...me?i am an artist + photographer who loves her country + all of the other ones too.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++i never thought i would post on myspace.
i decided to start using myspace because i was inspired
by an interview with an Army National Guardsman
who received a purple heart for getting thrown out
of the commander's hatch of an armoured personnel carrier
in the Middle East during a small fire fight with insurgents.
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inspired by my conversation with this particular soldier
and member of our local police force,
i have created some flag-based paintings.
please see my photo albums to view the paintings
dedicated to all of the soldiers who fight to defend
freedom, liberty + justice
for all.
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WHEN ASKED "in his professional opinion,"
ABOUT AMERICA'S APPROVAL RATING WITH THE PEOPLE OF IRAQ,
HE STATED THAT IT WAS APPROXIMATELY 60/40.
when comparing insurgents to gang members,
the consensus is that the United States Military is
present to "exterminate" this particular element.....................................................
.......INJURIESthe soldier's armoured M113
"struck a improvised explosive device".
injuries sustained from the blast included,
but were not limited to nineteen facial fractures
including his jaw,
shrapnell in his right arm.
his helmet cracked upon impact.
he is left with large + very visible scars all over his head.i asked him if he
"had a chance to share something with our world,
whether it was a 30 second spot or an hour long doc, WHAT WOULD HE SAY?""i wish we were one nation working toward a common goal."he expressed a hope that cliques and chasams
between cultural groups would dissapate.he quoted the New Testament:"stand up + walk rightous." (sic)he is extremely disappointed in the news coverage
of America's presence in the Middle East,
and wishes that the media would share more
of the humanitarian effort that is being made by our soldiers,
like medics immunizing children on the streets after an area has been secured by our troops or children being flown to Walter Reed Hospital in Virginia.there was a parallel drawn between the insurgents
and America's violent gang members.he feels that the media has been somewhat of a thorn in America's side;
media coverage in the Middle East has information reproduced in less than a minute. "how do you fight when the element knows you are coming?"....................................................
...........ON WAR PROTESTS
when asked about how he feels when he sees a war protest and
signs like "LOVE OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME,"
he vehemently asked,
"have any of them (war protesters) asked the troops if they want to come home?"
he believes that the majority of soldiers will want to come home
"when the job is done."
he asked why these same protesters aren't out protesting
the gang members who kill young people in America,
and why American society still allows video games and movies that glorify violence.he compared America's future military presence in the Middle East
to that of our military bases placed in South Korea and post World War II Germany
after removing the Nazis from power.
You Have A Type B+ Personality
You're a pro at going with the flow
You love to kick back and take in everything life has to offer
A total joy to be around, people crave your stability.
While you're totally laid back, you can have bouts of hyperactivity.
Get into a project you love, and you won't stop until it's done
You're passionate - just selective about your passions
Do You Have a Type A Personality?hmm...would i get an "a" if i could be bothered to answer ALL of the questions? i'm not a terribly deep person, but my heart is FULL.
.. You scored as Healer, You are a Healer Empath. You take in the energy of others and transmute it. You trigger transformation in others and free trapped energy. You are capable of great healing abilities. You walk between the worlds and bring waves of healing energy with your presence. (from "The Book of Storms" by Jad Alexander at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Empaths/)
Universal
90%
Healer
90%
Judge
90%
Artist
85%
Shaman
80%
Precog
75%
Fallen Angel
70%
Traveler
60%
What Kind of Empath Are You?
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