Comments on: Patriots with broken thumbs http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/ Personal blog of Brad "Otis" Willis, writer, traveler, amateur photographer, and family man Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:57:18 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: <span style="line-height:16px" class="comment-icon anon-comment-icon"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/anon16-rounded.gif" alt="Anonymous" style="display:inline;" /></span> <span class="anon-comment-author">city girl</span> http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/comment-page-1/#comment-236 Anonymous city girl Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rapideyereality.com/blog/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/#comment-236 Yeah Otis-<BR/>I feel your dismay. At my last music festival I picked up a new bumper sticker. It says, "Teach Peace". Isn't that what it's really all about? Yeah Otis-
I feel your dismay. At my last music festival I picked up a new bumper sticker. It says, “Teach Peace”. Isn’t that what it’s really all about?

]]> By: <span style="line-height:16px" class="comment-icon blogger-comment-icon"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" alt="Blogger" style="display:inline;" /></span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/06023305884132294675" rel="nofollow http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/comment-page-1/#comment-237 Blogger http://www.rapideyereality.com/blog/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/#comment-237 It's unfortunate that we find ourselves with really good reasons to have to resort to things like war. Sometimes, when we are backed into the corner, fighting for it is the only way to preserve America. It’s unfortunate that we find ourselves with really good reasons to have to resort to things like war. Sometimes, when we are backed into the corner, fighting for it is the only way to preserve America.

]]> By: <span style="line-height:16px" class="comment-icon blogger-comment-icon"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" alt="Blogger" style="display:inline;" /></span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/13408654385168201338" rel="nofollow http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/comment-page-1/#comment-238 Blogger http://www.rapideyereality.com/blog/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/#comment-238 Speaking as a doctor in Iraq saving lives, I can totally get behind the sentiment, "Support the troops. End the War." I took a quick straw poll of my fellow soldiers. We are all in agreement on this.<BR/><BR/>I'm proud to serve and I'm proud to be here. Serving with my fellow soldiers is an honor. We'd all like to see an end to this. I'm here with people on their 4th deployment. One guy just got an award for hitting the two year mark (continuous). He got here in 2005 and he'll be here for 1000 days before he leaves.<BR/><BR/>Unlike Vietnam, I WANT to talk about the things I've seen. I want to tell my family and friends. I just can't right now.<BR/><BR/>That's why they made scotch. I hear there is a pretty good place to get some in Vegas...<BR/><BR/>-Dr. Chako Speaking as a doctor in Iraq saving lives, I can totally get behind the sentiment, “Support the troops. End the War.” I took a quick straw poll of my fellow soldiers. We are all in agreement on this.

I’m proud to serve and I’m proud to be here. Serving with my fellow soldiers is an honor. We’d all like to see an end to this. I’m here with people on their 4th deployment. One guy just got an award for hitting the two year mark (continuous). He got here in 2005 and he’ll be here for 1000 days before he leaves.

Unlike Vietnam, I WANT to talk about the things I’ve seen. I want to tell my family and friends. I just can’t right now.

That’s why they made scotch. I hear there is a pretty good place to get some in Vegas…

-Dr. Chako

]]> By: <span style="line-height:16px" class="comment-icon anon-comment-icon"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/anon16-rounded.gif" alt="Anonymous" style="display:inline;" /></span> <span class="anon-comment-author">City Girl</span> http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/comment-page-1/#comment-239 Anonymous City Girl Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rapideyereality.com/blog/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/#comment-239 Dr. Chako-<BR/>I hold that sentiment too. I will always support our troops. It huts my heart though that we live in a country that would risk the lives of our sons and husbands and fathers (daughters, wives and mothers) for a cause whose purpose shifts like the winds. I believe our president has misguided us for his own personal cause.<BR/><BR/>I pray for the safety and return of all those serving. I commend your courage. Dr. Chako-
I hold that sentiment too. I will always support our troops. It huts my heart though that we live in a country that would risk the lives of our sons and husbands and fathers (daughters, wives and mothers) for a cause whose purpose shifts like the winds. I believe our president has misguided us for his own personal cause.

I pray for the safety and return of all those serving. I commend your courage.

]]> By: <span style="line-height:16px" class="comment-icon blogger-comment-icon"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" alt="Blogger" style="display:inline;" /></span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/05635857819247535286" rel="nofollow http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/comment-page-1/#comment-240 Blogger http://www.rapideyereality.com/blog/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/#comment-240 I too am a veteran and I too don't talk about it much. I cool with the Support The Troops End The War mantra.<BR/><BR/>It doesn't threaten me or my friends in the least. Us military folks like to be under employeed. We prefer it that way. I too am a veteran and I too don’t talk about it much. I cool with the Support The Troops End The War mantra.

It doesn’t threaten me or my friends in the least. Us military folks like to be under employeed. We prefer it that way.

]]> By: <span style="line-height:16px" class="comment-icon anon-comment-icon"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/anon16-rounded.gif" alt="Anonymous" style="display:inline;" /></span> <a href="http://pokerworks.com/blogs/jkprevo/" rel="nofollow">KenP</a> http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/comment-page-1/#comment-241 Anonymous KenP Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rapideyereality.com/blog/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/#comment-241 "One good buddy is on his way back to Iraq for yet another in an endless series of increasingly dangerous tours."<BR/><BR/>I am really trying to avoid taking a position here. Lord knows we've screwed up left and right over this 'war' and to a man we seem to wander rather than focus. This will never be the finest hour for any American, regardless of view.<BR/><BR/>But, Iraq has gotten a whole lot safer. We've actually managed to do some things pretty well of late. So, I have to think you're as capable on this one as the finger tilting granny by make a gesture for the gesture's sake. I will admit to having joined with my own futile exercises at times. <BR/><BR/>The 'War Blogs' cover the spectrum. You can find a warrior with your own view without a problem. But, if you'll give them all a fair read, you might find it is more complex than a sign in a parade and local reaction. “One good buddy is on his way back to Iraq for yet another in an endless series of increasingly dangerous tours.”

I am really trying to avoid taking a position here. Lord knows we’ve screwed up left and right over this ‘war’ and to a man we seem to wander rather than focus. This will never be the finest hour for any American, regardless of view.

But, Iraq has gotten a whole lot safer. We’ve actually managed to do some things pretty well of late. So, I have to think you’re as capable on this one as the finger tilting granny by make a gesture for the gesture’s sake. I will admit to having joined with my own futile exercises at times.

The ‘War Blogs’ cover the spectrum. You can find a warrior with your own view without a problem. But, if you’ll give them all a fair read, you might find it is more complex than a sign in a parade and local reaction.

]]> By: <span style="line-height:16px" class="comment-icon blogger-comment-icon"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/b16-rounded.gif" alt="Blogger" style="display:inline;" /></span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/02821568106301602442" rel="nofollow http://www.rapideyereality.com/archives/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/comment-page-1/#comment-242 Blogger http://www.rapideyereality.com/blog/2007/11/17/patriots-with-broken-thumbs/#comment-242 As the wife of a man now in Iraq, I struggle with any of the war protests. I want the war to end. I want him home. But the ugliness and the Bush-hating (I'm not a huge fan, by the way) and some of the things our soldiers go through makes me sick. The only thing that consistently makes me proud is this little collective of people out at Ft. Lewis who have it right. Everyday day they stand on the "Freedom Bridge" over I-5, the bridge covered in little yellow streamers, and they wave signs of support. And everytime I drive my car through, its installation sticker prominent on the front windshield, they cheer. They cheer for me. They cheer for Dr. Chako. Thank you for the few folks who realize my husband is just doing the job he was asked to do, regardless of his politics or yours.<BR/><BR/>Nice post.<BR/><BR/>The Wife As the wife of a man now in Iraq, I struggle with any of the war protests. I want the war to end. I want him home. But the ugliness and the Bush-hating (I’m not a huge fan, by the way) and some of the things our soldiers go through makes me sick. The only thing that consistently makes me proud is this little collective of people out at Ft. Lewis who have it right. Everyday day they stand on the “Freedom Bridge” over I-5, the bridge covered in little yellow streamers, and they wave signs of support. And everytime I drive my car through, its installation sticker prominent on the front windshield, they cheer. They cheer for me. They cheer for Dr. Chako. Thank you for the few folks who realize my husband is just doing the job he was asked to do, regardless of his politics or yours.

Nice post.

The Wife

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