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Title: U.S. Troops Re-Enlist, Become Citizens
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My Way News
URL Source: http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070704/D8Q5V10O0.html
Published: Jul 4, 2007
Author: Robert H Reid
Post Date: 2007-07-04 21:21:03 by Zipporah
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Views: 256
Comments: 30
BAGHDAD (AP) - Hundreds of U.S. troops marked the Fourth of July by re-enlisting Wednesday while others took oaths of American citizenship in ceremonies at the main U.S. headquarters in Iraq. A total of 588 troops signed up for another stint, according to a U.S. military statement, while 161 soldiers became naturalized American citizens. The ceremonies took place at Camp Victory, the sprawling American headquarters at the western end of the Iraqi capital. "No bonus, no matter the size, can adequately compensate you for the contribution each of you has made and continues to make as a custodian of our nation's defenses," the top U.S. commander, Gen. David Petraeus, told the audience. Visiting Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., congratulated the new citizens and spoke of the hardships endured fighting in an unpopular war. McCain, who has backed the war, has watched his presidential campaign suffer as public support for the conflict has waned. (AP) US soldiers stand at attention during a ceremony at Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, July 4,... Full Image "You know that you who have endured the dangers and deprivations of war so that the worst thing would not befall us, so that America might be secure in our freedom," McCain said. "As you know, the war in which you have fought has divided the American people. But it has divided no American in their admiration for you. We all honor you." Petraeus dedicated the Independence Day ceremony to the memory of two soldiers who were killed in action before they could be sworn in as citizens. They were Sgt. Kimel Watt, 21, of Brooklyn, N.Y., a native of Jamaica who was killed June 3 in Baghdad, and Spc. Farid Elazzouzi of Paterson, N.J., who died June 14 in a bombing near Kirkuk. Elazzouzi was born in Morocco. "Words cannot express the admiration I feel for these two men or the sadness I feel for our nation's loss and their families' sacrifice," Petraeus said. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., led the new citizens in the Pledge of Allegiance. "I'm glad that I can be here to get my citizenship," said Pfc. Yaremi Boza, a Cuban-born human resources specialist with the 260th Military Intelligence Battalion. "It means being able to take care of myself and my family and having lots of opportunities and windows open." For many of the more than 155,000 troops, it was business as usual - patrolling, convoy duties and guarding key facilities. At least two Americans were killed Wednesday - one in a helicopter crash north of Baghdad and another during combat operations in the south of the capital. Spc. James Jewett, 36, from Long Beach, Calif., spent his day hauling cargo containers and thinking about home. "I'd be barbecuing with my daughter and my mom back in Long Beach," he said. "Being over here teaches you to appreciate the small things that America has to offer." Dining facilities at U.S. bases around the country were open throughout the day, serving traditional meals of barbecued ribs, barbecued chicken, grilled rib-eye steak, corn on the cob, apple and cherry pie. At a U.S. base outside Baqouba, Sgt. Jesse Jones, 24, of Olympia, Wash., spent Independence Day taking a shower and getting a haircut. His platoon was on break before heading back to fighting in Baqouba. "Today I'm just basically relaxing and refitting, getting ready to go back into the city," he said. "As much as I want to be home, I don't regret being here. This is a good place to celebrate the Fourth of July. Not only are we celebrating independence, we're fighting for independence, too." ---__ AP photographer Maya Alleruzzo contributed to this report from Baqouba, Iraq.
Newly naturalized US soldiers raise their hands during a ceremony at Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at which soldiers reenlisted and some were naturalized as United States citizens. Around 160 troops from 52 countries were given US citizenship during the ceremony. (AP Photo/Ali al-Saadi, Pool) 
US soldiers stand at attention during a ceremony at Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at which soldiers reenlisted and some were naturalized as United States citizens. Around 160 troops from 52 countries were given US citizenship during the ceremony. (AP Photo/Ali al-Saadi, Pool)
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#19. To: Zipporah, rowdee, randge (#0)
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"No bonus, no matter the size, can adequately compensate you for the contribution each of you has made and continues to make as a custodian of our nation's defenses," the top U.S. commander, Gen. David Petraeus, told the audience. Citizenship for "service" [to WHAT may I ask?] FUCKING MERCENARIES paid with citizenship by TheStateInc. NO "allegiance" to the USA in any shape or form, just like the illegals. Come to lick the spoils of Politically Correct policy. Come on Putin...just one teeny little sub launched ICBM right on DC.
We need to withdraw any and all support for this federal fiasco ... it's us that continue to allow the psychopaths to operate. I always hope for a direct hit during the State of the Union address ... (it's just wishful thinking since all of the perps in controlling positions have been placed there by the real rulers, the international banking elites. I believe this includes Chavez, Castro, Putin, Ahmadinejad, Hussein etc.,).
Never before have Americans been more the slaves of Zionism and its cabal of international basnking elites. When Specter and Finestein lauded the recently defeated immigration bill on the Senate floor, did they envision alien troops imposing Jewish supremacy upon hostile goys? The gulags are already in place.
Universal Papist Monarchy (the eldest) / International Banking elites / European inbred Monarchs .... all fucking fascists.
Sorry, not true. I am finishing the next post about the Constitution, and if you read it, you will begin to understand. I promise.
#29. To: richard9151 (#28)
Both Nazism and Zionism were born in the "Blood and Soil Movement" of late Nineteenth Europe. In the Zionist version Yahweh's darlings simply replaced Hitler's master race. http://www.edume.org/reports/2/1.htm Palestinian Authority Educational Objective: 1. Zionism is an example of Nazism, Fascism and Racism. The Teacher's Guide sets the following educational objectives: "Purpose: 2. [The student] should learn the following definitions: One. Zionism is a racist and aggressive movement Two. Racial superiority is the essence of Zionism and Fascism - Nazism 3. [The student] should learn the following values: One. Should understand the dangers arising from Zionism and racist discrimination 4. [The student] should learn the following skills: One. [The student] should make the connection between Zionism and racist discrimination Two. [The student] should trace the connection between Zionism and the contemporary world terrorist movements Three. [The student] should compare the principals of Fascism and Nazism with those of Zionism." [Pages 12-13] The Student Text teaches the similarities between Zionism and Nazism: "Goals: 2: [The student] should understand the racist and aggressive character of the Zionist Movement. 6: [The student] should draw conclusions as to the similarity between Nazism, Fascism and Zionism." [Page 92] "The clearest examples of racist belief and racial discrimination in the world are Nazism and Zionism." [Page 123] The Teacher's Guide directs these didactic means: 1. The teacher should start by stimulating the students to express their knowledge about Zionism. 2. The teacher will divide the class into two groups and distribute articles including the following texts: "From the Talmud"... and "A Jew is entitled to..." and "racist discrimination" and should direct the students to draw conclusions concerning the following: One. the meaning of racist discrimination Two. the racist aspects of the Zionist movement 8. The students should work in groups and compare Zionism and racism and draw conclusions as to the similarities and differences between them. [Pages 152-3, 155] The Teacher's Guide directs these additional didactic means: "7. Make the connection between Colonialist interests and Zionist interests." [Page 151] The Student Text explains these messages: "The difference between Zionism and Colonialism: Zionism Colonialism Zionism is not linked to land or country Colonies are an extension of the motherland A tool for establishing a non-existent State A tool and means for serving a state which exists in effect Believes in the elimination of the original inhabitants Colonialist behavior has not gone as far as the elimination of original inhabitants. Settlement based on the foundation of false religious and historical rights Based on foundations of economic interests
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/LatestA total of 588 troops signed up for another stint, according to a U.S. military statement, while 161 soldiers became naturalized American citizens. The ceremonies took place at Camp Victory, the sprawling American headquarters at the western end of the Iraqi capital.
#21. To: IndieTX (#19)
Come on Putin...just one teeny little sub launched ICBM right on DC.
#22. To: noone222 (#21)
#23. To: Zoroaster (#22)
Never before have Americans been more the slaves of Zionism and its cabal of international ....
#28. To: noone222, Zoroaster (#23)
Never before have Americans been more the slaves of Zionism and its cabal of international ....
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