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Whose War? Part One

22 Aug, 2006 – 10:10

If not for the Democrats, we’d have a Democrat in the White House

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By mythusmage | Also posted in Iraq, Middle East, Politics and Governments | Comments (7)

The Battle of the Kegs

4 Jul, 2006 – 00:00

Gallants attend, and hear a friend, Trill forth harmonious ditty, Strange things I’ll tell, which late befell In Philadelphia city.
“Twas early day, as poets say, Just when the sun was rising, A soldier stood, on a log of wood, And saw a thing surprising.
As in amaze he stood to gaze, The truth can’t be denied, [...]

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By Kathy Kinsley | Also posted in War and Military | Comments Off

Independence Day

2 Jul, 2005 – 10:01

We’d like to wish all Americans a happy, and safe, holiday weekend, and we hope that, amidst the fireworks and barbeque, you will all remember what Monday is all about.
We’d also like to thank the late British Empire for making this day possible.

The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies In CONGRESS, [...]

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By Kathy Kinsley | Also posted in Good news | Comments (1)

D-Day

6 Jun, 2005 – 08:54

A Growl From The Den……..

6 June 1944
For those too young to remember, go read the history books and all the fine material to be found on the web as to why this is a day to be remembered forever!

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By MommaBear | Also posted in Bellicose Woman, Tyranny watch | Comments (3)

Do you remember?

1 May, 2005 – 22:18

May 8 is the 60th anniversary of VE Day, and Austin Bay is looking for people who remember May 8, 1945 — especially WWII vets: VE Day Remembrance.
If you are, or know someone who is, old enough to remember, click (or send) the link. We need those memories these days.
Link and blatant [...]

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By Kathy Kinsley | Also posted in War and Military | Comments Off

If you remember the Fall of Saigon

1 May, 2005 – 11:53

This is highly-recommended reading.
If you are too young to remember, or paid no attention at the time, then it is a must-read.
[update] From the New York Times (of all people) comes this Op-Ed: The War We Could Have Won( registration required: use bugmenot.com if you don’t have an account). Money quote in [...]

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By Kathy Kinsley | Also posted in China and SE Asia | Comments (3)