Woody's Things

Ramblings and Opinons of an old man!

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Hmm, Interesting!

The Washington Post has this, no recruitment crisis for the Army. Something the "gloom and doomers" don't like to hear -- well actually they will just ignore it! Some excerpts.
On Oct. 11 the Defense Department released its recruiting figures for fiscal 2005. Much attention has been given to the Army missing its goal of 80,000 recruits by 6,600. Despite some alarmist rhetoric, the Army is not in a recruiting crisis or considering a draft.
To put this year's shortfall in perspective, the total of 73,400 people recruited is within 2 percent of the average recruitment each year for the past 10 years. And the Army finished the last four months of the year strongly, recruiting more than 8,000 people each month. The Army also exceeded its reenlistment goals, enabling it to just about make up for the recruiting shortfall.
(hat tip: Mudville Gazette)

Still Waiting for Their Celebration

The 'anti' war crowd is waiting with baited breath for the celebration-- the media appears to be anxiously waiting...
Two US Marines killed in Iraq, death toll now 1,999
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Two U.S. Marines were killed in Iraq when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb, the military said on Tuesday, pushing the total U.S. military death toll since the 2003 invasion to 1,999.
Here is a helpful link for the "loony left".

Yes it Was a Mistake!

Is this guy looking for pity? Me, I don't feel sorry for him -- yes it was a mistake!
Wired News Army Deserter Recalls Abuse in N. Korea
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A U.S. Army deserter who spent decades in North Korea says his communist keepers abused him and controlled every aspect of his life, down to telling him how often to have sex.
'It was the worst mistake anyone ever made,' Charles Jenkins said. 'In words, I cannot express the feelings I have towards North Korea, the harassment I got, the hard life.'

How to Report Good News Badly

Iraq Charter Seems Assured of Approval
The above title reflects an historical event that ALL should be happy about; however, the AP shows how good news can be reported badly.
But the outcome could further divide the nation, with many Sunnis fearing the new decentralized government will deprive them of their fair share in the country's vast oil wealth. Large numbers of Sunnis voted 'no,' and some of their leaders were already rejecting the apparent result.
The writer here is not only a report but a clairvoyant -- predicting what will happen. I wonder if the writer knows about our very own constitution? Does Mr. Keith know that the US constitution was almost defeated if not for some compromises, compromises that ended up in the bill of rights? No, of course not -- Mr. Keith (the writer) does not claim to be a historian only clairvoyant. Got to love the MSM, they really believe we listen to their opinions -- ROFL!

Voting in Iraq Round 2

Another giant step in Iraq that most likely will be criticized and underestimated by the MSM -- then of course, like with the first vote their tune will change to how they thought it would be a good thing.

"This weekend is a momentous time in the history of the Middle East. After choosing their leaders in free elections in January, the Iraqi people have gone to the polls to vote on a democratic constitution. This constitution is the result of months of debate and compromise by representatives of Iraq's diverse ethnic and religious communities. These leaders came together to produce a document that protects fundamental freedoms and lays the foundation for a lasting democracy. Earlier this week, the Iraqi people embraced changes to the text that have led to its endorsement by some Sunni leaders, as well as Kurdish and Shia leaders. Now the people of Iraq will have the final say." - President George W. Bush (October 15, 2005 Radio Address) Posted by Picasa
Transcript of President Bush's Radio address.

Well -- Example of Stagged

Now this is an example of "stagging" something -- is this something new, NO. However, this piece appearing right after Katie Couric reports the Whitehouse may have "stagged an event" for a "photo op" is funny and a fine example of the "pot calling the kettle black"... Give me a break! Posted by Picasa

Here is a participants response to some of the "bashing" and "accusations", coming from the left, about President Bushes talk with the troops -- again, GIVE ME A BREAK!

Welcome Home!

Marines return after nearly four decades
I know these families are glad to have their family members home -- welcome home heroes!
MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON, D.C. - The families of 11 Marines, their long wait finally over, said a final goodbye to loved ones not forgotten after nearly four decades.

Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for America's honored heroes, was the rain-laden backdrop to the history-making event that saw hundreds of friends, service members and families pay tribute to the men who gave the ultimate sacrifice so many years before.

Love Competition

Well if nothing else the release of Google Talk may have driven the "top three" IM(s) to "play" better together making their products better for all.
Microsoft, Yahoo to link IM services
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc. are preparing to link together their free instant messaging services as they take on entrenched messaging leader AOL and market newcomer Google Inc., a source close to the companies said on Tuesday.

N. Korea -- More Tricks!

U.S. accuses North Korea of $100 bill counterfeiting
Looks like North Korea has learned a new game instead of the usual "sure we will" - "no we want" - "it's the US's fault", game!
The Bush administration formally has accused North Korea of manufacturing high-quality counterfeit $100 'supernotes' for the first time, according to an indictment made public yesterday as part of a 16-year probe.
'Quantities of the supernote were manufactured in, and under auspices of the government of, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea),' said the indictment of Irish national Sean Garland and six others. 'Individuals, including North Korean nationals acting as ostensible government officials, engaged in the worldwide transportation, delivery, and sale of quantities of supernotes.'