Iraq is lost President Bush.. Now GTFO NOW!

Why I Refused 2nd Deployment to Iraq by Sgt. Kevin Bendermen Sergeant Kevin Bendermen First a brief forward from POAC co-editor Jack Dalton. I received an email a few moments ago from Kevin’s wife Monica. In it she has told me a total of 22 people in Sgt Benderman’s unit have refused to deploy to Iraq. 17 have gone AWOL and 2 have attempted suicide. The status of the remaining 3 is unknown at this time. We at the POAC fully support the decision to refuse deployment to Iraq which has been made by Sgt Benderman, and the others in his unit. I am Sgt Kevin Benderman and: These are the chronological events that led me to conclude that I had no other choice than to refuse the deployment order to Iraq. I was deployed to Iraq in March 2003 and returned in September 2003; while I was there I was with the 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. We staged our vehicles in Kuwait and then proceeded to move out into Iraq. We were carried on the back of heavy equipment transporters to about fifty miles south of Baghdad and then we downloaded the vehicles. We were in the vehicles while they were on the trucks, which I thought was a little odd considering that in the garrison environment those types of actions are considered unsafe and are therefore not allowed. During the road march north through the country I saw the effects of what war does to people, those effect are such; homes were bombed, people were living in mud huts, people were obtaining their drinking water from mud puddles along the side of the road and were catching rain in buckets when it did rain, they begged us for food and water and we had enough, we would share it with the people that were there, the kids looked especially hungry and thirsty. The commander told us to stop giving the people food because they would get food from other sources after the trucks started bringing in relief supplies. Somewhere along the route there was this one woman standing along side the road with a young girl of about 8 or 9 years old and the little girl’s arm was burned all the way up her shoulder and I don’t mean just a little blistered, I mean she had 3rd degree burns the entire length of her arm and she crying in pain because of the burns. I asked the troop executive officer if we could stop and help the family and I was told that the medical supplies that we had were limited and that we may need them, I informed him that I would donate my share to that girl but we did not stop to help her. When we were there, the command elements ordered the unit to perform all types of actions that are considered unsafe to soldiers, such as, having military vehicle maintenance personnel retrieve missiles that were present in our area of operations using a M88 recovery vehicle and transport them to sites to be destroyed by the explosive ordnance personnel. They also ordered mortar personnel to enter into a compound that held various types of munitions that the Iraqi army had left behind and to load these munitions onto trucks. When these personnel were not working fast enough for the 1SG he ordered them to throw the mortar rounds onto the trucks whereupon one of rounds exploded and inflicted shrapnel wounds on two soldiers. We were using an old custom building that was located in the middle of the town that we were in for the troop HQ and naturally that attracted the attention of the local populace. Small children would come up to the wall that surrounded the place before we had a chance to apply concertina wire along the top of the wall and they would toss small pebbles at us inside the walls. We would tell the children to get down from the wall and leave the area, one day the troop commander saw us telling the children top get down from the wall and he told everyone there that if the children came back at any time after that to shoot them if they were to climb back onto the wall. I was in charge of a group of soldiers that were in their late teens through their early twenties and I had to constantly tell them to keep their heads down because they thought that the war was like the video games that they played back at the barracks. War is not like that at all and until you have the misfortune to engage in it for yourself you cannot begin to understand how insane it all is. There are no restart buttons on reality and that is why I cannot figure out why now we are pursuing such a policy in this day and age. War should be relegated to the shelves of history, as was human sacrifice. If you stop to think about it you become aware that war is just human sacrifice. There is no honor in killing as many as you can as quickly as you can. We, in America refer to ourselves as civilized and people from other countries still living the simple life are backwards and un-civilized, but what is civil about the capability to create atomic weapons? What is civil about being able to kill over 100,000 people with just one bomb? We may be more technologically advanced but are we more civilized? I think the answer is no. War has to be considered the absolute enemy of mankind. Where we would be without it? I would presume that we as a nation would be out of debt if we were to apply as much energy to pursuing sound economics as we do pursuing war, we would never get sick if we spent as much on preventive medicine as we do on war, the elderly would get affordable prescription medication if we were to use the resources that are spent on war to work for that purpose, there would not be un educated children if we were to buy new classrooms and books for schools instead of new weapons systems, social security would be a lot more secure with some of the money that war costs. Why do we want to train the young people in the world that the only way we can settle our differences is to kill one another? Why shouldn’t we train them to become surgeons or homebuilders? Why shouldn’t we train to become anything but killers? I think that the world would be better off if we were to do that instead. I have talked to veterans from every war from WWII on and their opinion is that the wars they fought were to be the last war ever fought. How many more are we going to fight before we realize that the act of war is for small minded people that are intent in only satisfying their own needs and not the needs of the people in general? I do not want to be killed because I am living in a place that has a ruler that wants to go to war with any one. The only way to bring peace to the world is to let the people of the world decide for themselves what they want to spend their efforts on. I feel that in this day and age governments start wars, and not people, and since the governments want the wars then why don’t we let the government fight the war? All of the politicians that want to fight a war are free to trade places with me at any time. I will gladly go and learn war no more. There are activities that I have been involved in that have led me to these new and developed beliefs, and they are numerous but I can tell you some of them. When you walk in the woods and you see a deer stand and look at you, or you are on the river in the morning and the mist rises off the water while you hear the morning calls of the river birds, and the otters just lie there as you glide past in your boat and don’t even move, you know that there is a better way. When you can find solitude in the woods that are so filled with peace and the wildlife that is all around you, you feel the better way all around. A person must acknowledge the fact the we are a part of the universe and the universe does not want to be out of sorts with itself, so why do we spend so much effort on trying to be out of sorts with others of the human race? I have been to the war zone and I have seen the devastation it causes. Why can’t everyone agree that war is the most repugnant of all human endeavors? Why is it considered noble to be able to look through the sights of a rifle and kill another human being from 300 meters away? Why are you a hero if you can throw a hand grenade farther than the next guy in the foxhole? Shouldn’t these young men and women that are in the army be throwing footballs or baseballs or softballs instead? It would impress me a lot more to see someone make the winning free throw at the basketball game or kick the winning extra point at the football game, or knock in the winning run at the World Series than to see them be able to shoot more humans from 300 hundred meters. I would rather they spend their time at the golf course or the tennis courts or in college, any where but in the war zone trying to survive and having to kill to do it. It just doesn’t make sense to me. A Brief History of Sgt Kevin Benderman’s Military Service I first entered the army on 27 Jan 1987 and received basic training at Ft. Bliss, TX. I received advanced individual training at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. My military occupational specialty was designated as 91R10 Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist which is basically the equivalent to a U.S.D.A Food Inspector. My first duty assignment was Ft. Leavenworth, Ks. Where I worked in the commissary and my duties included; inspecting poultry and dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, canned goods, and the general sanitation of the facility. My mission was to ensure the health of the soldiers. Was a part if the United States Army Medical Dept. Activity or USA MEDDAC. I received an Army Achievement Medal while serving on the unit fund counsel, which utilized funds, raised through various activities to help provide for soldiers that were not able to get home during Christmas. I received another AAM for assisting during an increased workload due to personnel shortages during the Persian Gulf War. I also received my first Good Conduct Medal during this enlistment. I received an honorable discharge from the Army after the Persian Gulf War on 24 Apr 1991. I re-entered the Army 26 Jun 2000 and was awarded the MOS of 63M10, which is a Bradley Fighting Vehicle mechanic. Re-took basic training at Ft. Knox, KY and went the US Army Armor School at Ft. Knox, KY Received AAM for being honor graduate from the Class. First duty assignment after completion of training was Ft. Hood, TX. Unit was 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. Also known as the Buffalo Soldiers. Went to Iraq with the 4th I.D. in March 2003 returned to Ft. Hood Sep 2003. Re-enlisted with choice of duty station of Ft. Stewart, GA. ARMY AWARDS RECEIVED INCLUDE TWO ARMY COMMENDATION MEDALS, 4 ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS, 3 GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS, 2 NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDALS, And ONE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE MEDAL. RECEIVED NUMEROUS LETTERS OF COMMENDATION. RECEIVED COMBAT LIFESAVER CERTIFICATION, WAS CHOSEN TO BE THE STUDENT 1ST SGT OF THE PRIMARY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE OUT OF FOUR HUNDRED STUDENTS. You may contact Sgt Benderman thru the Project for the Old American Century at http://www.oldamericancentury.org/index.htm All mail be forwarded directly to him. Just make sure to put his name in the subject line. www.oldamericancentury.org/voices_004.htm

THE GHOST FROM VALLEY FORGE

I had a dream the other night I didn't understand, A figure walking through the mist, with flintlock in his hand. His clothes were torn and dirty, as he stood there by my bed, He took off his three-cornered hat, and speaking low he said: We fought a revolution to secure our liberty, We wrote the Constitution, as a shield from tyranny. For future generations, this legacy we gave, In this, the land of the free and home of the brave. The freedom we secured for you, we hoped you'd always keep, But tyrants labored endlessly while your parents were asleep. Your freedom gone - your courage lost - you're no more than a slave, In this, the land of the free and the home of the brave. You buy permits to travel, and permits to own a gun, Permits to start a business, or to build a place for one. On land that you believe you own, you pay a yearly rent, Although you have no voice in choosing how the money's spent. Your children must attend a school that doesn't educate, Your moral values can't be taught, according to the state. You read about the current "news" in a very biased press, You pay a tax you do not owe, to please the IRS. Your money is no longer made of silver or of gold, You trade your wealth for paper, so life can be controlled. You pay for crimes that make our Nation turn from God to shame, You've taken Satin's number, as you've traded in your name. You've given government control to those who do you harm, So they can padlock churches, and steal the family farm. And keep our country deep in debt, put men of God in jail, Harass your fellow countryman while corrupted courts prevail. Your public servants don't uphold the solemn oath they're sworn, Your daughters visit doctors so children won't be born. Your leaders ship artillery and guns to foreign shores, And send your sons to slaughter, fighting other people's wars. Can you regain your Freedom for which we fought and died? Or don't you have the courage, or the faith to stand with pride? Are there no more values for which you'll fight to save? Or do you wish your children live in fear and be a slave? Sons of the Republic, arise and take a stand! Defend the Constitution, the Supreme Law of the Land! Preserve our Republic, and each God-given right! And pray to God to keep the torch of freedom burning bright! As I awoke he vanished, in the mist from whence he came, His words were true, we are not free, and we have ourselves to blame. For even now as tyrants trample each God-given right, We only watch and tremble -- too afraid to stand and fight. If he stood by your bedside in a dream while you're asleep, And wonder what remains of your right he fought to keep. What would be your answer if he called out from the grave? Is this still the land of the free and home of the brave? Think REAL hard.. YOUR future depends upon it! I know I have!

Conspiracy Nut I'm Not - Now Where's My Hat?

I really think that this site is really about disinformation. C'mon. The Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie? Mind Control? The powers that be already have cornered the market on it. It's called the American media. Quick question for those you know to ask. Was Saddam Involved with 911? I polled 50 friends and acquaintances. Over 35 of them said yes. And out of those 35 asked them where they got their news from. Answers were; Newspapers: The Daily Times, News of Delaware County, Town Talk. Radio: 1210 AM, 1060 AM. T.V. Fox News, Local channels 3, 6, and 10, Msnbc. Not a one of them ever heard of Tom Flocco, Jeff Rense, or Arianna Huffington. Now they do.. And while were on Conspiracies, check out what News With Views has to say about Chemtrails. News With Views is not a quack site either. For them to have reveal this means that they have researched the issue. Read on about Chemtrails.

MSG FROM YAHOO

THIS JUST IN: Bush To Attack Iran by: sfliberal (34/M/San Francisco, CA) 01/07/05 10:45 pm Msg: 3337872 of 3337874 1 recommendation A determined Bush gives the Iran Government this warning "We have good intelligence that Iran has Weapons of Mass Destruction (Caspian Sea) and harboring terrorists (earthquakes). We will flush those terrorists out of their holes and make them pay for what happened in Southeast Asia before it happens to the U.S. Let's fight those Tsunamis on their soil before we have to fight them on ours. Either you're with the Tsunamis are you're against them. Now Let's Roll" Republicans are in complete support of their fearless leader even though most of them live nowhere near the Ocean. One Midwestern Bush Supporter comments "You just don't know when theses Tsunamis are going to attack. One minute you're walking the streets of Wichita, the next thing you know, BLAMMO! you've been hit by a Tsunami. We, we, have to do something about those, those, those TERRORISTS! God help us all!" She leaves the Walmart parking lot in tears.

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CIA, Fockers, San Andreas, and other things

I'm currently watching Meet the Fockers" on the USA network. Focker's future FAW is Robert Di Nero. Does the CIA have "Operatives" really like this? I think not. Last night my son nick asked me to help him with a school project concerning the country of Colombia. I scoured the major search engines (Google, Yahoo, and MSN) and one hit came up in the top ten. What was the web site? The CIA World Fact Book. Now, being that I am a bit paranoid concerning the facts that I kind of question people like Congressman Curt Weldon, or take a stab at George Bush and get a lot of hits from DIA, NASA, and especially House.gov made me a little bit nervous even typing the URL. But being this is America and I am an American citizen I did just that. What I found out was that the CIA does have a substantial database of just about every country/ region on the planet. I not only ingested every pertinent fact about Columbia (Much to my Son's delight,)for his project, I spent over an hour on their web site, gaining valuable information about countries the quite frankly, I've never heard of.. I enjoy reading. I read anything and everything that I get my hands on. I think that reading is more than fundamental, it should be mandatory for all Americans. George Bush's program of "No Child Left Behind" falls far short of educating our young. It's a good program, but there is a critical flaw. PARENTS. If parents would interact more with teachers on a personal basis I believe that his goal would be achieved. I for one am guilty of this. For 2005 I pledge more support both monetarily and more importantly to bridge the gap between my Son’s teachers and myself. America is STRONG and her people have the resolve to get the job done, no matter what the cost. We are the number one leader in the caring catagory, hands down. P.S. i think that the CIA should revise their job listing, I do not have a BS degree, but would bet my pants that I would be more valuable to them than one who did. (I checked out their job section as I am getting older for physical work but I read well..)

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Memories - And a Happy New Year to All

Every December 31st I break out the photo albums and take notice. Be it one from 1961 or 78', I reflect upon my role in this world. The good thing is that tonight, I am going over with my wife and two boys to our friends house. Eric & Debbie are neighbors of ours. They have a young son and both are "the bestest" Debbie's favourite word LOL.. Anyway, I'll make this one short. To George, Curt, Karen, Charlie and anyone else I have pissed off, I am sorry. My resolution is to be a nicer person, from the inside first. No outer shell glossed over with fresh paint on this Man. Happy New Year to all, and may God bless you and yours. A Picture of my Wife Liz, Nephews Tommy & Joey (Stephen is not there),Son Franny, My Dad Pete, Son Eric, Sister Kathy,& Son Nicky. Cheers! And DONT DRIVE DRUNK! (Take it from one who knows)

Cheap Skate

U.S. Aid For Victims Of Tsunami $35 Million: Cost Of Bush Inauguration $30 Million: Read On and THINK! 14 give $250,000 each to Bush fete Inauguration likely among costliest Manny Fernandez Washington Post Dec. 19, 2004 12:00 AM WASHINGTON - More than a dozen wealthy Bush supporters have donated $250,000 each to help pay for the president's second inauguration, which is shaping up as one of the most expensive. According to a major donor list on the Presidential Inaugural Committee's Web site, 14 companies and individuals each have given $250,000, and 10 have contributed $100,000. The list, which includes all donations made as of Thursday, also shows a contribution of $25,000 and another of $50,000. The $250,000 donors include former Enron President Richard Kinder, Dell Computer founder Michael Dell and Texas oilman and corporate takeover specialist T. Boone Pickens. Also on the $250,000 list are ExxonMobil Corp.; Sallie Mae Inc., a Reston, Va.-based company that annually provides billions of dollars in student loans; United Technologies Corp., a unit of which manufactures Army Black Hawk helicopters; the utility Southern Co.; and Stephens Group Inc., an Arkansas venture capital company. "We've seen a lot of enthusiasm from people wanting to help make the 55th inaugural a success," said Tracey Schmitt, spokeswoman for the Presidential Inaugural Committee, which coordinates most inaugural activities. Oh, how nice Tracey.. You twat.. "People understand that the inauguration of our president is a great tradition, a tradition that transcends partisan politics." Schmitt said the donations help pay for the venues, vendors, parade-route bleachers, entertainment and other costs associated with staging the Jan. 20 inauguration, as well as lead-up events beginning Jan.18. The inauguration is estimated to cost $30 million to $40 million, which private donations will cover. The estimate includes security costs not covered by the federal and local government. Security is expected to be tight for the inauguration, the first since the Sept.11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Mean While, GWB pledges a paltry 30 million for helping the families of over 120,000 dead people? Hey Duyba, Do the right thing like this Republican would. Divert some of those Billions from Halliburton to those REALLY in need. OK? Link Here

GIs can be forced to wear U.N. beret

GIs can be forced to wear U.N. beret Federal judge upholds court martial of soldier who refused orders Posted: December 25, 2004 1:00 a.m. Eastern http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42102 This is a total sham. The United States Military was created to defend the United States and her territories. PERIOD. The United Nations has no right to use our troops in any capacity or to dictate dress uniform code. Imagine being over in Mosul right now, not home with your family and friends. Young men and women who are bacially guards for oil. Being shot at 24/7 and hated by the civilian population! AND to have to wear a silly looking blue beret? My heart goes out to ALL of them. Here is the guy who was railroaded by our government for upholding his oath of alligence. See Below. ''I, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God!" Another thing that gets me rattled is what happened to the American Battle Star on Tanks, etc? Now they have this sideways triangle. What does it signify? The Abrams tank should have an AMERICAN star on it, like the ones used in WW2. And finally this: Just WHO is protecting AMERICA proper right now? How many military personnel who are trained are in the states? Russia or China could invade us with the many troops they have and all we would have to try to stop them would be with what? Homeowner guns?