We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2007 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:44:06 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification [Update: Sergeant Hess has a request - be sure to click here after you read this post! -the Armorer] I'm sure the retail outlet emailer felt s/he was scoring major points and making a HUGE statement. Or not, just being, an ass. As if the good Sergeant has the choice - and as if the little protestor *truly* wants we military types to pick and choose where we go and when. Sigh. They never think *that one* through. From Polipundit. Lefty Business Insults Troops This is disgusting & pathetic. This business owner is a disgrace. {This has been verified as... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:02:51 -0600 I am a Vietnam vet and I remember the bad old days when my 19-year-old wife was asked to leave her church and the tires on her VW were slashed because her husband was serving in Vietnam. I had hoped it would not get that bad again. Unfortunately, it is getting that bad, fortunately this time we have the technology and the people to support the troops and let companies like Bargain Suppliers/Discount Mats know how we feel. I will send them a letter. I will also send one to my Teamster Brothers and Sisters in West Allis Illinois, to deliver my message personally. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55637 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55637 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:06:28 -0600 I was nice? Hope they are comfortable on their mats, they can keep them. Felt like being less nice. U.S. Army Vet. RVN, second place. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55571 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55571 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:01:25 -0600 My company Image Matters proudly sells to military and ships to APO no problemo. If someone would send me Sgt Hess's email address, I'd be happy to donate some primo mats and ship 'em. let me know. Mark 800-341-6287 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55569 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55569 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:41:57 -0600 discount mats---- there is no other way to say this! You make me sick. If I was located in your area I would do anything in my power to destroy your business. As a dealer myself I would undercut your prices at any cost and be happy to lose money doing it! Hopefully, some of your competitors will do just this. Your lack of respect for the men and women who protect this great country is disgusting. Good luck in the mat business. You will need it http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55546 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55546 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:12:35 -0600 I tried to call them to order some mats for you guys, and their voice mailbox is full...go figure http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55528 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55528 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:16:06 -0600 get this, the mat company is owned by a MUSLIM the Web-based company is registered to Faisal Khetani, an American Muslim of Pakistani descent" Go figure they are here in this great country making tons of US dollars and they have the gall to piss on our service men. They should throw this bastard out of this country and let him go sell his mats back in pakistan. God Bless the USA and the men and women that protect it..... and the men and women of the NYPD RANT web site are also on a e-mail campaign against this company http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55508 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55508 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 23:13:36 -0600 Want me to send EMS over? Not up to conducting your own exams, Chief?]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55461 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55461 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 07:56:42 -0600 I was polite! Ummmm -- feeling okay? No fever? Headache? Want me to send EMS over? *if she jumps on that line, she's fine...as ever...* ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55446 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55446 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 22:18:55 -0600 I was polite! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55444 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55444 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:54:30 -0600 Polipundit's source, a blog called "Euphoric Reality," is now saying that the domain owner for www.discount-mats.com is an Arabic-sounding name: "Faisal Khetani." I ran my own check with whois.net, and verified that that name does indeed come up in response to a whois query for that domain. PLEASE NOTE: It's entirely possible to game whois.net, so there is no guarantee that this information is accurate. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55441 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55441 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:55:10 -0600 I agree. And if it's a rogue employee - fire 'em! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55425 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55425 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:26:47 -0600 I'll let Snopes do the snooping. This has all the earmarks of a "This is horrifying! Target won't...etc." or "I'm fed up! Walmart doesn't...etc." http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55422 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55422 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:19:30 -0600 http://www.snopes.com/politics/war/apo.asp Not that it absolves the company from responsibility, but it needs to be considered. Also Snopes mentioned that Sgt. Hess has been flooded with offers of mats.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55421 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55421 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:15:46 -0600 Heh. I tried to check out their site and it says they're "Having technical difficulties." I'm thinking there are WHOLE LOT of people out there who are also looking at their website... and not because they'd like to purchase. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55418 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/act_on_this_as.html#comment-55418 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:57:31 -0600