I just felt like putting together some statistics for comparison. You can draw your own conclusions.
The number killed on September 11, 2001: 2,996
The war in Iraq began in March, 2003. We are still there.
As of mid-November 2006, there were approximately 152,000 US troops deployed to Iraq.
2882 US casualties in Iraq
Current US population: 300,305,463
US citizens killed on the nation’s highways in 2005: 43,200
US citizens killed in alcohol related incidents in 2005: 16, 885
US lightning fatalities in 2005: 43
US tornado fatalities in 2005: 39
Babies born in US in 2005: approximately 4.1 million
US began fighting in WWII in August, 1945
US casualties in WWII: 292,131
US occupation of post-WWII Europe and Japan: 1945-present
US involvement in Korea from June, 1950 to July, 1953
US casualties in Korea: 33,686
US occupation of post-war Korea: 1953-present
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Did you know that on Monday we surpassed WWII in terms of the amount of time of U.S. involvement? We spent 1,347 days involved in WWII.
Good stuff Burnham.
How come you haven't added a link to my blog yet? This is b.s.
Dear Johnathon,
My name is Paul and I work for the BBC World Service Radio.
I found your site today - great stuff. We would love to speak to you within the next four hours - please phone us.
Are you free to come on air tonight between 6pm - 7pm GMT (London time) and talk about the Iraq Study Group's findings? Questions we're asking: Is this an admission of defeat by the US? Is talking to Iran and Syria really going to help? Is asking more of the Iraqi forces realistic? What do the US forces think of the ISG?
We're particularly looking for MilBlogger reaction. We're interested in a) personal opinions and b) what the military folks around you are saying about James Baker and Lee Hamilton's findings.
We're a live discussion programme with callers dialling in from all over the world.
I sincerely hope you can spare some time for us. If any military personell wish to join you on air then we'd love to hear from them as well.
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Great stuff here my man...your insights from a deployed position ae right on target.
You are def. right abt. the dems and wanting to cut and run...hogwash...Iran is right there waiting...
Never quit the fight...we WILL get the job done!
Thanks for sacrificing to protect our freedoms...
Happy Holidays!...
V/R,
Kent Manno
Budd Lake, NJ
Jon,
Can you profile a day handling a ton of Christmas mail? Can we see some pictures? I know you are super busy. It would be great to see what your days have been like the last couple of weeks.
Merry Christmas,
Mom
To all coalition troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan:
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Watch your six.
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