A HEROINE FOR OUR TIME Monument destruction in South Dakota? Not on my watch!! Kristi Noem is a four-term Congresswoman and the current Governor of South Dakota. In today’s authoritarian environment, with governors issuing diktats purporting to organize every facet of our lives, she has stood tall as a voice for freedom. Early in the COVID epidemic, Governor Noem gave a press conference in which she said that South Dakotans are free Americans, not subject to arbitrary orders from politicians. … [Read more...]
Dumpster Pools in Philly!!
The city of Philadelphia is asking people to refrain from swimming in dumpsters after a block party rented trash bin and turned it into a makeshift swimming pool over the weekend. Online news site Billy Penn first reported that a group of people rented a dumpster, filled it with water from a fire hydrant, and created their own pool. Justyn Myers, who is part of a group that organizes the block party every year, said they decided to turn the dumpster into a pool while brainstorming party … [Read more...]
Patton’s Christmas Prayer “Merciful Father, Grant Us Fair Weather for Battle”
December 1944. The Nazis were on the advance, punching through Allied lines in what was to become the Battle of the Bulge (16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945). The Germans' initial attack included 200,000 men, 340 tanks and 280 other tracked vehicles. Between 67,200 and 125,000 of their men were killed, missing or wounded. For the Americans, 610,000 men were involved in the battle, of whom 89,000 were casualties, including 19,000 killed. By 21 December the Germans had surrounded Bastogne, which … [Read more...]
SEAL Ethos / Creed – Naval Special Warfare
NSW - Naval Special Warfare Navy SEALs Ethos / Creed FORGED BY ADVERSITY "In times of war or uncertainty there is a special breed of warrior ready to answer our Nation’s call. A common man with uncommon desire to succeed. Forged by adversity, he stands alongside America’s finest special operations forces to serve his country, the American people, and protect their way of life. I am that man. My Trident is a symbol of honor and heritage. Bestowed upon me by the heroes that have gone … [Read more...]
Reagan & Robert F. Kennedy Debate Vietnam 1967
On May 15, 1967, there was a fascinating debate between California’s new Republican governor, Ronald Reagan, and New York’s new Democratic senator, Robert F. Kennedy. The subject: the Vietnam War. The debate was titled “The Image of America and the Youth of the World,” and was billed by CBS as a “Town Meeting of the World.” It was broadcast from 10:00-11:00 P.M. EDT by CBS TV Network and CBS Radio Network. It was produced by later 60 Minutes brainchild Don Hewitt and hosted by CBS News … [Read more...]
‘Greedy’ Rich The Most Generous in America
Americans are the most generous people on earth. Rich Americans are the most generous people in America. And Republicans are more generous that Democratics. No surprise there . . . The EVIL 1% !! John Mueller - Armored Column Please Share with Friends and Family - God Bless America! We’ve been told that the world’s 62 richest people have as much wealth as the poorest half — 3.6 billion — on the planet do. As if this were some sort of existential threat. As if those 62 rich … [Read more...]