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2007-12-18 Home Front: Culture Wars

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Posted by Whiskey Mike 2007-12-18 10:03|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1748 views ] Top

1 I want to make it clear that this was not written by me. I wish I had written it, but I did not. That said, while it is a far more well-ordered and thoughtful exposition than I could produce, I am in complete agreement with the observations and ideas expressed.

I am only passing it along so others might read it as well.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2007-12-18 10:27|| 2007-12-18 10:27|| Front Page Top

2 Should that change, undoubtedly the citizens will come to understand what their forefathers knew at Concord, Lexington and not so long ago in Athens.

Please add Waco,Texas to the cities listed herein. Thank you Clinton, Reno, FBI, and BATF.

Posted by Besoeker 2007-12-18 10:33|| 2007-12-18 10:33|| Front Page Top

3 The battle of Athens, Tennessee.

One passes through that county going on I-75 from Chattanooga to Atlanta. Had no idea that happened there.

Which tells you what professional historians think is really important.

Posted by Ptah">Ptah 2007-12-18 13:45|| http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org]">[http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2007-12-18 13:45|| Front Page Top

4 Thank you PTAH. I fear we are not too far off from a national revolution based on an out of touch federal govt. I am not a hocus pocus believing type, but my mother who has been known to have some weird premonitions had one on the subject the other night. Like w/some of the others that panned out and some that didn't - I'll sit back but w/due vigilance....all enemies, foreign & domestic.

Posted by Broadhead6 2007-12-18 20:45|| 2007-12-18 20:45|| Front Page Top

5 Roger that, BH6. "...all enemies, foreign and domestic", indeed. Stand by.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2007-12-18 20:50|| 2007-12-18 20:50|| Front Page Top

6 It occured to me that everyone might not be familiar with the phrase invoked by BH6 and seconded by me. The phrase "... all enemies, foreign and domestic" is a kind of shorthand. It is from the oath taken upon enlistment or commissioning. To me, it is what counts.

Cribbing from the web:

"I, _____, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."

It is the only oath I have ever taken. It has no expiration date. It is an oath of permanent loyalty to the ideals of the Constitution and the chain of command that exists to defend it.

Probably too simply put, but I am a simple man. Honor, responsibility, duty.

There is a lot going on right now that is not visible or clear. Have faith in the basic honor and courage of your fellow Americans.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2007-12-18 21:08|| 2007-12-18 21:08|| Front Page Top

7 Spot on Whiskey Mike.

We are the only mil force in the world (AFAIK) that swears to uphold an ideal. Gives me goose bumps everytime I've taken it and every time I've given the oath of office to a newly promoted officer or enlisted Marine.

Sometimes I worry that our govt will get so out of control that we will have to possibly push people out by gun point. Thank God for me posse comitatus won't put me in a position to hurt other Americans. I wouldn't mine throwing a few congresscritters out on their ears though.

Posted by Broadhead6 2007-12-18 21:30|| 2007-12-18 21:30|| Front Page Top

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