Sarah Palin: "I can see Kosovo from my house"

[LouC]

No she didn't say that but she has gone there to visit U.S. Troops.

Thu Jun 25, 8:58 pm ET

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Gov. Sarah Palin is visiting U.S. troops in Kosovo.

Palin's office had said the governor traveled Wednesday to see Alaska National Guard troops at an undisclosed overseas location.

On Thursday, her office said she was visiting about 140 aviators with the Guard in Kosovo.

Her spokeswoman, Sharon Leighow, says that for security purposes, the governor's office could not release Palin's destination until it was cleared by the Department of Defense.

Leighow says Palin will be on the trip through the weekend.

AP LINK (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090626/ap_on_re_us/us_palin_troops)

Sarah honey are you using your Roll Over Fame Minutes? :))

Palin obsessed Dave Letterman isn't supposed to be on the air this coming week, wonder if he will mention this trip when he comes back?

I mean with material like this "she was visiting about 140 aviators", how could he not?

[gwhughes]

Because her office described the troops she visited as aviators, Air National Guardsmen maybe? Sorry, Lou, where's the laugh?

[jimjames418]

Because her office described the troops she visited as aviators, Air National Guardsmen maybe? Sorry, Lou, where's the laugh?
Pensacola, Floridia is known as the "Mother of Aviation" not because that is where the Naval personnel are trained to fly but because it was where so many aviators had "shotgun" weddings during WWII. Randy bunch those aviators. :))

[Samm]

No she didn't say that but she has gone there to visit U.S. Troops.



Sarah honey are you using your Roll Over Fame Minutes? :))

Palin obsessed Dave Letterman isn't supposed to be on the air this coming week, wonder if he will mention this trip when he comes back?

I mean with material like this "she was visiting about 140 aviators", how could he not?

It's even more scandalous then you imagine... many of the aviators in the Alaska Air National Guard are... women. :eek:

[alexz2317]

At least it's not an apology tour

[LouC]

Because her office described the troops she visited as aviators, Air National Guardsmen maybe? Sorry, Lou, where's the laugh?

The Associated Press puts out the following blurb.

On Thursday, her office said she was visiting about 140 aviators with the Guard in Kosovo.

Just weeks after the dust up over Letterman saying Gov. Sarah Palin bought makeup from Bloomingdale's to update her “slutty flight attendant” look.

Pure coincidence or was someone feeling impish?

Either way it was funny.

Then there is the funny notion that her 15 Minutes Of Fame are allegedly over yet the media keeps reporting her every move.

[The Bos'un]

Hey Lou,

Get off the Bush Derangement Syndrome bus for a few minutes. It appears to be a very nice gesture to me seeming that the media does not mention Clinton's war that has gone on for ages. Wonder when anyone will follow up on the fate of CHRISTIANS in that far away land. After all. there are a lot of Guardsmen from her state serving there. When was the last time that Christine Gregoir did anything for her guardsmen moral? How about Arnold?
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Gov. Sarah Palin is visiting U.S. troops in Kosovo.

Palin's office had said the governor traveled Wednesday to see Alaska National Guard troops at an undisclosed overseas location. On Thursday, her office said she was visiting about 140 aviators with the Guard in Kosovo.

Her spokeswoman, Sharon Leighow, says that for security purposes, the governor's office could not release Palin's destination until it was cleared by the Department of Defense.

Leighow says Palin will be on the trip through the weekend.

[The Bos'un]

Clinton's war still in the process with no end solution in sight.
Not surprisingly, over the past decade the continued presence of NATO troops in Kosovo has not prevented inter-ethnic violence. Rather than clarifying its future, the February 2008 unilateral declaration of independence by the Albanian Kosovars only complicated things further.
Following America’s lead, Canada and 50 other countries recognized that independence. Serbia refused to acknowledge that declaration and is supported by Russia, China and another 138 nations.
For now, Kosovo remains in a diplomatic limbo, unable to join the United Nations, economically dependant on foreign aid and occupied by foreign troops for the foreseeable future.
The irony is that the U.S. State Department considers the Kosovo intervention a "success" when compared to their subsequent fiascos in Iraq and Afghanistan.

[jimjames418]

Clinton's war still in the process with no end solution in sight.
Yeah, IIRC he promised to have the troops home by Christmas. Trouble was he didn't say which Christmas. :twisted:

[The Bos'un]

Wasn't that the Christmas before Clinton left office? ;)

[sgtmac_46]

At least Hillary wasn't with her.......she (reportedly) draws sniper fire when she's in that part of the world.

[LouC]

Hey Lou,

Get off the Bush Derangement Syndrome bus for a few minutes. It appears to be a very nice gesture to me seeming that the media does not mention Clinton's war that has gone on for ages. Wonder when anyone will follow up on the fate of CHRISTIANS in that far away land. After all. there are a lot of Guardsmen from her state serving there. When was the last time that Christine Gregoir did anything for her guardsmen moral? How about Arnold?

1) There is no BDS with me, where that came from is a mystery. BDS ???????

2) Yes it is a nice gesture to visit the troops, I never said it wasn't.

3) I have often on these forums spoken up on Clinton's permanent occupation overseas and have posted multiple times that he promised they would be home in months and it is now years and years.

4) I have posted multiple times about National Guard Troops being sent to Kosovo, just last fall the Missouri National Guard deployed the largest contingent yet to Kosovo, I posted about that more than once.

5) The religious demographics of Kosovo citizens do not concern me, that the American troops there are not home to exercise their religion choices with their families does, but that was not the purpose of this thread, mocking media was.

6) What has Gov. Gregoire done for the Washington National Guard morale lately? Well lets look:

Gov. Gregoire visits Washington troops in Iraq
For Immediate Release: January 6, 2009

OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire this week met with Washington Army National Guard troops in Iraq. The governor is visiting Iraq with a delegation including Governors John Corzine (D-NJ) and Rick Perry (R-TX).

“In August, I had the honor of participating in the farewell ceremony for the Washington Army National Guard troops in Yakima as they left to serve Operation Iraqi Freedom. I promised I would visit them and it is with great humility that I acknowledge their critical service for our state and our country,” Gregoire said. “These servicemen and -women show the utmost courage and strength as they face unimaginable circumstances each day. On behalf of all Washingtonians, I thank the troops, as well as their families at home, for their great sacrifice.”

LINK (http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1077&newsType=1)

January 26, 2009

OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire today recognized exemplary Washington National Guard members at their annual award ceremony.

“Having just returned from Iraq, I’m even more appreciative of the sacrifice and generosity of the men and women of our National Guard,” said Gregoire. “Today, I’m especially honored to congratulate the five men and women being recognized this year as outstanding members of the Washington National Guard.”

“I am incredibly proud of these five citizen soldiers and airmen. Their dedication to military skill and devotion to duty is a shining example of the Washington National Guard’s tradition of excellence and service,” said Major General Timothy J. Lowenberg, The Adjutant General.

Gregoire reminds all Washingtonians that these citizen soldiers are our friends, neighbors and co-workers, and deserve our utmost respect, honor and support.

LINK (http://www.governor.wa.gov/news/news-view.asp?pressRelease=1104&newsType=1)

7) What has Governor Schwarzenegger done lately for California National Guard morale? Well lets look:

04/28/2009

Gov. Schwarzenegger Urges Legislators to Support Bill Providing California National Guard Higher Education Benefits

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today urged legislators to pass SB 815, a bill proposed by the Governor and carried by Senator Dave Cogdill. Long overdue, this legislation is designed to close a gap within the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill allowing only Guard members who serve on a federal mission (such as in Iraq or Afghanistan) to be eligible for higher education benefits, leaving thousands of Guard members who serve closer to home without such benefits. California is currently the only state in the nation that has yet to close this gap and offer an education incentive to reward and retain National Guard members.

LINK (http://gov.ca.gov/index.php?/press-release/12150/)

He has visited Troops in the State but has not done so apparently by going overseas to where they are deployed.

Here is his contact info so you can ask why he hasn't visited his Troops.

Governor's Office:

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-2841 Fax: 916-558-3160

[gwhughes]

The Associated Press puts out the following blurb.



Just weeks after the dust up over Letterman saying Gov. Sarah Palin bought makeup from Bloomingdale's to update her “slutty flight attendant” look.

Pure coincidence or was someone feeling impish?

Either way it was funny.

Then there is the funny notion that her 15 Minutes Of Fame are allegedly over yet the media keeps reporting her every move.

Ah, I forgot about the flight attendent quip. I get it now:)

[Lima India Bravo]

Wasn't that the Christmas before Clinton left office? ;)

I think so. Of course, Bush had 8 Christmases to bring them home, and he didn't do it either.

[LouC]

I think so. Of course, Bush had 8 Christmases to bring them home, and he didn't do it either.

Right you are, and I pointed that out as well.

Of course Harry Trumann never found Roosevelt's exit strategy plan for Europe, Asia, or the other myriad places our forces are still.

He never got us out of Korea.

No other President ran across those plans either.

When people scream bring the troops home I say hell yeah starting with those in the oldest theater of operations first then work to the last.

[Samm]

At least Hillary wasn't with her.......she (reportedly) draws sniper fire when she's in that part of the world.

I would not want to stand close to Hillary anywhere in the world... :neutral:

[The Bos'un]

Damn I am going to have to vote liberal. They are fine peaces of work.... :))

[RedStatePaPa]

At least it's not an apology tour

She's probably apologizing for Obama.

[RedStatePaPa]

Was her plane forced down due to heavy anti-aircraft fire?


Oh my bad, that was Biden's chopper. :lol:

[PuckHappy]

I think so. Of course, Bush had 8 Christmases to bring them home, and he didn't do it either.

President Bush never promised to have the troops home by a certain time. In fact he said "Americans should not expect one battle, but a lengthy campaign unlike any other we have ever seen."

[Lima India Bravo]

President Bush never promised to have the troops home by a certain time. In fact he said "Americans should not expect one battle, but a lengthy campaign unlike any other we have ever seen."

I don't recall him saying that. Was he speaking of Kosovo? He certainly can't have been speaking of Iraq. As I recall, when he stood under the "Mission Accomplished" banner on the aircraft carrier, he said that the ground campaign in Iraq was complete.

[LouC]

I don't recall him saying that. Was he speaking of Kosovo? He certainly can't have been speaking of Iraq. As I recall, when he stood under the "Mission Accomplished" banner on the aircraft carrier, he said that the ground campaign in Iraq was complete.

Excerpts from that mistaken and misunderstood speech.

Admiral Kelly, Captain Card, officers and sailors of the USS Abraham Lincoln, my fellow Americans, major combat operations in Iraq have ended.

In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed.

And now our coalition is engaged in securing and reconstructing that country.

We have difficult work to do in Iraq.

We're bringing order to parts of that country that remain dangerous.

We're pursuing and finding leaders of the old regime who will be held to account for their crimes.

The transition from dictatorship to democracy will take time, but it is worth every effort.

Our coalition will stay until our work is done and then we will leave and we will leave behind a free Iraq.

The battle of Iraq is one victory in a war on terror that began on September the 11th, 2001 and still goes on.

President Bush spoke of battles being over, America and the World heard "war is over".

He realized later and admitted that standing under his mission accomplished banner was a mistake.

[Samm]

I don't recall him saying that. Was he speaking of Kosovo? He certainly can't have been speaking of Iraq. As I recall, when he stood under the "Mission Accomplished" banner on the aircraft carrier, he said that the ground campaign in Iraq was complete.

Maybe he was talking about Japan and Germany...

[Socrates]

Yeah, IIRC he promised to have the troops home by Christmas. Trouble was he didn't say which Christmas. :twisted:

That was my first thought when I read the OP too.

[Lima India Bravo]

Excerpts from that mistaken and misunderstood speech.



President Bush spoke of battles being over, America and the World heard "war is over".

He realized later and admitted that standing uder his mission accomplished banner was a mistake.

Wrong. I don't think there was any ambiguity in what he said:

"my fellow Americans, major combat operations in Iraq have ended.

In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed."

Since he made that statement, more than 3,500 troops have been killed there. When he made the statement, fewer than 200 had been killed. I'd have to say the battles continued, wouldn't you?

[Samm]

Wrong. I don't think there was any ambiguity in what he said:

"my fellow Americans, major combat operations in Iraq have ended.

In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed."

Since he made that statement, more than 3,500 troops have been killed there. When he made the statement, fewer than 200 had been killed. I'd have to say the battles continued, wouldn't you?

There is no contradiction between what Lou said Bush said and the Bush quotes above.

[RedStatePaPa]

Right at the beginning of Iraq, we were told it would be long war.

I have no idea how libs managed (and were allowed) to twist that so badly.

[Lima India Bravo]

Right at the beginning of Iraq, we were told it would be long war.

I have no idea how libs managed (and were allowed) to twist that so badly.

What's twisted? Let me put it in great big red letters so you can comprehend what Bush said:

"major combat operations in Iraq have ended"

[OldBuzzard]

What's twisted? Let me put it in great big red letters so you can comprehend what Bush said:

"major combat operations in Iraq have ended"

I comprehend it just as it was meant. YOU however seem to think that the term "Major combat operations" somehow translates to ALL combat operations.

Yes, there IS a comprehension issue here, but I think you need to look into a mirror to see just who has that issue.

[Lima India Bravo]

I comprehend it just as it was meant. YOU however seem to think that the term "Major combat operations" somehow translates to ALL combat operations.

Yes, there IS a comprehension issue here, but I think you need to look into a mirror to see just who has that issue.


I comprehend just fine, however it would appear that you're so busy carrying water for Bush and justifying his disasterous war that you don't comprehend. He thought he'd won the war in just a few short days.......

[LouC]

I comprehend just fine,...

No it is obvious you don't in this case.

[Lima India Bravo]

No it is obvious you don't in this case.

Then explain just what this means. I think it's pretty clear what he's saying:

"major combat operations in Iraq have ended."

[gwhughes]

How do you define major? I think he meant the shock and awe campaign was complete. But yeah, it was a gaffe he admitted to, get over it.

[PuckHappy]

I don't recall him saying that. Was he speaking of Kosovo? He certainly can't have been speaking of Iraq. As I recall, when he stood under the "Mission Accomplished" banner on the aircraft carrier, he said that the ground campaign in Iraq was complete.

On May 1, 2003 President Bush landed on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier announcing that the mission of overthrowing Saddam had been accomplished.

Sixteen months BEFORE that day America was attacked by terrorists.

Sadly MANY people have forgotten that tragic day of September 11, 2001 when terrorists hijacked US airliners and aimed them into buildings killing over 3,000 innocent people with hopes of destroying the American way of life.

September 20, 2001, nine days after that horrific day our then CIC gave a speech that united this country. In that speech President Bush said:

Our response involves far more than instant retaliation and isolated strikes. Americans should not expect one battle, but a lengthy campaign unlike any other we have ever seen. It may include dramatic strikes visible on TV and covert operations secret even in success.


You can find the entire September 20th speech here:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/nation/specials/attacked/transcripts/bushaddress_092001.html

It is a good read and a GREAT reminder of how it was to have a CIC that had faith in WE, THE PEOPLE. The ones that make this a GREAT nation:

America is successful because of the hard work and creativity and enterprise of our people. These were the true strengths of our economy before September 11, and they are our strengths today.
The above is in that same speech.

(The barry and his sheeple are just plain clueless)

[Lima India Bravo]

On May 1, 2003 President Bush landed on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier announcing that the mission of overthrowing Saddam had been accomplished.

Sixteen months BEFORE that day America was attacked by terrorists.

Sadly MANY people have forgotten that tragic day of September 11, 2001 when terrorists hijacked US airliners and aimed them into buildings killing over 3,000 innocent people with hopes of destroying the American way of life.

September 20, 2001, nine days after that horrific day our then CIC gave a speech that united this country. In that speech President Bush said:



You can find the entire September 20th speech here:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/nation/specials/attacked/transcripts/bushaddress_092001.html

It is a good read and a GREAT reminder of how it was to have a CIC that had faith in WE, THE PEOPLE. The ones that make this a GREAT nation:


The above is in that same speech.

(The barry and his sheeple are just plain clueless)

What, exactly, do the attacks of September 11 have to do with the war in Iraq?

[RedStatePaPa]

What's twisted? Let me put it in great big red letters so you can comprehend what Bush said:

"major combat operations in Iraq have ended"

Yes twisted, lib. :rolleyes:

http://archives.cnn.com/2001/US/09/20/gen.bush.transcript/
Our war on terror begins with al Qaeda, but it does not end there.

It will not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped and defeated.


Americans are asking, "How will we fight and win this war?"

We will direct every resource at our command -- every means of diplomacy, every tool of intelligence, every instrument of law enforcement, every financial influence, and every necessary weapon of war -- to the destruction and to the defeat of the global terror network.

Now, this war will not be like the war against Iraq a decade ago, with a decisive liberation of territory and a swift conclusion. It will not look like the air war above Kosovo two years ago, where no ground troops were used and not a single American was lost in combat.

Our response involves far more than instant retaliation and isolated strikes. Americans should not expect one battle, but a lengthy campaign unlike any other we have ever seen. It may include dramatic strikes visible on TV and covert operations secret even in success.

We will starve terrorists of funding, turn them one against another, drive them from place to place until there is no refuge or no rest.

And we will pursue nations that provide aid or safe haven to terrorism. Every nation in every region now has a decision to make: Either you are with us or you are with the terrorists.

From this day forward, any nation that continues to harbor or support terrorism will be regarded by the United States as a hostile regime. Our nation has been put on notice, we're not immune from attack. We will take defensive measures against terrorism to protect Americans. Today, dozens of federal departments and agencies, as well as state and local governments, have responsibilities affecting homeland security.

:rolleyes:
Actually read the transcript of that speech. If you can take the lib goggles off for more than 5 seconds.

[RedStatePaPa]

How do you define major? I think he meant the shock and awe campaign was complete. But yeah, it was a gaffe he admitted to, get over it.

Not even God could have predicted the lib hysteria over this though.

[RedStatePaPa]

Then explain just what this means. I think it's pretty clear what he's saying:

"major combat operations in Iraq have ended."

Ah so we go from major combat operations to zero combat operations? :lol:


lol sure, ok.

[Lima India Bravo]

Yes twisted, lib. :rolleyes:

http://archives.cnn.com/2001/US/09/20/gen.bush.transcript/




:rolleyes:
Actually read the transcript of that speech. If you can take the lib goggles off for more than 5 seconds.

That speech was made right after the attacks of 9/11. It had nothing to do with the war in Iraq because Bush hadn't even started that war yet!!!! Read the transcript yourself, if you can put down the water you're carrying for Bush for more than five seconds. :rolleyes:

[Lima India Bravo]

Ah so we go from major combat operations to zero combat operations? :lol:


lol sure, ok.

Who said anything about "zero combat operations"?

Let me 'splain this in real simple terms for you. You hire a contractor to build a house for you. You talk to him a few days or even weeks after he starts construction, and he says "major construction on your house has been completed". What do you expect? That it's pretty much finished? Or do you think he means that six years later, he's still going to be hammering away?