I was really feeling down Wednesday morning - so angry at Bushco's lies, the horrific decison making, and depressed about the death and senseless violence spreading in Iraq. Then I read this
post by sip1983. Made my day! Gave me a way to put frustration into positive action and directly
support the troops and their families who bear the brunt of Bush's folly.
I'd like to see the dKos community really rally around this cause: Operation Uplink
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we know we support the troops more sincerely than the freepers and LGF types - for whom they are disposable pawns in a game of chickenhawk RISK - no more meaningul than their PS2 or Xbox graphics.
Let's let the VFW foundation and Operation Uplink know it too. Donate to this great program - and (I hope Kos won't mind the suggestion) I'd like to see us add the dKos .01 to the donation to let them know who sent you. By giving them the gift of a few precious moments of direct communication - We thank the troops, and the vets, and their families - for their courage and sacrifice. We pledge to support them, honor them - and to do all we can to get them home safely - and prevent the next Iraq from ever beginning.
Becuase in reality, there is no new game for the casualties of war. No cheat code the family can enter to get their loved ones back. Bush lies = they die.
Support Operation Uplink - and be sure to check the original post by sip1983. as some of the comments had other great ways to really support our troops! Thanks for bringing that to my attention sip1938