Perry
05-16-2008, 10:54 AM
I tuned in late last night to hear the veterans from the IVAW testify at a hearing before congress. Unfortunately there were very few representatives present.
Archive video from C-span video 1 (http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=product_video_info&products_id=205390-1) Video 2 (http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=product_video_info&products_id=205390-2)
I was impressed with the courage and openness of all these soldiers sharing their personal experiences. Anyone who understands a little about war knows that war brings out he worst in people. These soldiers courageously spoke of their, and the militates shortcomings putting themselves and their character on the line in a big way.
Here's a summery of how the MSM presented it to the public this morning.
Drudges headline was taken from Breitbart and read, US soldier refuses to serve in 'illegal Iraq war' (http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080516144757.0ds7otes&show_article=1). never mind that many of these soldiers were honorably discharged. They purposely make them sound like deserters
Cnbsnews no headline
msnbc no headline
Reuters no headline
NYTimes no headline
Foxnews no headline
Washington post no headline
You get the idea.
The hearings will be continued. Let's hope they start to get more attention.
Archive video from C-span video 1 (http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=product_video_info&products_id=205390-1) Video 2 (http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=product_video_info&products_id=205390-2)
I was impressed with the courage and openness of all these soldiers sharing their personal experiences. Anyone who understands a little about war knows that war brings out he worst in people. These soldiers courageously spoke of their, and the militates shortcomings putting themselves and their character on the line in a big way.
Here's a summery of how the MSM presented it to the public this morning.
Drudges headline was taken from Breitbart and read, US soldier refuses to serve in 'illegal Iraq war' (http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080516144757.0ds7otes&show_article=1). never mind that many of these soldiers were honorably discharged. They purposely make them sound like deserters
Cnbsnews no headline
msnbc no headline
Reuters no headline
NYTimes no headline
Foxnews no headline
Washington post no headline
You get the idea.
The hearings will be continued. Let's hope they start to get more attention.