Category Archives: Military

Would our military actually fire on veterans or other civilians?

I was sent an email with a link to an event that happened in 1932.  It was a video of the newsreel of the Bonus army  of WWI vets that marched on Washington and was subsequently attacked; attacked by some … Continue reading

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What was/is going on in the USA as I turned 77

I  had intended to write a state of the union post on the occasion of my 77th birthday.  I didn’t, but this pretty well sums it up. President Obama, off the record  an article in which reporters excuse themselves for … Continue reading

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It’s been a month since the last post but most of the talk since that time has been on Obamacare, in one way or the other.

Apparently the shutdown was a very well orchestrated way to keep the focus off the actual facts of the opening of the Obamacare website and program.  It certainly worked to keep the Republicans unpopular but there is still no end … Continue reading

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Men of Honor, Veterans I Honor

Two brothers, two uncles, one son-in-law. One father-in-law and one grandson. I know that somewhere I have photos of all of them in uniforms, unfortunately my older brother, the one who served the longest is not shown here in uniform. … Continue reading

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The Secret Kill List

Judge Andrew Napolitano puts in chilling perspective the recent drone assassinations. I am not sure how I feel about these and the possible need for them as we are in a war of a different sort from former wars. Terrorist … Continue reading

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A Memorial Day Thank You

Today is Memorial Day.  I hear a lot of people say “thank you for your service.”  It is becoming a trite saying for many.  It makes me wonder how many really mean it.  Should I be satisfied with the fact … Continue reading

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Military layoffs–We need to save money but this is not right

There has been a huge upswing in military layoffs.  I’ve seen articles from time to time but had not followed up on them.. Today Commentary Magazine has an article by Max Boot about these layoffs.  Before you read it read … Continue reading

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This is unbelievable, A commander in chief should know better about what he is saying.

This is from Flopping Aces. I am posting it all.  It is that appalling, what have we done.  Why have we allowed our nation to have a president who would be so crass as to make this mistake.  He should know … Continue reading

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Not the brightest moment for the military

From the Washington Examiner: Medal for ‘courageous restraint’ plan get mixed review from troopsBy: Sara A. Carter A proposal to grant medals for “courageous restraint” to troops in Afghanistan who avoid deadly force at a risk to themselves has generated … Continue reading

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Afghanistan is becoming a political/military problem

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