It's hard to believe it's been four years since the Man in Black passed away

Posted by Mission Man at 1:46 AM

I seem to be in a mood to remember events today by using Bruce's music, and I just came across this video at YouTube. It's a very elegant tribute to the woman whom the Man in Black loved all his life. Thanks to "Yankees123456."

Please watch this video tribute to all those who passed away on 9/11

Posted by Mission Man at 1:39 AM

I should have posted this a couple of days ago, and I apologize for being tardy. I don't know who made this video (somebody at YouTube who posts under the name "DarkSkyMind"), but I sure as hell appreciate it.

It's like deja vu all over again....

Posted by Mission Man at 2:36 AM

Can someone tell me when we, as the American people, are finally going to get fed up with the idiot-in-chief? I'm serious....

Now it's Iran who supports Hamas, Hezbollah, is pursuing WMDs, etc. Didn't we just go through this four years ago?

And if, as the most corrupt, incompetent administration in the history of the country now claims, we are fighting for democracy in the Middle East, why are we so determined to demonize groups that, while I think they are despicable, have actually been brought to power in elections that are actually more fair than the last two presidential elections in our own beloved democracy?

As I watch the Bush administration continue to dismantle our Constitution, I can't help but wonder -- why is it that the Democrats, moderate Republicans, and independents still allow this bullshit? It just makes me want to puke.

Yes, 9/11 was one of probably the two most catastrophic days in our history. I lost two very good friends that day, and it pissed me off. Yet when I hear rhetoric such as, "if we don't fight them there, we'll have to fight them here," I wonder why we don't seem to have a single politician in the country willing to stand up and be counted. Let's face it, from the 50's through the 80's we actually had an enemy who had the power to destroy us. We defeated them. And we all know that while the fanaticists in the Middle East have the power to inflict damage -- and possibly some severe damage -- on us, they do not, by any stretch of the imagination have the power to destroy us as the Soviet Union did.

In fact, it seems to me that the most dangerous thing my beloved country faces -- and I speak as a disabled vet -- is the administration currently in power which seems determined to eliminate the Constitution. And why 28% of the country still supports them is absolutely beyond me.

But hell, I guess it really doesn't matter in the long run. We're raising a generation of idiots, as Miss Teen South Carolina has amply demonstrated, and it is surely more important for Bubba, Billy Bob and all the other 28% who still continue to blindly support our idiot-in-chief to worry about how Michael Vick's woes will affect their fantasy football team.

I'm sorry, this is the first time in a while that this pissed off vet has posted, but I'm more sorry that no one seems to give a crap.

By the way, we lost a few more soldiers today. I guess that doesn't really matter to most folks in this country.

Good news....and bad news

Posted by Mission Man at 2:02 AM

OK, I am so pissed off at the Democratic Party that I haven't posted anything in quite a while -- but this really takes the cake.

I heard Bruce's new single, "Radio Nowhere," today. I personally can't wait for the new album to be released. And then I saw the first tour dates.

You see, I grew up and now live again in Arizona. If any of you know anything about Springsteen's history, you'll know that we loved him in Phoenix long, long before anybody in Chicago, Minneapolis, etc. ever heard of him. We are fanatical. Yet, today I found that he's not going to be performing in Phx, Vegas, or anywhere within 350 miles of me in the first leg of the tour. He will be in L.A. on Oct. 28, but there's still no announcement of the venue or when tickets will go on sale.

Maybe this seems petty, but this actually pisses me off as much as the way the Dems caved on the freakin' surveilance act.

What is going on, Bruce? Did you forget all those peeps out here who sold out shows when you couldn't draw 500 people in other towns?

I'm sorry, but I am really, really fucking angry today. I just finished checking on hotels in the L.A. area for Oct. 28 and it looks like I'm going to have to pay more than $300 bucks for a room in the L.A. area due to conventions booked that week. C'mon Bruce, can't you use one of those open dates to do a show that I, as a poor, working fan of yours, can actually attend?

Im a fat person

Posted by Peace Vet at 8:05 AM

The rumours of the LP and tour are growing. I so wish my old friends who stop by here, oops Mel yer up.
E Streets on the move,

Yer

Portland and SeaTown?

From the mouth of Eli Israel

Posted by Peace Vet at 5:54 PM

Iraq Vets Against The War is a group of men and women who have done their time in a "war/occupation" built on lies.

They spend their days taking the hard earned experiences, many earned in blood to military bases, demostrations, forums and other meetings across the country. Their message is clear.

"END THE SENSELESS SLAUGHTER, BRING OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS HOME!"

For bringing that experience to the people they've been arrested by MPs and the Police, called "back stabbers" and "traitors" by cowbell clanging "vets on bikes" and "cowards by people who have never worn a uniform in their lives.

Rather than back down in the face of this BS IVAW continues to "bring forth the truth".

When Eli refused to follow orders he was supported by many but also attacked and ridiculed by others.

Here is his story. Believe him or those who attack him. It's your choice.

I'll support IVAW every way I can.

Peace

I don't listen ............

Posted by Peace Vet at 3:52 AM

So bush warns Iran about Iraq.........

Posted by Peace Vet at 6:28 AM

or was it Iraq about Iran? who da fook knows? The little imp can't remember so why should we?

I want to link a article from the Times about a 23 year old on his 4th tour that should have been home in June but got extended and died with 3 of his brothers yesterday but I dont want to remind you of the fucking war.

My thinking is that for every GI that dies at least 2 if not more are maimed, at least 10 Iraqis have been zapped and 30 maimed.

Meanwhile america says "lets try this".

War cuts off peoples arms, makes fathers have to touch the faces of their daughters rather than see the beauty and america says "we have time".

Yep!!!!!!! Our asses arent on the line anymore.

Fook those who say "It dont mean nothin" and we have time.

A 24 year old kid on his 4TH tour died with 3 of his brothers. Sitting back on our cynical Preparation H using asses makes us old. I'll grow up the day before I die.

PEACE

Fuck with me old friends.

Posted by Peace Vet at 6:03 AM

most times i sit down here I'm so angry i cant say a word. i rant like a 19 year old who watched a man older than me, maybe 28 step over the bodies of my friends to grab a cupie doll and show no respect.

If you stumble across here ill try but be warned. I think im more pissed than the other 2.

A brilliant op-ed piece

Posted by Mission Man at 10:26 PM

I wholeheartedly urge any of you who read this blog to read this opinion piece from Timothy Garton Ash in today's L.A. Times regarding the future and consequences of the Iraq fiasco.

Ash closes with this:

"In history, the most important consequences are often the unintended ones. We do not yet know the longer-term unintended consequences of Iraq. Maybe there is a silver lining hidden somewhere in this cloud. But as far as the human eye can see, the likely consequences of Iraq range from the bad to the catastrophic.

"Looking back over a quarter of a century of chronicling current affairs, I cannot recall a more comprehensive and avoidable man-made disaster."

More Good News from the Middle East

Posted by Mission Man at 10:15 PM

According to NBC News this evening, President Musharraf in Pakistan is in imminent danger of having his government toppled, leading to what Brian Williams said could be called the number one foreign policy crisis the United States will face in the near future.

As usual when dealing with foreign policy crises, the Bush administration, after having poured billions of dollars into supporting Musharraf's dictatorship, has no plan B for what to do about Pakistan if his government does fall to a coup of some sort.

Why does this not surprise me?

Chickenhawk for dinner, anyone?

Posted by Mission Man at 11:02 AM

Here's another one from Crooks and Liars -- this is priceless.

A great discussion on impeachment

Posted by Mission Man at 10:47 AM

I urge everyone who hasn't seen it to watch this discussion from Bill Moyer's Journal on impeachment. And a special thanks to Crooks and Liars for publishing it.

Took a break

Posted by Peace Vet at 7:03 AM

I sure hope Bruce and E Street play SeaTown.

Dont understand how folks can support this war and not be in it.

I think if al the folks who dont vote and claim they dont give a fook stood on a corner in america on 10/12/07 and gave a fook the world could change.

Where are you guys?

Posted by Peace Vet at 9:15 AM

I saw the kid jack 2 out of the park. Had lunch with a friend who never gets weekends off.

Its tuesday. We got folks comin here to read.

You believe I dont but the 3 of us are pissed. Help me out.

Army Spc in Iraq says NO MORE!

Posted by Peace Vet at 1:41 AM

Army Spc Eleon "Eli" Israel has refused to participate in the occupation of Iraq any longer. I think this young man has taken a very brave action. I also think those who think his refusal doesn't reflect the sentiments of thousands of his brothers and sisters are naive as hell.

If you know this occupation is wrong and should be ended support Eli and others like him. They don't have the time to wait for an election.

Bring' Em Home!

I found this a very interesting read.

Posted by Peace Vet at 7:28 AM

I hope it generates some discussion.

SWANS

"Live in Dublin"

Posted by Mission Man at 7:18 PM

I will admit that I've been busier than usual lately with two jobs and two or three poker tournaments a week. However, what's taken up the most time lately has been the release of both the DVD and CD, Bruce Springsteen and the Sessions Band "Live in Dublin."

Unfortunately, the Seeger Sessions tour was the first Bruce tour I've missed since my first Bruce show way back in 1974. So this has been my first chance to experience the joy Bruce brings to this music. "Oh Mary Don't You Weep" ignites the band, as does "Pay Me My Money Down." I even like the re-worked versions of some of my favorite older tunes, e.g. "Further Up The Road" and "Atlantic City." "Highway Patrolman" and "Open All Night" are perfect for this tour, capturing the spirit of the protest songs of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.

I know this tour was not a favorite with many of the oldtime Brucefans, but I loved the CD when it came out last year and I really love seeing the show on the DVD, since I didn't get to see it live.

I'd like to hear from some of the other folks here what everyone thinks of this.

Thanks..........

Good friends, baseball and politics.

Posted by Peace Vet at 3:01 AM

I sure hope the funk I've been in has run its course. The frustration wears me down.

I called a friend to talk about the M's game tonight. It was right after the Cubs catcher had dropped the ball allowing Vidro to score. The M's won in 13. Lou must be seething.

As always happens with our talks the subject turned to politics and the occupation. He said he wondered when the occupation will end. I told him that its not going to. Its coming to that realization that's put me in the funk. Hell, I turn on a R&R station and hear a add from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DynCorp_International offering 134K jobs in Iraq training border guards.

They're building the largest embassy in the world. They're demanding that the Iraqis sign over 75% of their oil to foreign companies by the end of July and when it really is "our oil" the chances of pulling out are slim and none. Besides, I just don't think enough american people will get angry enough until a draft is reenstated.

I'd love it if someone can prove me wrong.

First things first....

Posted by Mission Man at 2:48 AM

The first thing I have to do is say a resoundingly loud "Happy Birthday" to my good, good friend Roy -- or as you may know him, Peace Vet. I hope he and his wife Kat have many, many more days of happiness.

I've done double shifts for the last three days, so I haven't followed through on my promise of more posts. In fact, this is the first time I've even been online for a couple of days, but I think it's time for me to check the news.

I'll be back quickly with some more pissedoffedness....