still care, but I was actually bitter when I got this one. I mean, not only did I waste 10 seconds of my life reading it. I wasted another 20 seconds blogging it. So here it is, the worst mass email of 2004!!!

At New York's Kennedy airport today, an individual later discovered to be a public school teacher was arrested trying to board a flight while in possession of a ruler, a protractor, a setsquare, a slide rule, and a calculator.

At a morning press conference, the U.S. attorney general said he believes the man is a member of the notorious Al-Gebra movement.

The FBI is charging him with carrying weapons of math instruction.

"Al-gebra is a fearsome cult," the attorney general said. "They desire average solutions by means and extremes, and sometimes go off on tangents in a search of absolute value. They use secret code names like 'x' and 'y' and refer to themselves as 'unknowns', but we have determined they belong to a common denominator of the axis of medieval with coordinates in every country. As the Greek philanderer Isosceles used to say, 'there are 3 sides to every triangle'."

When asked to comment on the arrest, President George W. Bush said, "If

God had wanted us to have better weapons of math instruction, He would have given us more fingers and toes!!!"

Well that's it, the worst email of '04.

Thanks for caring Andy, but this one is garbage.

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 07:36 AM | Comments (3)

December 19, 2004

Another True Patriot

Did you know that Michael Jordan has an older brother in the Army? That's right, multi-millionaire, quite possibly the greatest basketball player in history Michael Jordan has a brother in the Army.

From CNN:

Michael Jordan's brother heads to Iraq

Older brother asks to delay retirement to complete deployment

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina (AP) -- Army Command Sgt. Maj. James R. Jordan has much in common with his younger brother, retired basketball star Michael Jordan.

He loves his job, believes in helping his team and expects maximum effort from those around him. And like his brother, James Jordan likes to leave on his own terms.

He has asked to stay in the Army for a year beyond his mandatory retirement date so he can complete a yearlong deployment to Iraq with the 35th Signal Brigade.

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Command Sgt. Maj. James R. Jordan at Fort Bragg, North Carolina: 'That's what I am, a leader.'

"We are currently at war," Jordan said before the unit started shipping out Sunday. "We are doing things, and it requires leaders to do certain things. That's what I am, a leader."

Under normal conditions, the 47-year-old Jordan would wind down his Army career in the spring as he approached the 30-year mark, but he has no intention of getting on an airplane April 29 and coming home.

"That's not the way you want to end a 30-year career," Jordan told The Fayetteville Observer.

"People ask 'Why?"' said Col. Bryan Ellis, the brigade commander. "The answer is, he is completely selfless. We all want to see it go well."

Jordan is a no-nonsense noncommissioned officer with a shaved head and a wry sense of humor. He stands 5-foot-7, while his younger brother is about 6-foot-6. As the senior enlisted soldier in the brigade of 2,450 soldiers, he has kept a low profile at Fort Bragg and avoided calling attention to his family connection.

"If you don't believe in selfless service, you are not going to make it in this business," said Jordan, the oldest person in the brigade.

He was 36, wearing the stripes of a first sergeant, when he went to airborne school, where most soldiers are in their teens or early 20s. He still runs eight miles and expects soldiers to be alongside him.

Three years of Junior ROTC during high school in Wilmington helped convince Jordan that the Army was for him.

"I figured I wanted to be a soldier, plus I was the oldest of five kids," he said. "I wanted to get out of the house and do something myself."

He said some of his relatives don't really know what he does.

"They know I'm in the Army. That's about it," he said. "My immediate family and my wife, my kids, not extremely happy, but they are on the team. They say: 'Daddy, do what you've got to do."'

"I've been doing this by myself for so long, being my own person, being my own soldier," he said. "I'm going to continue doing it the same way until the day I feel like I need to hang it up, not when they feel like I need to hang it up."

This speaks volumes about this great man. His brother is wealthy beyond the imagination of most people. I am sure he doesn't have to stay in the Army. Michael Jordan would likely see to it that his big bro and his family were well taken care of. However, despite this fact Command Sgt. Maj. Jordan not only stayed in the Army now he is fighting to stay beyond mandatory retirement so that he can see his troops through their upcoming one year deployment in Iraq.

While the media likes to focus on the negative, like the Navy's P03 Paredes, a coward who publicly refused to deploy to Iraq and cowards turned deserters Hinzman and Huey what they really need to focus on is the brave selfless actions of great men like Command Sgt. Maj. Jordan.

I sincerely hope the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense find a way for Jordan to stay with his troops until their safe return.

This is the Jordan that people should associate with the words role model and hero. While his little brother Mike was a basketball phenomenon the older Jordan is a life phenomenon!

Command Sgt. Maj. Jordan you are truly a man that any enlisted man in any branch can look up to and aspire to be like.

Hooah Sgt. Maj.

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 08:45 AM | Comments (1)

December 18, 2004

Update: Letters For The Troops

Well, I admit we started a little slow but we have certainly picked up momentum.

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For those of you who haven't yet got on board with the Letter Project there is still time. I originally posted a deadline of 17 December 04. That deadline is not an actual deadline (not truly the last possible instant to submit). I set that date to allow myself the time needed to compile all the links and print the letters to be carried to Iraq. However, I will still have contact with my comrades in arms in numerous locations in the Middle East well beyond the original deadline. Please continue to push this effort and get your letters in.

So where are we now? Well, there are 105 letters in the comments of the original post. There are also 41 via trackback plus 10 more that have been left at other bloggers sites. I received 104 in the mail from the Holy Ghost School. I also received another 54 from the school of LCBeth's sons. I also have 99 letters in my email that will be printed and sent along as well. So, as of this minute our efforts have raised 413 letters of support for the troops. We have shattered the last effort by nearly 100 letters. We still have a week before Christmas. Lets make that final push to get another 87 letters to reach our original goal of 500.

We have also received letters of support for U.S. Troops from people in France, England, Italy, Canada and Australia. There may even be more that haven't identified themselves.

Please feel free to post a link to this update, but remember ask your readers to put their letters in the comments of the original post.

Thank you all who have helped. Thanks in advance to anyone who posts an update and helps with the final push!

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 12:09 PM | Comments (1)

Ollie North Speaks Out And Once Again He Hits The Nail On The Head!

Mamamontezz pointed me to this article and as usual she finds the kind I like to read and comment on.

First take a look at the article. I have printed it in full from TownHall.com.

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December 17th, 2004 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- "It's stuff you hear about in boot camp, about World War II and Tarawa Marines who won the Medal of Honor," Lance Cpl. Rob Rogers of the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment told the Army Times. Rogers was describing the actions of his fellow Marine, Sgt. Rafael Peralta, a Mexican immigrant who enlisted in the Marine Corps the day he received his green card.

Most readers of this column probably haven't heard about Rafael Peralta. With the exception of the Los Angeles Times, most of our mainstream media haven't bothered to write about him. The next time you log onto the Internet, do a Google search on Rafael Peralta. As of this writing, the Internet's most used search engine will provide you with only 26 citations from news sources that have bothered to write about this heroic young man.

Then, just for giggles, do a Google search on Pablo Paredes. Hundreds of media outlets have written about him. The wire services have blasted his story to thousands of newspapers. Television and radio debate programs gladly provide the public with talking heads that can speak eloquently on the actions of Pablo Paredes.

You see, Pablo Paredes, a Navy petty officer 3rd class, did something the liberal elites consider "heroic" and the media consider "newsworthy" -- he defied an order. Last week, Paredes refused to board his ship bound for Iraq along with 5,000 other sailors and Marines. He showed up on the pier wearing a black t-shirt that read, "Like a Cabinet member, I resign."

We know this because Paredes had the courtesy and forethought to notify the local media that he would commit an act of cowardice the following day. Perhaps he hoped to follow the lead of another famous war protestor who went on to become a U.S. senator and his party's presidential nominee by throwing away his military medals. Paredes stopped short of trashing his military I.D. in front of the cameras because he said he didn't want to be charged with the destruction of government property. The media, we are promised, will continue to follow this story intently.

It is a shame that the media focus on such acts when they could tell stories about real heroes like Peralta, who "saved the life of my son and every Marine in that room," according to Garry Morrison, the father of a Marine in Peralta's unit -- Lance Cpl. Adam Morrison.

On the morning of Nov. 15, 2004, the men of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines awoke before sunrise and continued what they had been doing for seven days previously -- cleansing the city of Fallujah of terrorists house by house.

At the fourth house they encountered that morning, the Marines kicked in the door and "cleared" the front rooms, but then noticed a locked door off to the side that required inspection. Peralta threw open the closed door, but behind it were three terrorists with AK-47s. Peralta was hit in the head and chest with multiple shots at close range.

Peralta's fellow Marines had to step over his body to continue the shootout with the terrorists. As the firefight raged on, a "yellow, foreign-made, oval-shaped grenade," as Lance Cpl. Travis Kaemmerer described it, rolled into the room where they were all standing and came to a stop near Peralta's body.

But Sgt. Rafael Peralta wasn't dead -- yet. This young immigrant of 25 years, who enlisted in the Marines when he received his green card, who volunteered for the front line duty in Fallujah, had one last act of heroism in him.

Peralta was the polar opposite of Paredes, the petty officer who turned his back on his shipmates and mocked his commander in chief. Peralta was proud to serve his adopted country. In his parent's home, on his bedroom walls hung only three items -- a copy of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights and his boot camp graduation certificate. Before he set out for Fallujah, he wrote to his 14-year-old brother, "Be proud of me, bro ... and be proud of being an American."

Not only can Rafael's family be proud of him, but his fellow Marines are alive because of him. As Peralta lay near death on the floor of a Fallujah terrorist hideout, he spotted the yellow grenade that had rolled next to his near-lifeless body. Once detonated, it would take out the rest of Peralta's squad. To save his fellow Marines, Peralta reached out, grabbed the grenade and tucked it under his abdomen, where it exploded.

"Most of the Marines in the house were in the immediate area of the grenade," Kaemmerer said. "We will never forget the second chance at life that Sgt. Peralta gave us."

Unfortunately, unlike Paredes, Peralta will get little media coverage. He is unlikely to have books written about him or movies made about his extraordinarily selfless sacrifice. But he is likely to receive the Medal of Honor. And that Medal of Honor is likely to be displayed next to the only items that hung on his bedroom wall -- the Constitution, Bill of Rights and his Boot Camp graduation certificate.

Yes, Virginia, there are still heroes in America, and Sgt. Rafael Peralta was one of them. It's just too bad the media can't recognize them.


Oliver North is a nationally syndicated columnist, host of the Fox News Channel's War Stories and founder and honorary chairman of Freedom Alliance.

©2004 Creators Syndicate, Inc.

Ok, I'll start with Sgt Peralta. He is a hero, plain and simple, the example for immigrants who want to pay back their new country.

Second, this is the prime example of the sick spin the mainstream media puts on everything they spew just for attention their agenda or ratings.

Third, well that'll take a second.

I have this question for anyone who would consider or commit AWOL, Desertion, Failure to Go or failure to follow a lawful or direct order:

Why in the world would you join the military?

Here are some other questions that come up every time I read about a chickenshit or coward.

Did you know that military meant that you might have to go to war?
Did you know that it meant you might have to spend long periods of time away from your family?
Did you know that nearly 300 million people would rely on you to sleep soundly in their beds at night?

Why would you join the military if you clearly don't believe in it?

In this time of global terrorism and war I firmly believe that these cowards people that fail to live up their oath should do jail time and should receive a less than honorable discharge as a minimum.

Get the hell out the right way and stay the hell away from these United States. PO3 Paredes.

That's about all the thought I can put into people like Paredes without vomiting.

SlagleRock Out!






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December 17, 2004

Are You Dreaming Of A White Trash Christmas?

Need a laugh? Don't be offended, and if you are too bad, I don't care.

It's just for kicks.

I'm Dreaming Of A White Trash Christmas

SlagleRock Out!





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December 16, 2004

What Kind Of A World Do We Live In Where....

2004-12-15 - Wireless Flash Weird News
"Crack Ho" and "Hoochie" Added To Oxford Dictionary

NEW YORK (Wireless Flash) -- Hip hop-based words have entered the vernacular of many English speakers and now they have found their way into a prestigious dictionary.

More than 2,000 new and revised word entries have been added to the online edition of The Oxford English Dictionary and a small contingent of them come from the P. Diddy and Eminem arena.

For example, the word "benjamin," meaning "a one-hundred dollar bill" and more generally, "large sums of money" made its way onto the list.

Other hip-hop words that were added:

-- "Hoochie," which means "a young woman who is promiscuous or who dresses or behaves in a sexually provocative or overtly seductive manner."

-- "Thugged out" is defined as "resembling a thug in dress or behavior, tough-looking."

-- And finally, the dictionary editors have added "crack ho," which is defined as "a prostitute addicted to crack cocaine."

Dictionary spokesman Jesse Shiedlowe says he expects a lot more hip-hop words to be added in future editions of the dictionary as long as the music genre continues to stay popular.

What has the world come to when piss poor slang finds its way into the Oxford English Dictionary??

SlagleRock Out!

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December 15, 2004

Twas The Night Before Christmas

Have the tissues ready...

Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone, In a one bedroom house made of plaster & stone. I had come down the chimney with presents to give And to see just who in this home did live.

I looked all about a strange sight I did see,
No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.
No stocking by the fire, just boots filled with sand,
On the wall hung pictures of far distant lands.

With medals and badges, awards of all kind
A sober thought came through my mind.
For this house was different, so dark and dreary,
I knew I had found the home of a soldier, once I could see clearly.

I heard stories about them, I had to see more
So I walked down the hall and pushed open the door.
And there he lay sleeping silent alone,
Curled up on the floor in his one bedroom home.

His face so gentle, his room in such disorder,
Not how I pictured a United States soldier.
Was this the hero of whom I’d just read?
Curled up in his poncho, a floor for his bed?

His head was clean shaven, his weathered face tan,
I soon understood this was more than a man.
For I realized the families that I saw that night
Owed their lives to these men who were willing to fight.

Soon ‘round the world, the children would play,
And grownups would celebrate on a bright Christmas day.
They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year,
Because of soldiers like this one lying here.

I couldn’t help wonder how many lay alone
On a cold Christmas Eve in a land far from home.
Just the very thought brought a tear to my eye,
I dropped to my knees and started to cry.

The soldier awakened and I heard a rough voice,
"Santa don’t cry, this life is my choice;
I fight for freedom, I don’t ask for more,
my life is my God, my country, my Corps."

With that he rolled over and drifted off into sleep,
I couldn’t control it, I continued to weep.
I watched him for hours, so silent and still,
I noticed he shivered from the cold night’s chill.

So I took off my jacket, the one made of red,
And I covered this Soldier from his toes to his head.
And I put on his T-shirt of gray and black,
With an eagle and an Army patch embroidered on back.

And although it barely fit me, I began to swell with pride,
And for a shining moment, I was United States Army deep inside.
I didn’t want to leave him on that cold dark night,
This guardian of honor so willing to fight.

Then the soldier rolled over, whispered with a voice so clean and pure,
"Carry on Santa, it’s Christmas Day, all is secure."
One look at my watch, and I knew he was right,
Merry Christmas my friend, and to all a good night!

There are several different versions of this poem. The above version comes from this page on the IWVPA site. It appears to be a faithful reproduction of this Leatherneck Magazine version, which Snopes is convinced is the original version. Thanks go out to Bill Faith of A Small Town Veteran for the links.

I have heard that it was written by an Army Ranger and "stolen" by the Marines. Some say it was in fact written by A Marine stationed in Okinawa Japan. The original email included this request from the Marine. I think it is reasonable . . . PLEASE. Would you do me a thoughtful favor of sending this poem to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to our U.S. service men and women for our being able to celebrate these festivities.

Regardless of whom wrote this poem or which branch of service they serve in, it is a great representation of the American fighting men and women of all branches of service. There are Airman, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines all serving in harms way. People from all branches have been shot at, attacked by mortar and shelled at random with everything from shoulder fired weapons to large artillery.

Please remember these brave men and woman. And when you are enjoying your holidays with your family, remember the hundreds of thousands of Airman, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines that are thousands of miles away from home and who will miss "another" holiday or special event with their families.

Support the troops!!

SlagleRock Out!





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December 14, 2004

Ten Year Anniversary

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Well, today is the big day. On this day in 1994 I was sworn in to the United States Air Force as an Airman Basic (E-1). I started basic training yesterday or so it seems. I can't believe that I have been in the service for 10 years. It barely seems possible that it has been 10 years since I sewed on my first stripe.

I have to admit though, when I look back it has been one hell of an experience. Besides training me in Law Enforcement and Security as a Security Policeman the AF has afforded me the opportunity to lateral train into Combat Arms, my present job.

I have been to more countries than I ever could have imagined as a kid. I have been to England, Italy, Germany, France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Cuba, and have made numerous pit stops in other locations throughout Africa. I also lived in Japan for two years.

I spent my first five years working in Law Enforcement and Security (Primarily in Law Enforcement). I have spent the last five years working in Combat Arms. My present duties range from teaching small arms marksmanship to performing maintenance and modification of AF small arms.

I am or have been certified on a nearly endless list of weapons:

The M-16, M-16A1, M-16A2, M4 Carbine, M-60 Machine Gun, M-249 Squad Automatic Rifle, M-240 Medium Machine Gun, M870 Shotgun, M12 Shotgun, M500 Shotgun, UZI, MP5, M9 (Beretta 9mm), M11 (Sig Sauer 9mm), M203 Grenade Launcher, LAW (Light Anti-Tank Weapon) Rocket, M2 (Browning .50 Cal Machine Gun), M29A1 (81mm Mortar), Claymore Mine, Hand Grenades (All types from high explosive to smokes and simulators).

In addition to being certified to carry these, I can certify others. I am also certified to perform all maintenance (gunsmithing) functions.

I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything else in the world. While from time to time I share experiences and I am sure that I will share my experiences from my next temporary duty or deployed location there are other memories that are mine and mine alone and yet other memories I just don't care to talk about.

Well, as of today I am 1/3 of the way through my career. That's right, I have every intention of staying in as long as the AF will have me which could be as long as 30 years. My goal is to one-day reach the rank of Chief Master Sergeant (E-9). While only a small percentage of the enlisted structure make it to this level, I believe that I will one day be ready for the level of responsibility of a Chief.

I remember the day I left home for basic training. We were driving to the MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) and my Father (Sitting in the back seat) told me how proud he was of my desire to serve our nation and how proud he would be to see me in the uniform he wore just 20 years before. He told me that he would be proud no matter what came of my AF career as long as I gave it my best.

Well I did, I have, and I will continue to do so as long as I can. When I received Honor Graduate in Basic Training, I said it was for my Dad. When I received Distinguished Honor Grad at the Police Academy, it was for my Dad. When I received Honor Grad at Air Base Defense School, it was for my Dad. Four years later when I re-trained into Combat Arms and once again received Honor Graduate, I said it was for my Dad.

When I said it is for my Father, I meant that in honor to the upbringing I received. It was my Father that impacted my life most in molding me into the Father, Son and Airman that I am today. We continue to talk almost daily and whether he realizes it or not he continues to guide me.

I am sure there are times that he thinks he was too hard on me, or perhaps he wasn't or couldn't do enough for me, but I say he couldn't have done it any better. If it weren't for the values I learned as a child and the respect for our country and our way of life that I learned I wouldn't still be in the AF today.

So, Dad (Sgt/E-4, USAF) I guess you are one of the key people that I should thank for the life I am so grateful to have and the love of the Air Force and the United States that guides me in my life.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me in my career and whom will continue to do so. Thank you to everyone who reads my ramblings and motivates me to continue to share my thoughts on everything imaginable.

14 December 2004. 10 Years United States Air Force

SSgt SlagleRock Out!





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December 13, 2004

Cpl. Wassef Ali Hassoun

Fox News

A Marine who was reported abducted in Iraq and later turned up in his native Jordan was charged Thursday with desertion.

Cpl. Wassef Ali Hassoun (search) was charged following a five-month investigation into his June disappearance from a U.S. military camp near Fallujah, Iraq, according a statement from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (search).

Hassoun, of West Jordan, Utah (search), is accused of taking unauthorized leave from the unit where he served as an Arabic interpreter.

Hassoun also is charged with loss of government property and theft of a military firearm for allegedly leaving the Marine camp while still in possession of his 9 mm service pistol, as well as theft and wrongful appropriation of a government vehicle.

No date has been set for an Article 32 hearing, one of the first steps toward a possible court-martial in the military justice system, said Maj. Matt Morgan, the brigade spokesman.

Like I said in my previous posts, If he is a deserter he needs to get the maximum level of punishment!

SlagleRock Out!





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So Stupid It's Funny

A frog goes into a bank and hops up on the desk of the loan officer. "Hi," he croaks. "What’s your name?"

The loan officer says, "My name is John Paddywack. May I help you?"

"Yeah," says the frog. "I’d like to borrow some money."

The loan officer finds this a little odd but gets out a form. "Okay, what’s your name?"

The frog replies, "Kermit Jagger."

"Really?" says the loan officer. "Any relation to Mick Jagger?"

"Yeah, he’s my dad."

"Hmmm," says the loan officer. "Do you have any collateral?"

The frog hands over a pink ceramic elephant and asks, "Will this do?"

The loan officer says, "Um, I’m not sure. Let me go check with the bank manager."

"Oh, tell him I said, ‘Hi’," adds the frog."He knows me."

The loan officer goes back to the manager and says, "Excuse me, sir, but there’s a frog out there named Kermit Jagger who wants to borrow some money. All he has for collateral is this pink elephant thing. I’m not even sure what it is."

The manager says, "It’s a knick-knack, Paddywack, give the frog a loan; his old man’s a Rolling Stone."

Hey, don't hate me I needed a filler post. LOL

SlagleRock Out!






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December 12, 2004

Post Election Humor

I got this one from my Friend Andy, he and I served together during Iraqi Freedom.

Kerry, Kerry, quite Contrary,
How did Ohio go?
You made the push, to beat George Bush,
but overlooked Carl Rove!
You padded the vote, with even a goat,
and lawyers ready to rally!

But try as you may, on that given day,
fell short on the ultimate tally!!
With CBS Dan, you made your stand,
and labeled the Prez a liar!

The "Elitist" beamed as "Fahrenheit" screened,
and Teddy belched deep from the mire!!
The Media said, that you were ahead,
and winning by you, a "cinch"!

They just couldn't wait, to end the debate,
to Crown you and the "pickle-wench"!!
But from the waters of Nam, and your praise of the "Cong",
Your past had the stench of a "paddy"!

After all's said and done, about who's Number One!
GW is still yo Daddy!

-- Author Unknown

Thanks Andy!

SlagleRock Out!





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The Letter Project (Update)

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Well, we have been at this Letter Project effort for about a week now and so far we are doing OK, notice I just said OK. The last time I sent the call to help I was flooded with letters, over 200 in the first 5 days or so.

So far this effort has yielded about 150 letters. 100 of those can be found in the comments of my original post or in the trackbacks to that post. Roughly 50 I have received via email, and I know of a bundle coming from a few elementary schools, but I do not yet know the numbers.

Lets keep spreading the word. The original goal was 500, but at this rate it is going to be difficult to achieve by Christmas Eve.

I know we can get there, please spread the word and write your letters. See the original post for instructions and details.

Thanks to all whom have contributed so far.

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SlagleRock Out!





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It There Were Any Doubt...

Peyton Manning is UNARGUEABLY the single greatest quarterback to ever play the game.

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His fans support him, other fans won't give him his due, but without a doubt statistically he is the greatest QB to ever play the game.

ESPN took the time to mathematically level the playing field comparing the greats since the AAFC and NFC merger in 1950.

What did they find? No surprise to me, Peyton Manning is number 1.

While it is not likely that he will cap this historic season with a Lombardi Trophy he will go down in history as the man who shattered Dan Marino's single season TD record. He is on track for 59 TD's this season. In fact after today he is only 2 TD's away from tying the record. He will destroy it.

We've gone through every quarterback season since the AAFC-NFL merger in 1950 to figure out the best passing performances in history. We created a level playing field by transferring each season to the offensive environment of 2004. If interceptions were more common than they are in 2004, we project fewer interceptions. If teams threw less often than they do now, we project more passing. If teams played only 14 games a year, we give the quarterback an extra two games -- and Manning and the other 2004 quarterbacks get an extra four games to make a full season.

Then we created a formula that turns passes, yards, touchdowns, and interceptions into the same PAR points (points created above a replacement-level QB) that you find each week in the Snap Judgment QB ratings. Unfortunately, we can't break down every single play like we do for Snap Judgment, so we can't adjust quarterbacks who get stuck in bad field position or have no running game. We couldn't include sacks since those numbers don't exist for some seasons, and we didn't adjust for strength of schedule. Also, this is a list of the best passing seasons of all time, not necessarily the best quarterbacking seasons of all time. Rushing yardage isn't included, which is one reason why Steve Young's 1994 season didn't crack the top 10.

It turns out that Manning is indeed having a historic season -- the greatest of all time, in fact.

So all you silly Rothlisberger, Vick, and Culpepper fans will just have to sit back, wait and cross your fingers that one day, your QB might actually be fit to carry Peyton Manning’s jock strap.

Just thought I'd weigh in...

SlagleRock Out!






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December 09, 2004

In Memorium

It is with a level of sadness that the written word cannot explain that I write this post.

This morning, Lance Corporal Kyle Renehan, USMC, passed away due to complications from injuries he received on Nov. 29th while stationed in Iraq.

While I never met Lance Corporal Kyle Renehan I can tell you that I lost a brother. A brother at arms.

There is no information yet on his return to the States and interment.

I'd like everyone to read this tribute to the fallen written by Mamamontezz:

Sweet Warrior

Come to me, sweet warrior.
Take me by the hand.
Follow me to quiet places
in a quiet land.
Sleep in fields of emerald
beside the quiet sea.
Feel the sun upon your face
and stay awhile with me.

I followed you to battle, son,
and helped to calm your fears,
and laughed with you in happy times
and brushed away your tears.
I shielded you with tender wings
when you were very small,
staying close across the miles
after duty's call.

Come to me, sweet warrior.
Take me by the hand.
Follow me to quiet places
in a quiet land.
Walk with those who came before
beside the quiet sea.
Feel the mists upon your face
and stay awhile with me.

Gone's the time of duty now,
your battle has been won,
and brothers wait to welcome you
beneath a rising sun.
Take my hand, we'll go to them
it's where you need to be,
a land of gentle warriors
each one, USMC.

Come to me, sweet warrior.
Take me by the hand.
Follow me to quiet places
in a quiet land.
Walk amongst your brothers here
beside the quiet sea.
Feel the warmth of heaven's grace
and stay awhile with me.

-Lila "Mamamontezz" Meyer, Dec 9, 2004

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I SALUTE YOU

SlagleRock Out!






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Oh Canada (The New Version)

Another Mamamontezz original, sung to the tune of O' Holy Night

Oh, Canada,
our liberals keep whining.
Take them, please,
Let us send them your way.
Loud have they moaned,
The volume's not declining.
Let them come,
It would sure make our day.
Sweet land of snow,
Give homes to Moonbat voices.
You did before.
Ple-ase do it again.

Paul Martin, Please?
We'll give you lots of choices.
Take Michael Moore,
Sean Penn, Carmen Diaz,
Garafolo!
Oh, please. Oh Canada!

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Sweet land of snow,
Give homes to Moonbat voices.
You did before.
Ple-ase do it again.

Paul Martin, Please?
We'll give you lots of choices.
Take Michael Moore,
Sean Penn, Carmen Diaz,
Garafolo!
Oh, please. Oh Canada!

Thanks Mama!

SlagleRock Out!






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25,000 Hits

The Slaughterhouse had its 25,000th visitor at 1300hrs (PST) today!

Thanks all for reading and keeping me motivated to write!

SlagleRock Out!





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Warrior's Last Request - We Need Your Help!

I found this posting at Blackfive. It is the loss of a hero. Another American killed in the war in Iraq.

Damn, just damn. Specialist David Mahlenbrock was killed by an IED on December 3rd in Kirkuk, Iraq.

I (Matt from Blackfive) received this email via Soldier's Angels. It's from David's Squad in Bravo, 65th Engineers and they are forwarding a request from David. It appears that David had a special letter sent to his squad in the event of his death. Hold on to your seats, folks:

Dear 1st Squad,

If you’re reading this, then I’ve died for our country. I just hope it wasn’t for nothing.

After the IED went off yesterday, I wanted to write this in case something happens to me. There are a few more letters that I’d like you to give my wife and family.

I’d like to have a military funeral, but, if you can work please make sure that Toby Keith’s “American Soldier” is played at the ceremony in addition to the bagpipes. If they won’t let it happen, that’s ok, thanks for trying…...

I know that all the belongings I have here will go to Melissa, but there are a few more things I’d like for you guys to make sure she gets. I have a dog tag w/ our picture on it along w/ some pictures and an American flag in my left breast pocket. There is also a can that says “Son” on it that Melissa’s parents gave me that I’d like for them to have, and that angel stone should go to her grandma and grandpa Snow.

Now if I died w/ blue eyes (one blew that way and one blew the other way) and there’s nothing really left of me, that’s ok, I know you meant well.

Alright, enough with the dead guy’s last request, there’s a lot of thank you’s I wanna say to you fellas……

Specialist David Mahlenbrock will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetary on Wednesday, December 14th at 10AM EST. David's family and friends are asking radio stations to play Toby Keith's "American Soldier" on the 14th at 1pm EST with a dedication to Specialist David Mahlenbrock.

Do your part, call your local radio stations and ask them to play "American Soldier" on the 15th! It is the least we can do to honor this brave young man and all who serve!

SlagleRock Out!






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December 07, 2004

A Date Which Will Live In Infamy

On December 7, 1941 the United States experienced the pre-meditated murder of innocents by the Empire of Japan. We were not at war with the Japanese. At that time there were no hostilities between our governments.

"The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its Government and its Emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific." - President Roosevelt

On December 8th, 1941 President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his famous Infamy Speech. One day after the attack at Pearl Harbor President Roosevelt had this to say, “I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again." That statement still holds true to this day. The US has not allowed any nation to deceive us the way the Japanese did that day.

As a result of their attack the US declared war on the Empire of Japan.

Shortly after the invasion of Hawaii began, Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is quoted as saying, "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve."

Whether a true quote or mere theatrical fluff those words proved true. The people of the "Greatest Generation" came together in a way never seen before or since. Motor vehicle manufacturers made machine guns, Beer manufacturer’s canned water for the troops. Men, Woman and Children did their part. This nation adapted as it needed to not only to survive, but to ultimately stop the threat of the Axis powers.

Today is a day that we should all remember a date that every American should be familiar with. When someone asks the date and the response is December 7th their first thought should be of the Soldiers and Sailors who gave their lives at Pearl Harbor.

While the greatest generation will never forget the date December 7th, 1941 my generation will never forget September 11, 2001.

Our nation has suffered great loss and great victory and will surely experience both in our future. It is the resolve of that "Sleeping Giant" that makes us who we are, Americans.

Remember all who have served and cherish and support those who serve now, or will serve in the future.

SlagleRock Out!

If you want to show your support for the men and woman in uniform and serving in harms way please click the button below to see how you can support the troops.

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A Little Military Humor

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Right about now there are Sailors, Soldiers and Marines who aren't too happy with their recruiters.

AIM HIGH Air Force!!






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December 06, 2004

Welcome Back To The Sphere

Welcome back to the Blogosphere Uncle B!!

Delftsman of Emigre with a Digital Clue Bat is back and up and running at his new address in Mu.nu.

After MBlogs cowardly unannounced shut down he was homeless for a while. Though while he waited for the great people at Mu.Nu to get him up and running he posted some great things at Mama Montezz's crib. Take a look at the old and the new.

Welcome Back!!

SlagleRock Out!





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December 04, 2004

"Oh, Fallujah"

"Oh, Fallujah"
(sung to the tune of "Oklahoma"")

Oh, Fallujah,
Where the bombs fall right before a fight.,
and the tracer's shine
can look divine
through the cross hairs of a rifle sight!

Oh, Fallujah,
Every night my rowdy crew and I
walk a street patrol
and rock and roll
while Apaches rip across the sky.

You know we could all use a break
And we'd kill for big, juicy steak!
So when we yell (Hooah!)
You'd better run like hell (Hooah!)
We're mopping up this mess
that we found in Fallujah.
Damn Straight!

Oh, Fallujah,
Grabbing sleep and chow along the way.
All those IED's
and damned sand fleas
They can really fuck a person's day.

You know we could all use a break
And we'd kill for big, juicy steak!
So when we yell (Hooah!)
You'd better run like hell (Hooah!)
We're mopping up this mess
that we found in Fallujah.
Damn Straight!
Oh, Fallujah,
F-A-L-L-U-J-A-H
Oh, Fallujah! Hooah!

Written By Mamamontezz





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"A Fathers Farewell"

"I cannot imagine the gut-wrenching sadness of writing my own child's obituary. In a perfect world, no parent would ever be placed in the position of burying a child."

I was trying to catch up on the sphere when I spotted this post at Mamamontezz's Mental Rumpus Room. Mama originally posted this on the 27th of November.

Today at the Federalist Patriot site we see a father doing exactly that, and doing so in a powerful, personal, and touching way.

"My son, the soldier, comes home for good.
At last report he had left Iraq and was waiting a flight in Kuwait. With luck he will be in Germany today and then on to Texas. By the way, he is called "remains" but I know better. He is my son.

I want to tell you about him. Not because he is so great a guy - although I think so, but because he represents the thousands of sons and daughters America is sending to far away places to secure our peace and our liberties at home."

"Retired Colonel Tom Sims, a grieving yet proud and realistic father, saw his son through the eyes not only of a parent, but of a fellow warrior, and articulates this with an honesty and a love no one but a father can feel.

This is a better country for having known both father and son."

Thanks for a great post, Mama.

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 03:50 PM | Comments (1)

My Soldier

Manhattanville College has a wonderful program called My Soldier.

It is a great opportunity to "adopt" a soldier and start a chain of correspondence with one of America's finest .

I urge everyone to follow one of the links above, take a look and consider this program!

SlagleRock Out!





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A Poem For The Media

I got this one from Bill at Small Town Veteran. The Author below has every right to tell it like it is, both he and Bill have been there and done that!

This is one Veterans view on the main stream media.

Fightin’ Words

You media pansies may squeal and may squirm, But a fightin’ man knows that the way to confirm, That some jihadist bastard truly is dead, Is a brain-tappin’ round fired into his head.

To hell with some weenie with his journalist degree
Safe away from the combat, tryin’ to tell me,
I should check him for breathin,’ examine his eyes.
Nope, I’m punchin’ his ticket to Muj paradise.

To hell with you wimps from your Ivy League schools,
Sittin’ far from the war tellin’ me about rules
And preachin’ to me your wrong-headed contention
That I should observe the Geneva Convention,

Which doesn’t apply to a terrorist scum
So evil and cruel their own people run from,
Cold-blooded killers who love to behead,
Shove that mother’ Geneva, I’m leavin’ em dead.

You slick talkingheads may preach, preen and prattle,
But you’re damn well not here in the thick of the battle.
It’s chaotic, confusin’ it all comes at you fast,
So it’s Muj checkin’ out because I’m going to last.

Yeah, I’ll last through this fight and send his ass away
To his fat ugly virgins while I’m still in play.
If you journalist weenies think that’s cold, cruel and crass,
Then pucker up sweeties, kiss a fightin’ man’s ass.

Russ Vaughn
2d Bn, 327th Parachute Infantry Regiment
101st Airborne Division
Vietnam 65-66

Thanks Bill and Russ. Great Poem, and I concur. The media needs to stick to what they do best and of course that is lies scandal and ratings.

Leave the wars to the warfighters and go HOME.

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 03:19 PM | Comments (3)

I Am Grateful And Appreciate You Dearly

Mamamontezz, to you I say thank you very much. I appreciate all of the wonderful things you posted for me since my loss of internet connection back on the 21st of November.

I can't say thank you enough. We all know how the blogosphere can be and if a site stops posting the readers and links start disappearing.

Thanks again.

Everyone who liked what they have read here over the last 10 days or so needs to check out Mamamontezz's Mental Rumpus Room. She is a great blogger.


Thanks again Mama.

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 01:26 PM | Comments (3)

Douchebag Advertisers

On the 2nd of December (while I still didn't have access to my site) some douchebag, calling themself Grizzlie, left over 200 comments on my site. Well, not really comments. They left advertisements. Everything, from payday loans to escort services.

Needless to say I banned their IP address, which is 65.172.171.240 and emailed them at stef@lyma.org. I haven't gotten any response, nor do I expect I will. They also left a garbage URL which I won't post.

To all of my friends and readers, if you are or know anyone who is a good hacker, please feel free to use the IP address above to make this morons life a living hell. Or you can just send them countless garbage emails like they insisted on doing in my comment section.

It took over 600 actions to delete all of the shit left in my lawn by this asshole, Grizzlie.

Grizzlie, you are not welcome at the Slaughterhouse. Do not return, do not comment (legitimate or otherwise) and stay the hell away from anyone in my links.

SlagleRock Out!






Posted by SlagleRock at 01:02 PM | Comments (3)

1,000 Comments

Since I like to track milestones here at the Slaughterhouse, I thought I'd share this one.

Julie was the 1,000th visitor here at the Slaughterhouse.

Keep on reading and commenting and lets look to 1,000 entries and 2,000 comments.

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 12:29 PM | Comments (1)

I'm Back

Well, finally I am back! Qwest (The really shitty telephone, cell phone, and home internet provider) finally fixed their mistake. These ass holes shut off my DSL internet connection. After much prodding we discovered that they were trying to turn off someone elses service but they had my home address assigned to his name. After much arguing, and eventual ass kissing on their part, my service was restored. They also credited my account for 6 weeks of lost service, though it was only really about 13 days.

Needless to say, I will be switching my service soon, very soon. I am going to switch my internet provider to comcast and get a cable modem. That will be twice as fast as this crappy Qwest DSL. I am also looking into changing my hone phone service provider as well.

Anyway, I am back and up and running.

Hope I haven't lost any of my readership!

SlagleRock Out!





Posted by SlagleRock at 12:12 PM | Comments (1)

December 02, 2004

Toby Keith Just Rules

I'm just trying to be a father
Raise a daughter and a son
Be a lover to their mother
Everything to everyone
Up and at 'em, bright and early
I'm all business in my suit
Yeah, I'm dressed up for success
From my head down to my boots

I don't do it for the money
There's bills that I can't pay
I don't do it for the glory
I just do it anyway
Providing for our future's my responsibility
Yeah I'm real good under pressure
Being all that I can be

And I can't call in sick on Mondays
when the weekends been too strong
I just work straight through the holidays
And sometimes all night long
You can bet that I stand ready when the wolf growls at the door
Hey, I'm solid, hey I'm steady, hey, I'm true down to the core

And I will always do my duty no matter what the price
I've counted up the cost, I know the sacrifice
Oh, and I don't want to die for you
but if dyin's asked of me
I'll bear that cross with honor
'cause freedom don't come free

I'm an American soldier, an American
beside my brothers and my sisters I will proudly take a stand
When Liberty's in jeopardy, I will always do what's right
I'm out here on the front line
Sleep in peace tonight
American soldier, I'm an American soldier

Yeah, an American soldier, an American
Beside my brothers and my sisters I will proudly take a stand
When Liberty's in jeopardy I will always do what's right
I'm out here on the front line
So Sleep in peace tonight
American soldier, I'm an American
An American, an American soldier

**UPDATE** This was posted by Mamamontezz in my absence. It was the Slaughterhouse's 400th post. -- Thanks Mama






Posted by Mamamontezz at 12:40 AM | Comments (4)