"Tell me how this ends," Army Gen. David Petraeus once asked a reporter. At the time, the U.S. military effort in Iraq was mired in futility. Today, he has his answer. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved a proposed security agreement that calls for the withdrawal of all U.S. troops by the end of 2011. Most Americans would say it's about time. ...more

November 24, 2008

A year ago, all the news from Iraq and Afghanistan was "gloom and doom," U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez said Wednesday. ...more

January 17, 2008

Well, it looks like Randy Ludacer has stirred up a hornet's nest this time. I suppose that is the response he really wanted. ...more

October 1, 2007

Looks like we have hit the bottom of the barrel. I read with some interest the letter to the editor from Randy Ludacer. What was he trying to do? I wonder what his comments intend to imply? Is he upset with the politics? Does he not like Gen. Petraeus? Or was this a mockery of a couple of soldiers? It is obvious to me that this was an attempt to ridicule a sitting U.S. Army Gen. for his accomplishments, as well as those of other fine members of our military who proudly wear their ribbons, badges and medals. I tried to find some positive in his comments and could find none. I looked for something that applauded General Petraeus for his service and read nothing. What is most interesting is that Mr. Ludacer made a point to count how many badges Gen. Petraeus wore and how much "gold falderal and garniture" was on Gen. Peter Pace's cover (Cap.) Yet he makes no attempt in his spewing to note the dedication this man or others have made in serving their country. ...more

September 22, 2007

It appears that the Democrats have a certain loathing for our military as well as our country. They are now working diligently to surrender to our enemies. It appears that Randy Ludacer is helping them in their effort by making fun of Gen. Petraeus' decorations. Maybe he thinks that these ribbons and decorations just jump up on his jacket by themselves and do not mean anything. Maybe he thinks they are like a tie pin that he could purchase at a department store or have been the prize in a box of crackerjacks. Every one of the pins and decorations means something and were earned. In other words, they are not "welfare." Of course Democrats wouldn't understand earning something as opposed to having it handed to them for their vote. ...more

September 22, 2007