Bill Arkin Rants makes NBC and the Washington Post

I know I am a week late on this story, but it keeps gaining attention and we covered just yesterday on the radio show (we only go once a week currently, but we're working on that). I am actually glad I had the delay in covering this story because so much has come of it, and I want to cover all of that as well.

Essentially you have Bill Arkin, an NBC "military analyst" and washingtonpost.com writer, who has recently come out spewing hate towards our troops fighting overseas. He began this rant following an NBC report that gave the microphone to the troops at the front lines (finally) in which soldiers were talking about how close we were to victory and how hard it is to keep pushing forward when there is a lack of support at home. 21 year old Specialist Tyler Johnson stated that critics "should come over and see what it's like firsthand before criticizing." To me, this was a quality story that needed to be heard since we have not heard it since the beginning of the fighting.

Arkin disagrees with me. "The recent NBC report is just an ugly reminder of the price we pay for a mercenary - oops sorry, volunteer - force that thinks it is doing the dirty work." He contends that the troops should shut their mouths and take the "obscene amenities" we (the taxpayers) give them. You can read his entire rant and recap of the NBC story here. He made a mistake by exposing who he really is...

First off: How dare you Bill...I cannot believe that someon of your mindset, who sees our armed forces as mercenaries, is allowed a voice ourside far-left blogs on the internet. Shame on NBC for hiring and promoting him as an even-minded military analyst. Washingtonpost.com, I have to beef with you because I would've expected this from your print.

Next, if you disagree with the war, fine. However, you need to recognize that if you are willing to be against what our troops are fighting for, you are inherently not in support of them. People think these troops are over there against their will (or for amazing benefits and pay according to Arkin) and do not believe in the cause.

I've said it from the beginning: The only way to get a quality view into what is going on over there, listen to those who know first hand. Thank you NBC for finally giving us a look into what our troops are saying and dealing with. I encourage everyone out there to reevaluate this war and look beyond what the high and mighty media feeds you.

Beyond that, let NBC and washingtonpost.com know how offended we as Americans are to have someone like Arkin portraying our news for us.