Why Belichick is The Best Coach in Football

He knows how to get the most out of his players.

I Had A Feeling A Story Like This Was Coming

Christmas Lights=hurt the planet.

This Is Good Reporting

In the way that it is not! Another question I may have asked is do you know more than 2 other Vice Presidents?

Did IL Governor Do Anything Wrong

I was asking this question posed by the NYT on day one. I believe it is a fair question. What i do wonder is if they would write this story if it was a Republican Governor in trouble? I question their motives for writing it - but I believe it is a fair question to pose.

More MSN Iraq Bias

THE TOP STORY with photo on MSNBC is about Arabs gathering and praising they guy who threw a shoe at President Bush. What a non story. They do not even tell you how many people were at this rally (instead they say thousands - which they are implying lots). The real total of the crowd was estimated at 2,000 people. That is nothing. No big stories on Iraq casualties being at an all time low. No big stories on troop deaths being at an all time low (2 this month by the way- 2!). Nope we need to show how some people gathered to praise the reporter. A reporter (who is not an Iraqi) from Cairo Egypt who has been calling Bush a dog for years. What President Bush has been able to do with that country is nothing short of amazing and instead of giving this guy any credit they use this shoe incident as example of how Iraq is a mess. It is just dispicable how media reports "news." Fight the good fight media. Keep up the great work!

Liberal Colleges Finest Moments of The Year

It would be hilarious if it didn't frighten the hell out of me.

Check Out The Top Story On MSNBC

Distancing Obama from the IL Governor. If this was a republican the stories would be the exact opposite. Amazing how much of a free ride this guy gets. I thought now that he was elected the press would actually do their job and look into things now. Guess not. Journalism is still dead.

This Is What I Was Afraid Of

All this Global Warming Hype is now going to have real affects on individuals and businesses. How annoying.

Global Warming Man Made?

More and more scientists are not so sure. They just need to tall to Al.

Enjoy Jail

My Governor is corrupt? I refuse to believe. What is even more funny is the fact that this morning I was reading a local newspaper and it had an article about our governor. It mentioned how the governor said he always feel like light is shining down on him. Wonder if that holds true today.

I NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER

..want to hear again how the oil companies are conspiring to rip off the people with high gas prices. If these prices do not fully display how supply and demand works I do not know what ever will. The first person who mentions after gas prices go back up that oil companies are evil and trying to rip us off needs to be taken out back and shot.

Christmas Is My Favorite Time of the Year

Every year around this time we get more and more stories about businesses and or schools taking down their Christmas displays all in the name of multiculturalism.

I Don'T Understand How More Government Regulation Is A Good Thing

Apparently this writer thinks regulating the airline industry is a must do. Don't governments have a stake in the industry now?

Fast Food Ads Make Kids Obese

Yeah they do! Obviously then we need to have more ads about yummy vegetables. That will make kids wants to eat them more and they will lose weight. TV ads - is there anything they can't do.

Romney Says "Big Three" Need To Start Over

Romeny against the bailout is a huge statement coming from a guy who is all about the automobile. He mentions two things the big three have to do and of course the first one is to restructure their contracts.

The United Nations Spends 23 Million on Painting

What about the children UN?

Bail Out The Automotive Industry

We must be careful when we talk about bailing out the automotive industry. For one - we are only talking about bailing out the Big 3 (GM, Ford, Chrystler). Interesting enough Toyota and Honda who have plants right in the good old USA are not having financial difficulty. Why on earth could this be? Average hourly rate for someone working at Ford is $73, while Toyota is $48. What is the difference between those two when both are American workers? You guessed it UNIONS! Unions that restrict change and inhibit growth- meanwhile their salaries keep going up. So how is giving $25 billion to the big 3 going to change anything? All it will do is delay the inevitable. These big 3 need to fall on their face, start over, and create a new business model that is more efficient. Take a cue from Toyota and Honda. There is a reason why there businesses are making money and have the best sold cars on the road.

Ayers Says Obama Was A Family Friend

Just some guy from the neighborhood.

Tolerance In Junior High

A young girl decides to test the unity and inclusion of the Obama supporters.

Govt Changes Mind of How To Bailout Banks

Doesn't the fact that the government changes their mind on how to deal best with this financial situation show that they are not sure on what will work best. Basically they are making their best guess and hoping for the best. More proof in my book that not doing anything might be better than guessing and wasting the money away.

First Thing People Do When Obama Gets Elected

Buy guns of course!

It Has Been A While

Sorry for the lack of updates. But I am back on it.
First off let me say I am very excited and proud of my country for electing our first black president. I do worry about many of choices and decisions he will be making. First one being what to do about Guantanamo detainees. Bringing them back to the US for trials makes little to no sense for me.

Falling Gas Prices

So I have talked a lot about how gas prices have been falling and MSM refuses to talk about it. Well today they finally took a crack at it. But instead of mentioning how this is helping families budgets - they go on this tangent instead. MSM looking out for the working man.

Alaska Glaciers Grew This Year

What the hell? Global Warming must have made the winter colder.

During Tough Economic Times

Chicago still finds a way to increase taxes.

What Country Do I Live In?

Who would have ever thought we hear this phrase?

More MSM Bias

Still attacking Palin for firing somebody. Nothing on Obama and working with a domestic terrorist. I mean MSM is not even asking him the quesiton.

DC School Chancellor Getting More Love

I mentioned this women before and talked about my excitement level for what she is trying to do. Seems like more media outlets are picking up on it.

Nothing Like Making People Feel Comfortable By Separating Them

Heart is in the right place I guess? But creating a high school for gay students seems like the wrong way to end bullying. So now a gay student who does not go to that school will be walking down the hallway and be mocked by another kid saying - "hey why don't you leave this school and go to the other school with all those fags?" Just does not seem like the right way to handle this.

MSN FInally Mentions Obama Ayers Connection

Too bad they do in on a Saturday when nobody reads the news. They also make sure to highlight the too were not close.

Please God No!

For the love of all things holy. Senator Clinton says we need a Great Depression style government.

MSNBC Is Not Hiding Their Bias At All

They are so far left that Daily Kos and MoveOn.org are there freaking demo. For weekes it has been going after Palin. Check out today and the way this headline is worded. Seems like Obama cares about everyone and McCain could give a shit.

Go Go Activist Judges

Making up your own rules based even though it is against the city law.

MSM Refuses To Let Up On Palin

Here we are now a couple weeks past the date Palin was picked as VP and everyday since there has been a TOP STORY on MSM newscasts and websites about Palin. Oh, and by the way they are all about something bad they think she has done. These are two just from today. Is MSM scared or what?
Updated! Even more today. Top story again!
Update 2. MSN Headline - The Palin Bounce Fades. So after two weeks of constant attacks the balloon is deflating a little. MSN must feel proud. Good work guys!
Another Update! This is starting to get freaking NUTS. Maybe if this was a story tucked away somewhere, but it is on the top of the page. WOW

My School District Now Pays Its Students

Freshman can now get cash money for good grades. In two years if a student gets straight A's they can cash in $4,000. As the money comes from private sources I have less issues, but issues never the less.

A School Chief That Has My Support

Being the top-dog in the worst performing school district cannot be easy. Luckily DC also now has one of the biggest school choice programs as well. How can teachers complain about her changes when what they have been doing is worse than any where else in the country. You would think that teachers want to see thier kids succeed and would be up for trying anything new.

This Is Way Awesome

Smashing protons together at the speed of light. Lets see what happens.

Puts The Iraq Numbers In Perspective

Chicago had itself a busy killing summer.
Oh by the way - It is illegal to buy or possess firearms in Chicago.

Alabama Forcing Employees To Lose Weight

Eat like I tell you to or pay a fine. Seems a little much. I get the idea of trying to control health care costs. But I bet there are thousands of stupid goverment programs they could cut instead. But who wants to make goverment smaller - not the goverment thats for sure.

Confusion Solved

MSNBC says don't worry - these positive economic signs are PROBABLY aberrations. PS. this was their top story when I checked their site.

I'm Confused

Jobless claims are down again the economy is growing at over 3 percent. But all during the Democratic convention the only thing I have heard is how bad the economy is and how it is all George Bush's fault. Scratching my head.

Once More

Freedom of speech is cool with bleeding heart liberals as long as you say what they want to hear.

Now That Biden is the Guy

I look forward to McCain bringing up Biden's suggestion about what to do in Iraq.

My Current Favorite Hero

This lady is awesome.

What If This Story Was the Opposite News?

Because it is not a top story everywhere I thought I would let all my readers (5 of you or so) know that the stock market went up today over 3oo points and gas is down under $120 a barrel. Now ask yourself where that story would be if it was the opposite. Stocks down over 300 and oil way up. Still think there is no liberal bias?

So San Fran Does Arrest People

Not drug addicts or prostitutes mind you. Instead they arrest the cowboy who sings in his underwear. Makes sense.

Los Angelas Government Says No More Fast Food

For one year no more fast food type places can open up in a certain area of LA. Why? Becuase the government thinks people are too stupid to be able to decide where to eat. See if you open up 39 McDonalds restuarants near each other everyone will go to McDonalds. God, government is truly retarded.

This Makes A Lot of Sense

The New York Times is losing a lot of money because readership is down (many newspapers are). But the solution as the Times see it is to raise the price on their paper. Super Smart!

Why Did Israel Release This Guy Again?

Israel gets back dead soldiers - terrorists get another killer who vows to kill again. Then Al Jazeera throws him a party.

Obama Bias More Blatant Than Ever

If the big 3 network anchors going to Iraq was not enough media bias now the NYT is refusing to print MCain's editorial a week after they printed Obama's. Drudge and ABC's blog have the story.

We Must Respect Other Cultures

Stoning people to death is just what Iran does. Let it be - let it be.

San Francisco

Where there are no such things as criminals.

Chicago Area Getting More Retarted

The ACLU's comment is even more stupid.

IL Governor Says Chicago Needs National Guard to Help Reduce The Violence

So this year Chicago has allready had more murders than last year and of course the media is all over it. So how do politicians respond. With bringing in the military and signing tougher gun laws thats how. Duh!

So Let Me Get This Straight

When supply goes up - prices go down. Mind boggling.

Removing Homeless During Convention

They are just being nice to the homeless see. Setting an example of how they should be treated everyday.

Why Gas Prices Rise?

Well the biggest reason is the demand of countries such as China and India. China for instance is adding about 20,000 cars to the road per day. Yeah thats about 9 million a year. Turns out that is a lot of needed oil. The supply is not changing and more people want it. Unfortunately this never gets talked about. Instead it is Bush's fault and that is really getting old.

What Will Obama Say

Because this does not seem very unifying.

California Cars Must Have Global Warming Scores Posted on New Cars

No way in hell should this be the a law. If a business wanted to do this because they thought it might help sell a car - I would be cool with it. But to mandate that all car retailers put this sticker on is compete crap. When is the era of Big Government going to end? There has to be a snap back eventually right? I assume after a few years of President Obama we might start going the other way.

Have I Mentioned How Much I Love Dubai

Dubai is the prime example of a successful middle eastern nation. If you do not want wars and terrorism look no further than the road that Dubai has taken. Capitalism, capitalism, capitalism - oh did I mention capitalism.

British Muslims are like the European Jews?

Except for the fact that European Jews were not blowing themselves up and trying to kill as many innocent people as possible. Also Jews were not trying to create their own laws in the countries in which they were living. Try again Muslim minister guy.

Muslims Can Have Their Own Law

Says top UK judge. What is wrong with this guy? I am not sure how these judges are removed but it is time for him to go.

More Evidence Chicago Does Not Understand the Economy

Just keep raising taxes to pay for all the budget problems. That will fix everything you morons. We have the highest taxes in the country on so many different things it is ridiculous. Yet we cannot fund public education nor public transportation properly. As anyone ever heard of making budget cuts. Here are some examples - less workers, lower salary, do not hire union workers to build something. If anyone did a complete look at how our city is run monetarily I can guarantee it would us cry.

MSM Upset with Supreme Court Gun Ruling

What else would be the reason for this story? The funniest part of this story is how they make the argument about how these people would not commit suicide if they did not have a gun in their home. Otherwords the gun made them do it. WOW that is dumb.

Why Teacher Tenure Sucks

If you want to start getting serious about giving our students a top notch education then one place you need to start is letting go horrible teachers. This means tenure has to be done away with.

Kennedy Is Really Starting To Piss Me Off

All these 5-4 rulings are starting to get annoying.

Parents Who Home School Need Credentials

I was watching the news today and some blow hard was talking about parents who home school their kids need to be certified in order to do so. California is talking about this now. Basically he wanted to make sure these parents are teaching their sons and daughters what he (government) wants them to know because parents could be teaching their kids any old thing and that is unfair to the kids. He used the 14th amendment to support his argument saying that the kids should have a choice to what they are taught. Is there anything the government does not want to control. Just another example of government thinking they know better than parents. Is there anything government will not try and take control over?

Guess Why I Got Salmonella?

You guessed it. Does that mean I can sue the government for not protecting me properly?

Messege Over Profit

It is rare for a company not to care about profit but movie companies keep putting out anti war movies even though none have made any money. Now they are putting out a movie that is anti religion - and with 95% of this country believing in God I am sure it will make Millions.

First Obama Comments That I Agree With

Now lets see how the African American community responds. If it is anything close to how they now treat Bill Cosby it could be interesting. Does not mean they will not vote for him but I wonder if they view him differently?

$14 Million and Rising

The amount it has cost to the government to go after the polygamists in Texas. Give it up for the government.

Schools Thinking Outside The Box To Help Students

This program is offering kids money but not in the sense of brand new cars, or a thousand dollars. Instead they let students get stuff from the school store, which they can then show others they are succeeding. I like it.

These Students Have The Right To Be Upset

Cops telling students their classmates are dead was way out of line.

Bleeding Heart Liberals Truly Piss Me Off

Saying these storms the past few days in Nebraska and Iowa are the result of Global Warming without having any clue of that drives me up the freaking wall. How disrespectful to make a political point over the deaths of four boy scouts.

We Are in A Recession Damnit

Keep trying to tell America that MSM. We understand you are trying to get Obama elected. But what is your explanation for retail sales jumping up by the largest amount in 6 months? I thought people were going to save their rebate checks because we are all feeling the pinch of the economy. What is also interesting is people had to drive to those retail places and with high gas prices you would think they would stay home. WEIRD!

Charter School Experiment in New Orleans

Finally should be able to get some good data on charter schools as more than 50% of the public education students are now in charter schools in New Orleans.

Thank You Washington Post

For talking about what nobody is talking about. You know....about us winning the war and the fact that nobody is really covering it.

When There Are Few Troops Dying in Iraq

We get stories like this.

Who is in?

I for one am ready to do my part!

Shhh! Do Not Tell Anyone This

Iraq violence is at a four year low. Keep it to yourself though. Otherwise the terrorists will win.

Texas Court Says What I Have Been Saying For A Month Now

Those 400 kids should not have been taken away from their parents on the compound.

San Fran To Charge Businesses A Pollution Fee

Need to protect the environment. I wonder if any companies will leave San Fran and take their business elsewhere?

Cops In Philidelphia Fired

I must be dumb because I do not understand why these guys got fired. Oh wait yeah i do! A few of them were brand new to the force - so I can see why they got the boot (probably not tenured yet). I guess those new guys are being used as scapegoats, and to show that Phili is sensitive to the black man - heads had to roll. Each one of these guys who were beat were running from the Cops after the Cops tried to arrest them for MURDER. All by the way have been charged with murder- so there is strong evidence of their guilt. It was not like this was some random black people they pulled over for fun to beat the crap out of. Also, as you see in the video there were 14 or so cops on the scene. This was not just a random pullover. The cops had to call a lot of people over to catch these guys. Sorry to the Cops who lost their job from protecting the citizens of Phili from those who commit murder.

Just Another Reason Chicago is the Best

The best at making things more expensive than anywhere else in the country.

Can Anyone Tell Me Why This is a Major Story?

With all the remarkable stories out there to tell about our soldiers in Iraq or Afghanistan why is this one getting huge MSM attention? Just another example of why MSM pisses me off.
Update-Now Bush is apologizing for the soldiers action. I do not get it.

Just When You Thought You Have Heard the Funniest Thing About Global Warming

Then comes this crap.

Welcome Back Foie Gras

We missed you.

University of Colorado is so Liberal

That they are actively seeking a conservative faculty position.

Nebraska Auto Insurance on the Rise

Best part of the story is that it is explained by free markets.

Makes Things Cheap and People Will Come

Wal Mart numbers way up again this quarter. I am guessing some of the hate they get is jelousy.

Let Me Make This Perfectly Clear

If McCain makes this guy his VP I am voting Libertarian this year. Go Bob Barr!

British Airwaves Does Not Want To Upset Hindus

So they took beef off the menu.

Standing Up To Chavez

And the Cato institute has rewarded him for his efforts. Someone we should know.

Wal-Mart -Could they be more Evil?

I mean seriously. Stop making things so cheap for consumers. That is just wrong.

I'm Confused! Which is it?

Obama in trouble. Or Obama survives the storm.

Another Big Story Buried by MSM

The warrant has been dropped against the man on the Texas compound. Also still no sign of the girl who made the call. But don't worry there are 400 plus kids still without their parents all in the name of protecting the children. This story has been bothering me from the get go.

You Probably Dont Know This

Because MSM wants you to know nothing bud bad economic news. But if you look real close in the business section of news sites you would know that the stock market is back at 13,000. First time since January 3rd. If stocks were down as much as they were up today, it would be the top story. Go go media bias.

Tax Those Fast Food Companies

They obviously deserve it.

The Supreme Court Hates Minorities

How dare they uphold a law that asks citizens to bring a photo id with them to their polling place. Cause we all know how hard and expensive it is to get a FREE photo id.

Chicago Violence Escalates

32 people have been shot this weekend alone here in Chicago. All the gun legislation and stop the violence speeches are not getting the job done. We need outside the box solutions.

Time Magazine Should Be Ashamed of Themselves

Using the historic Imo Jimo photo to talk about global warming is horrible.

Racial Diversity in Sports Confuses Me

When they talk about Baseball they mention all the time that the number of African American players is dropping. More importantly they talk about what should be done to get more African Americans to play the sport. But you never hear about how the number of white people in the NBA is at an all time low and how they need to increase those numbers. Why is this?

People Make Bad Choices

And us taxpayers have to pay for it. I love being responsbile for others bad decisions.

Being Able To Carry Guns On Campus

Good idea? Bad idea? I currently lean towards good idea. But another part of me says that these incidents are so rare that there really is no need to have extra guns on campus. Truly a tough one.

Somebody Broke The First Two Rules

Don't Talk About Fight Club!

I Salute This Man

He deserves everyones respect.

I Thought Everyone Wanted Universal Health Care

Democrats told me Americans want Universal Health Care. Last I checked I was American, but did not want UHC. Turns out I am in the majority. WEIRD!

It Is My Favorite Time of the Year

Time to predict how bad hurricane season is going to be. Shocker! They think it will be well above average again. What an awesome job. You can say anything and not have to worry if you are wrong.

To Slow Down Global Warming

Tax the people! There is nothing better than a theory being used to by the government to control the masses.

Government Low On Money? Tax the Rich

Do not even think about cutting jobs or lowering wages. No no no. Tax those wealthy bastards.

Courts Tell Website Businesses What They HAVE TO DO

Roomates.com has been told they cannot require their customors to divulge if they are gay or not. Private business who helps people find roomates (intimate setting) should have the right to know that information. It might actaully be the one of a few businesses where it actually makes sense.

20th Chicago Public School Student Killed This Year

This is getting out of control. This number just reflects those that have been killed. Numerous others have been shot. Of course community leaders and politicians are crying out for stricter gun laws. The problem with that is these guns are not purchased legally. Kids are getting them off the street. So my solution = Encourage Fighting. Whether it is boxing or street fighting. We need some sanctioned ass whipping. Remember when problems with kids were solved by getting into a fight after school. Whatever happend to that? Now it has become more cool to get a gun and destroy lives. With a fight you both live to see another day. Any other suggestions?

I Believe The World Is Flat

At least according to Al Gore I do. Silly me.

Another Reason To Vote for McCain

Chavez does not like him. Sign me up.

Why is the State to Blame?

VT family members are being offered $100,000 so they will not sue the state. Sue them for what? How is it the state's fault for what happened?

I Did Not Know We Were Losing

Thank your Mrs. Clinton for letting me know the truth about Iraq.

MSN Will Be All Over This Poll

Just be patient. I am sure it will be on the nightly news any day now.

Looking For The Worst Teachers

I love everything about this contest. Education will never be for the children as long as their are teacher unions. People who feel my pain.

Growing Up Without A Father

This website I found today has numerous stats from various studies that explain the negative impact growing up without a father has. So the question presents itself- is this a problem? If so, how big of a problem and then what do we do about it? Many ideas have been thrown around the office today.

Teachers To Get Paid $125,000

I will be interested in some of the long term data that comes from this school.

Got To Protect The People

FROM THEMSELVES.

MSM Confuses Me

Talking about how businesses had to cut thousands of jobs = heading towards a recession. But when you read a paragraph or so down you discover the unemployment rate dropped to 4.8percent. Doesn't that mean more people have jobs than before. I am confused.

I Respect The Effort

Playing by the law to get around the law.

Free Market Prevailed

But for now there is no competition in the HI DEF DVD market. No competition equals higher prices for consumers.
It will now be interesting to see how the market reacts. Will people buy less and prices drop or will people jump on the Blu Ray band wagon and keep prices high. Time will tell. It is fun to watch the free market work its magic.

Somebody Tell Me The Point

San Fran wants to put down a memorial where homeless people have died.

Chicago Understands Economics

Our city is now the highest taxed city in the country.

More Global Cooling

Run for your lives!

I'm Confused

Isnt Global Warming supposed to bring us high temps. Where is Al Gore when I need him?

Former DePaul Professor Supports Hezbollah

I want to hear from all the people who came to the defense of this professor when his tenure was up for review. Do they still support this guy now? This affects me at my core.

Congratulations!

On becoming the guy that Israel will assasinate next.

Does This Student Not Understand

Bringing a concealed weapon to school is going to get someone killed. How dare he not want to be a victim. People taking responsibility for their own lives really pisses me off. Government needs to step in ASAP!

If You Lower Prices They Will Come

Those Wal-Mart bastards.

Lets Hope We Do More

How awesome is it that we can kill these terrorist leaders with a drone?

As I Was Saying

.....about the United Kingdom.

Guns In Space

Awesome!

This Guy Had Thoughts Of Running For President

Global Warming just as dangerous as Terrorism????

Multiculturalism in Britian

The Archbishop of Canterbury says Britian is just going to have to get used to the idea that Muslims should be able to live under different rules than Britian. WOW! See we not only need to respect their differences put set aside a whole new rule of law just for them. Listen if you want to come to a new country that is fine and dandy, but you live by the laws that are established. Try to pull this shit in my backyard and we are gonna go round and round. Grow a backbone Britian. Just look at Frace and see how well that shit is working out there.

The Biggest Endorsement of the Campaign

I throw my full support behind Mitt Romney.
I assume this endorsement will have a huge impact on Super Tuesday.

There Is A Special Place in Hell

.. for the people who strapped bombs on the two MENTALLY RETARDED women and then remote detoned them and in turn killed 100 people. This story is really aggrevating me.

Wall Mart Once Again Looking Out For Their Customers

Say what you want about them, but they provide a very valuable to service to millions of Americans. I think you have to respect them. They get way too much of a bad rep.

Working Poor Hurt Because Rich People Are Spending Less

I am shocked to see this story on MSNBC. Weird how rich people spending helps poor people. I wonder why we want to cut their taxes.

I Could Not Put This Book Down

If you want to get some slither of a sense of what it feels like to be in combat, this book does the job. I felt like I was with the platoon. I literally cheered out loud, laughed, and got choked up numerous times while reading this. I cannot think of a book that gave me all these emotions with such fervor. READ THIS BOOK!

Govermnet Pays Citizens To Lose Weight

Is there anything the govermnet WILL NOT do to protect their citizens? The Nanny State is awesome.

Competition Works?

Wait a minute. I thought Starbucks was an evil corporation who had a monopoly on the market. Starbucks needed to be stopped. They got stores on every corner for crying out loud.

Britian Refuses to Learn

They continue to worry about offending Muslims. That darn three little pig story.

Paying Students to get Tuturing

Not sure how I feel about that one. I want to say it sends the wrong message.

No Joke Top Headline On MSNBC

Its fact now - a "study" shows Bush lied about reasons to go to war.

ACLU Is At It Again

This time taking on sexual activity in public bathrooms.

Columbia Professors to Apologize

to the President of Iran!

Wow Did Everyone Go After Mitt Last Night

But this moment really impressed me.

Nowhere to be Found

I literally cannot find a story that mentions that December was the 2nd lowest total of deaths for American Soldiers during the whole war. Thats right 23 brave young men and women lost their lives. The only other month that was lower was back in 2004 at 20. WOW! Don't worry though I have read plenty of stories about how this was the deadliest year for our troops. Thanks MSM.