RE: Angela�s Plan |
Post Reply | Page <1 56789 17> |
Author | ||
Suleyman
Senior Member Joined: 10 March 2003 Location: Turkey Status: Offline Points: 3324 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Thursday, July 13th, 2006 By Georgia Stillwell & Stacy Bannerman / Members of Military Families Speak Out I wish to thank all the fine people of this nation for their calls to Dennis Hastert's office. Thanks to your calls, I had an appointment with Congressman Hastert by noon Tuesday. I plan on sending in a more lengthy report when I get home, but here are a few details, short form. Stacy Bannerman and I were whisked from the Cannon House office to the Capitol and met with the Speaker of the House for a half hour. When Hastert compared Iraq to a football game, I reminded him that kids don't die in football games. I told Hastert the true cost of war was our children; and we don't have one more child to give him. I showed him a photo of a 20-year-old soldier who was killed in Iraq (Summer Lipford�s son). He didn't blink. Stacy told him of the impact of a missing husband in the home. And how the wives take the brunt of a returning soldier�s difficulties. She also discussed how National Guard and Reservists and their families do not get the same resources, support, benefits and services prior to, during and after deployment as active duty soldiers. Stacy spoke of the lies that brought us into this war, the lack of Congressional oversight and accountability, asking the Speaker how congress could have allowed more than a $100 million of taxpayer dollars to "go missing" in Iraq. As she was speaking, Congressman Hastert developed a nervous facial tic. He said to Stacy that, "We want to leave the people of Iraq with something positive, and are working to build a democracy." Stacy replied, "It's not within the purview of the Armed Forces to build a democracy." Speaker Hastert interrupted with, "I didn't say anything about building a democracy." Stacy said, "Sir, yes, sir, you did, just now. And that's not what Congress signed on for, that's not what Congress was told they were paying for. It's certainly not what the American people were told when the war began. For Congress not to have an open, honest debate about this, the way this nation was misled into war, and the other issues I mentioned, is unpatriotic." I was treated with much respect and got a hug when I left. Speaker Hastert offered to find my son a job. Stacy Bannerman didn't even get a handshake. I believe the Congressman felt much more at ease with a mother than a wife of a soldier. I was discussing the emotional aspect of the war and Stacy was discussing the moral and political failures of congress and the Bush administration. Once again, thank you and a full report will follow. |
||
Angel
Senior Member Joined: 03 July 2001 Status: Offline Points: 6641 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Cassie, what you said to amalhayati2 below is uncalled for, you have been nothing but sacastic thru out your post. I am sorry but I have to stand up for her.
amal, put forth a legimate concern she had and you put her down, I thought you said that disagreements were welcomed that you asked for along with agreements and you put her down, good one As I mentioned in good faith at the pond, you need to calm down, |
||
~ Our feet are earthbound, but our hearts and our minds have wings ~
|
||
Angel
Senior Member Joined: 03 July 2001 Status: Offline Points: 6641 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
willing and wanting to listen, then do that for goodness sake, Cassie |
||
~ Our feet are earthbound, but our hearts and our minds have wings ~
|
||
Servetus
Senior Member Male Joined: 04 April 2001 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2109 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Angela, et. al., There must surely be a place for my disorganized self within your organization? Count me in. The main reason I have not contributed thus far, whether here or at the Pond, is because I do not have regular and reliable Internet access. Thus, I restrict myself to certain threads, discussions and even boards. I am interested in this topic, though, and might try, at some point, to participate. Best regards, Serv |
||
ak_m_f
Senior Member Joined: 15 October 2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 3272 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
THE mEn In BlAcK ArE cOmMiNg .... RuN 4 uR LiVeS.!!!!!!!!!!!! |
||
Angela
Senior Member Joined: 11 July 2005 Status: Offline Points: 2555 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
We need a new name. I don't feel comfortable with it called the Angela Plan with all these people involved. A man of great integrity has offered to pay the fee for a domain name on an independent site. I think the sarcasm was missed on the MSN group name and I know there are concerns about it being at the Pond. (Though, I thank Colin and his partner for the space to get things started.) So, Give us suggestions for a new name. I want it to NOT sound like something Bush would use (hence the sarcasm in Project Iraqi Hope) and I want it to be something that is going to be attractive to the leaders we are trying to target. So, what do we want to call this plan???? |
||
mariyah
Senior Member Joined: 29 March 2006 Status: Offline Points: 1283 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Asalaamu alaikum: Some quotes on fear: Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less~~Marie Curie "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." ~~~Franklin D Roosevelt Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. ~~Bertrand Russell It is fine to fear, I once had the same fears you expressed. But to give into them means you are already defeated, what is the purpose of being A Muslim if you can not attempt to effect change? George W Bush HAS NO influence here.Like it has been quoted before, Each Journey starts with a small first step. Edited by Maryah |
||
"Every good deed is charity whether you come to your brother's assistance or just greet him with a smile.
|
||
Angel
Senior Member Joined: 03 July 2001 Status: Offline Points: 6641 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
|
||
~ Our feet are earthbound, but our hearts and our minds have wings ~
|
||
Post Reply | Page <1 56789 17> |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |