A Place to Talk About War

I would like to hear from soldiers who have been in combat situations, from their families, or from others interested in this conversation. I am a graduate student interested in war rhetoric. I have no preset agenda: I simply want to listen, to learn, and to be supportive.

About Me

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Location: Texas, United States

Married, two kids. Worked in the defense industry for 20 years before taking a different path. I'll be starting my dissertation on the rhetoric of war in a few months. This semester I am teaching Freshman Composition. I DON'T CARE ABOUT BLOGGERS' SPELLING, PUNCTUATION, OR ANY OTHER GRAMMAR MATTERS--I JUST WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

I'm Begging You

This post is off my usual topic of war, but I just have to get this off my chest.

Please. If you call talk radio shows, please, in the name of everything that you hold dear, do not:
  • thank the host for taking your call.
  • tell the host how much you admire him/her.
  • tell the host how long you have listened to the show.
  • tell the host if this is your first time to call.

I am begging you--state your opinion, ask your question, and hang up. This will extend my life immeasurably. My family and my blood pressure thank you.

posted by English Professor | 3:03 PM