...really blows your mind, doesn't it, Cap'n? The idea that Condoleeza Rice needs to "troll" for a job is laughable. She could have any job she wanted.

The democracy in action article must have gotten a little to hot for Denny Newman. He ran to Keith Hansen for back-up. Instead of searching out the other side of the story, the Dispatch pulled the post. If Denny Newman can post and run with his own article, then this web site is useless and he should be fired. Shame on you Mr. Hansen for allowing him to operate this way. Let it be known that the peace demonstrators started the violence back in the 60/70's and it has never ended. We were serving in a war zone and couldn't defend ourselves back then in our own country. Now you expect it to just go away. You started the violence behind our backs and now you expect us to just forget about it. Not going to happen, as long as a Viet Veteran still lives. This was not a peaceful demonstration at Ripley but rather an attempt to reignite the fires of Viet Nam. Keep it up as you have successfully lit the fire. The veterans of Nam will not let this happen again. To the Dispatch, you have chosen your side in this issue, unfortunately, it was the wrong side. Put the Democracy In Action post back on line and let the people speak. If you are going to use this web site to post your viewpoints and then pull it down and run, your paper just reverts back to the old. Mr. Hansen, I give you more credit than that. Apparently, allowing Denny Newman to use his judgement on this website is not working as he has exhibited poor judgement and he should be replaced by the Dispatch, not defended. Hiding this article behind a new title is just an attempt at skewing the story. If you are to be considered a reputable publication, put the original posts back on line along with the original title, and let the story be heard, not censored.

All this week, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the American Legion has held it's annual National Convention. There are Minnesota Veterans there representing our states Veterans. On Tuesday, August 28th, president Obama was to address the convention. He coward out and sent a video instead. True to his committment to our country and RESPECT for our Veterans, Mitt Romney was to address the convention on Wednesday, 29 August. HE SHOWED UP. Now, to the Veterans of this great country, I ask that you cast your ballots accordingly in November.

election includes a veteran. Thanks for sharing your political views, Charlie. By contrast, I'm very pleased with the support for veterans shown by both President Obama and Mrs. Obama. Pres. Obama was politely received by American Legion convention (where he was able to attend in person) in the past, just as Gov. Romney was politely received this year. Veterans know very little about a potential Pres. Romney vis-a-vis foreign affairs, but Pres. Obama has a record that many veterans support. Veterans, like the rest of Americans, are not of a single mind when it comes to politics. Ain't American grand!

how her term as SOS ended with US polling waaaaaay behind President Obama in support by European and other countries.

European polls show they want him reelected.

Spin that.

I hear your meaning, Charlie, and that referred, in this case, to absence of physical violence (which is what I'm sure those at Ripley's gate and others are praying to avoid). There are, indeed, kinds of violence that don't physically harm a person. After posts I've seen in Dispatch, however, I'd fear the physical threats. We need to hear each others words, spoken in peace. I'm not following how "Protest and Counter-Protest" admit to violence?

Look for a retired SGM wearing wearing a floral print shirt from the PX in the Hale Koa lower level, and sporting an black 88th RSC ball style cap.
Hopefully your not as nasty & judgemental in person !
I can share with you some great stories about being a property book officer in Balad .... And how much $ & material went astray and competely unaccounted for in Iraq.
Guess a few mortars and the rockets red glare must have had an impact on you huh ?
Peace Brother !

Not at a local DAV event. I am a former commander of Chapter II, St. Paul DAV and am now a lifetime member of the National Chapter. Thank you for your service and congrats on your retirement. As for the unaccounted dollars in Iraq, that seems to be a haunting thing throughout this administration in more ways than one. It must be that darn W again.

I am waiting for your response to my invitation to fully identify yourself. Isn't it interesting that more active military gave more money to the Ron Paul campaign than to Romney or President Obama. I suspect that is directly related to his anti-war stance. Many active soldiers do not agree with their orders, now or in the past. I should use the term object.....which is similar to protest. I object, protest and despise warfare for resources or aggression. We had no basis for an invasion of Vietnam, Iraq, or Afghanistan. And you haven't answered the blaring question as to how you suggest paying for continuing militarization and aggression....drone warfare and all other military spending. Fifty six cents of every dollar for every Minnesotan is spent on militarization. That figure is outrageous and unacceptable. Look up MN ASAP. Jack Nelson Pallmeyer has called for a decrease in military spending and the resolution will be presented to many Minnesota City Council officials for consideration in the near future. Pay close attention to who is on board supporting this resolution. Al Franken has written a bill to mandate requiring funding upfront any new wars. Unfortunately, it hasn't been passed. There is no answer as to how we as a society are going to pay the military bill in the future, to say nothing of the money borrowed from other nations to pay for past aggressions. Vets for Peace is a great organization and seeks to open dialogue for a better future for our nation. I hope you read my comments to you. If not, I encourage you to read them now.

The Best way we can support out troops, is by making sure that WE don't send them into harms way, and by keeping them home where they belong. And that means home from all bases around the world. Like the board game RISK, if you spread out your army, you leave your home base open and inviting for an attack, yet a strong HOME defense is always the best offense! Supporting out troops is not encouraging them to fight in a foreign land on false and misleading so called "evidence" while we sit home and watch their actions on TV like it's a video game.

The ONLY reason why we are in the M.E. is because of ONE country that we dare not speak against. (the 30,000 lb pink elephant in the middle of the room). The day you open your eyes and finally acknowledge to yourself that they and their media monopoly are the ones who are manipulating public opinion on both sides of the issue, is the day when all of this can stop.

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-december-8-2011/the-matzorian-cand...

LOL Bring it!

1st addition or 2nd? Doesn't matter to me. You will learn to respect my authori-tie on any board game.!!!

You can get my name off of my dog tags if you ever get close enough. In the meantime,in order to protect my family from wackos like you (oops, can't call her a wacko, she has 2 attorneys) those that need to know my name, already do. It's no secret to those that need to know. Money for continued warfare and aggression can come from Obama. Just start the printing machine. Isn't that how the libs get more money. Like the little boy said to his mother "I know you have more money cause there are still some check blanks in your checkbook." Sorry about the dry humor. It's hard to lower myself to your mentality. Peace, sister, peace. "A show of force is a great deterrent to violence." It creates peace. It worked last week, it can work next week. Al Franken is the biggest disgrace to our veterans that ever illegally walked the halls of congress. Just ask him how he violated the 10th amendment at the Hastings Veterans Home. Don't talk to me about the funny boy Al. You'll lose every time. I believe Minnesota has a season on Doves now. Be careful where you fly. I'm beginning to like your humor.

How about that mouthy Navy Seal out trying to sell books? He has quite a future.

If Bush had taken him out on his watch, he wouldn't be avoiding the spotlight in Dallas, you silly old men. Do you have any facts or just fantasy video games?

You are so right mav. He was dead long before Obama came along to take credit. Some day, it will become de-classified and you can all read about it. Obama needed a re-election bump so he took credit. And don't ask me how I know. It's still classified.