Happy Anniversary Mr. President!

Well, its hard to believe it is three years already. Boy, how time flies when we are sending our best and brightest off to an elective war built on neo-con geopolitical domino theories of "Democracy on the March."

These theories were cooked up in the group-think inflicted laboratories of the Project for the New American Century (PNAC). Of course the PNAC waited for years and needed to make sure they had the political power to pull off their plan of pre-emptive war in Iraq. Isn't it interesting that these neo-con war hawks actively avoided military service during Vietnam, and now label anyone who questions their war plan (or lack thereof) as un-American?

Well, Mr. President, its been over three years, and when will your elective war end? Interesting how you dressed up in your flight suit and landed on that aircraft carrier in the friendly Atlantic a few months after this war began and declared "Mission Accomplished," and today you stated that this war will be passed onto the next president. Did we miss something? Was the mission accomplised or wasn't it? Funny how no one has explained exactly what that little stunt meant.

Well, We the People deserve better! We deserve leaders who will come clean with the American people and bring something approximating professionalism and competence back into public service. Further, in a time of war, America needs leaders who have "been there - done that" not career politicians who write up theories in think tanks and send other people off to war.

We the People need to begin electing professional, courageous military men and women to represent us on the American political battlefield. Fortunately, we have a few of them stepping forward to continue serving America upon their return from war abroad.

These people know the real costs of war. They have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are not owned by the political machine of either party (although most are running as democrats due to their frustration with those in power). Visit the Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America PAC website www.IAVAPAC.org to learn more about these real American heros. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS - SEND 'EM TO CONGRESS

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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Defend America from Enemies, Both Foreign and Domestic

The Bush budget is cutting health services to our veterans at a time when the need is growing. Meanwhile, over seventy percent of service people in Iraq want the USA out of this elective war. Why does the administration and republican party that wraps itself in the flag and claims to support our troops fail so miserably when it comes to truly honoring America's military men, women, and families? Who will hold them accountable?

Our current political leaders are out of touch with the needs of everyday Americans. Fortunately, Veterans of the current wars have organized and are speaking the truth to power. They are also running for office. America needs to hear their voices and vote for these men and women.

Listen to what Paul Hackett has to say:

"Since I left the Senate race in Ohio I have been overwhelmed by the phone calls, e-mails, and letters of support. On behalf of myself and my entire campaign, I want to thank all of you who have passed on your thoughts and encouragement.

Though I am no longer a candidate for elected office, I intend to continue in the fight I began when I returned from serving with my fellow Marines in Iraq; the fight to bring our troops home as quickly and safely as possible.

This past week I announced that I've joined the Board of Advisors of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Political Action Committee (IAVA PAC). The PAC exists exclusively to help other Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans seeking to continue their service through elected office. It is the only PAC headed by a fellow Iraq war Veteran, Jon Soltz.

I've joined with IAVA PAC because of the hope other Iraq and Afghanistan Vets running for office represent. Currently, not one person in Congress debating this war has served in it. The result has been a total lack of credibility on the issue to challenge the President. The war in Iraq affects all aspects of American life - from the economy to energy policy to our readiness to handle disasters like Hurricane Katrina or, God forbid, another terrorist attack. Only by charting a course for victory in Iraq that includes metrics for success that are tied to eventual drawdowns can we begin to adequately address the multitude of other issues facing our nation. That simply won't happen until Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans serve in the halls of power.

I hope that you too will stand and fight with these veterans and help them continue to serve their country. Please sign up today.

I learned in my campaign for the House and Senate that the transition from the military to politics isn't an easy one. First, you need money. A lot of it. Many of the candidates running were too busy fighting a war to set up the necessary donor base. Because these candidates have not had public careers, they are largely unknown, and must establish themselves as serious candidates against career politicians. We're going to help them do that.

We're going to help fill the gaps and here's how it's going to happen.

First, we are going help these candidates get the early institutional and financial support that they need to be viable.

Second, we are going to take to the airwaves early, both nationally and in these candidate's districts to raise the profiles of the veterans running for Congress.

Third, we're going to talk about issues the right way, and we're going to go after those politicians who voted for the war but against the troops. We will actively take the fight to any politician who voted for the war, but against health care for Guardsmen and Reservists, against increased Veterans Affairs funding, or against pay raises for the military.

I learned a lot during my ten month foray in electoral politics. Rather than retreat in defeat, I am committed to taking those lessons learned and applying them in a positive way to help the others who are in the same shoes I was in. Join me in this fight, and together, we will win it.

http://www.iavapac.org

Rock on.

Paul Hackett"

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