Set Your Clocks

This Tuesday, June 17th at 5:00PM EDT, Author and Talon contributor Ronald Winter ("Masters of the Art; A Fighting Marine's Memoir of Vietnam") will be the sole guest for one hour on the top rated program at Global Talk Radio's "Calling All Authors."
Valerie Connelly is the host for this popular long running show. You can listen live and call in to ask Ron questions by visiting http://www.globaltalkradio.com/shows/callingallauthors/

I have just finished reading "Masters of the Art" and I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a true account of Viet Nam by someone who was there, on the ground, voluntarily.

I'm trying to finish "House to House" by SSG David Bellavia, which I also recommend (GET THIS BOOK READ THIS BOOK) and have just received a copy of Michael Yon's "Moment of Truth in Iraq", which is next on my list.
Unless I get my copy of "Lone Survivor" by Marcus Luttrell back from my buddy Hershal in time.

I'm also deeply engrossed in this riveting piece of literature. This one will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's a real page turner, folks. Leave the lights on and make sure the phone works before you start this one.

Should Iran Last Another Year

My friend and former Marine door gunner has some interesting observations about Monkey Boy Imeanajihad.

From the Talon

Suppose John McCain becomes president next January.
Suppose Iran is still training special hit squads to enter Iraq to kill our troops? The stated purpose of this tactic is to keep adding to the American casualty count as the Iraqi Army gets better at its job, with Iran hoping the US will leave before the Iraqis are capable of holding their own.
I ask about McCain because he apparently is the only presidential candidate who has plans to smoke Iran if necessary, offering neither remorse nor apologies.
It is an important question because Iran is acknowledged by just about every thinking person in our solar system to be instigating the violence against us in Iraq, with the ultimate goal of forcing us out of the region, obliterating Israel and eventually ruling the entire Middle East.

EaglesUP Announces Launch of The Talon

On Monday 28 April, EaglesUP will launch it's new blog, The Talon.

I've been invited to join a stellar lineup of contributers. My first post is in the can and awaiting the tender hand of the editor.

I will be sharing bandwidth with the talents of Cao (Cao's Blog), Rosemary, Rurick, Jonn Lilyea, Ron Winter, Dave Jeffers (father of Eddie Jeffers "Hope Rides Alone), and as yet to be announced special contributors.

Here's the schedule for contributors:
Monday - Rurik
Tuesday - Rosemary and Concrete Bob
Wednesday - Wednesday Hero and John Lilyea
Thursday - Cao and Dave Jeffers
Friday - Ron Winter

I have only one question: WHAT WAS I THINKING?!?!?

UPDATE: Maggie says "Fortunately, others can see why this was a good idea even if you can't. "

Winter Soldier Roundup

Winter Soldier II, or as I like to call it, "those delusional lying bastards", is over.

Here is a roundup:

Update and moved to top: I just found another GREAT blog: VeteranAmerican. Just scroll down and enjoy.

Of course, to start there is everyone's favorite Marine: every hippie's favorite Daddy, Concrete Bob.

Then there is Ronald Winter, who is, demonstrably, very intelligent since he links to Bob.

Denis Keohane, at Orbiter Dictum, has a Reporters’ Guide: Winter Soldier Investigation 2008
along with many other IVAW posts.

The Real News on You Tube is chock full of video goodies about Winter Soldier.

And of course, there are the Vets for Freedom. Check out the Troop Blogs.

The Democracy Project has quite a few entries, including one showing just how "balanced" the Washington Post is in their coverage. Just scroll through the site.

John Kerry (Did you know that he served in Viet Nam?) gets confronted about WSII on a video link at Illusion Or Reality.

Pictures of the GOE March in DC at Marooned in Marin.

Great pictures and video at MidnightBlue. Did you hear me? Video! Scroll down, more than one post on patriots.

And the Sniper is on target.

Jonn Lilyea nails it in seven indepth posts about WSII and the GOE rally. Click on the "Recent Posts" over on the Right to find them.


And a fun time was had by all. Wish I could have gone.