Lyrics

I wrote a song many moons ago to describe the thought of freedom.

This morn I walked out on my porch to view the new sunrise
It’s rays cut through the mist of night and brightened up the skies.
The coffee smell began to drift out through the door to me.
My breakfast done, I thank my God for letting this day be.
If one would ask what freedom means, I think of my new day
morning time with breakfast coffee, liberty to pray.

I change my clothes, fight traffic jams and start my new work day
My boss wants things I do not like, but do them any way
My check comes in and puts to mind the reason for this chore
I pay my bills take wife and kids out to a sandy shore
If one would ask what freedom means, I think of my employ
The privilege that I have to work, and family times enjoy.

I get back home and settle down to read a brilliant book
it tells of those who gave their all to let this country be
the wars and fights the battles won, negotiations too
It told of warriors on the land, in air, and on the sea.
If one would ask what freedom means, I think of those who fought
what we have now is due to them the country we have wrought.
Let’s thank the fighting force today descendants of the ones
who gave their all, that may live, this is what freedom means.
(taps)

 

From the same list

I have been looking here and been rather disgusted at what our tax dollars in the form of congress critter bills are doing. Can we all agree on a simple premise – men and women are different? I know that is quite a radical idea for some academics, but yes, we are different. It’s more than just certain bumps in certain places. Mental processing, conceptual applications are all different by sex. Period. My developmental psychology instructor told us that the only difference between boys and girls was the way we acculture them. She didn’t have any kids. I had 3 under the age of 7 at that time. The boy played with Barbie dolls too. He placed one on the floor and hit it with another one. We did not teach him to do that. I go through this ritual to illustrate that there is a difference. Body size is also noted, and ignored by those who want to destroy our military with inclusion of females in combat forces. Yes, let’s put normally weaker individuals in conjunction with large guys and expect them to perform the same. Hello?! Is there anyone with sense out there? Sorry, bad question. Let’s put highly active hormone individuals in close proximity and expect them to ignore nature and only fulfill their military role. Hello?! Is there anyone with sense out there? I know, repetitive, but the only reason for this bit of insanity is to destroy the mission our military has. It will insure that the cohesiveness of the unit required for effective combat is disrupted. This action is by one who doesn’t have a clue the true purpose of the military, or the path to get there. Does anyone interested in this legislation deserve another term to push its passage, or reward for proposing it?

 

Victims again – learn the tactics – please

Where the West sees journalism as freedom, the enemy sees journalism as a weapon. Sometimes literally.

Read the rest.

On just the singular thought here, journalism is a weapon of mass mal-instruction, an excellent propaganda tool leaving the population without a good means of finding truth. That reason alone is the purpose for the government wanting to silence the internet.

 

Jumping into the fray

I have been considering the DADT policy and a thought came to mind. This tags off an interview I heard on the radio on Laura Ingraham’s show. A seaman stated the videos in question about the removal of the captain were made by the crew with private jokes included – the two girls in the shower as an example. There was the hint of the lesbian angle when this was presented, but as the seaman explained, it was referring to the short length permitted for a shower and the inside joke was who the two girls were. This style was used for the remainder of the videos and when the captain was ordered to stop, he did. About 4 years ago. Interesting that the subject was taken care of 4 years ago and only brought up 1 week after passage of DADT. This leads my mind to the question, “who brought up this 4 year old story that had already been closed? Could not it have been someone in the higher reaches of the military machine – Pentagon area – looking to enhance their standing in light of the new regulation?” The timing is extremely suspect to me.
On the similar subject, I note some commenters have stated the homosexuals were able to serve the military if they wished, just not openly. The only thing this ruling has changed is the ability of the homosexuals to be open on their preferences. This is the problem.
I have had experience with the military, not enlisted, but spouse of enlisted and then officer. The culture of the military is very serious at times, respectful, religious, and proud of the country they serve. The poor situations in which the service – people find themselves, are met with resolve and perseverance. I generalize to the service – people as I have more experience in that realm and the families are included in those affected by service. As an example, I have a good period of experience in being a single parent, due to training and deployments.
Those who loathe the military and desire points with interest groups have foisted this on the individuals enlisted to make their jobs harder, and increase the likelihood that fewer would make it their career. Changes have already been noted.
How would being open about homosexuality cause a problem?
Let’s look at the characteristics from psychology for a moment. In the DSM III homosexuality was a diagnosis and was removed from the DSM IV, according to my professor, by political pressure and threats. He stated he could document the same for anyone interested and I didn’t take him up on the offer at that time. Question from the class was well what characteristics would be considered? Answer: for one, depression. Class: well, if one is not accepted in society, depression would be a natural response. Teacher: what I am saying is that when the results are returned and treated to remove the levels of depression that would be expected by those circumstances, there still remains a 40% increase of depression over the general population. Next is the sexual activity. The average number of partners for homosexuals is 182 per year. (these stats were from the early 90′s) There is nothing in the heterosexual world that comes close. Most of them have something relationally with their mothers – that is old issues, or other things along that line.
(me) I later worked in a hospital with a homosexual. He was very open about the fact and conversation was interesting. Two notes from that experience: he had a joke from his community – what does a lesbian take to a second date? A U-haul. What does a homosexual take to a second date? ( ) There isn’t one. When I heard that, it reminded me of the professor and his statement. This nurse lived with his mother. He also opened up a nursing meeting on Monday with, “you heterosexuals, eat your heart out. 6 times this weekend!”
That was just some snippets from my time working with him. Consider that in the military. Increased risk for depression, relational issues even before the military culture is considered, and blatant sexuality.
It can be argued that homosexuals are not all like this individual or those spoken of by my professor, but I have to ask: If they can already serve like everyone else, why the change? The only reason for the change is to allow the openness which will disrupt the already stressful nature of military service.

 

Thank you Veterans

We have this country today because of your sacrifice and the sacrifice of those before you.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
From here.

 

Bumper stickers on Military bases

Bumper stickers seen on Military bases
“Except For Ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism andCommunism, WAR has Never Solved Anything.”
” U.S. Marines – Certified Counselors to the 72 VirginsDating Club.”
” U.S. Air Force – Travel Agents To Allah”
“Stop Global Whining”
“When In Doubt, Empty The Magazine”
Naval Corollary: Dead Men Don’t Testify.
“The Marine Corps – When It Absolutely, Positively HasTo Be Destroyed Overnight”
“Death Smiles At Everyone – Marines Smile Back”
“Marine Sniper – You can run, but you’ll just die tired!”
“Marines – Providing Enemies of America an Opportunity ToDie For their Country Since 1775″
“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Anyone Who Threatens It”
“Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon”
“It’s God’s Job to Forgive Bin Laden – It’s Our Job To ArrangeThe Meeting”
“Artillery Brings Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be Just AVulgar Brawl”
“One Shot, Twelve Kills – U.S. Naval Gun Fire Support”
“My Kid Fought In Iraq So Your Kid Can Party In College”
“Machine Gunners – Accuracy By Volume”
“A Dead Enemy Is A Peaceful Enemy – Blessed Be The Peacemakers”
“If You Can Read This, Thank A Teacher.. If You Can Read It InEnglish, Thank A Veteran”