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The 2020 Democratic Presidential Field is like a Kindergarten. Twenty-Three children all vying for attention. Hands up (other hand holding that arm so it doesn’t dip while they wiggle it), Wide-eyed desperate look. Pick me, Pick Me! The end result of which is popcorn worthy conversation.
“The Army has carried the American ideal to its logical conclusion. Not only do they prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, creed and color, but also on ability.” —Tom Lehrer This story was related to me by a friend. A son of his friend is at the crossroads of life choices after high …
I saw this over at the Blaze, and thought it so good and tear-jerking, I needed to share: Note: while we at the ‘Grok appreciate our Vets, we also have admiration and respect for our British counterparts – and our own Mike (who served in His Majesty’s armed forces).
A timely post by Marc Thiessen over at The Enterprise Blog has the list. Given that Ron Paul (and a few other Republican nominee candidates for Prez) are saying "Bring them all home"), the question is "how many are there really"? Here’s the count (reformated): Belgium 1,234 Bahrain 1,894 Germany 54,198 Diego Garcia (UK) 286 …
2007 data from the Defense Department: 11% of enlisted military recruits in 2007 came from the poorest quintile. 25% came from the wealthiest quintile. 40% in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program come from the wealthiest neighborhoods. "low-income families are underrepresented in the military; high-income families are overrepresented: Bottom household income quintile make …
The 22 SEALs that gave their lives for this country are heroes; he was their Commander-in-Chief. If he had gone, and saluted alone, that would have been the correct honor due them. What he did and allowed, a photo op, was not it. The families asked for privacy under the current regulations – they should …
Yes, he cares about the wishes of “the little people” Read More »
Within Arlington’s ground, in row upon row,Lay the national treasure that generations did sow.These hero’s, now gone, gave all of their youth,Fighting in foreign lands, with nail and with tooth. So sacred their vow, now completed in full.For love of our country, on their heartstrings did pull.Now laying here, within soil so enriched,Are the bones …
(credit via Laconia Daily Sun)
Continue Reading Memorial Day: Remembering What We Did…
We stand for them……. The young and the brave…… Now that day is done. We stand for them with honor, with pride, with broken hearts and empty arms……Memorial Day. Our heroes have gone on before us – too young to go – but too brave to stay. Our hearts were set on our lives together, …
