For your weekend reading
Items for your weekend reading. I’ll be off line. Thanks to all who sent items. If you send formatted, I’ll usually use. If you send an article without a link, I rarely have the time or energy to...
View ArticleGuest Post: Why Is The Obvious So Difficult To See?
Why Is The Obvious So Difficult To See?Colonel Donald J. Myers USMC (Ret)There are many things in this world that are so obvious that it is not necessary to offer proof, but all too often they are not...
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SyriaPersonally, I think Obama’s not getting us involved in Syria so far is a better policy than conservatives and liberals demanding we, “Do Something!” There are no good guys in Syria, and our...
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A Truly Great Phony. By Thomas Sowell http://townhall.com/columnists/thomassowell/2013/08/27/a-truly-great-phony-n1673702?utm_source=thdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nlExcerpt: His...
View ArticleGuest Post: What To Do About Syria
What To Do About SyriaColonel Donald J. Myers USMC (Ret)The civil war in Syria has been going on for over two years and an estimated 100,000 people have been killed thus far. Just about a year ago, our...
View ArticleWarning for the National Vietnam and Gulf War Veterans Coalition
I received this via e-mail, have not verified, but giving it “widest distribution.” Take it for what it is worth. ~BobWarning for the National Vietnam and Gulf War Veterans CoalitionLarry J...
View ArticleFor your long weekend reading
I will likely be off line for four days for the long weekend, and return to more e-mail than I can handle. Thanks to all who contributed. Again, a lot on Syria. Enjoy these offerings over the holiday,...
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Bush was derided for his "Coalition of the Willing" in Iraq. Looks like we will strike Syriawith the "Collation of The One!" ~Bob UK: Cameron delays Syriastrike after Parliamentary...
View ArticleRandom Thoughts for September, 2013
Random Thoughts for September, 2013Robert A. Hallwww.tartanmarine.blogspot.comGet the collection!My “Random Thoughts” from 2008 through July, 2013 are now collected in this book: The Old Jarhead's...
View ArticleLots from the weekend-Syria still hot
Some good stuff from the long weekend. Lots on Syria, which I grouped at the end. ~BobUnintended Consequences. By Thomas...
View ArticleToday's offering: Robust enough not to be mocked
Big offering today. I’ll start with the non-Syrian items. ~BobBook Recommendation: The Amazon Legion. By Tom Kratman...
View ArticleLots more on Syria today, at the end
Letter to the Editor. Robert A. Hall: Culture, not race, the reason for...
View ArticleBig catch for your weekend reading
Lots of interesting items for your weekend reading, while I’ll be off line. Syria grouped at the end, as I have been doing, so you can pick and chose easily. A reminder that just because I post...
View ArticleGuest Post: I Continue to be Amazed at the Chutzpah of Our President
I Continue to be Amazed at the Chutzpah of Our PresidentColonel Donald J. Myers USMC (Ret)There seems to be no limit in the arrogance of our dear leader. Ignoring the constitution when it suits his...
View ArticleLots came in over the weekend
Took the weekend off. Made two grape pies for the church brunch. Didn’t have the energy to do it alone, especially rolling the crusts, so Bonnie worked with me. They turned out well. And logged back on...
View ArticleBob’s Grape Nut Pie
A few readers asked me to post this after I mnentioned baking grape pies for church. ~BobBob’s Grape Nut PieIngredients (Adjust for size of pie pan)Pie Crust:5 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoon salt1...
View ArticleMillions of electrons died to bring you today's political news
Today’s offerings. Syria at the end. I will post this before the President speaks—not that I intend to listen. ~Bob.Tweets from MexyRedLines @SooperMexicanBreaking: Titled of Obama's historic speech...
View ArticleGuest Post: When a Faux Pas Becomes a Potential Outcome
When a Faux Pas Becomes a Potential OutcomeColonel Donald J. Myers USMC (Ret) Secretary of State John Kerry was asked a question at a press conferences and went off the talking points. He stated that...
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