Vets for Freedom/external articles 2007

The following are external articles for 2007 related to the main article Vets for Freedom and sub-article Vets for Freedom Action Fund.

Also see Vets for Freedom/external articles through 2006 and Vets for Freedom/External Links.

Series

 * Jeff Emanuel, JeffEmanuel.com Blogspot with cross-postings at Vets for Freedom:
 * "In Iraq: Reporting From 'Inside the Surge'."
 * "Day One: 118 Degrees (in the evening)," August 5, 2007.
 * "First stop: 3ID and FOB Hammer," August 8, 2007.
 * "SE of Bahgdad: From LZ Washington to COP Cahill," August 8, 2007.
 * "Air Assault and Concered Citizens: August 10 with Baker Company," August 10, 2007.
 * "Ashes and Dust: In the Aftermath of an Attack on an Unarmed Population," August 11, 2007.
 * "Iraq Update: HIIDE' and Seek: Protecting the People by Building the Database," August 13, 2007.

January

 * Steve Liewer and Rick Rogers, "Analysts look for 'light at the end of the tunnel'. Some say 'surge' is too little, too late," San Diego Union-Tribune, January 11, 2007.
 * Linton Weeks, "Two Navy Men Create an Outlet For Military Protests on the Web," Washington Post, January 16, 2007.
 * "Marine: No retribution over anti-war Web site," Washington Post (The Seattle Times), January 17, 2007.

February

 * Brian MacQuarrie, "Veterans group assails Iraq troop increase," Boston Globe, February 2, 2007.
 * Doug Bandow, "George Bush as Fifth Columnist: Aiding America's Enemies," Foreign Follies/Antiwar.com, February 2, 2007.
 * Paul Seale, "SSG David Bellavia on the 'surge,' politicians and what you can do to help win the war," The Minority Report, February 4, 2007.

May

 * "VFF’s Pete Hegseth debates the surge with anti-war activist John Soltz" on Hardball with Chris Matthews, May 8, 2007; posted on VFF website.
 * Bing West and Owen West, "The Adviser Model. We have to stay in Iraq for a decade. Here's how to do it," Slate, May 23, 2007.
 * Pete Hegseth, News Release: "Iraq Veterans Rebuke Edwards' Memorial Day Politicization," Vets for Freedom, May 25, 2007.

June

 * J.R., "Majority Leader Reid: Out of Touch and Undermining Troops," Talk Show America, June 18, 2007.
 * Pete Hegseth, "Reality Check for the Antiwar Crowd," Washington Post, June 25, 2007.
 * rick the mouseherder, "Vets for Freedom--Neocon Fraud," mouse trax Blogspot, June 27, 2007.

July

 * "Pete Hegseth on Fox News "Fox and Friends" on July 4, 2007," posted on VFF website.
 * Chris Hedges and Laila Al-Arian, "The Other War: Iraq Vets Bear Witness," The Nation, July 9, 2007 (July 30, 2007 issue).
 * Scott Johnson, "A moment of truth," Power Line Blog, July 9, 2007.
 * Combat Infantry Bunny, "Pete Hegseth Blinked While Iraqi’s Died," The Daily Kos, July 10, 2007.
 * rick the mouseherder, "1st Lt. Pete Hegseth, Neocon Fraud Part II," mouse trax Blogspot, July 11, 2007.
 * "General Wesley Clark on the Diane Rehm Show. Military Strategy and the Debate Over the War in Iraq," Securing America's Future/WesPAC, July 12, 2007. Guests included Erik Swabb, "former Marine infantry officer and a veteran of the war in Iraq. He's a member of Vets for Freedom."
 * Chris Hedges and Laila Al-Arian, "Confessions from U.S. Soldiers in Iraq on the Brutal Treatment of Civilians," The Nation (AlterNet), July 13, 2007.
 * Ninoman, "Veterans to converge in Washington Demanding Support of our Commanders and Troops," Vets for Freedom (Free Republic), July 13, 2007.
 * "Vets for Freedom," navywife Blog, July 13, 2007.
 * John Hinderaker, "Vets For Freedom Heading for Washington," Power Line Blog, July 16, 2007.
 * Perry Jeffries, "Obstructions," Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Blog, July 16, 2007.
 * Christian Lowe, "Vet Group Plans Pro-War Blitz," Military.com, July 17, 2007.
 * Kathryn Jean Lopez, "A Reminder," The Corner Blog/National Review Online, July 17, 2007.
 * John Stauber, "Bush's Pro-War Front Group, 'Vets for Freedom', Rallies with Republican Senators," PR Watch; OpEdNews; MediaChannel.org, July 17, 2007.
 * John Hinderaker, "Vets for Freedom, on the Hill," Power Line Blog, July 17, 2007.
 * Adriel Domenech, "Vets for Freedom Continues Marching On The Hill," Vets for Freedom (Free Republic), July 17, 2007. Link to article posted July 23, 2007, by Bill Smith, editor, Arkansas Republican Assembly Blog (http://ar.GOPwing.com).
 * "Vets for Freedom's efforts on Capitol Hill," Nightline/ABC News, July 17, 2007; posted on VFF website.
 * John Hinderaker, "About Last Night," Power Line Blog, July 18, 2007.
 * Stephen Spruiell, "First Lt. Hegseth Takes the Hill Fighting for freedom — in Iraq, in Washington," National Review Online, July 18, 2007.
 * Aoife McCarthy, "Pro-surge Iraq vets make unpopular plea," The Politico, July 18, 2007.
 * "Democratic Leaders Refuse to Meet With Veterans Group!" Gateway Pundit Blogspot, July 18, 2007.
 * Katherine Kersten, "Minnesota warrior takes his fight from Iraq to Washington," Minneapolis Star Tribune Blog (with comments), July 18, 2007.
 * Annie Morrissey, "VFF: Nominee for 'Worst Persons in the World'," Sounding Balance Blogspot, July 18, 2007.
 * Lisa Mascaro, "Reid reflects on what drives him, how history will judge him on the war," Las Vegas Sun, July 19, 2007: "Down the hall, Republicans held a news conference accusing him of grandstanding by calling an all-night session when the outcome of the vote was foreordained. A pro-war veterans group, Vets for Freedom, complained that Reid would not give it just one minute of his time."
 * "Katie wants you to meet Peter," the cucking stool Blogspot, July 19, 2007.
 * Jeffrey Weaver, "Vets For Freedom Had no Victory-Will try Again," JWeaver Blog, July 19, 2007.
 * Scott Johnson, "Pete Hegseth's circuitous path to Washington," Power Line Blog, July 19, 2007.
 * rick kennerly, "American Legion Comments and Posts" re Vets for Freedom, KXNet.com CBS12 (Bismarck, N.D.), July 19, 2007.
 * Donna Miles, "Bush Urges Congress to Pass Defense Spending Bill Before August Recess," American Forces Press Service (DefenseLINK/U.S. Department of Defense), July 20, 2007.
 * Yochi J. Dreazen, "Dueling Vets,", Washington Wire, July 20, 2007.
 * Melanie Morgan, "Liberal journalists: 0, America: 1," WorldNetDaily, July 20, 2007.
 * Editorial: "Vets for reality," Washington Times, July 20, 2007.
 * Sonny Bunch, "Vets for Freedom Speak Up," The Weekly Standard, July 20, 2007.
 * Pete Hegseth (posted by haystack), "Week #3: Ten Weeks To Testimony," RedState Network, July 23, 2007.
 * Bill Bellavia, "Sleepless in the Senate," the Centrist, July 23, 2007. Dr. Bill Bellavia is the father of VFF co-founder David Bellavia.
 * DKShideler, "Help Wanted:State Bloggers for Pro-Surge Push," Center for Vigilant Freedom Blog (The 910 Group Blog), July 24, 2007.
 * mcjoan, "VoteVets Debate Petraeus Plan," The Daily Kos, July 25, 2007.
 * Ron Seman, "Veterans Beat: Officer believes mission to stabilize Iraq should continue," MapleHeightsPress.com, July 26, 2007.
 * Mitch Dworkin, "DEBATE ON IRAQ: Jon Soltz of VoteVets.org vs. Pete Hegseth of Vets for Freedom," Securing America's Future/WesPAC, July 26, 2007. Scroll down through article for links to related articles and transcripts. See Hegseth and VoteVets.org on Chris Matthews' Hardball: Part 1 and Part 2; posted on VFF website.
 * Clark Richards, "Move America Forward Demonstration Scheduled for September 15," Associated Content, July 31, 2007.
 * Pete Hegseth posted by haystack, "Week #4: Ten Weeks to Testimony. Sign up Today to Show up on September 17/18," Noble Duty Milblogger, July 30, 2007.

August

 * Kevin Diaz, "Vets group ad thanks Coleman for war support," Minneapolis Star Tribune, August 1, 2007. re Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.)
 * "Press Release: Vets for Freedom to Unveil Ad Thanking Senator Coleman for Support of Iraq Mission, Will Preview Ad, Introduce Minnesota Chairman in Thursday Teleconference," Blogs for Norm!, August 1, 2007.
 * "Vets for Freedom Starts Ohio Chapter," Right Angle Blog, August 1, 2007.
 * "Vets For Freedom Thanks Norm Coleman," YouTube (posted by Talking Points Memo TV), August 2, 2007. See video responses linked to page.
 * "Vets Support Norm Coleman," Power Line Blog, August 2, 2007. Includes link to video of ad.
 * Mark Zdechlik, "Vets group runs ads in support of Coleman," Minnesota Public Radio, August 2, 2007.
 * "Coleman gets ad support for veterans' group," Associated Press (West Central Tribune), August 2, 2007.
 * Eric Kleefeld, "Pro-War Group Runs Ad Thanking WINO Senator Norm Coleman," Election Central/TPM Cafe, August 2, 2007.
 * "Right Wing Vets' Group Supports Coleman," Stubborn Liberal Blogspot, August 2, 2007.
 * Adam Howard, "Vets Debate Bush's Role in Tillman Tragedy" (Video), AlterNet, August 2, 2007. re Pat Tillman
 * "Vote Vets Founder Spells Out Tillman Cover Up Perfectly," YouTube (PrisonPlanet.com), August 2, 2007.
 * "KTSP discusses the Vets for Freedom ad in support of Sen. Norm Coleman," August 2, 2007; posted on VFF website.
 * Catherine Moy, "Petraeus’s Protestors," Human Events Online, August 3, 2007.
 * "With friends like these...," mnblue Blog, August 3, 2007.
 * News Release: Vets for Freedom Announces Ohio Leadership Team," Vets for Freedom, August 6, 2007 (posted August 13, 2007, by Conservative Culture Blog and by The Conservative Voice August 14, 2007).
 * KatieFavazza, "Heritage Briefing: Union Accountability, a $100K Contest, and Vets for Freedom," Elocutio Blog/Townhall.com, August 7, 2007.
 * Ericka Anderson, "Vets for Freedom Get Loud," Human Events Online, August 8, 2007.
 * Pete Hegseth, Email alert: "Vets for Freedom Needs Your Help," Vets for Freedom (aggregated from Wake Up America and posted by Israelated.com), August 8, 2007.
 * Patrick O'Connor, "Veterans group launches ads to counter anti-war organizers," The Crypt Blog/The Politico, August 9, 2007.
 * Eric Pfeiffer, "Veterans campaign to continue Iraq surge," Washington Times (World Peace Herald), August 9, 2007.
 * RTO Trainer (Army Sergeant Robert White of the Oklahoma National Guard 180th infantry), "I was interviewed last night… (X-post)," Protein Wisdom, August 9, 2007.
 * Jerry Newberry, "Pete Hegseth talks about Vets for Freedom," The National Defense (radio talk show)/Townhall.com, August 10, 2007.
 * Mitch McConnell, "Vets for Freedom Speaks Out," Mitch's Bluegrass Blog, August 10, 2007.
 * Bruce Schreiner, "Veterans group seeks to counter anti-war message with ad," Associated Press (Kentucky.com (Free Republic)), August 11, 2007.
 * Josh Matlock, "Vets for Freedom Not for Vets," The Texas Blue Blog, August 12, 2007.
 * Michelle Malkin, "The return of the Eagles," MichelleMalkin.com, August 12, 2007.
 * Concrete Bob, "Gathering of Eagles in D.C. September 15th," SWAC Girl Blogspot, August 12, 2007.
 * "Oh Snap Monday," Page One (Kentucky.com), August 13, 2007: "The War at Home – Mitch McConnell is getting some love from veterans – one group is airing ads supporting him for sending 3,680 soldiers, and counting, to their deaths in Iraq. Vets for Freedom? Is this another Swiftboat Vets for Truth?"
 * Anne Flaherty, "In the Debate Over Iraq, It's Vet Vs Vet," Associated Press (The Guardian (UK); USA TODAY), August 14, 2007.
 * John Stauber, "Vets for Freedom and VoteVets 'Valuable Public Relations Tools' for Politicians," from the Associated Press/PR Watch, August 14, 2007.
 * "Morgan made up military law, calling Soltz 'a hypocrite and a liar'," Media Matters for America, August 14, 2007.
 * Kyle Michaelis, "Sen. Nelson Urged 'Don't Surrender to Al Qaeda'," New Nebraska Network, August 14, 2007.
 * Mary, "Bush's War: Ending or Defending It, Vets Speak Out," The Left Coaster, August 14, 2007.
 * Pete Hegseth, "Vets for Freedom: WEEK 6: 'Cost of Defeat' Call-in Campaign," Vets for Freedom (aggregated from Wake Up America and posted by Israelated.com), August 14, 2007.
 * Chris Dickson (Blogger profile), "Move America Forward Demonstration Scheduled for September 15," ChrisDickson Blogspot, August 14, 2007.
 * Sam Youngman, "Walking a fine line," The Hill, August 15, 2007.
 * Lawrence Schumacher, "Critics gather at Bachmann office," St. Cloud Times, August 15, 2007.
 * "Veterans event will likely test candidates," UPI, August 15, 2007.
 * "Vets for Freedom: Call-In Campaign," SWAC Girl Blogspot, August 15, 2007.
 * Brian Bresnahan, "Vets Ready to Stand With Senator Nelson," High Plains Patriot Blogspot, August 15, 2007.
 * Drew Emmer, "Iraq Veterans, Families of Soldiers Focus on 'Cost of Defeat' in Iraq. Organize National Response to MoveOn.org Bullying Tactics," Wright County Republican Blogspot, August 15, 2007.
 * Susan Duclos, "A veteran with a voice," Washington Times, August 16, 2007.
 * The Editors, "Exclusive: 'Cost of Defeat' Call-in Campaign: Get Involved!" Vets for Freedom (Family Security Matters), August 16, 2007. Also posted as a Freeper Call to Action by Kristinn Taylor.
 * Bryan Bender, "VFW, American Legion back Iraq war. Groups urge patience to let 'surge' work," Boston Globe, August 16, 2007. re American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars
 * John Stauber, "American Legion and VFW Launch Pro-War Lobby & PR Campaigns," Boston Globe (PR Watch), August 16, 2007. Includes SW internal links.
 * "Veterans Organize National Response to MoveOn.org Bullying Tactics," Latino Issues Blogspot, August 16, 2007. Posting of a The Victory Caucus email.
 * Uncle Jimbo, "Call on Congress Day," Blackfive Blog, August 16, 2007. Posting of a Victory Caucus email.
 * spree (Susan Duclos), "Interview with Executive Director of Vets For Freedom, Pete Hegseth," Israelated.com, August 16, 2007.
 * Jeff Humphrey, "Protesters decry war costs at downtown rally," KXLY.com (Spokane, Wash. & No. Idaho), August 16, 2007.
 * Tony Perkins, "It's Now or Never," Family Research Council, August 16, 2007.
 * Transcript: Morning Joe/MSNBC Live, August 16, 2007.
 * David Schraub, "Guantanamera!" The Debate Link Blogspot, August 17, 2007.
 * Andy Davis, "‘Don’t surrender’ in Iraq, vets urge Pryor in TV ad," Arkansas Democrat Gazette (NWA News (Northwest Arkansas)), August 17, 2007.
 * "Veterans Group starts ad campaign directed at Senator Pryor," The CW Arkansas, August 17, 2007.
 * winstnsmth, "Soldier Suicides - MSNBC Debate," The Daily Kos, August 17, 2007.
 * "Andrew Horne on Soldier Suicide," PageOneKentucky.com, August 17, 2007. See VFF and VoteVets on YouTube.
 * Ronald Winter, "Eagles Landing in DC - Again! Why?? We MUST!" Winter Soldier's Story Blog, August 17, 2007.
 * "Politicization of the Military Continues," Forward Deployed Blog, August 18, 2007.
 * Annie Morrisey, "VFF: Nominee for 'Worst Persons in the World'," Soundingbalance Blogspot, August 18, 2007.
 * Lisa Hoffman, "D.C. Notes: Opposing sides readying to raise voices on Iraq," Scripps Howard News Service (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette), August 19, 2007.
 * Robert B. Bluey, "Veterans’ Groups Prepare for Battle on Capitol Hill," Townhall.com, August 19, 2007.
 * Brian Bresnahan and Carl Hartmann, "Vets ready to stand with Senator Nelson," The Grand Island Independent (Neb.), August 19, 2007. "The authors are Vets for Freedom's Nebraska state co-chairmen, Brian Bresnahan of Benedict and Carl Hartmann of Omaha."
 * rawhide, "'Senator Warner, Don’t Surrender'," CR Nation Blog, August 20, 2007.
 * Mark Noonan, "Don't Surrender To Al Qaeda," Blogs for Bush, August 21, 2007.
 * "Vets for Freedom? How about Bushies for Freedom?" Blue Tide Rising Blogspot, August 21, 2007.
 * Pete Hegseth, "Vets for Freedom: Week 7: Spread the Word - The Surge is Working," Vets for Freedom (posted by spree (Susan Duclos) on Wake Up Americans Blogspot), August 21, 2007.
 * Hardball Debate August 20, 2007: "Vets for Freedom's Pete Hegseth Debates Jon Soltz on MSNBC's Hardball."
 * Melanie Morgan, "Inside the Right-Wing War Room," MelanieMorgan.com, August 24, 2007.
 * Pete Hegseth, "Spread the Word – The Surge is Working," Family Security Matters, August 24, 2007.
 * Kathie Costos, "Vets For Freedom, not interested in wounded vets," Wounded Times Blogspot, August 24, 2007.
 * P. O'Neill, "Naming and shaming," Best of Both Worlds Blogspot, August 24, 2007.
 * "Vets for Freedom - Washington, DC," SCSUScholars, August 24, 2007.
 * Interview: "Pete Hegseth of Vets for Freedom on Pundit Review Radio," Pundit Review Radio, August 26, 2007.
 * Col. Harry G. Riley, "Where Will the Patriots Be on September 15?" Human Events Online, August 27, 2007.
 * Ken Shepherd, "MTV.com Rocks... to the Beat of Anti-war Drummers," NewsBusters, August 28, 2007.
 * Michelle Malkin, "The Return of the Eagles," RealClearPolitics; Family Security Matters; Townhall.com; GOPUSA; Human Events Online; Cybercast News Service; The Conservative Voice; and VDARE.com, August 29, 2007; "The Eagles return to stand up for America. Who will counter the Jane Fonda retreads?" in StatesmanJournal (Salem, Ore.); "Answering ANSWER," New York Post, August 29, 2007, cross-posted at FrontPageMag.com, August 30, 2007.
 * Spree, "Vets for Freedom: WEEK 8: Stay Active & Sign the Petition," Israelated Blog, August 29, 2007.
 * Sam Stein, "In '08 Race, Even Veterans Turn On McCain," The Huffington Post, August 30, 2007: "'A veteran supporting another veteran just because he's a vet - they may be favorably disposed to him, but there are other issues on which they would choose a candidate,' said Adriel Domenech, communications director for the non-profit Vets for Freedom. Domenech cited immigration and campaign finance as issues that might push Republican vets away from McCain."
 * "What? MORE Vets for Freedom Crap? Right here at home," Page One Kentucky, August 31, 2007.
 * The Scrapbook, "Hollywood Hates the Troops. The slanders of Tim Robbins and Brian DePalma," The Weekly Standard, August 31, 2007.
 * Spree, "The Stink of Desperation Upon Harry Baghdad Reid," Israelated, August 31, 2007.

September

 * "Notes from the Rush Limbaugh Show: 8-31-07," Raweditorial.com, September 1, 2007: "Pete Hegseth, Executive Director of Vets for Freedom, joined the program to give the other side, the positive one."
 * Pete Hegseth, "Vets for Freedom: WEEK 9: Momentum Gathers for Sept. 17 & 18," Vets for Freedom (posted by Spree at Israelated Blog, September 4, 2007; Family Security Matters, September 6, 2007.
 * B Merryfield, "Pete Hegseth - leader in the Right’s surge to 'victory'," The Daily Kos, September 7, 2007.
 * Pete Hegseth, "MoveOn.org Calls Petraeus a Traitor. Do Democrats in Congress agree?" The Weekly Standard, September 9, 2007.
 * Dave Johnson, "Playing The Victim," Seeing the Forest, September 9, 2007.
 * Got a Grip, "Don't Think Protests Matter? The Freepers Do...," NOIN Blog, September 11, 2007. re Gathering of Eagles and Free Republic
 * Joe Klein, "A Place to Honor the Heroes," The Swampland Blog/TIME Magazine, September 11, 2007. re Paul Rieckhoff/Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
 * Joe Klein, "Bill Kristol Meet Glenn Greenwald," Swampland Blog/TIME Magazine, September 12, 2007.
 * Jeffrey Feldman, "Weekly Standard Lies About MoveOn Ad, Media Fall For It," The Huffington Post (AlterNet), September 12, 2007.
 * John Stauber, "Democracy Now Looks at Pro-War PR, From Freedom's Watch to Petraeus," PRWatch, September 13, 2007.
 * Transcript: "From Freedom Watch to Petraeus, A Look at the Bush Administration's Iraq War PR Campaign," Democracy Now!, September 13, 2007.
 * B Merryfield, "Save the war! Sign the petition! Call Congress! redux," The Daily Kos, September 13, 2007.
 * Col. George E. "Bud" Day, USAF (Ret.),"Eagles Landing," Human Events Online, September 14, 2007. Note: "In December 1967 Day shared a cell with John McCain and helped nurse him back to life."
 * Col. Harry G. Riley, "DC Gathering Has Higher Purpose," Human Events Online, September 14, 2007.
 * "CNN: Only Pro-War Demonstrators Are ‘Troop Supporters’," Think Progress, September 18, 2007.
 * News Release: "Cornyn Joins Vets For Freedom In Support Of Troops In Fight Against Islamic Terrorists. Renews call to pass resolution backing Gen. Petraeus and the troops, condemning the unfounded attacks of MoveOn.org," Office of Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.), September 18, 2007.
 * Clifford D. May, "How the left spent its summer vacation," Scripps Howard News Service, September 19, 2007.
 * Maria Recio, "War supporters gather at Capitol," McClatchy Newspapers (Star-Telegram), September 19, 2007.
 * James Clark, "Neugebauer Meets With Vets For Freedom," NewsRadio1420.com, September 19, 2007.
 * Michael Mannske, "Vets for Freedom: 1, Webb Amendment: 0 ," Look True North Blog, September 19, 2007.
 * Jon Soltz, "On What the Troops Want," The Huffington Post, September 20, 2007.
 * B Merryfield, "Hegseth: loyal Bushie gets a 'flag grade' smack down," The Daily Kos, September 20, 2007.
 * Transcript: Hardball with Chris Matthews, MSNBC, September 21, 2007: VFF's Eric Egland and MoveOn's Eli Pariser
 * B Merryfield, "Vets for Freedom - pro-war lobbyists and GOP political operatives," The Daily Kos, September 24, 2007.
 * James C. Roberts, "Iraq Veteran Details Horror and Heroism in Fallujah," Human Events Online, September 25, 2007. re David Bellavia
 * Coleen Rowley, "You're Wrong, Senator Coleman, Iraq IS a Major Issue!" The Huffington Post, September 25, 2007.
 * B Merryfield, "Vets for Freedom fronts for the neo-con / pro-war / hedge fund lobbies," The Daily Kos, September 26, 2007.
 * Willie Hager, "Move-on.org Vs Patreaus. Betrayal is in the eyes of the beholder, or; context is everything…," VetSpeak.org, September 28, 2007.
 * Pete Hegseth, "The Sounds of Silence," The Tank/National Review Online, September 30, 2007.

October

 * B Merryfield, "Freedom's Watch backs Vets for Freedom," The Daily Kos, October 2, 2007.
 * "Limbaugh in Deep for 'Phony Soldiers' Remark," Christian Broadcasting Network, October 3, 2007.
 * Pat Crowley, "Vets for Freedom to rally in support of Iraq efforts," The Enquirer (Cincinnati, Ohio), October 4, 2007.
 * "Pat Crowley: What’s going on here?" Page One (Kentucky), October 4, 2007.
 * "Robertson's CBN News lies for Limbaugh," Radamisto Blogspot, October 4, 2007. re Rush Limbaugh
 * dlawbailey, "Phonied-Up Republican Soldier - Yes, Phonied-Up," The Daily Kos, October 6, 2007.
 * Eve Fairbanks, "The Few, The Proud, The Lobbyists. Iraq War Veterans Lobbying Congress On Both Sides," The New Republic/CBS News, October 12, 2007.
 * Pete Hegseth, "This Week at War: Vindicating Generals, Ignoring Heroes," The Tank/National Review Online, October 15, 2007.
 * Pete Hegseth, Op-Ed: "No 'Nightmare'. Why 'Surge' is Working," New York Post, October 23, 2007.