Have you noticed these last few days how everyone is treating this terrible event that unfolded last week inside the gates of Fort Hood? I sure have and it scares the heck out of me.
It seems to me that most everyone in the MSM... many in the Military Brass and all those in the Obama Administration are all hell-bent on turning this mass murder tragedy at Fort Hood into something that it was not.
It was not a Criminal Act, people! This very kind of dangerous thinking is sending us back to having a pre 9/11 mindset and we can NEVER... go back to having that kind of highly political... totally incorrect line of thinking again.
My friends... We can never again let our guard down on the actions or ideologies of the individuals or groups of extremist that are out there... hell-bent on killing us!
We can never again go back to having a false sense of security and again treating terrorism as a criminal act.
Sadly... Our enemies see us doing just that. And by letting our guard down... by again being politically correct... like pre 9/11... We have again missed the writing on the wall before us!
So... here we are... again... Mourning our dead and wounded of an event that we should have seen coming a mile away... But again... We did not!
My friends... No matter what your political views might be... One thing is for certain. In these days of fast news and even faster life styles... We all seem to have forgotten those moments in history that so abruptly and tragically changed this beloved Country of ours...
9/11… How soon we forget…
PRAYER VIGIL
Army Lt. Col Charles Keller, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, his wife, Sylvie, and their children, Amber and Michael, arrived early for a candlelight prayer vigil held Friday night inside Hood Stadium at Fort Hood, Texas.
U.S. Army photo by Michael Heckman
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Here’s latest on Fort Hood Shooting:
13 people killed with 38 now being reported as wounded.
The alleged mass killer’s name is Major Nidal Malik Hasan - He was a Palestinian-American and an Army psychiatrist.
Before he opened fire on the innocent early Thursday afternoon, he reportedly shouted “Allahu akbar!!!” ... which in Arabic means “God is great!”
Major Hasan was seriously wounded in the gunfire exchange he had with local police, (not killed as first reported) and is still being treated in a military hospital.
The debate within the MSM has begun... Was it terrorism or just another tragic shooting like the 2007 Virginia Tech shootings?
Besides for that -- there isn’t much more to report at this time!
I’ll post more when new info comes out. Right now there is only talking heads reporting...
AubreyJ.........
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President Obama’s Weekly Address
Tragedy at Fort Hood
President Obama Extends Condolences to the Fort Hood Community
Saturday, November 07, 2009
About this week’s Video Address: President Obama speaks about the attack at Fort Hood, this past Thursday in which he expresses his sadness for the tragedy and praises the selfless valor of those who came to the aid of the wounded.
This video just under 4 ½ minutes long
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POST Update:
8:20pm CST
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Thanks go out to our friend Donald Douglas at American Power
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* Telegraph.co.uk reports...
Major Nidal Malik Hasan worshipped at a mosque led by a radical imam said to be a "spiritual adviser" to three of the hijackers who attacked America on Sept. 11, 2001.
Read the full report at link below...
Fort Hood shooting: Texas army killer linked to September 11 terrorists
(A LOT more on this as the info comes out)
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Again -- Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those killed and wounded... and to all their families, friends and loved ones...
God bless you all...
AubreyJ.........
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NOTE: Check out Donald's post at American Power BELOW :
American Power: Nidal Malik Hasan, Fort Hood Shooter, Linked to September 11 Terrorists
COMMANDER'S BRIEF - Army Lt. Gen. Robert Cone, commanding general of III Corps and Fort Hood, gives an initial update to media members outside Fort Hood's main entrance, Nov. 5, 2009. Fort Hood's commander fielded questions regarding a shooting spree that killed 13 people and wounded 30 others.
U.S. Army photo
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Army Major Declared Sole Suspect in Hood Shooting
Friday, November 06, 2009
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2009 – U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is believed to be the lone shooter of some 43 people on Fort Hood, Texas, and he survived being shot by a civilian police officer, the base commander said.
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In a televised press briefing tonight, Army Lt Gen. Robert Cone corrected earlier reports that said Hasan and the police officer, who shot him several times, were killed. Rather, he said, both are recovering at a nearby hospital.
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All but two of the victims are soldiers, Cone said.
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Cone confirmed the identity of Hasan, reportedly a psychiatrist on the base who was scheduled soon to deploy, but would not say more about the suspect. Hasan has been in the company of a Criminal Investigative Division officer since the midday shooting, he said.
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In answer to a reporter’s question, Cone said of the suspect, “I would say his death is not imminent.” Hasan is not yet talking to investigators.
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Three other soldiers were initially detained for questioning, but later released. After interviewing more than 100 people at the scene, Cone said, investigators determined there was only one shooter.
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While investigators haven’t ruled out terrorism in the case, Cone said, the evidence doesn’t suggest it.
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The shooting began about 1:30 Central Time at Hood’s Soldier Family Readiness Center where Cone said soldiers from multiple units were crowded into the center for a scheduled weekly “make up time” for medical and dental appointments.
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Casualties were high due to the enclosed location, but would have been much worse were it not for the training and quick reaction of the soldiers, Cone said, adding that he was on the scene quickly after the shooting began.
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“Suffice it to say…the American soldier did a great job,” he said.
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From the reports of eyewitnesses, he said, the soldiers – “many of them combat lifesavers” -- reacted instantaneously, ripping off parts of their own clothing to treat the wounded.
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“I credit the first responders,” he said. “God bless these soldiers and Department of Army civilians. As horrible as this was, it could have been much worse.”
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Some 600 people attending a college graduation of 138 soldiers in an adjacent building were unharmed because first responders secured the building, he said.
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The suspect is believed to have used two handguns in the shooting, one a semiautomatic, Cone said. And in responding to a question, “As a matter of practice, we do not carry weapons on Fort Hood,” he said. “This is our home.”
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However, Cone said, “We will increase our security presence here in the coming days.”
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The FBI is working the investigation, along with military and other law enforcement, he said. The base was on lockdown until 7 p.m., a base spokesman said.
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For now, Cone said, Fort Hood officials are focused on caring for the wounded, securing the base, notifying victims’ families and providing grief counseling. A family hotline is available to obtain information at 254-288-7570.
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Cone, who received a call from President Barack Obama soon after the shooting, said he was grateful for an outpouring of support. “It is truly overwhelming the offers of support we have had from around the nation,” the general said. “Tomorrow at Fort Hood, we return to normalcy, schools will be open.”
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The Central Texas base is the military’s largest, covering some 340 square miles and is home to 40,000 soldiers. And, according to its Web site, is known as “The Great Place” for its quality of life for soldiers and their families.
* FOXNews.com brings us the following report early this Friday afternoon and it starts off like this... A female civilian police officer [Fort Hood Police Sgt. Kimberly Munley] is being hailed as a hero in the aftermath of a gunman's rampage at Fort Hood - an outbreak of violence that the officer is credited with ending by shooting the alleged gunman four times despite being shot herself...
Read the full report at link below...
Female Police Officer Credited With Stopping Fort Hood Massacre, Hailed a Hero
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Gunmen Kill 12, Wound 31 on Fort Hood
Thursday, November 05, 2009
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President Barack Obama condemned the fatal shooting rampage today on Fort Hood, Texas, that left 12 soldiers dead and another 31 wounded, and promised full-scale support to get to the bottom of what happened and help the Fort Hood community recover from the tragedy.
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More than one gunmen – two being held as suspects and another believed to be among those killed -- fired shots at about 1:30 p.m. Central Time at the post’s Soldier Readiness Processing Center and Howze Theater, Fort Hood officials confirmed.
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The incident reportedly occurred as soldiers were conducting their final preparations for deployment.
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“These are men and women who have made the selfless and courageous decision to risk, and at times, give their lives to protect the rest of us on a daily basis,” the president said.
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“It's difficult enough when we lose these brave Americans in battles overseas,” he said. “It is horrifying that they should come under fire at an Army base on American soil.”
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Obama said he is in close coordination with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen in monitoring the situation.
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Meanwhile, the White House is working with the Pentagon, FBI and Department of Homeland Security to ensure Fort Hood is secure.
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Obama said his thoughts and prayers are with the wounded and families of the fallen, and the Fort Hood community.
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“We will continue to support the community with the full resources of the federal government,” he said. “We will make sure that we get answers to every single question about this horrible incident.”
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Obama said he has no greater honor than serving as commander and chief, but also recognizes the responsibility that entails in ensuring servicemembers are properly cared for and that their safety is assured while they are at home.
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“So we are going to stay on this,” he said. “But I hope in the meantime that all of you recognize the scope of this tragedy, and keep everybody in their thoughts and prayers.”
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Speaking to reporters at Fort Hood, Army Lt. Gen. Robert W. Cone, commander of 3rd Corps and Fort Hood, credited quick response by police forces with bringing down a gunman after he opened fire at the soldier readiness unit.
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“There were several eyewitness accounts that there was more than one shooter,” he said, noting that two additional soldiers had been taken into custody.
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“The soldiers and family members are absolutely devastated,” he said. “It’s a terrible tragedy,” he said, but offered assurances, “We will work through it.”
Taken from a DoD news article that was written by Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service
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Secretary Gates on Ft. Hood Shooting
Thursday, November 05, 2009
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“I am deeply saddened by the tragic events today at Fort Hood. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen, the wounded, and all those touched by this incident. There is little we can say at this point to alleviate the pain or answer the many questions this event raises, but I can pledge that the Department of Defense will do everything in its power to help the Fort Hood community get through these difficult times.”
Taken from DoD’s Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) - Press Release #872-09
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Army Secretary McHugh Expresses Ft. Hood Shooting Condolence
Thursday, November 05, 2009
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"This is a terrible tragedy that we will know more about in the coming days. For now our focus is squarely on taking care of our soldiers and their families," said Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh.
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"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who have been killed and wounded. The leadership at Fort Hood is marshalling the medical support and counselors necessary to take care of our soldiers and their families and to notify the next of kin."
Taken from DoD’s Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) - Press Release #871-09
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Aftermath of Ft. Hood Shootings
About this Video: Raw video footage released by the DoD, shows the immediate aftermath of the deadly shooting at Ft. Hood in Killeen, Texas.
This video posted on YouTube by CBSNewsOnline
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UPDATE:
8:20pm CST
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Lieutenant General Robert Cone just gave his second Briefing today and here’s a little of what he had to say:
> Alleged Killer US Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan who was reported dead earlier... is actually in custody tonight... alive and in stable condition at a local hospital.
> A female first responder who shot Major Hasan multiple times at the scene... and who was also previously thought to be dead... is now being reported alive too.
> Sadly... Cone’s is still reporting 12 people dead - 31 wounded.
> Preliminary reports now indicate there was only one shooter.
> The three other suspects that were initially taken into custody for interviews have all been cleared and released.
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That’s it for me tonight... I will start a new post in the morning and get us back up to date...
I’ll end the post with this:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those killed and wounded... and to all their families and friends.
God bless you all...
AubreyJ.........
