James Taranto interviews Brendan Miniter

Live interview or try this:

Okay, I had to type in the code for this by manually, so let's find out if works, eh? (I did not understand what they meant by, "settings" when I hit right-click to copy. Grrrr.) Have a nice day.

It didn't work, so I removed it. You may watch it by following the link provided.

Pelosi Effect: Pro-Democracy groups in ME hunted

After Ms. Pelosi visited Syria against President Bush' 'wishes', they, the murderous dictators, went back to their old selves because they believe there is no longer any pressure coming from America. They believe they can censor, torture, arrest for no reason just as long as you say ANYTHING against your government, and more.

Ms. Pelosi, why? Why would you want to give our enemies that thought? Why would you deny civil, human, and womens' rights to others? You know the kind. The kind you are celebrating for being speaker of the house. Who are you that you can do this to the years these brave young activists have fought and achieved some headway, until you come along and destroy it all? Who in the HECK are you and just who do you think you are?

My fellow Americans, please do not take my word alone about this. I am heartbroken and angry. I believe you would be better served if you were to hear it from the mouth of someone who is actually living there.

His name is Sandmonkey, and Atlas Shrug has interviewed him. You decide for yourself, but please. Put yourself in his shoes, then open your mind before reading and listening to the interview. Thank you.

Hat tip: LGF.

Adm. Fallon interviewed by ABC's Raddatz--Exclusive

This video is only 2:13 minutes long, but it is okay. I don't like the way they edited it, but what can you expect from ABC? lol.

ABC's Martha Raddatz Talks with Adm. William Fallon in Iraq - Exclusive!

Send us to war to win, or don't send us...

Spree from Wake Up America has interviewed Sgt. 1st Class Grist with the help of CENTCOM's electronic media. CENTCOM has been very helpful in allowing many bloggers to interview men in the field of operations. I would like to thank them as well. Thank you, Spree!

Spree has a very good interview with Sgt. Grist who is a man of many accomplishments. I agree with him when he states that one of the most valuable and important thing Sgt. Grist stated was, "Send us to war to win, or don't send us..." Amen. I hope you enjoy it. I know I did.

As to Sgt. Grist: Thank you for your service to our country. Thank you for your sacrifices. Thank your family as well. Let us never forget the families who 'fighting this war with you.' Godspeed.

Pundit Review: The bridge between old & new media

Sunday night is the night I like to sit back and relax while I listen to one of my favorite radio programs. The Pundit Review Radio program, hosted by Kevin and Gregg, also have a website at Pundit Review. They usually have some of the most amazing guests. That's because they interview bloggers!

This is the one show that will bridge the gap between the dinosaur media, citizen journalists and bloggers. They are definitely blazing the way forward in the new media.

They are on the radio every Sunday night from 7pm-10pm EST on station WRKO. You may streamline this program from your computer! Sometimes the sports games interrupt them, which really aggrivates me, but I do not have a large enough following to make much noise about it...yet. lol. Just keep checking if this happens.

This Sunday they are going to have Dean Barnett (from Hugh Hewitt) as a guest at 7pm EST. Then at 9pm EST, they will have my favorite topic at 9pm, "Someone You Should Know" by Matt from Blackfive. Matt will bring us each week a story about the bravery and awesomeness of our Military men and women.

If you happen to miss one of the programs, Kevin and Gregg have an archive for you. You may request their feed. It is really fabulous.

Here is an article written by Kevin about a young man who calls the program frequently. He is an amazing inspiration to us all.

Dylan Desilva, the 14-year old founder of Cape Cod Cares 4 The Troops, was honored tonight by the Boston Celtics as a Hero Among Us. What a deserving honor for a young man who has shown such incredible dedication to the men and women in the armed forces. Dylan’s organization has sent thousands of care packages to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Gregg and I got to know Dylan through the radio show and tonight we met this impressive young man for the first time. We were lucky enough to be there along with Dylan’s parents, Paul and Michelle, his sister, brother, aunt and uncle. Dylan also brought with him some of the soldiers and Marines who received care packages from Cape Cod Cares 4 The Troops who are now back home and helping his group.

Dylan received a spontaneous standing ovation from the Boston Garden crowd as his story was told by the PA announcer. It was quite a moment.

You can read the article about him over at The Pundit Review.

Blackfive interviews 'Teflon Don of Acute Politics'

Matt of the favorite 'Blackfive' is guest writing over at Michelle Malkin's website while she is in Iraq. (I think.) He had an interview with Teflon Don of 'Acute Politics' and here is an excerpt:

If you could say anything to Pres Bush, what would you say? To Sec. Gates? To Gen Petraeus?

President Bush-At the beginning, I thought this war was the best of bad options. I neither believed it would be as easy as so many claimed, nor did I believe it would become as hard as it has. We depend on you- both to lead us, and to listen to us.

Secretary Gates-Sir, you come in to this war at a crucial point. Listen to your generals, listen to our elected leaders, and don't neglect one for the other. Most of all, don't neglect both for your own opinions- that mistake caused part of the trouble you face today.

General Petraeus-Sir, you also come at a critical time. Many people, both civilians and those in the military, expect a miracle out of you. Most of us soldiers down at the lowest levels have heard good things about your leadership style and abilities. You give many of us greater hope that we will accomplish our mission here. I fear too many of us serve our tours in Iraq while seeing only the day we leave, and tempering our anticipation of completing our tours with the knowledge that we will soon be back. I fear too many of us fail to take action that would positively influence Iraq's future out of a sense of survival. Will you allow your subordinate commanders and troops to fight this war to survive? Or, will you inspire them to fight this war to win? Much hinges on that question. I've heard some say that you were born and schooled to fight this war and win. I hope that's accurate, sir. [Continue reading the rest of this interview at Blackfive's or Michelle Malkin's.]

A big thank you to SGT Chris Keller from CENTCOM Public Affairs for arranging this interview. It is a very good one. Great job, Matt.

Jim interviews Sgt. 1st. Class Troy Smith

This is a very good and detailed interview between Sgt. 1st Class Troy Smith, stationed in Iraq, and Jim of Thinking Right. It appears that the Soldiers over in Iraq are more optimistic about the future of that country than the politicians are back home. It is only natural.

Let's face it. Who would have the best information? A politician who hardly lifts a finger all day except to shake it at you to tell you how stupid you are, or someone who is out there risking it all so you and I may live in peace and freedom? Yeah, my feelings precisely...

I've been interviewed by the St. Pete's Times!

Last week I received a phone call from a very nice man. He is from The St. Petersburg Times in Tampa, Florida. He wanted an interview, so we talked for a while. Not a long while, but a while just the same.

Today he has written his article, and he has quoted me in it. He did quote me accurately, but it was only one line. I understand he only has so much space to write his story, and his story was not about me. He was doing a story about CENTCOM.

Blogs are CentCom's new target.
By WILLIAM R. LEVESQUE, Times Staff Writer
Published February 12, 2007

Since 2005, CentCom officials have jumped into the blogging fray, facing the realities of a new electronic age in hopes of combating misinformation on the Web, or just getting its own news out.

A three-person team monitors blogs - Internet journals with commentary from ordinary citizens and, often, links to news articles - that concentrate on CentCom's area of responsibility, which includes Iraq and Afghanistan. [Read more.]

Either way, I am very excited! This is my first mention in a large newspaper. Hopefully I can write some articles that are worthy of some new readers. Anyone have any ideas of issues I have not yet covered? If so, leave me a comment or an e-mail. Thank you, and have a great day.

Interview with Capt. Traversa

I have had an interview with Captain Doug Traversa with the help of CENTCOM. If you are interested, you may read it here.

Capt. Traversa is a logistician in the USAF. His blog is Afghanistan Without a Clue. He is a wonderful man with a wonderful wife and family. Please read about him and Afghanistan. Have a nice day.