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December 08, 2004I Went to Iraq, and Made a Pile of Money!
We recently had a visit from this group - a funny bunch of guys who lifted the spirits of all those present. Comedian Tom Irwin had already worked the coins into his routine. Something like this: "I went into the Exchange, bought something, and for change they gave me this. (Holds up pogs) What the hell is this? 'That's money' they told me. 'You can spend it at all AAFES locations.' So the next time I bought something I wrote "5 dollars" on a piece of cardboard and handed it to the cashier. 'Keep the change' I said." But anyhow - the 'coins' do make sense, they're lighter and thinner than U.S. coins and therefore easier to transport in bulk. And in a place where transport is among the most dangerous activities you can engage in, that matters. But like I said, for the individual GI these things just tend to accumulate during the tour. So the bottom line is I need to get rid of these future collector's items. So like a dutiful husband I'm sending this money home to the wife. Like a typical wife she's going to spend it, and here's how. Anyone who donates to Spirit of America via clicking the link below, then e-mails her (greyhawk@mudvillegazette.com) proof of said donation and a mailing address will be sent some of the Greyhawk fortune. Minimum 20 dollar donation to SoA to qualify, and offer expires when supplies are exhausted. Already donated via the link? By all means, send your request to Mrs G. Allow a few weeks for delivery, offer void where prohibited, etc etc etc. 
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Speaking of Freedom of Speech, the RAND Corp. came out with a landmark report on how future military relations with the press will likely be conducted. Press release: The Defense Department?s decision to embed journalists with U.S. troops invading Iraq in 2003 was a success for the military, the media and the public, according to a new RAND Corporation study issued today. ?Allowing journalists to move with combat units appears to be the best solution to date at balancing the needs of three core constituencies -- the press, the military, and the public,? said Christopher Paul, a RAND social scientist and lead author of the report. You can get the entire report here www.rand.org/publications/MG/MG200/ It's being widely read today at the Pentagon Typical wife? I resemble that remark Posted by: Mrs Greyhawk at December 8, 2004 09:09 PMNeato! Do you ship to Canada? We can ship you Hinzman or something... Posted by: riverhorse at December 8, 2004 10:40 PMPost a comment
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