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GySgt William “Spanky” Gibson

I’m sick of ugly libtard elitists. Let’s talk about a real American hero instead.

Spanky was deployed to Iraq in January 2006 as a Joint Terminal Aircraft Controller. From a forward position, he coordinated, integrated and directed the actions of combat aircraft engaged in Close Air Support (CAS) and other offensive air operations. On 16 May 2006, Spanky was injured while conducting a foot patrol in Ramadi. He was attached to the 1st Iraqi Army Brigade, 1st BN, when he was shot by a sniper in the left knee cap. His wounds resulted in the loss of his left leg, just above the knee.

Now this is a hell of a story.

More here:

Gunny Gibson lost his entire leg after an Iraqi sniper fired a round through his knee in Ramadi in 2006 - May 16, 2006 - just 19 months ago. He is the first full leg amputee to be returned to the fight - redeployed as an active marine. This Gunny had been in the marines for 18 years - that is who he is. He said all he wanted to do was get back into the fight. He said returning to Iraq was his first step back to feeling like he was a marine again. He runs half marathons with his prosthetic and it was when he swam in a race from Alcatraz and ended up at the feet of General Mattis out in California. As he emerged from the water General Mattis asked him what he could do for him - he said, “Sir, send me back to Iraq.” It was the only way he said that he would feel whole again. His wife and 4 year old daughter are in Oklahoma. This marine is now supporting his unit from the back - coordinating fire in the Combat Operations Center in Camp Fallujah.

In that piece, they say you can email the Gunny:

I asked him if he would engage some of our viewers with e-mails - take questions and he said yes - so if anyone wants to write to him and give him a bit of support and ask him what it is like to be back - here is his e-mail: gibsonwespanky a+ yahoo d0+ com or if that doesn’t work try gibsonwlspanky a+ yahoo d0+ com.

Another Gunny over at Townhall wrote about him in February, and Gibson responded in the comments:

February 21st, 2008 at 5:16 am:
To everyone, I will like to say “Thank You” to all of you who have given opinion or gratitude for what we all do, in service to our country. I usually stay pretty low-key when it comes to a camera or a reporter. It always seems to find me but, as an above the knee amputee, I think it is important to not only show my fellow Marines but all citizens that our abilities still exist. We new fighters strive to prove to all that fought before us that we do not wish to tarnish their hard work. Our service in Iraq or Afghanistan is to assist them in some of the same ways we needed assistance 232 years ago. War sucks, getting injured or dying sucks, but all of us serving raised our right hand and swore to do what is a responsibility. I take not one day back in my service. I would much rather be the Marine injured than one of my young Marines who have a long life to live. Thank you all again. I will gladly answer all of your emails as soon as I get the free time to do so. This was a quicker method to reach the masses. If you want to know the true heroes, its the family members that put up with us doing this job. Or holding our hand while we learn to walk again. To let go of that hand, as hard as it might be, to let us return to the same place that changed our life. My wife Chaney is the hero, I just support.
Semper Fi, GySgt Spanky Gibson

Damn. Thank you, Gunny and Chaney Gibson. Y’all are amazing. OORAH!

(How is it that I just now found this story by surfing around LiveLeak?)

Stupidest person in America?

Maybe. (Warning: it’ll make your blood boil.)

Uncle Jimbo and Drew M (at Ace’s) give this pathetic douchebag the beatdown which he so desperately deserves. For example, Uncle Jimbo:

Do the planet a favor Mr. DeBord and STFU about real men. Your attempt to portray Gen. Petraeus as a chickenhawk is the weakest of all arguments especially coming from someone who could only charitably be called even a girly man. Go back to your fern-filled loft and compare notes on the latest swill turned out by the grape-stompers. You need to leave the important business of who shall lead our country in war to those whose concept of it has progressed farther than fashion commentary about a man whose glass you are not fit to fill.

If that drooling idiot were on fire, I wouldn’t spit on him to put it out. He is a world-class asshat, to put it mildly. Thoroughly beclowned.

BTW, here’s his Amazon review of his own book (he graciously gave himself five stars, of course). Jerk. Feel free to make a contribution to the discussion. ;)

McCain’s Q&A with General Petraeus

Video from yesterday. Real Clear Politics also has video of Petraeus’ opening statement, and videos with Clinton’s and Obama’s disgraceful charades.
First, McCain’s opening statement. Nobody speaks with such clarity on the issue of Iraq (as well as foreign policy in general) like John McCain does.

This is John McCain’s Q&A with Gen. Petraeus.

A note about the Blogads

Okay, I admit I sold out. There’s an ad ~~up there~~ scheduled for tomorrow that says “Support Troop Withdrawal.” To hell with that group. I took their money because it’s money in my pocket rather than in some moonbat’s pocket–or worse, supporting the candidacy of some miserable defeatist like Obama, Murtha, or John F’n Kerry. Besides, I need the money more than the average latte liberal does.

Anyway, I apologize for having that stupid thing–if I could change the headline, I would. Of course, I do support troop withdrawal–WHEN IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN ARE STABLE, and not a minute before then. I’m thankful that Veterans for America “supports the troops,” but they’re unapologetically partisan and their stance on the war reflects it. According to them, the surge has failed. I guess you know what that means–run away! Whatever. Thanks for the money, VFA (formerly Vietnam Veterans of America), but you’re wrong.

The other ads? Click ‘em! The more you click, the better my stats look and I can charge more money for ads. Please?

Support the Troops - Shoot an Antiwar Protestor

What, does that offend you? Why should I be nice about this?

Irony: “Antiwar” protestors advocating murder. I guess they prove what I’ve always said: they’re only “antiwar” if by “war” you mean “America.” Anyone at war against Americans is A-OK with them.

I shouldn’t have to even say this, but as this is the blogosphere and moonbats are notoriously obtuse: I don’t really mean “shoot them,” because I’m not a miserable waste of oxygen like those brainless animals are. Yes, animals. No need to shoot them, though, because there’s a special molten pit of hell reserved for the likes of those idiots. In the meantime, there’s at least pepper spray. And what would a moonbat protest be without…The Patriarchy!

And then there are Blue Star Mothers like BSC Beth, and Gold Star Mothers like Maureen O’Haire. Thank God. The world is a far better place because of people like them and their sons and daughters.

Want a good laugh? Most of that protest consisted of just a horde of high school kids all ditching school, with a handful of anarchists and filthy hippies as the “adult” instigators. Bet if they’d had a protest on a Saturday, they’d have maybe twelve of those kids show up, if they’re lucky. Below the break, look at how ridiculous they are, waving to the camera! LOL!

Maureen O’Haire supports the troops

God bless the Marines and Maureen O’Haire, and may her son Wally rest in peace. This is a great story!

stein hoist Blue Star Chronicles

Iraqi National Security Advisor Mouwafak al-Rubaie praises John McCain

Iraqi National Security Advisor Mouwafak al-Rubaie met with McCain on his visit to Iraq (March 17, 2008), and praised McCain’s “steadfastness, perseverance and stamina” in commitment to Iraq.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, after meeting with McCain and Vice-President Cheney this week:

The Iraqi foreign minister expressed concern about growing weariness by the American public about the war and promises by rival Democratic presidential hopefuls Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama to begin withdrawing forces quickly if elected.

Clinton has not given a specific time for a pullout but said as recently as Monday that the United States must get out of Iraq because the battered American economy “cannot afford” the war. Obama has said he’ll end the war in 2009.

Zebari urged patience, saying it was premature to set a timeframe for a U.S. withdrawal as negotiations on a long-term security agreement with the United States had just begun. He said the Iraqis hoped to finalize the deal by July.

The foreign minister said adjustments could be made, but that the consequences of a premature withdrawal would be “disastrous” and all the security gains from a U.S. troop buildup “would evaporate.”

I’m just wondering, where the hell is all the press coverage of McCain’s visit? I mean other than his “gaffe” that the idiotarian left has on constant repeat, that is. (Is that all they’ve got? LOL! Epic fail!)

John McCain in Iraq

Via Matt Lewis at Townhall.

Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton and the nutroots are still pushing the “hundred year war” fallacy about Iraq. The McCain campaign responds:

“At a time when Senator Clinton knows that American and allied forces are making real progress in Iraq, it is unfortunate that she would look to score political points by mischaracterizing Senator McCain’s statement with intellectually dishonest attacks. The differences between Senator McCain’s position, that we must win this war, and Senator Clinton’s position, withdrawal and de facto surrender on day one, are important enough to have an honest debate over. It would be the height of irresponsibility to stick with campaign promises to the left-wing of the Democratic Party and proceed with withdrawal regardless of what the situation is on the ground in Iraq in January 2009. The point that Senator McCain was making was one about American troop presence versus American combat presence. He was speaking of a post-war scenario, not a hundred year war, when he suggested that the American people could support maintaining a military presence in Iraq should the Iraqi and U.S. governments determine it to be in their mutual interest, just as the U.S. and German, Japanese, and South Korean governments did after conflicts. One would suspect Senator Clinton is aware that American troops have been present peacefully in Germany and Japan for more than six decades. The American people deserve more than blatant mischaracterizations, and we invite Senator Clinton to participate with us in an honest debate.”

I wonder if Hillary Clinton–and Barack Obama–are ever going to be willing to have an honest debate about Iraq, and fully acknowledge that we are making progress in Iraq. Saturday’s Washington Post carried a column from “boots on the ground” saying just that; will they deny the facts, or are facts too inconvenient for their partisan narrative? (I think we know the answer to that question.)

On Iraq, there is really no doubt who has been right since the very beginning. Don’t we at least owe those who have sacrificed so much–and still do–a Commander in Chief who will lead them well and honor their service and sacrifices?

UPDATE: More, from Beth at Blue Star Chronicles–McCain Was for The Surge Before the Surge was Cool.

Veterans for McCain

Our troops deserve a qualified Commander in Chief. Support John McCain, like these retired admirals and generals who know he is the right person for the job.

Veterans, show your support and add your name to Vets4McCain, as I have done myself.

Veterans support Senator John McCain because he is the most qualified candidate for President and Commander in Chief. Senator John McCain has a remarkable record of leadership and experience that embodies his unwavering lifetime commitment to service. Military Veterans know that as the son and grandson of distinguished Navy admirals, Senator McCain deeply values duty, honor and service of country. Veterans also know that Senator John McCain will not settle for anything less than VICTORY in the Global War on Terror, and the Iraq battlefield. Veterans will support John McCain on November 4.

Believe It Or Not

The Navy SEALs need our help! They’re conducting a fundraising drive to build a memorial to their fallen comrades.

We have officially entered into the UDT/SEAL Memorial fundraising campaign. This memorial will be dedicated to all of the Naval Special Warfare men who have sacrificed their lives over the past century.

I think I can dig up some loose change somewhere, how about you?

Drop Drudge

Endangering the lives of British troops for a sensational scoop about Prince Harry (about which the mainstream media had surprisingly kept quiet) is taking sensationalism too far. Way too far. It’s hardly different from the New York Slimes exposing secrets to the enemy.

The British people are furious with Channel 4’s Jon Snow for saying “thank God for Drudge,” and many have decided to boycott Snow and Channel 4. Why stop there? Matt Drudge was the one to spill the beans, after all.

Jeff Quinton is urging others:

Since Drudge really isn’t that necessary anymore for news, and his scoops are few and far between anymore, why not drop Drudge? Remove his link from your website, de-link him from your blog and don’t link to him. If you care about letting him know that you’ve done it and why, send a message to drudge@drudgereport.com, otherwise just pull any links to him. Let us know if you’ve gone along with this plan in the comments below.

Count me in.

Dump Drudge. He’s well past his prime, and breaking this story just shows his desperation. Who needs him?

Gold Star mom Debbie Lee slams the Berkeley City Council

Go get ‘em, sister.

Debbie Lee is the mother of Marc Alan Lee, the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. More about her here.

Screw Berkeley. They should secede.

Video from Code Pinko/World Can’t Wait circus in Berkeley

These people make me sick. Notice all the kids in the video? The nearby school let kids out to go hang out with the pinko scum. That’s Berkeley public education (indoctrination) for you!

Look at these brainless sheep running around shrieking and chanting after one of them got hauled in by the cops. Pathetic.

Thankfully, there are a few (apparently too few) free-thinking kids in Berkeley. Thank God.

Another video here shows what Code Pink thinks of our Marines. Gotta love the idiot who thought WWII was illegitimate because “what were we doing in Hawaii anyway?” LOL! (Of course, you can’t be too bright if you run with that crowd.)

America is at the mall

“Life goes on” for us, while others sacrifice everything.

“It’s kind of hard to explain” how it feels to be part of a small segment of the U.S. population that is “bearing the brunt of the responsibilities” from today’s conflicts, Jackson said as he waited for his flight at Dulles International Airport. “It doesn’t affect society at large in the slightest. Life just goes on, and a lot of people . . . are more concerned about the price of gas than about soldiers fighting and dying,” said Jackson, who has lost several comrades in the wars.

Just go read that, and thank God for those men and women, for they allow you to carry on in complacency. We owe them the very best.

“Uninvited and unwelcome intruders”

We, the undersigned, do register our complete outrage with the City of Berkeley for the recent resolutions that criticized our Marines, as part of an effort to harass the Marine Recruiting Center and chase all vestiges of the United States military outside of the city of Berkeley, California.

We take particular umbrage with the instructions given to the City Manager of Berkeley to tell the United States Marines that they are, “uninvited and unwelcome intruders.”

It is shameful for you to attack our military men and women who nobly and bravely serve this nation to protect our security and defend our freedoms and liberties. Those liberties include the right to Freedom of Speech, which you seem to believe should not be afforded to the members of the United States Marine Corps and service personnel in other branches of the Armed Forces.

I call upon you to immediately revoke the resolutions passed that defamed and insulted our U.S. Marines and issue a public apology to this nation, and in particular, the honorable and heroic men and women of the United States military.