yeah (...and stuff)

grrrrrr.

Heartwarming Form Letters From Troops in Iraq Tell of "Good Times and New Friends"

News organizations across the U.S. received letters last week from soldiers in Iraq attempting to set the record straight as to the conditions in the war torn country. It was soon determined that the letters were all identical except for the forged names of the enlisted men that supposedly sent them. The Bush administration denied any involvement, but it was obvious who had composed and mailed the fake letters, as the return address was: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500. Each of the letters contained the following message verbatim:

Dear Mom and/or Dad,

Iraq is really a great place now that the war is over. Maybe you and grandma can come visit me over here for Christmas? It's totally safe. Don't believe what the liberal media say or show on TV.

Yesterday, my new friend Najib (he's an Iraqi!) and I played Frisbee all day in a little park in downtown Fallujah. Then we got ice cream cones and chased butterflies until it got dark.

I sure miss you guys, but honestly, I'm not in any hurry to come home at all. It's so nice here. Some people thought it was kind of hot during the summer, but I just remind 'em that "It's not as hot as my mom's spicy chicken casserole!" and then we all laughed and laughed.

I don't want you to get the wrong impression that it's all sunshine and butterflies though, there is danger here just like anywhere else. For example, this guy I knew from the 107th infantry got bit on the hand by a baby goat at the petting zoo yesterday! It was crazy! At first he didn't notice it but then when he saw the blood he started screaming "Medic! Medic!" It was pretty tense and scary for a few minutes, but in the end he only needed a couple stitches.

Well, I gotta go now. It's pizza night and some of the Airborne officers are entertaining Iraqis with their favorite musical scenes from Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Send love to grandma, my sibling (if applicable), and pet the dog and/or cat for me!

Love ______________
US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Nat. Guard (Circle One)

it's old news... but it is still relevant. especially now during this election cycle.

alright... you'll get headlines tomorrow.