Comments on: From Fort Hood: Thirteen glimpses of who we are

By: Chris Mathews is covered in his own spittle because he is drinking, again.

Chris Mathews is covered in his own spittle because he is drinking, again. — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:39:27 +0000

Has Obama been able to figure out it was terrorism, yet He had no problem “jumping to conclusions” with the belligerent Harvard Professor Case. Remember his, “cop acted stupidly” comment? Obama’s willful igornace is dangerous.

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:54:48 +0000

On Veterans Day lets forget the hateful rhetoric and remember all of those who “gave the last full measure of devotion” at Fort Hood and all over the world. For us and our Country

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:13:44 +0000

Thanks to Allah and the “peaceful” religion of Islam for this great carnage.

By: Teela

Teela — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:21:56 +0000

@ Don’t come here:

Why would you inject a racial statement in this issue? Would it be at all appropriate for me to make the statement that terrorists…Muslim fundamentalists, extremists…are being succored within Black communities in Atlanta, Detroit, NYC, etc??

This is the time to lay down those divisions…

You are talking out of both sides of your mouth. However. Peace. This situation at Fort Hood should unite Americans…ALL races, because it’s not just a narrow issue of Black and White.

Not divide us amongst a racial agenda.

By: Don't come here, or Go Away

Don't come here, or Go Away — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:26:55 +0000

Has anyone said if that Ft. Hood shooter is a natural-born US citizen? I haven’t heard. If people don’t like it here, go the hell back where you came from.

And you White people who still want to discriminate against Black Americans who were born here and helped make this country need to step back and take a look at who the enemy is of all of us–fundamentalist, extremist Muslims and other people invading and taking over our country. May our servicemen rest in peace.

And a certain so-called “prestigious” local HBCU needs to stay out of the news; too much bad press. Almost every darn day there’s some bad news coming from those parts. Sorry to say it, but it’s true. Go away.

By: tjhook

tjhook — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:18:29 +0000

Sorry, five of the 13 Soldiers were with Army Reserve and National Guard units and those units are not able to go home to their families at night because they are not training in their home areas.

By: tjhook

tjhook — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:16:48 +0000

I’m glad that President Obama put a human face on this tragedy; observers don’t usually distinguish the people in the uniforms when they see us in public. I would like for you to put in a special appreciation and prayer. Five of those Soldiers were among the ones we memorialized today, but they have battle buddies who must continue to persevere and train for deployment. They are unable to be with their loved ones full time because we practice immersion training for these troops so they can be at peak performance for their assignments.
Once again, thank you for your support of the troops.

By: Teela

Teela — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:06:35 +0000

My just almost 22 year old son leaves for the Navy Dec. 8th…the Great Lakes region.

I have such mixed feelings about this: my only child, homeschooled, Quaker raised, but he wants to serve his country.

I am proud of him, but fearful. There’s a war going on and it doesn’t seem to quit. But I am just one mother..parent….who is facing this.

God Bless all who serve.

By: Jim Galloway

Jim Galloway — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:53:23 +0000

If I remember correctly, the phrase “melting pot” comes from the name of a Broadway play of the 1890s — maybe 1900s, that took immigration as its topic. The title is a reference to the bowl of bubbling metal in a steel factory. So it is a fiery crucible, and not at all a kindly stew pot. It’s a hot and unpleasant place where stronger alloys are created.

By: Musykluvah

Musykluvah — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:44:04 +0000

God bless these men and women. Condolences to the family and friends left behind.