tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post8552255958445813881..comments2024-02-09T00:13:51.906-06:00Comments on Army of Dude: Man, I'm HungryAlex Hortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729559701547002624noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-65962326545147860122008-11-02T16:50:00.000-06:002008-11-02T16:50:00.000-06:00"You'll fail on the outside. Stay where you're lov..."You'll fail on the outside. Stay where you're loved. What else are you going to do?"<BR/><BR/>OMG.<BR/><BR/>Am I the only one who heard the voice of an abusive man in those words?<BR/><BR/>~P~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-36480656830689427792008-03-08T17:16:00.000-06:002008-03-08T17:16:00.000-06:00A wonderful, intelligent, anti-stupidity blog site...A wonderful, intelligent, anti-stupidity blog site. I think of it as a spur for enlightenment, a continuation from Viet Nam? War need not, and should not be the means for distilling out intelligent voice.<BR/><BR/>A successful anti-war strategy, I must agree, would engage simply the newest technology - as referred to by Topkiffe in Conference On Invincible Defense - which upon making a country invincible, the irrational basis of war and thus the war itself simply evaporates. This is the only direction that can be regarded as progress. To bring about national invincibility would be to fulfill ones military obligation. Investigate. There is no "they" to do it, and no more time. Maybe to bring forth this, I survived Viet Nam. <BR/><BR/>"I'm not anti-war, just anti-stupidity." - Arlo GuthrieStuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06511058913776703469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-38799510003424174202007-08-25T20:48:00.000-05:002007-08-25T20:48:00.000-05:00www.invincibleamerica.org, www.permanentpeace.org,...www.invincibleamerica.org, www.permanentpeace.org, www.victorybeforewar.org, www.mou.org, www.globalcountry.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-43986762150852699452007-08-25T20:46:00.000-05:002007-08-25T20:46:00.000-05:00REPORT ON THE GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON INVINCIBLE DEFE...REPORT ON THE GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON INVINCIBLE DEFENSE<BR/><BR/>MAHARISHI REBUKES THE MILITARY: <BR/><BR/>“Sending the Youth to Die in Battle for the Country<BR/>Is an Ignorant Approach to National Security—<BR/>and a Black Spot on Civilization”<BR/><BR/>Invites the World to Witness the Imminent Success<BR/>of His Global Program to Raise 55 Nations to Invincibility<BR/><BR/>“Whether you believe it or not, we invite everyone to witness<BR/>the dawn of a new time of global affluence and peace” —Maharishi<BR/><BR/>His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi this week delivered a sharp rebuke to the military of every country, calling the prevailing strategy of sending the nation’s youth into battle to die for the country “an ignorant and failed approach to national security and a black spot on civilization.”<BR/><BR/>At the same time, Maharishi invited the world to witness the imminent success of the programs of the Global Financial Capital of New York to raise 55 nations to invincibility through the science and technology of the Unified Field, and thereby transform the world within a few months from poverty and conflict to affluence and peace.<BR/><BR/>“The world has been in the grip of the deep darkness of the night. But now is the time for the light. Whether you believe it or not, we invite everyone to witness the coming dawn,” Maharishi said<BR/><BR/>Fourth Global Conference on Invincible Defense<BR/><BR/>Maharishi’s proclamations highlighted the “Fourth Global Conference on Invincible Defense,” which was held on June 21 at the Global Financial Capital of New York, 70 Broad Street—one block from the New York Stock Exchange. Maharishi spoke via satellite and Internet webcast from the Capital of the Global Country of World Peace in Meru, Holland. <BR/><BR/>Conference speakers included Dr. John Hagelin, Executive Director of the International Center for Invincible Defense and Minister of Science and Technology of the Global Country of World Peace; Dr. Bevan Morris, Prime Minister of the Global Country of World Peace; and Dr. Paul Potter, the Raja (Administrator) of New York. (Replays of the conference, as well as the schedule of upcoming conferences, are available at www.GlobalFinancialCapitalNY.org). <BR/><BR/>“God has made man in his own image to live long in immortality”<BR/><BR/>Until now, Maharishi said, military power has been measured by the number of young people ready to sacrifice their lives for the nation as an act of bravery and patriotism. “This is a very wrong, very pitiable understanding about life, about man, about God,” Maharishi said. “Every religion declares that God has made man in His own image. But God has made man in His own image to live long in immortality, not to die young on the battlefield.”<BR/><BR/>A group of experts is being established in every country <BR/>to create coherent collective consciousness—<BR/>the basis of national invincibility <BR/><BR/>Maharishi’s program to raise 55 nations to invincibility includes establishing in each country a group of a few hundred to a few thousand experts in the science and technology of the Unified Field—the unified, invincible source of the infinite diversity of the universe. (The number of experts depends upon the population of the country.) <BR/><BR/>“Through their collective practice of Transcendental Meditation and Yogic Flying, these groups are enlivening the Unified Field and creating an indomitable influence of coherence in collective consciousness—the basis of a prosperous, integrated, invincible nation,” Maharishi said.<BR/><BR/>Extensive published scientific research has found that group practice of Yogic Flying by as few as the square root of one percent of a nation’s population is sufficient to reduce negative trends, such as crime and warfare, and strengthen positive economic and social trends throughout the entire nation.<BR/><BR/>Maharishi said dates are now being set when each of the 55 nations will achieve invincibility.<BR/><BR/>Blossoming of coherent collective consciousness<BR/>will bring victory before war<BR/><BR/>With the rise of coherence in collective consciousness, Maharishi said, the military will assume an exalted new role in the country: creating coherence in national consciousness. “The blossoming of coherent national consciousness will eliminate the enmity within the enemy and bring victory before war,” Maharishi said. “It is time for the military to live long in the will of God—and to let others live long in the will of God, too.”<BR/><BR/>Unified Field-Based Invincible Defense Technology<BR/>Offered by the Global Financial Capital of New York<BR/><BR/>Dr. John Hagelin<BR/>Executive Director, International Center for Invincible Defense<BR/><BR/>The Unified Field-Based Invincible Defense Technology is a proven, practical approach to world peace and national invincibility—an approach validated by more than 50 replications and 23 studies published in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals. It is a direct technological application of the most advanced discoveries in the fields of quantum mechanics, neuroscience, and human consciousness.<BR/><BR/>The approach calls for the immediate establishment of large national groups of peace-creating experts practicing specific technologies of consciousness that have been scientifically shown to neutralize acute ethnic, political, and religious tensions that fuel violence, terrorism, and social conflict. By defusing tensions and neutralizing animosity, this field-tested approach will immediately:<BR/><BR/>Defuse enmity in a potential adversary, thus preventing the birth of an enemy and the onset of war<BR/><BR/>Create coherent and harmonious national consciousness, strengthening the nation against any potentially disruptive influences from outside or within<BR/><BR/>Create a peaceful and cooperative global environment, conducive to the formation of stable governments and the cessation of hostilities in regional hot spots<BR/><BR/>Ensure lasting peace, security, and economic stability at home, relieving tremendous pressure on governmental departments and institutions charged with public safety and homeland security<BR/><BR/>The Invincible Defense Technology is the only approach that effectively targets the root cause of national, regional, and global conflict. It is the only approach to national security and world peace that is extensively field tested and backed by rigorous scientific research.<BR/><BR/>This Unified Field-based approach to defense generates a palpable, measurable effect of peace that creates a fertile environment in which diplomatic and other conventional approaches can actually succeed. It should be the central component of any comprehensive approach to peace and national security.<BR/><BR/>For more information:<BR/>Visit: www.InvincibleDefense.org<BR/>Call: 212-809-7000Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-56243045840559594752007-05-10T00:21:00.000-05:002007-05-10T00:21:00.000-05:00Love your open and honest style of writing my fell...Love your open and honest style of writing my fellow chow haller, lol. I'm in the National Guard, and we were extended from our origianl 12 month stent here to an additional 4 back in feb, so I feel your pain and angst on that one. Keep it coming, and let's get the fuck outta here alive huh?<BR/>Love & Peace,<BR/>SGT Raymond Camper, MN INTERnational Guard@ Camp TQ, Iraq:/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12907101435605387148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-5915891681203119432007-05-08T12:16:00.000-05:002007-05-08T12:16:00.000-05:00Please keep blogging. It's an awesome form of resi...Please keep blogging. It's an awesome form of resistance and those back in the world need to read your words and dig your emotions & intellect.<BR/><BR/>peace,<BR/><BR/>Hal Muskat<BR/>Vets For Peace<BR/>"Sir, No Sir!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-4324381431055130832007-05-08T11:40:00.000-05:002007-05-08T11:40:00.000-05:00It makes me woozy reading some of this, as it take...It makes me woozy reading some of this, as it takes me back...a lot of the beat-down, eager for things taken for granted by civilians, the "you'll fail on the outside"...I've been writing about these themes for a while now, and what I've come to find out is that unless someone has actually lived it, they either don't believe such stories or are inclined to doubt and assume that the writer is simply 'ate-up'.<BR/><BR/>I'll admit, I became an insurgent within my unit at some point. Nothing serious, just having to do with thoughts and ideas. Here's an example...I too discovered Vonnegut while wearing BDUs...found a copy of Cat's Cradle while wandering around after an appointment in Landsthul. Then I found Player Piano, and here is a chapter from that I KNOW you'll appreciate:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://deadissue.com/archives/2006/05/08/player-piano-chapter-7/" REL="nofollow">Player Piano - Chapter 7</A><BR/><BR/>One day in the middle of the week, copies of this chapter showed up all over the place, in the dining hall, several HQ buildings, etc...I had gotten up real real early and made the rounds. Nobody ever knew it was me. Little things like that seemed to keep my insides alive during the last year I was in. <BR/><BR/>Keep it up dude! Your writing is excellent, wide open...you'll be so glad to have this work to refer back to once you're out. I hope to read your stuff for years to come. Peace - DI<BR/><BR/>PS - Blue Man paid tribute to your stuff over at his blog, and on a really tough day, if you're feeling lost, take a trip on over and it will cheer you up. Here's the link to that post:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://buildourparty.blogspot.com/2007/05/army-of-dude.html" REL="nofollow">Blue Man: Army of Dude</A>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10613327553519455902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-10005406887778740882007-05-07T14:04:00.000-05:002007-05-07T14:04:00.000-05:00Great posts Alex! I love your blog and your views...Great posts Alex! I love your blog and your views on the clusterfuck in Iraq. As a former 2ID Lewis and Korea Master Gunner myself, I feel for what you endure in Iraq.<BR/><BR/>I hope you can keep blogging! If you run into a Captain Schourek over there, tell him his MG said whatup!<BR/><BR/>Keep it up!<BR/><BR/>A former 23rd Infantry Tomahawk!Hal Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06436615739937572663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-84339608650086995482007-05-04T23:29:00.000-05:002007-05-04T23:29:00.000-05:00Dude: This was harsh, but honest. It IS possible t...Dude: This was harsh, but honest. It IS possible to support the troops as a whole and individual soldiers without agreeing with administration policy. We acknowledge the difficult nature of your work, and the ambiguity of your position. Above all we respect you and your comrades.<BR/><BR/>CarlaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671714885765020608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-69660312544248445302007-05-02T21:09:00.000-05:002007-05-02T21:09:00.000-05:00hey this is chris capps. I was a camp victory fobb...hey this is chris capps. I was a camp victory fobbit last year from germany. I am a deserter now. I am supposed to be geting out of the army soon. Are you from germany also? I'm going to be living there after I get kicked out I'd like to meet you. Email me at blanccakount@hotmail.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-25580239998496464962007-05-02T14:10:00.000-05:002007-05-02T14:10:00.000-05:00Hi AH,Vonnegut was one of my heroes, too. I'm so ...Hi AH,<BR/><BR/>Vonnegut was one of my heroes, too. I'm so sorry you are caught up in this clusterf*$%. You and many other Americans deserve much better. I worked in a defense think tank here in DC for a while, trying to make a difference, but I was so disgusted by the mentality and blindness of the place (and the disdainful way they spoke of soldiers, as if they were pawns to be bribed or whipped into continued service in a war that everyone in the Department of Defense concedes is a total failure but won't admit it in public) that I work now trying to promote equal rights for Arabs.<BR/><BR/>Kicking in doors and knocking down towns clearly isn't making us safer. People are people, all of whom just want to fart around with their friends and families -- even Arabs. And if we don't figure that out soon, we're in terrible trouble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-84779062729315089882007-05-02T01:50:00.000-05:002007-05-02T01:50:00.000-05:00Hi,We are passing your blog around here, thanks fo...Hi,<BR/><BR/>We are passing your blog around here, thanks for writing it. I was so sad to hear about the extensions and hope you are keeping your spirits up any way you can. Keep writing and we will keep reading, and trying to get you home. My son is an Iraq vet, was there from the beginning for the first year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-50588985193544729502007-05-02T01:07:00.000-05:002007-05-02T01:07:00.000-05:00I just found out about this amazing site. I have m...I just found out about this amazing site. I have more reading to do here. There are other active duty speaking out but mostly here in the US. My brother is Sgt Ronn Cantu. He is in Iraq on his second tour. He runs his website soldiervoices.net from Baghdad. He posts under the name of shockandawe but he is public with his identity.<BR/>I will tell others about this site. You are part of something bigger.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840185800414256384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26907684.post-74592856114439432992007-04-24T19:53:00.000-05:002007-04-24T19:53:00.000-05:00I never read any Vonnegut as a student lo, those m...I never read any Vonnegut as a student lo, those many years ago. Maybe I should find a tattered copy and start turning the pages.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>DadUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653306181340320701noreply@blogger.com