Wednesday October 7, 2009, 7:49 am
Noted with many thanks Dearest Faith.
Love,
Black Dalia:)

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 7:56 am
Oath Keepers are a wonderful organization made up of military ,firefighters,and police officers who have sworn an oath to uphold their Oath, our Constitution and the laws of this country. They support our Veterans and more.Thanx U Dalia for ur note and love.

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 7:58 am
Here is a current needs list:
Socks (both white socks and winter wool hiking socks)

MED – 24
LG – 22
XL – 10

Underwear (boxers and boxer briefs

SM – 3
MED – 30
LG – 21
XL – 2

tshirts (must be Army ACU tshirts – Army will issue for immediate need but extras are always helpful)

SM – 3
MED – 30
LG – 21
XL – 2

PT shorts (or long pants) and shirts

SM – 3
MED – 30
LG – 21
XL – 2

Shower shoes

MED – 24
LG – 22
XL – 10

Towels, wash clothes, twin sheet sets, pillows, blankets (fleece)- Need 56 sets

Razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream – Need enough for 56 men

Running shoes – we are awaiting specific sizes

The above items are the “immediate” needs.

Other suggestions are:

balaclavas, knit caps to fit under helmets (dark colors), winter gloves (dark colors and preferably water proof)

iPods, DVDs, MP3 players and movies, batteries, digital cameras.

Please contact me ASAP via email -tankerbabelc@gmail.com. We want to work to assure every Soldier is covered with basics first so it is important that we track the donated items. If you prefer to make a monetary donation I can give you information to do so.

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 8:00 am
It is a damn shame our government cannot make sure these solders(Americas Children) have what they need for basic everydayness.

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 8:05 am
Better yet bring them home so they do not have to worry about things like this.

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 8:09 am
Here are the 10 Orders OathKeepers will not obey:

1. We will NOT obey orders to disarm the American people.

2. We will NOT obey orders to conduct warrantless searches of the American people

3. We will NOT obey orders to detain American citizens as “unlawful enemy combatants” or to subject them to military tribunal.

4. We will NOT obey orders to impose martial law or a “state of emergency” on a state.

5. We will NOT obey orders to invade and subjugate any state that asserts its sovereignty.

6. We will NOT obey any order to blockade American cities, thus turning them into giant concentration camps.

7. We will NOT obey any order to force American citizens into any form of detention camps under any pretext.

8. We will NOT obey orders to assist or support the use of any foreign troops on U.S. soil against the American people to “keep the peace” or to “maintain control."

9. We will NOT obey any orders to confiscate the property of the American people, including food and other essential supplies.

10.We will NOT obey any orders which infringe on the right of the people to free speech, to peaceably assemble, and to petition their government for a redress of grievances.
Please also view their inspiring Vid.

These guys are true Patriots who understand the issues. I honor and support them.

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 8:17 am
How about... 11. We will NOT obey orders to invade a country that had nothing to do with 9-11, based on lies and misinformation. ??

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 8:29 am
Sir W..I like it... we can work on that.

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 8:34 am
Dear Faith: I wish I could help. But has you know my husband is out of work right now and I have to be at home to take care of my disabled veteran son. I hope your work here has all kinds of blessings.

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 8:51 am
Thank U Lovely Bee Hive Lady and dear friend...U have helped already ..just let the people U know ..Know so that others who can will ..Hugzzz

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 8:59 am
You cannot currently send a star to Bee Hive because you have done so within the last week.

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 10:18 am
Ok, I'm willing to donate Miss Faith, but not for shower shoes. Seriously though, it is a pondering dilemna that these basic neccessities are lacking in our US military, in particular in combat zones. So it's tankerbabelc@gmail.com...will proceed...

P.S. I do like the Oathkeepers 'Wiill Not Obey List'

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 10:24 am
Thank u Bruce and yes it is a pondering Dilemma

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 3:34 pm
Having a son now in the army I was amazed at how much he has to buy out of his own meager pay for doing his job as an army soldier. He gets a small allowance for uniforms, shoes, but if he wears them out before the allowance comes up again, then he has to buy it himself. This money also does not cover everything he does need...just to do his job!
That is a nice group the Oath Keepers....had not heard of them until now. I will promote this story as it is important to help these sons and daughters who risk their lives daily. I agree whatever your take is on the wars, these are still our citizens!
Wish I could do more than promote the story, but being a widow, a daughter out of work and her child having to move back in with me to take care of, and having to help my own son in the army I'm spread as thin as I can go now.

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 3:57 pm
Thanks Faith

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 4:47 pm
Thanks Faith and forwarding

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 5:15 pm
My oldest Son served in Special Forces for 8 yrs. It always angered me that their bare necessities aren't provided.Many of our Military children don't have families that can send them boxes.This is & has been a wonderful organization.Noted with sorrow & pride

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 5:22 pm
Crap I should have read this then just noting...at least I can help send somethings....Sorry guys...My bad.

Has anyone ever seen the Vid of the Military dudes in the back of the truck with bottled water in their hands??? I swear they made those poor kids run a mile before they threw them on the ground...I wish I could find that truckload of idiots...THOSE CHILDREN DIDNT DESERVE THAT!!!!!!!

I WILL be sending my donations..

Big goirlly Hgs

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 5:26 pm
Would these men want some goodies too????? Can I send snacks also??? Besides undies????

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 6:18 pm
I would like to have shot the tire's out on that truck that done that to them childern dang it!!!! I would like to help Faith but being on disabilty and hubby too is not easy. Blessing on your Oath it will work for you.

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 6:44 pm
These soldiers do NOT need further supplies...They do need a little empathy and should be brought home IMMEDIATELY!

The war in Afghanistan is unwinnable as proven so many times before...So why are we there at all (Halliburton profits?) BRING THEM HOME...NOW!

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 6:46 pm
David they gotta have undies to get home...

Gorilly

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 7:02 pm
Why?...Wouldn't we like to see them in person, at home and alive?...Second hand undies or not...

To send 'supplies' to these guys is to further add fuel to an unquenchable fire that should never have been started in the first place?

Let's just bring the troops home and leave the Afghans alone (You do realise that the majority of Afghans don't want us there anymore than we want our kids to be there?)

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 7:06 pm
Yeah david I know I want them all home too....This has gone on way too long...
Big Goirlly Hugs

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 7:08 pm
"Join the army and see the world"..."Join the army and get a career"..."join tha army and get a qualification"...Join the army and kill people to fill corporate profiteers pockets with gold?

DON'T JOIN THE ARMY AND GET REAL!

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 8:18 pm
Aw David sweetie U know I agree with U on bring them home.. I believe I said that up there soome where but I would be happy with them coming home in no undies but I have to side with GorillyG They should have undies on.

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 8:19 pm
socks to.

Wednesday October 7, 2009, 8:27 pm
You cannot currently send a star to David because you have done so within the last week.

Thursday October 8, 2009, 1:42 am
Thanks Faith and noted. Wish I could help but don't have the resources. However I will forward it!

Thursday October 8, 2009, 7:23 am
"Has anyone ever seen the Vid of the Military dudes in the back of the truck with bottled water in their hands??? I swear they made those poor kids run a mile before they threw them on the ground...I wish I could find that truckload of idiots...THOSE CHILDREN DIDNT DESERVE THAT!!!!!!!"

Thank you for reminding people of that! there are lots of videos out there showing such awful, shameful actions.

About the topic submitted... Tis is surrealistic!... These soldiers belong to the largest military forces in the world, don't they? they are from a country that spends billions on warfare.... And the USA is planning to send thousands more soldiers there soon... Sorry but I have a hard time feeling sorry because there's a lack of supplies and undies.

I feel much more sorry for the Afghan families who have lost everything, and their loved ones. Who is going to send anything to them, can you replace what they have lost?

But I certainly don't wish any harm to those soldiers, and wish they could go home right now.

And I feel the emergency is not whether there are enough undies or not.

Everyone's priority should be to make sure they ALL come back alive, with all their limbs, and their sanity intact.

David I agree with you, they should be brought home right now.

Thursday October 8, 2009, 8:09 am
Thannxxx... yeah... we want the boys home... no undies would be more favourable though... Sherbet I do not understand why they guys have not be given the basic necessary items.. that is worse than treason... someone needs to be wrapped over the knuckles