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 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:51:13 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2010 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Breaking news... Today, the Armorer and a group of milbloggers participated in a tiny bit of history. We got to meet the President of the United States. And talk with him for an hour. With two of us linking in courtesy of the 3rd Infantry Division in Baghdad, we sat down a little before 10AM in the Roosevelt Room of the White House and literally had a chat with the President. President Bush observed, that as far as he knows, this was the first time that a sitting President had hosted a group of bloggers for a chat at the... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:59:06 -0600 Some major firepower there, John. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64417 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64417 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:17:56 -0600 Great going! Good to know the president knows where the real news is being spread! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64416 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64416 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:57:29 -0600 Quite the respectable gaggle! BZ. Now I just need to find something in my wardrobe that matches green...... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64404 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64404 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:49:46 -0600 Congratulations!!! I want to thank you & all of the bloggers, that were at the meeting with President Bush, for giving us in the USA a place to go to hear the truth. Ya'll are the new media and I am glad the President recognized your importance as journalists. Keep up the great work....you ARE making a difference. God Bless the Troops! God Bless President Bush! & may God continue to Bless America!!!!!! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64403 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64403 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:29:36 -0600 Bill Reggio Rocks! I am not a big Rudy fan (for President anyway) and I am not voting for him. But he is right... To call a 4 star general who has received the bronze medal of valor a LIAR? Bad, Bad, move. Find out who Gen. David H. Petraeus is at: General David Betray Us Heres the video of Hillary "flip flopping" like the professional she is at: Hillary: I Keep Forgetting What I Think A lot of good things going on in Iraq right now. Heres a Photo Essay (35 pictures) taken this month (Sept 2007) Enjoy! Iraq Photo Essay For September 2007 And last but not least Heres the link of the NEW moveon.org video (TV ad) coming out Monday Sept 17th 2007. Basically calling President Bush a 'traitor'. The Democrats need some 'common sense" soon...or the 2008 election will be over before 2007 is over. MoveOn.org TV Ad Peace! Dan]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64396 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64396 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 17:51:27 -0600 What an honor! And a well-deserved acknowledgement for all you do. This just rocks big time. Congratulations! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64395 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64395 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:55:29 -0600 Did the President serve cocktails? Could you all get a cold beer? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64391 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64391 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:51:23 -0600 Congratulations. Must have been an interesting experience. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64383 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64383 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:52:38 -0600 Kudos and congrats on such a momentous occasion. I look forward to reading about what you had to discuss. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64380 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64380 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:57:00 -0600 I scooped you all, but, unlike congress and the CIA, I can keep a secret. Heh. Forgot the NYT in the Unholy Trinity...]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64377 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64377 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:14:59 -0600 I was at dinner with them Wednesday before they left. I scooped you all, but, unlike congress and the CIA, I can keep a secret. ;) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64368 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64368 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 02:01:39 -0600 Heh. I'm surprised all the buttons didn't pop on that jacket while you were trying to keep yer little secret bottled up. Uhhhh -- did you happen to mention that I'm *not* still over there to keep a lid on the "Hillary for Sacred Cow" movement? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64364 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64364 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:49:17 -0600 he met with the Iraq the Model brothers in Dec 2004. (I also have a long email report of that meeting from the CEO of Spirit of America, here. (Scroll down to the bottom.) [Actually, oddly enough, he mentioned the meeting - he greeted Mohammed and mentioned the meeting, but didn't mention where (which makes sense, since Mohammed knew where it happened, eh?). Good catch. Okay, first 'Murican bloggers, with a reprise for Mohammed! - the Armorer]]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64359 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64359 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:00:32 -0600 He was bragging about it late last night, Kat. Being all coy and secretive while using all caps to tell us/me there was a big announcement. I guess you have to be real damn annoying before he does stuff like that.;) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64356 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64356 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:51:49 -0600 I expect to hear about this visit in minute detail at the Rendezvous! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64355 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64355 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:36:55 -0600 That's a really cool way to celebrate my birthday, John! I'm sure that was one of the topics du joir. DAMN COOL. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64349 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64349 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:11:56 -0600 John: I knew you were going to come through, buddy. The syrup is in the mail. Damian: you should be very proud of that post. I learn more about the CF from you than any other source and I have been one degree or another of second hand base rat for most of my 44 years. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64341 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64341 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:17:13 -0600 I was trying to guess which one of you is which from the group photo, but I must confess that all milbloggers look alike to me. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64340 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64340 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:54:45 -0600 So you this means that there is only two degrees of separation between us Denizens and Barney. All Castle Scru'ples will be happy of the honor. Well Done Boss http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64335 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64335 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:50:32 -0600 You freaking rock, John. And here I was all proud of my meeting with Commander CEFCOM on Wednesday. Well done! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64333 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64333 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:29:33 -0600 My mind has done been boggled, but good. Congrats to all who were there, and especially to you, John. WAY TO GO!! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64331 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64331 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:23:15 -0600 Ah...I see angel pins. ;) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64329 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64329 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:01:41 -0600 Alan - there are some things we don't discuss in Open Fora. You have no idea what I might have passed to General Lute or the NSA guy who was there... Just sayin'. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64326 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64326 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:53:21 -0600 Huh...and the 1% got busy and couldn't even tease anyone with hints. Nice suite by the way. ;) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64324 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64324 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:48:03 -0600 Yay!!!!!!!! Congrats! Its recognition of a job well done. Keep up the good work. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64323 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64323 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:43:24 -0600 Awesome! I'm very proud of you John, and everyone else who had the LUCK of this! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64322 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64322 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:40:12 -0600 Awesome! Just awesome! I'm so excited for you all!!! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64320 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64320 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:37:55 -0600 How wonderful for you all! Congratulations! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64316 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64316 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:31:05 -0600 I think our chances of winning this thing just got better. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64315 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64315 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:30:04 -0600 The one freaking chance to say "I know a guy who says he knows where the canoes are hidden" to the President of the United States and you miss it!!??!!? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64314 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64314 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:29:05 -0600 Um, yep, Alan, you bet. We were all over ending the Maple Syrup supports and Collectivized Healthcare and the Wearing of Funny Hats. And we pushed hard to put the "U" back in labour. 8^ ) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64313 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64313 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:19:47 -0600 I trust you represented my views fairly and on an equal time basis. [Way to go. That is the second coolest thing blogging ever got for anyone. Right after having free beer mailed to you.] http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64312 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64312 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:02:26 -0600 That is soooo AWESOME! You totally Rock :-) Looking forward to the coming posts to fill us in !! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64309 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64309 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:49:32 -0600 Apparently, some of you did not get the memo about the uniform of the day .... red/white striped regimental tie. LOL http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64306 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64306 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:18:12 -0600 WOW! Excellent. You were right .... I'm in the 99%! LOL http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64305 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64305 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:13:53 -0600 holy crap-a-floppy!! so who's the bulky one towards the left rear? ..and how did that back pack make it that far inside the perimeter???!!! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64303 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64303 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:10:19 -0600 So that's where the Armorer went. Looking forward to his return and a touch of greatness! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64302 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64302 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:03:26 -0600 *finishes picking jaw up off the floor* WOW. I can't wait to hear the reports that come out of this. Too cool!!! Did I meant, WOW?!!! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64301 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64301 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:55:23 -0600 Wow! How wonderful for all of you! Congratulations! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64299 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64299 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:12:38 -0600 Interesting parking lot. Cheers]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64297 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64297 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:02:48 -0600 I must be in the 99%, since I have no idea what you are hinting at. Look forward to the important news :-) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64288 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64288 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:40:50 -0600 And what if I refuse to be surprised? I don't care what you throw at me, or how long you throw it at me. Not even playing the Bratney* Spears VMA Video on continuous loop with do it. I.WILL.NOT.BREAK. *I only wish I had come up with that http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64286 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64286 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:32:05 -0600 *reaching for the popcorn, sitting on the edge of my seat*]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64285 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64285 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:20:13 -0600 The 1% who will be interested to here the outcome. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64284 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64284 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:59:39 -0600 Yay. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64281 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64281 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:34:36 -0600 Holding my breath for the big post! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64278 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/watch_this_spac.html#comment-64278 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 06:40:53 -0600