In reply to “Such a Waste of Fine Infantry,” by Jeff Huber, 11/06/09:
(An Ode to October 5, 2009)
8 good men were killed today, and I wonder why.
8 good men were killed today, we’re still just standing by.
8 good men were killed today, somebody’s head should roll.
8 good men were killed today, and now the church bells toll.
They were on the low ground, with mountains all around.
They were on the low ground, enemy cannons shot them down.
They were on the low ground, they were sitting ducks.
They were on the low ground, now they’re out of luck.
Their families, they sit crying, all of them had mothers.
Their families, they sit crying, some sisters and some brothers.
Their families, they sit crying, some of them had kids.
Their families, they sit crying, at what their commanders did.
8 good men were killed today, and I wonder why.
8 good men were killed today, we’re still just standing by.
8 good men were killed today, somebody’s head should roll.
8 good men were killed today, and now the church bells toll.
David Kotzebue
In reply to “A Manifesto for X Street,” by Philip Giraldi, 11/05/09:
Perhaps it should be “Why” Street, as in why are we there?
Greg Woods
In reply to “‘Twas Brillig in Bananastan,” by Jeff Huber, 11/04/09:
Brilliant!
My only comment would be that it is not just the military who are looking for a safe place for the long war. We have more contractors working for the Pentagon now than troops and the likes of KBR will not be happy if we stop our war machine …
Marshall Carter-Tripp
retired FSO
