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02 November 2006

Screwing the Troops

That's what the Bush Administration is doing on a daily basis - screwing our servicemen and servicewomen by marooning them in Iraq, saddling them with an impossible mission, and under-equipping them at the same time. It's a total f*cking outrage! Below, see the email that proves it.

While evil neocons and their MSM minions make a big stink over John Kerry and his verbal slip -- cynically hoping to get the troops and the wingnuts riled at Democrats over nothing in the week before an election -- the real insult to our troops is this: parents and coworkers of soldiers must donate clothes, food and items as basic as soap and Advil so that our forces will be adequately equipped. Recently, at my workplace, the following e-mail was circulated...

As some of you may be aware, [redacted]'s son, Pvt. [redacted], has just been deployed to Kuwait and is due to leave for Iraq within the next couple of weeks. At a recent meeting, second tour soldiers in [redacted]'s unit discussed how certain items are greatly needed for our troops in Iraq. [redacted] is proud to assist in coordinating this Holiday collection drive. If you would like to donate a much needed item, please see the attached spreadsheet.

Let's put a smile on those faces that are bravely serving our country. Please bring your donations to [redacted] in Human Resources by Thursday, November 30th. The care package will be sent to our soldiers on Friday, December 1st. Thanks for your help.
Here are the contents of the spreadsheet of items needed by our troops...

Support for the Global War on Terrorism

List of Items Needed in Iraq

Ciprocol Lozenges
Flannel Pajamas (Bottoms Only-various sizes)
Car Fresheners
Hard Candy (Any kind)
Cough Drops
Flannel Sheets
Scented Candles
Food: Anything (no Pork)
Tylenol
Shower Curtains
Hand Warmers
Koolade (Powder)
Advil
T-shirts (plain)
Newspapers (artilces from the states)
Gatorade (Powder)
Hand Sanitizer
Any type of Civilian Clothes
Ice Tea (Powder)
Sun Block (Highest SPF)
Comics
Coffee (instant)
Shampoo
Phone Cards
Cookies
Hand Cream
Any kind of Snack
Eye Wash
Chap stick
Wet Wipes (anything w/100% Aloe)
Deodorant
Febreze (Any style)
100% Aloe (Anything)
Soap

It's a straight up crime that our tax money is not providing these basics to those serving our country. It's also an argument against those huge tax cuts for millionaries. Meantime, we're supposed to get hot and bothered over John Kerry insulting our troops? Yeah, right. The real insult is here, friends, in this list.

Those wishing to donate stuff may check out a web site like this.

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