Posted on 10/13/2007 7:13:36 AM PDT by jdm
It’s about time someone call the lamestream media what it is: anti-America media, the enemy within.
It’s about time someone call the lamestream media what it is: anti-America media, the enemy within.
Appreciate this ping, C#4—thanks!
Bump for later read...
My reaction to the text of the speech was different that that of the MSM. I pasted the text of LTG Sanchez’s speech into my word processor. It was 13 pages long. He criticized the press for 5 pages. I think that is significant. He concluded this section on the top of page six, suggesting that the press should be more ethical and reform itself:
FINALLY, I WILL LEAVE THIS SUBJECT WITH A QUESTION THAT WE MUST ASK OURSELVES—WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE ETHICAL STANDARDS OF THE PROFESSION IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT OUR DEMOCRACY DOES NOT CONTINUE TO BE THREATENED BY THIS DANGEROUS SHIFT AWAY FROM YOUR SACRED DUTY OF PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT?
As I read the rest of the speech, I see a call for greater unity within the Executive Branch and between the Executive and Legislative Branches of Government. This unity has been lacking:
THE THREAT OF EXTREMISM IS REAL AND DEMANDS UNIFIED ACTION AT THE SAME LEVELS DEMONSTRATED BY OUR FOREFATHERS DURING WORLD WAR I AND WORLD WAR II. AMERICA HAS FAILED TO DATE.
In World Wars I and II, the President received support from the opposition party. This has been lacking in the War on Terror, as it was for much of the Cold War.
Most importantly, is there a real threat?
AS A NATION WE MUST RECOGNIZE THAT THE ENEMY WE FACE IS COMMITTED TO DESTROYING OUR WAY OF LIFE. THIS ENEMY IS ARGUABLY MORE DANGEROUS THAN ANY THREAT WE FACED IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.
>> Not sure what you mean? General Sanchez, in my opinion, followed his orders, as he should have, while in uniform.
I’m not in any way questioning Sanchez’ valor. The essence of what’s being reported to the masses, however, is the unfortunate effect of the address Sanchez released to a broken media fair. I don’t dispute his military assessments and don’t agree with all his political commentary. I’m curious where his comments fit for the greater good of our military and diplomatic efforts. No doubt those enamored with Sanchez will be less critical and look to the brighter side. I’m not sure the address Sanchez gave exhibits the same level of enthusiasm as the defense brought forth to amend what he had to say.
Unfortunately, military strategy cannot begin at the water’s edge with a media that maliciously misrepresents what the military is about, what it does, and what it tries to communicate and accomplish.
My comments regarding Luttrell meant to emphasize how those brave and honorable men opted to risk their lives rather than suffer false pronouncements of a bias media and pop culture indifferent to their efforts. Luttrell’s comments on Levin’s show were made I believe on Oct 12th, 2007 and should be heard independently of my remarks. My comments regarding Luttrell and Sanchez are not quotes nor do they claim to represent what either man has said or thinks.
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Again please???
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>> Again please???
Thanks for the exhibit.
Brit Hume will be covering these remarks on his show tonight at 6pm...he just introduced it and presumably will be discussed later on this evening, and perhaps even as part of the panel. Its must see TV...
Too bad; it was just a grapevine segment. Perhaps it will grow legs over the next few days and make it out of the grapevine and into the panel.
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