Monthly Archives: October 2010

VETERAN EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS General Wayne Downing To Be Honored By Ross Perot, Vice Admiral William McRaven, Major General William Garrison(ret) Perot, military dignitaries to attend Downing...

This posting is a follow-up to VT coverage of Military Families Speak Out (MFSO) and Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) forming an alliance...

Vietnam and Gulf War Veteran Walking Point from Texas to DC Veterans What IS Going On? This was a story I saved from the end of...

In a new world with modern commications, why do we still have an all of this pathetic antiquated systems? And what the heck is an Electoral College? Why do we use it? Why is America still living in the past and not using our technology to be leaders in the 21st century?

Now, I realize that I sound like a wild-eyed radical, but if I do, it's only because I have a very low threshold for bullshit. I love this country, but I love truth more. I'm eclectic in my views. I believe in clear, unadulterated thought, and addressing every issue on its own merit. As a result, sometimes I agree with liberals, and at other times I agree with conservatives. That doesn't always make me very popular, but I'm more than happy to forsake popularity in return for moral and intellectual clarity. I was taught that's what it means to be an American. Maybe I'm naive, but I took that lesson seriously.

By Hanan Habibzai STAFF WRITER It have been nine years since the U.S led invasion of Afghanistan but the situation in Afghanistan is worsening, gap...

Consider this: the number three book at Amazon.com at the moment is entitled  Obama’s Wars, and yet the war that may most truly turn...

- Speaking out against proselytizing Christian Dominionists - From: U.S. Army Soldier's E-mail Address Withheld Date: October 6, 2010 1:34:31 AM MDT To: Mikey Weinstein <[email protected]> Subject: I Refuse To...

- Anti-gay hate group targets military services - From the VA: Arguments before the US Supreme Court on Wednesday over whether the Westboro Baptist Church of...

From the VA: 1.      Obama Awards Medal Of Honor To Deceased Afghanistan Vet. NBC Nightly News (10/6, story 2, 1:00, Williams, 8.37M) broadcast that deceased Green...

This week, President Obama awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. The predominately Japanese–American units saw...

Part I  “Know thyself”  Sun Tzu Franklin Lamb for VT On any day, but particularly since 9/21/10, you can also see beefed up Zionist...

If you want to cut defense spending significantly, in short, you have to make some non-trivial adjustments in U.S. grand strategy. As...

By Pauline Kennedy O’Keefe said the ability of the media and government to use propaganda to further their agenda is one of the most dangerous...

Ken O’Keefe’s International NW Tour leads to interviews with a second Gaza Flotilla attack survivor. (SALEM, Ore.) – The last thirteen...

No. 910-10 October 06, 2010 ---------------------------------------- CONTRACTS NAVY General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded a $27,056,613 cost-plus-fixed fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2303) to...

My cohort from Canada notified me of a very important video today.  Canada Gulf War Veterans Under Friendly Fire  apparently when you speak out...

IVAW - Operation Recovery VT has already published several articles about the likelihood that military commanders in dire need of warriors in combat are sending...

The world has not witnessed another 9/11 since 9/11.This is something no anti-terrorism apparatus should take credit for. Whoever pulled the 9/11 operation got what he wanted and has no need for another major attack of the sort yet.

- Tea Party not libertarian, rather a radicalized cohort of Republican voters - From the Democratic Strategist: This should come as no surprise to regualar readers...

- Veterans launch historic campaign on 9-year anniversary of Afghanistan War -     WASHINGTON DC - On October 7th, the 9-year anniversary of the Afghanistan War,...

The 2010 National Veterans Day poster is available for download via the Veterans Day Web site. The poster was designed by Ron Bergan, of the...

- A new book series by Salon's founder introduces unsung heroes, like the general who saved FDR from a coup - From Salon: He was one...

From the VA: 1.      Obama Signs Bill Awarding Medals To Japanese-American WWII Vets. ABC World News (10/5, story 7, 0:20, Sawyer, 8.2M) broadcast that on Tuesday,...

- New Program Eases Veterans’ Transition to College Life - WASHINGTON – Two community colleges and three other four-year colleges and universities are being added...

By Eric Walberg Is this odd move of Emanuel a sign of the end of any hope to stop...

- New Construction Will Triple Size of Medical Facility - WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $224 million contract to Cullinan...

“KILL SWITCH” CAN EVERYONR ON PLANET EARTH BE SO NAIVE Can everyone on planet earth be so naive? Does everyone actually think that the “internet has...

By Antoine Raffoul This post is to show that the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians continues to this day. In 1948 it went unobserved...

Americans tend to believe that American lives are more valuable than the lives of other people. When Americans are killed we never stop talking about it. It, literally, goes down in the history books. But when we kill innocent women and children in other countries we simply say, "Oops, sorry 'bout that," then expect the people to forget about it.

Lenders have tightened their credit requirements creating a situation where what was once considered a good credit score will no longer cut it. Have you checked your credit score lately? If the answer is no you're not alone. I'm not advocating expensive credit monitoring services, but what I am suggesting is an understanding of the variables that effect your credit score. Once you have a handle on the basics it's actually quite simple to build and maintain a good credit score

No. 906-10 October 05, 2010  --------------------------------------  CONTRACTS DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY                 DL FMS, JV*, Frankfort, Ill., is being awarded a minimum $14,773,472 firm-fixed-price, total set-aside contract for government-owned contractor...

To feel the concept of how giving to others in little ways can change the world in larger ways, consider watching the movie Pay...

There are 2 major variables that effect your credit. The most important aspect of your credit is your payment history, whether or not you pay your bills on time. A single late payment on a credit card can bring down your score as much as 30 points. Everyone goes through a rough patch here and there, but most of the time missed payments are due to carelessness.

Heritage Days at Cité Internationale Universitaire de  Paris By Jane Rosenstein STAFF WRITER VT Paris Each year since 1984 the 3rd weekend in September is dedicated...

From the VA: 1.      VA Expands Presumptive Illnesses List For Vets From Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan. In continuing coverage, the Hinesville, Georgia-based Coastal Courier (10/5) reports,...

- Traitors like U.S. Sens. James Webb and Richard Burr aside consciousness is flowering amid tragedy - By Susan V. Berresford, convener of the U.S.-Vietnam Dialogue...

By Christian Davenport in the Washington Post The doctor begins with an apology because the questions are rudimentary, almost insultingly so. But Robert Warren, fresh...

From the VA: IT'S FIRE PREVENTION MONTH!    Safety concerns are always a concern at our homes, according to available research the risks of falls, fires and...

Even if their mouths remain closed and they say nothing, nevertheless I see it in their eyes every time— By Philip Tourney STAFF WRITER “What the hell...

Britain is said to be approaching its Berlusconi Moment. That is to say, if Rupert Murdoch wins control of Sky he will command...

AMY GOODMAN: Legendary singer, actor, activist, Harry Belafonte, addressing the rally in Washington, DC. "The President’s decision to escalate the war in that region...