April 16, 2007
Reminder
Did any of you see the PBS Documentary last night, America at the Crossroads? Last night was the first installment, Jihad. It left me speechless. Pissed, scared and speechless. It talked about the beginnings of Al Qaeda. How it came together. Who these bastards are. I often found myself sayin' out loud - Shit I didn't know that.
And personally? I want to know and understand my enemy.
Tonite's episode, TD from Acute Politics will be featured. At 9:00 eastern time is the segment Warriors, at 10:00 Operation Homecoming, Writing the Wartime Experience.
Seriously - this series looks to be incredible. I was a bit "nervous" about the agenda on this, I'll be honest. But when you see phrases like this: "Contrary to stereotypes, this generation of Army volunteers is better educated on average than the U.S. population at large. And, for many of the American men and women in Iraq, the strongest motivation is a need to serve and feel part of something bigger than themselves." - I figured I'd give them a chance. I'm glad I did.
Don't miss it. I know it just started, but if the other 10 parts are like the one last night it should be required TV. I thought it was just that good.
Posted by Tammi at April 16, 2007 06:03 AM | TrackBackIt was very good in scope & to some extent in depth, but it didn't talk about the role of the Asian cells & how some believe that is through which & how the attacks will come next. its the importance of the No. Korean talks.
Posted by: lettersfromnyc at April 16, 2007 07:32 AMWell, and they may be planning on talking about that in one of the other spots. Because you're right - that is a HUGE part of it.
Last night was all about the big 3 of Al Qaeda. And while I thought I was educated, I learned a lot. Anxious to see how the rest go.
Posted by: Tammi at April 16, 2007 09:35 AMIraq is breaking the Army
Posted by: John Ryan at April 16, 2007 11:00 PM