The Patriot's Flag

Today, (now that over 1000 Americans have lost their lives in Afghanistan), I decided to start an “Obama’s War Post where we will add many links as the story unfolds. And today, with this post referring to our brave men and women dying for an unclear cause, I am flying the USA Flag with the mourning ribbon. My intent is to recognize the SILENCED extreme effort being made by our troops … unrecognized by the Obama-controlled news media. At the Patriot’s Flag, we will not be silent.

1000 Killed in Afghanistan as of May 19, 2010

America’s Longest War As of June 7, 2010

My philosophy: I am not “anti-war” I am “anti-politically correct war.” I believe if there is a reason big enough to “go to war” then carpet bombing should be on the table, NOT avoiding collateral damage. But to fight a war with “rules of engagement” that defer ANY power to the enemy thus jeopardizing the safety of our troops is WRONG.  This is OBAMA’s war, he is “fighting” it with “his” liberal view of war and the blessing of Democrats and Progressives . The result is mounting casualties and deaths of our troops for “good intentions” and “suspect reasoning.” Either fight to win this war or bring our brave troops home to safety. But DO NOT keep them in harm’s way for “political correctness.”  The purpose of this post is to document the bravery of our soldiers and the insanity of the “progressive war philosophy”. This “President” (quotes intended!)  is not paying attention to the war, and he never has: (Obama voting “PRESENT” on Afghanistan).

A. Latest Casualty Links:

1. ICasualties Home Page
2. Total List of USA Deaths in Afghanistan (ICasualties)
3. Wall Street Journal - Afghanistan Casualty Count
4. Washington Post – Most Recent Casualties
5. 1000 soldier to die was born on the 4th of July (Ledger 05.10)

B. Latest  News:

1. USA Casualties hit 1000 mark with Kabul Bombing (DailyNews 05.10)
2. Toll in Kabul Attack Included Officers (NYTimes 05.10)
3. June deadliest months for troops in Afghan (Yahoo 06.24.10)
4. Gen McChrystal dismissed as top Commander in Afghan (WashPost 06.24.10)
5. Obama “doubles down” – Petraeus (Politico 10.24.10)
6. Almost half of Afghan Casualties are under Obama! (08.10)

C. Obama’s Politically Correct War

1. 1,000 American Deaths in Afghanistan (Huffington Post 05.19.10)
2. Changes to Rules of Engagement (Afghanistan) (Captain’s Journal 05.10)
3. US Troops battle both Taliban and their own (Obama’s) rules (WashTimes 05.10)
4. Afghanistan: In the Cross hairs: Rules of Engagement: (BlackFive 05.10)
5. Current Rules of Engagement Problematic (PipeLineNews 05.10)
6. Airstrikes drop by almost half …putting troops in danger (USA Today 05.10)
7. US Troops in Afghanistan patrol with unloaded weapons (VictoryInstitute 05.10)
8. Grim Milestones in War Headstones (Townhall 05.10)
9. NATO looking to award “Courageous Restraint” Medal (Examiner 05.10)
10. Special Forces Vet say NO to Courageous Restraint Medal (BobMcCarthy 05.10)
11. Does “Courageous Restraint” deserve a medal? (AirForceTimes 05.10)
12. Too Quiet on the Afghan Front (BigLizard 05.10)
13. Obama: I’m liable for Afghan casualties (IribEngRadio 05.10)
14. US Army Complains Drones are killing people (NYTimes 05.10)
15. Afgan, talk turns to exit (surrender?) (NYTimes 06.10)
16. Afgan, Eyes Wide Shut (WSJ 06.10)

D. Progressives – Attack the Military (who are offering their lives for our freedom!)

1. US Soldiers face (ANOTHER) probe into civilian deaths (Murtha Lives! Yahoo 05.10)

E. Documentation

1. ISAF Commander’s Counterinsurgency Guidance Document (Pipeline)
2. Tactical Directive (Pipeline)

F. Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Non-Violent Strategy

1. O starts massive Air-Sea-Marine Buildup near Iran (DEBKA 05.10)
2. US Military Strategy unraveling in Afghanistan (AxisOfLogic 05.10)
3. A Saga of lopsided Death and Destruction (Media Monitors 05.10)
4. UN – Civilian Casualties increas in Afghan, (so do MILIRTARY deaths!)
5. Obama tells Military, prepare for N Korean Aggression (Fox 05.10)
6. US (Obama) Back S Korea in Punishing N Korea (NBC 05.10)
7. B.O. Declares War on Terror is “Over” (Telegraph 05.10)
8. Afgan War now Longest war in US History (06.07.10)
9. Afgan War Trends = Mounting Crisis (Reuters 06.15.10)

G. And the Latest from the Religion of Peace (The folks we are “dying” to protect!)

1. Yemini cleric wants US civilians dead (English News 05.10)
2. “Peace Leaders” killed in Afghan ’cause Taliban said they smelled a trick (FDL 05.10)

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