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August 7, 2007 - Number of Comments » 9

My son Jim at Thinking Right, inspired by Matt at Black Five, has begun a project to put a letter from home into the hands of every Marine in 1st Battallion, 1st Regiment, 1st Division US Marines. What I’m asking is, that those of you who are inspired to participate, please write a short, […]


An American Hero

April 9, 2007 - Number of Comments » 0

David Harsanyi, Denver Post columnist and friend of the RMA, has written a scathing piece criticising those who object to the statue of Danny Dietz, Navy Cross recipient and American hero.
The criticism of the Dietz statue is just another example of how political correctness has infected the fabric of our nation. Those who do […]


Semantics

April 4, 2007 - Number of Comments » 1

Well, looks as if the Dems have it all figured out. Maybe if we just eliminate the phrase, the problem will just go away.
The House Armed Services Committee is banishing the global war on terror from the 2008 defense budget.
This is not because the war has been won, lost or even called off, but because […]


Where Was Ya, When We Needed Ya?

April 1, 2007 - Number of Comments » 2

With this latest snub from its European allies, it looks as if Britain will have to go its own, with only help from the US.
European foreign ministers failed last night to back Britain in a threat to freeze the €14 billion trade in exports to Iran, as the hostage crisis descended into a propaganda circus. […]


British Hostages

March 28, 2007 - Number of Comments » 4

Well, it looks like the Brits have got the goods on Iran. Earlier today, information was released that detailed the British sailors location when they were kidnapped by elements of the Iranian Navy.
The real question is: What’s next? Tony Blair ventured that it was time to ratchet up diplomatic activity. Hardly words to strike fear […]


Another Warrior

March 3, 2007 - Number of Comments » 1

Fbl, over at the Flight Deck has written an especially moving piece about the children of our deployed warriors. She reminds us that our deployed warriors are not the only ones that are paying a price in the war against radical Islam. Please take the time to read it. It’s truly a perspective that we […]


Interview

February 21, 2007 - Number of Comments » 0

Mosey on over to Thinking Right and take a look at an the depth interview of one of our warrior patriots in Iraq. Please pay particular attention to Sgt. Smith’s statements regarding the MSM and also, what he has to say about coming home. If you can read the latter, without a tear in your […]


Congressional Cowardice

February 19, 2007 - Number of Comments » 0

Well, what to say? It’s been a week since my last post and lest folks think I’ve deserted this realm, I suppose a word or two is in order. Both the Congress and the Senate have managed to make complete fools of themselves by doing their best impression of cowardice in full bloom. Fortunately, the […]


The Victory Caucus

February 12, 2007 - Number of Comments » 0

If you haven’t seen or heard of THE VICTORY CAUCUS, you need to get yourself over there right now. The Caucus is collaborative effort by such blogosphere notables as Hugh Hewitt, NZ Bear, Austin Day, Ed Morrisey, and others. If you support our troops, as well as the mission the they have been tasked […]


Wobbly Now, Is It?

January 31, 2007 - Number of Comments » 0

Well, it’s no surprise, but, it looks as if the Europeans are goin’ wobbly kneed again.The closer the two carrier battle groups get to getting set up for business in the Persian Gulf , the more fidgity the Europeans get. If one listens closely, you can almost hear the pathetic whining coming from Europe’s capitals. […]