A silent moment in salute to you sir...

...thank you.

Sorry for the dupes, but your site locked up with a repeating error message. fyi!

Hugh Hewitt is telling about your presentation
and although I am crying I know the American
voters will not allow the president to lose,
they are too strong for that to happen. Thanks
for the hard work done to show us once again
what the reality is in the world.
thanks.

Thank you! A Vietnam vet. God bless America and her troops.

Thank you! A Vietnam vet. God bless America and her troops.

I also cried looking at your blog. Thank you. I believe this is extremely important, especially since my son is a Marine. If I may I would like to add the photos of the bombed US Embassy in Kenya and the USS Cole. We have lots of reasons to make sure this never happens again, Anne Gomes

Powerful. Just posted a link to it over at Little Green Footballs. I hope your photo essay gets e-mailed to our troops, too.

Thank you for another outstanding post.

That sums it all up nicely.

Once again, you've said it superbly.

I am afraid I have to link to your blog again, even if people talk.

You are a true patriot. Thank you, and God bless our nation.

Thank you. The whole world needs to see and absorb your very, very powerful post, especially those who find truth so difficult to view. You caught my soul. God Bless America, our super troops and you,sir. MaryW.

It is my hope that this site becomes as widely read as it deserves to be. Thank you for actually voting your conscience - something too few of us seem to do. For those voting the wrong way out of fear of offending the other misled souls of the world, I recommend two minutes viewing this stirring reminder of what we are fighting, and fighting for.

Thank you.

If Kerry is elected, who will guard the door to my house, my neighbor's doors, my communities' doors? The Marines, the Army, the Coast Guard, the FBI or my local police?

The location of the war will shift from Bagdad to MainStreet, USA. The elites will constantly conduct seminars to discuss the situation. They will discuss ways to get the population to accept the nusance of death on our streets from terriorists.

Meanwhile my wife, my kids and I will have to take turns manning the baracades of the fire free zones helping our neighbors and communities survive.

I'm forwarding to friends and relatives -- thanks and God bless!

I weep to see, to remember, to know
that though the sorrow be true,
our land be sound.
That though the world knows tears,
(and so do I)
I will stand, salute America and
all she stands for.
Thank you for helping us remember.
Bill

Thanks for a moving exposition and presentation. I agree with you about having reservations about some of President Bush's policies (although perhaps not the same one). But, one thing is clear. There is a choice to be made between a strong leader and a non-leader. From my blog partner and I at IntheFight, three cheers for your eloquence in word and picture.

Hey Hugh, Thank you so much for all you do for America! I'm an educator who is also thankful for how hard you worked to support IUSD (parcel tax) a few years back. Surprisingly, I am also a huge "W" supporter- am trying to get the word out to my colleagues. They are a tough sell, esp. becuz of NCLB. Haven't heard you address this on your show and would love to hear your take on it. So far, this is the one thing I find extremely disappointing about Pres. Bush's policies. We are spending more time testing than actually teaching! (What happened to the feds getting out of local school management?) Please comment.
Thank you!
Dianne

Gee, thank you all for your kind words. I appreciate all them.

Thank you for a powerful presentation. I casted my early ballot in Tarpon Springs FL for GWB this morning. You did not have to convince me but hopefully you will convince many undecided, that in these dangerous times the choice is clear, GWB is the man.
Robert Franzoni

Thank you.

Thank you. I have chosen George W. Bush. My faith and trust have directed me. This presentation only confirms that I have made the right selection.

Superb essay....I am not often moved to tears...this did. Your point elegantly made.

It is a war of survival, least we forget - Values over words, actions over good intentions. Thank you Hugh, and especially GW for his steadfastness...

That should be its own TV on ad ala 527s. Excellent.

I had not seen the photo of the beheaded American hostage for months until today. (I am ashamed that I cannot remember his name). I have never seen the photos of the body bags of Beslan. Nor those of Madrid. And thanks to the desire of the MSM to have us act as though 9/11 never happened, in the past three years I have seen precious few pictures of that day the Twin Towers fell.

I'm certain there are few in America who thank God every day for John Kerry. And I'm equally certain that hundred of thousands if not millions of Americans who thank God for George W. Bush. Thanks for reminding me why I am voting for George W. Bush. Twice.

I read your posting at our public library and openly wept. Thank you for reminding us what it is all about. A VietNam vet.

From a guy who voted for Clinton twice (to my eternal shame) here's to Bush redux. President John Kerry would get somebody killed.

They say a picture is worth a 1,000 words. Let's pray that America wakes up and can truly see the Truth! Cathie in California

Thank you for reminding us.
How quickly we forget.
Truly shocking.

Mr. Truman,
The beheaded Americans names are Nick Berg and Paul Johnson.

John Kerry once said that the Vietnamese didn't know the difference between democracy and Communism - and that only 3,000 would be affected if we pulled out of Vietnam. They do and millions were affected - and he still is clueless. George W. Bush has been given to this country by God to lead us through a dark and dangerous time. I pray every day that the majority of Americans will see this and re-elect him. Thank you for your beautiful and moving essay. Beth in Winters

Sir, Thank you for reminding us that freedom isn't free, for honoring the willing few who daily risk their lives to serve and protect us, and for honoring those heroes and their families who've made the ultimate sacrifice, paying the full price of freedom for the rest of us, even for those who hate America - U.S. Army Vet, firefighter

An eloquent reminder that the GWOT is real. Bush is taking the fight to the terrorists where they are. That course must continue until they are eliminated. CAPT Brent Ramsey, USNR (Ret)

I hope millions of Americans see your pictures. We need to be remeinded why we are fighting and for what. My ancestors have defended this country since the Revolutionary War. I still believe it & what it stands for is worth fighting for.

Sir,You are powerfully persuasive. I hope everyone in the battle ground States gets to see your presentation. God help us if we would to let John Kerry to get into the White House, for that would be to make a mockery of all the sacrifices made by our heros(and their family) in defending this Country and in spreading peace and democracy to the world.
Thank you for your excellent post.
Joe Ma
Morgantown,WV

do u think it can wipe out terrorists from the earth just by weapons? Do u think Bush can protect us from attacking by terrorists? It is u who r wrong!weapons can never control weapons! Wars can never eradicate war! i think you are asleep now!and all the persons who have decided to choose Bush are asleep!It's a big tragdy for American if Bush succeed in the election! the tragdy is waiting for us in near future!

do u think it can wipe out terrorists from the earth just by weapons? Do u think Bush can protect us from attacking by terrorists? It is u who r wrong!weapons can never control weapons! Wars can never eradicate war! i think you are asleep now!and all the persons who have decided to choose Bush are asleep!It's a big tragdy for American if Bush succeed in the election! the tragdy is waiting for us in near future!

This is the best answer to the question that could have been made. I will forever be amazed at the talent and insight that is living in our great country.

Dick

Wepons in the hands of brave and courageous men and women who are willing and able to defend the right. All evil needs to succeed is for good men to remain asleep. Awake and vote! Let everyone choose. Just because a Democrat did the registering does not mean that they are all sheep and believe that the corruption of the U. N. is the way to peace.

Thank you sir, for reminding us why good men fight. The struggle to form and maintain democracy demands constant vigilance. Thank God their are those who are willing to put themselves in harm's way for us all. Go U.S.A.

Ben in Arizona

Thank you for reminding us what/who an American is.
Pegleg Pete
High Country, USA

Thank you.

Ever since I became eligible to vote, I've voted (mostly) Democratic. This will mark the first time I'm voting for a Republican president. I voted for Clinton twice, too...and Jimmy Carter also. I used to admire Ralph Nader. I'm also a pro-choice feminist. And I know I'm in good company. I still don't understand how "enlightened" citizens of the U.S. can so willingly be terror apologists, hate Israel, and support the UN. At least I'm not going to be one of them! Thank you for a powerful assemblage of images that remind us of what's really important. See you at the polls!

Thank You! Your picture essay was excellent. These are images that need to be seen over and over again--lest we forget. Too many people have rationalized their support of Kerry by downplaying the true danger that terrorism brings to our world.

Thank You for the powerful photo essay. I am voting for GWB and I know that he will bring the justice needed to our enemies. I hope every person who votes sees this first.

Tom in Arizona

It's a true shame that every American not be required to view this. GOD willing the animals who hate freedom and liberty will be eliminated from the gene pool forever.
Thank you Sir for this site. Thanks to LGF site for directing me here. God bless you and all us AMERICANS. LET FREEDOM RING all around the world.

Oh HELL YES!

Could this be sent to the Hollywood power-brokers? I would love to see Mahr, Moore, et al as they watched this one. The eloquence of other posts is very appropriate and speaks to the touching nature of the struggle and of loss. Having let those images and the pain of events since September 11th register once more, my next response is to SUPPORT VICTORY in the face of such a horrible enemy.

Dan Patterson

May I add to Bethtopaz: I go to a young Viet manicurist who works her head off to help support her family and is gloriously appreciative of the opportunity to do so. I asked why she came to the US and her instant answer was "Freedom." She told me how her family went hungry and were reduced to eating rats and insects to survive....that's what Kerry had us do to these people. Thanks for your great picture message. Myrt

Very good.

Wood: Your post is an argument to do nothing, ever, in response to anything. Does the word "try" exist in your vocabulary, you know, make an effort to do something? If not, get a dictionary and look it up.

I was a democrat until September 11 2001.

I will be voting for G.W.Bush.

9/11 hit too close to home for me, a close family member of mine is a survivor of the world trade center attacks.

AND I WILL NEVER FORGET OR FORGIVE.

i will never forget, but we have to realize that the middle east is a bloodbath and a shit hole that the world needs to face, not the U.S. alone. we are losing our well trained men and women for a cause that the world needs to be involved in. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!

SAS
CO, USA

I fly my flag 7/24/365 and have done since 9/11
I fly it in honor of those who lost their lives that, day and In Honor of All Our Military, Home and Away, and For Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice for Our Freedom.
I am proud of and support our troops.
I am proud to be an American.
I am proud to support and vote for President George W. Bush.
I salute you for such a moving story

Why are the Dems lying to us when they know the truth? Want WMD info about Iraq? Read Bodanskys book. pgs,55,231,241,438,496& 499. Iraq War. Maybe John K missed the itel meetings. The towers were our wake up call, Wake up. Ed ex US Army.

Damn. That is the most touching, compelling, insistent argument to vote for Bush that I've seen. Thanks for reminding me of why I'm proud to be an American.

Sas...you need to wake up.

The UN is CORRUPT, Germany, FRANCE were getting bribe money from saddam, that is WHY they did not want to disrupt a $$good thing$$ for them self's.

Do you want to put YOUR trust in the hands of country's who put Greed over HUMAN RIGHTS and freedom for everyone (NOT JUST YOU) in the world so we ALL can live in Peace??

Or are you one of those hypocrite liberals who scream for their rights but care less for anyone else's rights in the world?

Do you remember what Bill Clinton said in 1998 about Saddam and Iraq's WMD's...

Please Read pull your head out of the sand.

SADDAM REGIME THREATENS REGION, WORLD, AMERICA

"His regime threatens the safety of his people, the stability of his
region, and the security of all the rest of us.

What if he fails to comply, and we fail to act, or we take some ambiguous third route which gives him yet more opportunities to
develop this program of weapons of mass destruction and continue to
press for the release of the sanctions and continue to ignore the solemn commitments that he made?

Well, he will conclude that the international community has lost its will. He will then conclude that he can go right on and do more to
rebuild an arsenal of devastating destruction.

And some day, some way, I guarantee you, he'll use the arsenal."

- President Clinton, February 17, 1998
http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/1998/02/17/transcripts/clinton.iraq/

John Kerry is a panderer, and how people can't see that makes me think of Jim Jones..and all those 900 people who drank his cool-aid.

I am so proud to be among the Bush camp. How can we ever forget 9/11-ever. There is not one person on this earth that is perfect and to do everything right is not possible. To be in his shoes is too overwhelming. Thank you for this post to remind us again and again that America has changed forever.

God Bless America! and lets pray we re-elect George Bush so our country remains safe.

You always know where GWB stands! No FLIP-FLOPPING with him!! He is consistent in his decision making, demanding in getting results and is very definitive in his plan for Iraq. Kerry has told us nothing about his plans, all I know is that he has a plan for everything, but what are the plans?

I have backed GWB all the way in this war. Kerry will undo everything that GWB has done. PEOPLE be careful, you may just get what you wish for!

A VOTE FOR KERRY WILL MAKE THE WORLD SO SCARY!

I personally do not wish to find out what SCARY KERRY has in store for us, his record speaks for itself. Unchartered territory ??? Think about it.

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

You always know where GWB stands! No FLIP-FLOPPING with him!! He is consistent in his decision making, demanding in getting results and is very definitive in his plan for Iraq. Kerry has told us nothing about his plans, all I know is that he has a plan for everything, but what are the plans?

I have backed GWB all the way in this war. Kerry will undo everything that GWB has done. PEOPLE be careful, you may just get what you wish for!

A VOTE FOR KERRY WILL MAKE THE WORLD SO SCARY!

I personally do not wish to find out what SCARY KERRY has in store for us, his record speaks for itself. Unchartered territory ??? Think about it.

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

You always know where GWB stands! No FLIP-FLOPPING with him!! He is consistent in his decision making, demanding in getting results and is very definitive in his plan for Iraq. Kerry has told us nothing about his plans, all I know is that he has a plan for everything, but what are the plans?

I have backed GWB all the way in this war. Kerry will undo everything that GWB has done. PEOPLE be careful, you may just get what you wish for!

A VOTE FOR KERRY WILL MAKE THE WORLD SO SCARY!

I personally do not wish to find out what SCARY KERRY has in store for us, his record speaks for itself. Unchartered territory ??? Think about it.

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Those are moving images indeed, but how again does that show that we need four more years of Bush? Those deaths in Spain, as cowardly an act as that was, are a direct result of Bush rushing us and the "coalition" to war. The deaths of those brave contractors were a result of Bush's poor planning of the occupation.

What again do those pictures of 9/11 have to do with us going to Iraq?? Why do you not have any photos of Bin Laden? Maybe because Bush doesn't think he's important?

I'm not 100% behind Kerry, but I do know from his experiences and what he says, that he respects the lives of our military. And will not be wreckless in how he deploys them.

Haile Selassie, former Ethopian Emperor in a 1963 speech before a special session of all places, the UN, gets it…. “Throughout history it has been the inaction of those who could have acted, the indifference of those who should have known better, the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most –  that has made it possible for evil to triumph.” Fits like a glove. Events leading up to 9/11, the war on terror, and liberation of Iraq.

I would just like to ask all you people who like John Kerry so well, if he gets in the White House, how are you going to like fighting the enemies of our country in the streets of our cities instead of Iraq? Thats what we are over in Iraq for! Duh!
Rog. in MS.

I would just like to ask all you people who like John Kerry so well, if he gets in the White House, how are you going to like fighting the enemies of our country in the streets of our cities instead of Iraq? Thats what we are over in Iraq for! Duh!
Rog. in MS.

Roger: So are you saying that our invasion of Iraq has actually made you feel safer walking the streets of Mississippi? No evidence suggests that Saddam was on the verge of deploying troops to our shores anytimes soon.

Everybody (even the "Liberals") are happy that Saddam is no longer in power, but by invading Iraq for completely different (and now false) reasons, Bush has not made us any less of a terrorist target.

Mike, how many times have the terrorists carried out attacks on U.S. soil since 11 September 2001?

None. Zero. Zip.

Obviously, President Bush has made our country less of a terrorist target. I suggest you find another argument, one that isn't obviously contradicted by the facts.

Harry: were the Anthrax letters not terrorist attacks?

What are the facts that Bush has made our country safer from terrorist attacks? Are you talking about how his administration has tried to stonewall bi-partisan commisions from looking into our intelligence failures? Or how he let his energy/chemical industry buddies off the hook from better securing their facilities? Or better inspecting the cargo coming into this country?

Mike,
Do you not know that an enemy who is running from you is less able to attack you? It's basic war philosophy. Read The Art of War sometime. I, for one, would much rather be attacking than defending. And yes, Fighting them over there and keeping them in defense mode has made me feel safer here. Don't fool yourself about Iraq, it was a terrorist state.
-also, side note, UBL is not the only person of note on the side of terror, to think that he is is just naive.

-Nate

AMEN.

I am proud to be an American. I'm proud of our president and I pray daily for him that God will guide him in all decisions he makes. I'm proud to support our military personnel. I too served in the military. Please pray for victory in November and a rapid victory in Iraq. God bless America!!!! Ferris Cromwell

We are at the edge of an abyss--a Kerry victory will see us over the edge !

Soon, this place might be as popular as free-republic.

Interesting viewpoints! On election Day we ALL need to THINK, methinks. Never mind Party Alliance, Never mind 'We ALWAYS voted [this or that], Never mind - - - - tells lies, Never mind - - - - - - flip-flops; Just before you vote, say a silent prayer [to whomever you pray to] and ask for Guidance - THEN vote what your heart tells you to do!

Killing terrorists doesn't work? It won't solve the problem?

Gee, I thought killing workled real well with the Imperial Japanese Navy and the Wehrmacht.

Oh, and to be pre-emptive: I realize there is no terrorist country to surrender to our forces or negotiate a peace with. That also means the terrorists do not have an assured training area and base of supplies. That is a weakness of theirs, not a strength.

This is beautiful tribute. I am a Bush supporter and it sums up my feelings better than I can. Thank you!

Thank you for your beautiful and thoughtful photo essay. I would like to add a few additional reasons to vote.
-to make sure my kids can study any religion they want without fear or censorship even if the religion they choose is wrong
-to know that if my kids are ever wrongfuly accused of a crime they will be entitled to a lawyer and a fair trial
-to know that if an evil man ever does become president (it could happen in a thousand years or so) the Americans of that generation will be entitled to dissent
-to let our brave soldiers know that the freedoms they fought for will not be willingly surrendered to fear

There are more than 2 parties offering candidates this election season the libertarian party, the green party, and the reform party all made the ballot in florida this year, so saying you don't like either candidate is not an excuse.

It is refreshing to see so many Bush fans. I was beginning to think the world didn't care that our leader should be led by his faith in God. Your rendition was absolutely enlightening. Hope every democrat can see the truth before it is too late. Become a true christian and see the truth.

Save my soul Virginia!

Nate

You are correct in thinking more Americans should read the Art of War. The full text can be found online at http://www.chinapage.com/sunzi-e.html

Here are a few good quotes for those who don't feel like reading the whole thing

Chapter 1
"26. Now the general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand. Thus do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat: how much more no calculation at all! It is by attention to this point that I can foresee who is likely to win or lose."

Chapter 2
"6. There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare.
7. It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on."

Chapter 3
"1. Sun Tzu said: In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the enemy's country whole and intact; to shatter and destroy it is not so good. So, too, it is better to recapture an army entire than to destroy it, to capture a regiment, a detachment or a company entire than to destroy them.
2. Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.
3. Thus the highest form of generalship is to balk the enemy's plans; the next best is to prevent the junction of the enemy's forces; the next in order is to attack the enemy's army in the field; and the worst policy of all is to besiege walled cities."

Again, I highly suggest every American read this text in its entirety as it has tremendous signifigance in these troubled and dangerous times.

Absolutely magnificent, Gerard. God willing, we'll make the right choice 12 days from now...

Yeah, IRAQ was the enemy. Is the kool-aid good? The right choice 12 days from now is John Kerry. And you all know that.

You just keep drinking that deep Well water Dan. Beams!!!

God bless you, God bless the families of the fallen and the murdered, God bless the people fighting for our freedoms, God bless President George W. Bush, and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!

Our president looks to the Lord for the answers, how can he EVER go wrong? God bless the troops, their families and God bless George W Bush.

Thank you for this. It proves that being a Californian and an American are not mutually exclusive. Ed Panzella

Wonderful. Thank You.

Thank you..We need our President to stay...He is strong in his beliefs, honor and love of this country and the American dream. He exemplifies what we as Americans are---Freedom, dignity, honor and love of God, freedom of speech, religion and above all the right to VOTE! God Bless!

Thank you..We need our President to stay...He is strong in his beliefs, honor and love of this country and the American dream. He exemplifies what we as Americans are---Freedom, dignity, honor and love of God, freedom of speech, religion and above all the right to VOTE! God Bless!

Thank you..We need our President to stay...He is strong in his beliefs, honor and love of this country and the American dream. He exemplifies what we as Americans are---Freedom, dignity, honor and love of God, freedom of speech, religion and above all the right to VOTE! God Bless!

YEAH BUDDY!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA! GO BUSH & OUR TROOPS WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL!

Please God let us not forget one of these pictures. God bless America and be with those fine men and women who defend us and to our leaders who guide us. I am proud to be a voting Republican. Betty in NY state October22,2004

Thank you. This should be seen by every American. Vote for George W. Bush.

Sadly it has always been the case ...& will always be the case that the strong in America will have to protect the weak & weak minded. Unfortunately the weak minded in America have sided with those who would kill all of us! But does that surprise anyone? Haven't the weakminded in America said & continue to say that its ok--& even preferred that 30 million babies have been killed? Its terribly depressing until someone like you does the right thing...again--by reminding all of us why America is here---why American's are here! Go "W"!

Well what a surprise, the insurgents are here posting their nonsense about their frenchy friend Kerry. Know what Queen Hal? You're going to be even more lame in a few weeks because that's when you demorats are going to be 2-time losers.

What we have to watch out for now is dirty tricks. The voter registration records are so ridiculous that there's obviously a ton of fraud there, plus those idiots are going to be intimidating poll workers in swing states with "poll watchers", plus armies of the evil trial lawyers out to paralize our victory with nuisance lawsiuts. Well I'll tell you. If the Rats are looking for trouble, they're going to find trouble.

Oh and like they all said, God Bless America! I notice how the left-wingers don't say that

That is something special. It made me cry. I am a vetran of the U.S. Submarine force. I believe we need a COMMANDER IN CHIEF. I will vote for Mr. Bush. Downing Kerry achives nothing. Your images say all that needed to be said. Thank You. Steven J. Wright

Thank you. When America remembers. Bush will win big!
On 9/11, Americans too young to remember Pearl Harbor learned how it felt to have their nation viciously attacked in acts of war. At first we were united by shock and grief, but our tears soon turned to stony resolve. In the days that followed, the descendents of what Tom Brokaw called “The Greatest Generation” suddenly knew for the first time an aching patriotism—the kind that makes generations willing to fight bravely so the next may live freely.

The WWII generation knew that pulling together wins wars. In 1944, the morning after the allied invasion at Normandy pushed back the Nazis, can you imagine a politician announcing that 10,000 American soldiers had died in that day’s “colossal miscalculation”? Imagine him rebuking FDR for “taking his eye off the ball” for going after Hitler when it was Hirohito in Japan who attacked us. And nine months later, imagine the public outcry if, instead of the picture of the Marines hoisting our flag on Iwo Jima, a stumping senator held up a picture of some of the 7,000 Americans who died on that island and declared, “Wrong battle. Wrong island. Wrong time!” Such demoralizing defeatism would not have been whispered 60 years ago, and I suspect it will backfire on Kerry before November 2.

We did not rush to war. Nor were we “mislead” by Clinton, Bush, and Blair. The thoroughness of the Duefler Report was impossible before we ousted Saddam, and though it indicates that there are no longer stockpiles of WMD in Iraq, it also explains why the UN sanctions and inspections were a game of cat and mouse before the war. Our troops are doing a great job, and as for me, I will joining the 75% of them who USA Today reports will cast their votes to keep President Bush as their Commander in Chief.

I have been scrolling up and down, up and down for nearly thirty minutes now, and I am moved beyond words to express my gratitude for such an expressive piece which lifts the spirit and upholds the values that our nation embraces.

Thank you, thank you, and thank you again.

Dick

Well done sir.

Viet Nam Vet

I was very moved by this. A hundred essays fail to capture what your photo montage has done to underscore what is at stake in this election. Thank you

Thank you for the pictorial reminders. They help to keep us focused on the real reasons we are fighting in Iraq. So many young uneducated Americans have short memories and are easily distracted by clever visual tricks and sound bites produced by disengenous film makers. Lets pray they do not become life long liberals.

I could not have said it any better myself. GWB all the way for four more years and another good Republican for eight more years after that.

I could not have said it any better myself. GWB all the way for four more years and another good Republican for eight more years after that.

I could not have said it any better myself. GWB all the way for four more years and another good Republican for eight more years after that.

The cut off head was too graphic, but I do agree with you.

My fear is that many in America will not remember how hard we were hit on 9/11 until it happens again on our soil. So many seem to have forgotten. They give no credence to other attacks around the world and continue to criticize President Bush's efforts to stay on the offensive against terrorism. Thank you for helping all of us to remember. GWB for President!

God Bless GWB and the US military.Vote GWB 4 more years.

Powerful.

Welcome to sanity and reason. Your party left you and we are happy to embrace you.

God Bless You and our President GWB and especially our military and their families.

Jeanette Kahl

Thanks for sharing so much with so many.........
especially me.
I too, like our Commander in Chief, refuse to be drug back into the 12th century.

Marty Malin

I will be voting for Bush. After watching Sen. Kerry and observing his voting record for the past couple of years I am convinced that his heart is not in preserving American freedom, nor spreading world-wide freedom. As I see it, a vote for Bush is tanamount to a vote for freedom. I know 3/4 of my military comrades stand behind me in this. America - please stand with us! God bless

Excellent piece. I hope you don't mind, but I have some friends here who do not have internet access, so I've copied your piece into Word in order to make copies to hand out and also to make it easier for those who can view attachments to see this. Maybe I'll email this to George Soros.

the current Anti Americanism runnning rampant on the Dems side is embarrasing. it, not the Bush Administation, is what is making this election cycle so divisive. I was walking down the street in downtown Portland yesterday, and there was a grop of filthy hippy wannabes signing up ppl to vote with a huge Kerry sign, and a stack of books titled Spawn of Satan. on the front cover was a photo of Dick Cheney. i detest Kerry as a politician, but to call him the spawn of Satan? now whos being devisive?
is it possible that the terrorists in Iraq and elsewhere, dont see Ted Kennedy crowing quagmire every day for the last year from the floor of the Senate?

the current Anti Americanism runnning rampant on the Dems side is embarrasing. it, not the Bush Administation, is what is making this election cycle so divisive. I was walking down the street in downtown Portland yesterday, and there was a grop of filthy hippy wannabes signing up ppl to vote with a huge Kerry sign, and a stack of books titled Spawn of Satan. on the front cover was a photo of Dick Cheney. i detest Kerry as a politician, but to call him the spawn of Satan? now whos being devisive?
is it possible that the terrorists in Iraq and elsewhere, dont see Ted Kennedy crowing quagmire every day for the last year from the floor of the Senate?

Thank you for your comments and insight. God bless you and your work.

A splendid essay in every respect. Heartfelt congratulations on a job exceedingly well-done.

May my daughter only read this and think of her children's future and how important her vote is.

Bravo.

This needs to be a TV ad. I'm reduced to tears. Thank you sir.

THANK YOU...THANK YOU.....THANK YOU....YOU HAVE
SAID IT ALL....THE WHOLE COUNTRY NEEDS TO SEE
AND READ THIS....you brought tears to my eyes...
GOD BLESS AMERICA....PRAY EVERYDAY

Excellent! Brilliant! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I believe the choice is easy...
George W. Bush has never fought against this country. Never in time of war did he meet with the enemy.

John Kerry cannot say this.

I do not understand who could vote for a traitor.

I can not believe there are still so many americans who want an incompetent liar and deserter to be their president again.
but then again, if you choose this idiot, you deserve him.
But don't forget that the next generation (even earlier) will have to pay for this warminded fool.
And if he continuous his war against ghosts for much longer the tour of duty will be back.
I'm so glad I am not an american citizen.....I have children who want to live in honesty, respect and peace...
Good luck to all of you!

grtz
Yessss

And if you really want some objective information: have an open eye for what has been happening the past few years. Just listen to Bush' lies about Iraq.
Fahrenheit 9-11 was not full of lies, otherwise the author would have been 'hanged' by the republicans.
'In plane sight' and 'hijack' are far more interesting than the pictures you are showing. Nothing new about them. Exactly a republican way of dealing with facts.
And if you think I'm not against terrorism, than you must reconsider.
When Bush said: "who is not with us, is against us" he meant: Follow the leader (that's me),or you will be marked a 'terrorist'.
Please, do the world a favour and stop this sick man!!

grtz.
Yesss

Saddam is connected to al-qaida?
LOL
Saddam had weapons of mass destruction?.
LOL
We want to free the Iraqi people?
LOL
We treat our prisoners regarding the Geneve-conventions?
LOL
Everybody is equal. even if you are gay?
LOL
The white-house was hit by a Boeing?
LOL
Anthrax envelopes?
LOL
Bush (or any other member from his administration, or their kids) fougth for his country?
LOL
Being against this war means being unpatriotic and means you don't support those serving in Iraq?
LOL
Pricision attacks, clean war, everything under control?
LOL
And all of this is not for the oil and stratigic occupation in the middel-east, but it is all about providing freedom to teh rest of the world?
LOL
Ans because I wrote this down I don't respect the veterans?
LOL,
I have served in Eastern Europe, I know what I am talking about. Screw chickenshit BUSH (excuse my words, but I've changed and become less diplomatic since my tour)

And oh, don't forget...
You won't like this blasfemic idea...
But I think....
God is not dead, but he is currently working on a less prestigeous project,....

http://www.xs4all.nl/~vantrier/vets.swf

another set of photos. Be carefull, it's not what you think..

On the Capitol Mall lying between the monuments of two great Presidents there rests a black stripe of mourning. Inscribed thereon are the names of men....men who cry out from the depths of that black granite to tell us that, "its only quiet when it rains."

Kerry gave a speach yesterday in which he stated that he would attack the terrorists the same way he did when in VietNam. Well, he finally told one truth. I'm sure he would keep this promise if elected. Kerry can talk all he wants but the physical evidence shows him giving aid and comfort to the enemy. He is a traitor to the US and would kiss the ass of all our enemies. We would be building more monuments to fallen and missing comrads.

The only necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. As a man and a Vietnam Vet I for one will vote for a man who has the respect of our armed forces and even our enemies. George Bush is truly a Commander In Chief.

http://www.bushflash.com/occupied.html

THANK YOU! It seems we who care, run out of amunition every now and then. I can reload now. In case anyone needs amunition, I suggest you check http://www.texasbobsworld.com/third_world_war.htm
and more recent "Election determines fate of nation" by Mathew Manweller, which appeared in the Daily Record, newspaper in Ellensburg, WA. Manweller is a Central Washington University political science professor. www.kvnews.com/articles/2004/10/23/manwellercolumn

I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW ANYONE COULD EVEN THINK OF VOTING FOR KERRY. I'M FOR BUSH ALL THE WAY. HUNTERS IN THE WORLD NEED TO REALLY THINK HARD WHO THEY WANT FOR PRESIDENT. IF THEY ARE NOT CAREFUL THEY WON'T HAVE A GUN. IF GUNS ARE OUTLAWED ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE GUNS. THINK ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!VOTE GEORGE W. BUSH .............GUNS DON'T KILL PEOPLE.......PEOPLE KILL PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!911 NO ONE SHOULD EVER FORGET IT WAS THE EMERGENCY WAKE UP DAY.

Thanks, that was beautiful. Made me cry.

Very moving photo essay. Pretty much says what this election is about. God bless America.

John

I thank God everyday that GW was President that fateful day in September. Al would of been sitting in a corner crying his eyes out.
Thank you so much for reminding those who forgot.

Having served in Korea during the war gives me a different perspective about some things that are accepted today. For one --during the Korean war time, if someone was seen burning the American flag, he would have been shot on the spot. If he had been seen collaborating with the enemy, he would have been AT LEAST court marshaled and if it had been known that he removed his military ribbons and defiantly cast them down showing utter disgust and contempt for his nation, the soldiers of that era would have taken him on and he would not look like the pompus ass, well-kept poodle he now is. It makes as much sense to have a traaitor for a President as it does to put an ashtray on a motorcycle. Look out for slick-talking people --- they may flush us all down the drain. I'm a staunch Bush supporter and I ask God to bless America --- but God help us REALLY, if Kerry wins this one.

Thank you for putting my thoughts into words! If everyone gets out and votes instead of leaving it to the other guy, we may actually have an election for once! MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD!!!

Can you feel the looooooooove tonight....

The photo essay was so moving....so many pictures, so many thoughts and so many horrific memories. If you could get this past the naysayers and MSM powers-that-be, it would make one excellent ad for GWB.

Without any vitriole or hype, Kerry is guilty by his own admission one at least one crime...either treason or violations against the Geneva-Hague Convention. Either one, under a microscope, should DQ him from any serious contention....he gets a free pass.

No reason to attack him...he does that well enough for himself. The sad thing isn't that he panders...it's that very few call him on it. The MSM acts as if he can actually have two opposing viewpoints on each issue and that's okay. If we act as lemmings and follow the path laid out for us, we'll perish as lemmings.

It only takes a little independent thought about what matters to each of us, some independent research confirmed by multiple sources to guide our knowledge, and a clear mind, unfettered by the garbage that we're being force-fed by those who find us incapable of thinking for ourselves and it all becomes crystal-clear.

I lost my father, my uncle and second cousin in Vietnam, my grandfather fought in WWII and Korea and I served in Grenada, Panama, Honduras, Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom and I have a heavy heart. This is the most important election in my forty years of life. I only pray that we understand what this truly represents. I look at my four-year and eighteen month old daughters and pray that they never see what I saw on the morning of September 11.

It's so discouraging to read the thoughts of Bush backers and realize how completely brain-washed you all are.

God Bless Kerry! God Bless America!

I found the use of these pictures to be in incredible poor taste. Much like Cheney's use of fear to promote his brain-dead running mate.

Find the truth...it's out there.

You want something else to remember? George W Bush has killed over 14,000 men, women and children in Iraq...

You want the TRUTH? The truth is right here, staring you in the face. 50 TRUTHS. These photos are not in poor taste, they are every AMERICANS REALITY and I refuse to forget because a traitor like Kerry or anyone else says I should. I will remember, my husband will remember, my children will remember, and I pray every TRUE AMERICAN WILL REMEMBER!

I remember when hearing on the radio while driving to work Sep 11th that the World Trade Center had been attacked with passenger planes. And then immediately thinking a force of pure evil had just been loosed. We are fighting much more than terrorists. This is a wake up call to American to get back to the God who gave us this great free country and stand up for it by voting as we are privileged in this country to do. Supporting our troops and praying for them. Fighting evil and puting the right God fearing man in the highest office to do this. I am voting for Bush to see us thru this. Let's not attack each other but pray we do the right thing, as one day we will all be held accountable. God guide us as we cast our votes, our lives and many others depend on the outcome.

Love it....Long Live America

I will pray for poor stupid souls such as Scott.

I will pray for poor stupid souls such as Scott.

What happened on September 11th could easily happen again; let us never forget that and never forget which president stood by us. No effective war is ever fought quickly; freedom costs a price. Don't ever forget what the United States stands for! President Bush, you have my vote again.

The comment by Ann Coulter ( 6th) from the botton is either some imposter or Ann has gone plumb nuts.Ann Coulter has been a bearer of good for Bush too long to be bushwhacked by a Kerry supporter. Keep up the good work. Lyle Mac

The comment by Ann Coulter ( 6th) from the botton is either some imposter or Ann has gone plumb nuts.Ann Coulter has been a bearer of good for Bush too long to be bushwhacked by a Kerry supporter. Keep up the good work. Lyle Mac

The comment by Ann Coulter ( 6th) from the botton is either some imposter or Ann has gone plumb nuts.Ann Coulter has been a bearer of good for Bush too long to be bushwhacked by a Kerry supporter. Keep up the good work. Lyle Mac

The comment by Ann Coulter ( 6th) from the botton is either some imposter or Ann has gone plumb nuts.Ann Coulter has been a bearer of good for Bush too long to be bushwhacked by a Kerry supporter. Keep up the good work. Lyle Mac

Where are those wonderful Abu Ghraib pictures...lest we forget that as well...

Kerry, Thanks for your prayers. Regretfully, you resort to typical liberal tactics and switch to the name calling mode. You don't know about me or my intelligence level, but you refer to either me or my soul as stupid. That is expected. I have taken the oath four times in my career that gives you the protection to speak out against that in which you do not believe. The lives of people like me pay the price for you to have an opinion which can be shared. Would you take an oath against your life that would allow me to speak out against you and your beliefs? Assuming that you are a Kerry supporter and further assuming that you would in fact take the oath that allows me to speak out against the popular beliefs, how do you reconcile yourself to the point that your candidate either shot a child in the back ( a war crime) or lied in his After Action Report in which he described the enemy combatant( a felony under the UCMJ)? Either crime should DQ him from the presidency. Do not be surprised if it comes to light that his discharge from the USN was under less than honorable conditions. One does not garner the attention of a special review board for a typical discharge. I do not wish to sway your opinion. I merely ask that you study the facts. Additionally, ask yourself why your candidate will not sign an SF180 allowing the release of all of his military documents.

Kerry, Thanks for your prayers. Regretfully, you resort to typical liberal tactics and switch to the name calling mode. You don't know about me or my intelligence level, but you refer to either me or my soul as stupid. That is expected. I have taken the oath four times in my career that gives you the protection to speak out against that in which you do not believe. The lives of people like me pay the price for you to have an opinion which can be shared. Would you take an oath against your life that would allow me to speak out against you and your beliefs? Assuming that you are a Kerry supporter and further assuming that you would in fact take the oath that allows me to speak out against the popular beliefs, how do you reconcile yourself to the point that your candidate either shot a child in the back ( a war crime) or lied in his After Action Report in which he described the enemy combatant( a felony under the UCMJ)? Either crime should DQ him from the presidency. Do not be surprised if it comes to light that his discharge from the USN was under less than honorable conditions. One does not garner the attention of a special review board for a typical discharge. I do not wish to sway your opinion. I merely ask that you study the facts. Additionally, ask yourself why your candidate will not sign an SF180 allowing the release of all of his military documents.

George Bush could have prevented 9/11.
He chose not to.
George Bush could have tracked down Osama Bin Laden.
He chose not to.
George Bush could have listened to the world's conscience when the largest gathering of protesters ever stood up against his desicion to bomb Iraq.
He chose not to.
George Bush has made this world a more dangerous place, not a safer one. And if he is re-elected, I think someone will probably assasinate him.

Actually Scott, Kerry's prayers were for me, AnnCoulter...dominatrix of the right. So...he resorted to typical conservative tactics of name calling.

GOD IS A LIBERAL!

God hates liberals and God hates people who disrespect patriots like Ann coulter, who isn't really you.

Ahh...another typical conservative tactic: "hate"

What a wonderful fantasy world you must live in Floyd. To call me a patriot. You know that's not true...I'm a hate-mongering, liberal bashing religious bigot! Get it right...and please pick up a copy of "How to talk to a liberal, if you must." Available at www.barnesandnoble.com.

Hey Floyd, what do you think God told George W Bush to do today? Dribble more nut-job rhetoric farted out of Karl Rove's mouth?

It is a real shame what is happening to this country! The fact that a person like Kerry would even be considered as a president. Where are people's morals?? There is proven fact via video or audio tape of Kerry's "flip flops" and lies but people choose to ignore them. People only see what they want to see. They have tunnel vision! Kerry's add about how we are loosing jobs because companies are taking their work to other countries really gets me. How many facilities does Heinz have in other countries? Right off the Heinz website "Heinz became a leader in the nutrition and wellness revolution. He created major company production bases in Spain, Portugal and New Zealand and penetrated such challenging markets as South Africa, Russia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, South Korea, China, India, Egypt, Botswana and Zimbabwe". "H. J. Heinz Company today is an enterprise with over 110 major locations worldwide". Talk about a hypocrite???

Strong Conservative

Thank you. This should be seen by every American. Vote for George W. Bush. True Americans will remember!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

Kerry is a lock-in with illegals,Muslims,dead people,dual voters,GBLT''s,academics,MSM,trial lawyers,teachers unions,blacks,felons,and cowards.We few left must take up the slack-VOTE next tues-even if you have a hang-over! SEMPER FI Nick_T

Thank you for this great piece. All Americans should see the importance of having a president that will stand up for what is RIGHT! The true American Way! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

God Bless America!
And God Bless ALL those who fight to keep her free.

We sure need a decisive person in the White House now and I sure have my doubts about Kerry.
Lots of luck to us all.

A very nice dictation and we should always remember………….. C Brown

Thank you for putting this into words and pictures as powerful as these.. God Bless America, and God Bless our president, George W. Bush - and may he be our leader for 4 more years.

I had never seen the pictures of the burned body hanging from the bridge - truly horrific. Seeing people having to jump from the World Trade Center still gives me chills to core; I pray that this country will open their eyes and reelect the only person who can protect us.

Jennifer

what do you guys consider right? do some think that going on this "war on terrorism" will stop terrorism? i was reading some of the posts. they were talking about how bush has made america safer. how? one person talked about how there hasn't been any terrorist attacks on america since september 11th. however the wtc had been bombed once before. it was back in 1993. it had been 8 years until the actual destruction of the WTC. these attacks had taken that long. where is the proof that america is safer? TSA was created. advanced security all over america. airports have extensive searching and has gotten to the point where even a pair of nailclippers can be considered weapons. has it really made america safer? or is it just piece of mind? just because "terror" doesn't happen often, doesn't mean it never will. some people say that americans should vote for bush because they should see the truth. what truth is that? please elaborate.

what do you guys consider right? do some think that going on this "war on terrorism" will stop terrorism? i was reading some of the posts. they were talking about how bush has made america safer. how? one person talked about how there hasn't been any terrorist attacks on america since september 11th. however the wtc had been bombed once before. it was back in 1993. it had been 8 years until the actual destruction of the WTC. these attacks had taken that long. where is the proof that america is safer? TSA was created. advanced security all over america. airports have extensive searching and has gotten to the point where even a pair of nailclippers can be considered weapons. has it really made america safer? or is it just piece of mind? just because "terror" doesn't happen often, doesn't mean it never will. some people say that americans should vote for bush because they should see the truth. what truth is that? please elaborate.

what do you guys consider right? do some think that going on this "war on terrorism" will stop terrorism? even in trying, this won't deter terrorism. it will curb it to an extent but will never stop. i was reading some of the posts. they were talking about how bush has made america safer. how? one person talked about how there hasn't been any terrorist attacks on america since september 11th. however the wtc had been bombed once before. it was back in 1993. it had been 8 years until the actual destruction of the WTC. these attacks had taken that long. where is the proof that america is safer? TSA was created. advanced security all over america. airports have extensive searching and has gotten to the point where even a pair of nailclippers can be considered weapons. has it really made america safer? or is it just piece of mind? just because "terror" doesn't happen often, doesn't mean it never will. some people say that americans should vote for bush because they should see the truth. what truth is that? please elaborate.

Re: Felix/Vincent?
I don't know what "we" consider right, I only know what I consider right. I don't even want to speak for my nephews who are either in or soon will be in Iraq; if I wasn't a broken-down old fart I'd be there, too. But I do know that there is a right and wrong of things.
Murdering innocent people for your version of the truth in the WTC, or Darfur, or stoning them to death on a soccer pitch in Kabul, or slowly sawing off their heads on video is not right. Giving in to those who commit this evil for their prophet is not right, either.
If we abandon our responsibilities we cannot assert our rights nor can we demand our freedoms if we do not accept the sacrifices that preserving our liberties demand. The minimal disruption in our lives that increased vigilance and awareness require are trivial compared to the consequences of shirking our duties.
Has President Bush made the country safer? I can't speak for you but I believe that he has and will continue to do his best to keep US safe. I believe that he has the honor, the ethics and the love of country before love of himself that makes him the right person, in the right place at the right time.
If we accept that we are confronted with an impacable, fanatic enemy who cannot be defeated, then we are doomed to defeat. Understand that evil can never be defeated in the simplistic version that Mr. Kerry espouses, but can be constrained and held at bay. Understand also that the struggle is continuous and the "war" on terrorism must be fought by whatever means necessary for as long as necessary, even for another 1300 years.
So, God Bless Mr. Bush, he has this refugee's vote and I will also watch the sun set over Catalina on 11/2, raising my glass in "Na Zdrowie" for four more years.

Even better the second time. Although my irreverent 3/4 keeps playing the Team America song, "Whot would yew dew . . . ?"

Naughty brain. Stop it.

Outstanding collage and treatise!
from a Vietnam Vet but with merely one Purple Heart,
Jim

This is a site for idiots! American idiots!!!

Hey, Gerard. I thought OBL was dead? Didn't you post that on your site just a few days ago?

And: Why are you people thinking that Bush will keep us safer? Did you forget that he was the one who was supposed to be in charge when 9/11 happened in the damn first place? Do you all have Stockholm Syndrome or what?

Actually, my dear fellow, I've been pretty agnostic on the question.

You may have read that here as a quote from another site.

And perhaps you may be thinking of this little item this week: "A Cave in Tora Bora"

http://www.americandigest.org/mt-archives/002480.php

You'll see that that item, fanciful as it may or may not be, says precisely the opposite of what you claim is being said here.

I am pleased, however, that you seem to have mastered the concept of "Stockholm Syndrome." I hope it didn't take too much coaching.

He may have mastered it, but you Gerald seem to be living it.

Another good reason to vote Bush ...

http://www.keystonesoldiers.com/staticpages/index.php?page=20040523092412148

Ignorant Americans. This site shows that there are so many US citizens out there just as narrow-minded as the 'villains' they accuse. Oh, and there are more biological weapons on US soil than that of any other nation. Oops. Guess you can scratch that one!

My God, Gerard. I mean, just....God. I'm speechless. Well and beautifully said, my friend.

GOD BLESS THE AMERICAN WARRIOR

MAY HIS SWORD BE STEADFAST

HIS BLOW DECISIVE!

Uh, and his AIM precise!

NEVER FORGET !!!

Thank you. This is beautifully done, and a powerful reminder of the reasons to vote for Pres. Bush.

Note to Palestine: America discontinued their offensive biological weapons programs in 1969. Please see Bio Weapons by Country/State and
References.

Saddam actually used biological weapons. Given your attempt at moral equivalence, if you had them I absolutely believe you would use them. With Saddam out of power, there is one less place where you can get them. That's one of the biggest reasons why we are in Iraq.

Wow. I mean, great work. I was going to vote for Bush anyway, but if I weren't, this photo essay would surely have convinced me. (Notwithstanding Osama bin Laden's endorsement of John Kerry.)

Thanks for your extremely moving photo essay.... I am forwarding it to everyone I know.

A side comment...I have read the posts from the tiny minority (thankfully) of those who cannot emerge from their partisan deathtrap hatred of Bush long enough to get a glimmer of understanding that sometimes in history, their liberties have to be defended, which your photos eloquently communicate.

That kind of vitriolic mentality will always be with us, and what they do not realize is that their crude, hate-filled, name calling merely confirms what we already know about them, and they do nothing to persuade, they just drive more voters to Bush. The contrast is self evident to everyone but them.

In the meantime, thanks very much for your efforts!

well done sir. god bless America.

I fail to see how so many of the horrible situations that Dubya has contributed to or created in the photos above provides evidence toward why he should be elected. They make a better point as to why he should be REMOVED from office.

obviously.

It amazes me that so many fail to see that every single one of those atrocities happened on this president's watch.

The main tactics I see from the right are fear mongering, and disenfranchisement. If you don't voet for the president you aren't patriotic.

I hear people calling Kerry a traitor. How so? 20 years in federal governemnt compared to 4? Serving in Vietnam as opposed to occasionally serving in Texas? Oh... maybe it's that he said really bad things when he came back from vietnam. True things... but bad. Things people didn't want to hear.

The current preimptive policy has been histroically tried, it's true. And it has failed every single time. It was the policy held by Emperial Japan, Nazi Germany, and Fascist Italy. Every single governemnt that has had a policy of "destroy your enemies before they can get to you," has failed. It creates an atmosphere of paranoia nad over extends your resources.... it can not work.

Meanwhile only 5% of all cargo into the US is inspected. If a bomb were to go off in a cargo container... just one bomb... it wouldn't even have to kill anyone... America would be brought to it's knees because of current procedure... which would be to stop all shipping in or out of the US until investigated. If only three days passed we would loose hundreds of billions of dollars.

We are not safer.

G.W. is far from an honorable man. He has only given NYC 10% of what he promissed to them in 2001.

And please answer me one simple question. This is something I have been having trouble with for a very long time... and most of the flak I see is from the right. When I express that I think the war in Iraq is wrong and our energies would be better spent elsewhere... how am I not supporting the troops? How is wanting them out of harms way not supporting them?

I am a patriot. I do support our armed services. I do have family values. I do want what I believe is right for America, myself, and my family. And I'm a liberal democrat. That is how I see things. I don't believe that I am superior to anyone because of those views.

You should be ashamed if you do.

A remarkable collection of images.

Assembling images to tell any story is difficult. This is an especially tough story to tell.

Well done.

Thanks Mr. V d L.

wait, this looks like fifty reasons to vote against Bush.

Wow, no mention of 10,000+ Iraqi civilians slaughtered by American soldiers.

You people deserve Bush!

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From the soldiers here in Baghdad, working to make this country functional and free... thank you.

A powerful collection of images, but it is a betrayal of their subjects to use them as an endorsement of Bush. To someone who supported Bush in 2000 they serve as a painful reminder of the incompetent leadership that has made America less safe and more hated than ever before. Your work is a very emotional reminder of the important problems that face America and the world. Please do not subjugate the brave men and women by using them in propaganda.

I am in complete agreement. God Bless America! Freedom never was free and never will be; but it has always been worth the price.
Rod Stanton
Cerritos, Cal

That's 50,000 words with a clear message: we must not stop until our work is done; if anything, we must increase the force of hunting down the terrorists and completely diswading their recruitment drive.

We will have peace again, once the job is done. But only when the job is done!

God Bless America and you all.

-R

Thank you for this.

Powerful presentation. You have pinpointed what this election is about - the only thing this election is about. The one important task we have as Americans today is to lead the civilized world in eliminating the scum who would lead us to a place infinitely worse than the Dark Ages.

Thanks for the reminder of what we're fighting for. Too often the "root cause" crowd blurs the truth of the evil that confronts us all. As a proud Canadian, I can only despair at the feckless, dithering response my government has put forth in these times. Never forget, when you see surveys that "prove" Canadians are "against" American interests, that there are many, many of us who realize that these butchers make no distinctions between us. My most fervent hope is that the American people, in their wisdom, choose the path of resolution that the President offers and re-elect him overwhelmingly. Thanks again, well done.

I weep as I thank you for your powerfully moving picture essay. So much better than words.
There is but one choice in this election. Thanks.

In order to preserve our way of life "We the People" speak, I support our troops, I support George Bush, Freedom isn't free Lets win this one and not leave the blood of our Warriors behind To animals who will stop at nothing to achive anarchy. This truely is a fight between good and evil! God bless America.

Wow. Where are the flag-draped coffins? The pictures of 19-year-old servicemen with their legs blown off and their faces burned beyond recognition? Where are the pictures of the 100,000 dead Iraqis? Or the Darfurians?

Let freedom reign. Tell that to the Iraqis.

great piece.I am sending this to all my friends and families hoping that they too will send this message to all of their friends to remind all of us that this war is real.Thank you---vote for the right man at the right time fighting the right war--GEORGE BUSH

Very, very effective. A Gulf War vet who trains these great soldiers at Fort Hood. I'll be passing this link around all over the place.

Well done!

If you vote for Kerry, God help us. The land of
the free and the home of the brave will be no more. Will be just like the rest of those idiots.
Bush is who we should vote for.
Sandy Wade, Denver, Colorado.

Showing the decapitated head of a hostage is cruel and inflammatory. I followed a link from another blog here - what if this man's wife did the same? It fails to make your point.

Excellent!!!!! So true so powerful, George Bush

Well done -- pass it on. I lived through 9/11 and its aftermath in NYC. On Sunday, I pray for peace AND the safe return of our brave troops. On Tuesday, I will vote for George W. Bush!

You did a great job of expressing how most Americans feel even though the media is trying to persuade us to feel otherwise. I hope more people see your reasoning and realize what we are fighting for. Perfect!!! Tyranny and evil around the world must be defeated.

Thanx for telling it like it should be.

Great essay, thank you Gerald.

Cast my vote to reelect our president on Friday. Even here in rural Georgia the wait was over 5 hours. I arrived at the Courthouse at 1pm and finally voted at 5:30pm.

They locked the Courthouse doors at 5pm, with many voters still inside. None quit the queue. Final votes cast at 10pm.

No Kerry bumper stickers in the parling lot.

Very well articulated, with appropriate pictures for what you assert. I was touched, moved and inspired.

Thanks for your excellent effort.

Al Jazeera has just played a tape of Osama bin Laden that refers to a recent event in Iraq. It was authenticated by “the government,” though I’m not sure what agency. The tape lists a litany of complaints about the Bush Administration and highlights the motivation behind September 11.

“The Bush Administration resembles a corrupt Arab government.”

“Bush is misleading Americans.”

“September 11 would have been less severe if George Bush had been more alert,” Bin Laden said.

“In addition, the infidel George Bush is outsourcing America’s future with tax cuts to the wealthy. Where are the 1.6 million jobs? The infidel Bush is the first infidel since the infidel Herbert Hoover to lose jobs! Awake from your slumber, America! The infidel John Kerry has a plan. You can do better, Insha’Allah!”

“Let me tell you, I spoke to the infidel Christopher Reeve a week ago, and if the infidel John Kerry is elected President, Insha’Allah, the infidel Christopher Reeve will walk again!”

“Are you infidels aware that the infidel John Kerry killed infidels in a war of imperialist infidel aggression in Southeast Asia?”

“The infidel Mary Cheney is a lesbian.”

“Let me tell you, I spoke to the infidel Teresa. By Allah, did you not know that Laura Bush never had a real job!

He stole Florida, too.

I'm John Kerry and I approved this message.

This is wonderful. God bless you.

We forget so soon, your review is a sacred reminder of the horror and the leadership resolve to bring evil to accounts. Thank you for the effort in this post. Dave

Hey, where's my picture? I thought George Bush said about me, "He can run, but he can't hide." But I did. Now I don't even get my picture in the "Men like this are hunted to the end of the earth" section.

BTW: Nice touch with the decapitated guy. Classy.

Why can nobody tell the difference between Gerald and Gerard?

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel. -Samuel Johnson

stupid

I disagree with most of you. This is a proud european speaking, and I am really shocked about your attitude towards other countries. In Europe, we think we can help ouselves well. "Spain does not have the courage"? Maybe it doesn't have the power to go on war alone. But we like to choose ourselves what we do and what we don't. There are other countries on the world than yours, and these countries are as independent as you are. We don't need to be protected by Mother USA. Europe has been dealing with its problems independently for several thousand years now (excluding WW2 here). You haven't.

Have you seen the millions of people demonstrating against the Iraq war? Maybe not, it was only in Europe. But be sure, it was not because of "money from saddam" as writtten in the comments above. It was because we don't agree to your "war against terror" campaign.

It's okay if you react to 9/11. It's not okay to do a war of agression without the United Nation's placet. Keep in mind that you are just another nation. Mighty and powerful, you are. But be rational. We feel more and more that your policy is "American Imperialism". Prove us that this is wrong.

The fifty reasons pictured were but a mere few reasons to re-elect GW. For those of you ignorant people who say these things happened on Bush's watch are beyond belief. The terrorists had eight years to prepare for the attacks and if Clinton and his administration had the courage and the brains to deal with the attacks that occured under Clinton's "watch", the attacks on 9/11 probably would not have occurred. It is not a matter of being liberal or conservative, it is a matter of being a lover of America, or a hater of America. I say for all of you who hate America, please leave, if you hate this country so much and take Kerry and Edwards with you. You have no idea what life will be like here in America with war in our streets. I bet you would quiclkly change your minds about Kerry when the Muslim extremists begin their take over of our country. Oh yeah, and the draft would most certainly be executed with Kerry in office because very few Americans would want to serve under a traitor. There are many, many more reasons to vote for Bush, especially if you are Jewish, black, gay, or anything but Muslim because the Democrats don't care about you or want you, they just need your vote. And that's the truth -- What have the Democrats ever done for you? They despise you -- they want to keep you dependent on them for their power, but they certainly don't like you. If you open your eyes and read the truth, stop watching the lies spouting from the mouths of the talking heads, you will see the truth. I pray that the majority of Americans, and the majority of the electors choose to re-elect George Bush for President. God Bless our country, our troops, and our president.

War is hell, and Iraq is a bit of a mess at the moment. Many innocents have died (a significant number at the hands of their own countrymen, I might add).

But in the post-9/11 age, having a rogue state with actual or potential WMD capacity was untenable. Terrorists are on the record as saying they want to kill as many Americans (and their allies) as possible. It's our solemn duty to deny them that capability and to deny them safe harbour anywhere on the planet.

Iraq was a problem that wasn't going to go away; it was going to fester and something would have had to have been done sooner or later (sooner was the safest bet). Remember, regime change had been a policy of both sides of US politics for years; 9/11 just made it more urgent.

It's sad that so many innocent Iraqis have died, but it won't have been in vain. The US is acting in defence of itself and the free world, of which Iraq will eventually be a part.

Very moving:

So many things people said were so true.

But how do we try and help people understand what someone wrote: FREEDOM ISN'T FREE.

With everything that has been said on this website, to me that phrase says it all.

Katherine M.

Thank you, thank you -- if only the entire world would read this -- if only they would read!

Posted by: Esther Busenlehner on October 31, 2004 11:57 am

Thank you, thank you -- if only the entire world would read this -- if only they would read!

Posted by: Esther Busenlehner on October 31, 2004 11:57 am

Thanks for the reminders. Vote Tuesday. Vote Bush.

An outstanding visual reminder of what we are fighting for. We need to be reminded of the things these images represent before it is to late. Now get out and vote!

seriously?

see the problem with that photo essay is that is dosen't actually tell me why to vote for bush. showing me pictures of terrorist attacks that happened while bush was president does not make me want to vote for him.

The photos do not mention the fact that he has not followed up 911 with policies that will prevent future attacks nor properly bring to justice those that actually comitted the attacks in the first place. This is really a sad thing and a terribly legacy in American history.

President Bush should not be judged becuase he happened to be around at a time of great national tradegy. he should be judged by one criterion only: "has he put in place sensible policies to deal with the threat and does he understand the threat we face?" the answers to these questions are: no and no.

For gods sake bush supporters need to understand this before its too late. President bush is not making the world a safer place, nor is he making America more safe. vote sensibly on tuesday - DO NOT vote bush!

i urge everyone reading this blog to look up some non right wing logs. Look up the richard clarke terrorism recommendation policy report. think about what Bush is saying and if it will really - in the long term- make america safer?

please.

What a wonderful site! Brought tears to my eyes. I wish the world could read it. I agree with practically all of the comments posted...which were stated so much more eloquently than I ever could. Remember to vote on November 2nd. Vote BUSH. Pray for our military and may God always bless our beloved United States of America!

Ann Carroll - Hicksville, NY - October 31, 20204

What a wonderful site! Brought tears to my eyes. I wish the world could read it. I agree with practically all of the comments posted...which were stated so much more eloquently than I ever could. Remember to vote on November 2nd. Vote BUSH. Pray for our military and may God always bless our beloved United States of America!

Ann Carroll - Hicksville, NY - October 31, 20204

Justin: You have got to be joking. Do you really think that America is NOT safer? There have been many attempted terrorist attacks that have not been successful because of Bush. You just don't hear about them from your liberal sources. It would not further the liberal agenda to report on them. America IS safer! The pictures show what the terrorists have done, not what Bush has done or cuased to happen. There is a strong connection between Osama Bin Laden and Saddam, but many of you refuse to believe it. Wake up and read the truth. There were WMD, they were moved, probably into Syria by the indirect aid of the UN. My Goodness, what is going to have to happen for you to realize what life would be like fighting the terrorists and those who hate on American soil? By that time, it will be too late for you to realize your mistake. Those pictures will be a reality here in this country. Will it be your head on a platter, or your child strapped with a bomb? I certainly don't want it to be my head, or my child.

Thank you sir.....

A chilling story that the whole world should see and act upon in a positive way Posted October 31, 2004..Milo Ward

Justin: The fact that Richard Clarke does not have any criticism of Clinton is very telling of his character. During the Clinton years Osama had a lot of time to build up his regime. Talk about ignoring terrorism attempts and ignoring the facts, and even hiding them from the American people, Bill Clinton was an expert. If you want to blame anyone, try Bill. Richard Clarke is just a hate monger, and he offers no plan to fight terrorism -- all he h