Scotland's Independence--A Response to George Will
I sent my friend Seamus the George Will article below. He is a brother Marine and combat vet of Vietnam, who loves Scotland and Ireland, is a piper, into Celtic music and far more knowledgeable on...
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Shorter post today, but interesting news and comment
UpdateFrom a blog reader and contributorHi Robert! My son in law did the GoRUK challenge yesterday and he and his buddies raised money for wounded Marines. I donated in your honor. Be well my friend!...
View ArticleEverything I Need to Know, I Learned in Bootcamp
Everything I Need to Know, I Learned in BootcampBy Robert A. HallOnce a SSgt, Always a MarineRobert Fulghum’s inspirational essay, “Everything I Need to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten,” is one of the...
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Many terrific items in today's news and comment
UpdateIn case you missed this:Everything I Need to Know, I Learned in BootcampBy Robert A. Hall. Once a SSgt, Always a...
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Posting again today, as lots of news and comment
UpdatePosting again today, as too many good and current items to hold.Scotlandvotes tomorrow on independence. It will be interesting for them, the UK, the US and the world however it urns out. I...
View ArticleScotland Votes No.
Scotland referendum: Scots reject independence in historic votehttp://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/09/19/scotland-independence-referendum-837898067/Excerpt: The decision prevented a rupture of a 307-year...
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Lots of not-to-be-missed news and comment today
UpdateLast Week Tonight with John Oliver: Scottish Independencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YkLPxQp_y0This is too funny! Before the "No" vote, of course, but he hits everyone, including himself....
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Political News, Consvative Comment--and a Parade Today
UpdateOn Sunday, 9/21, we took the granddaughter, Britnye (14) and grandson, Dale (2.5) to the bi-annual Green Country Cheese Days Parade in Monroe. (On the way there, I had a usual coughing spell as...
View ArticleThe Wit and Wisdom of Democrats
The Wit and Wisdom of DemocratsRobert A. HallIn addition to the lies and endless broken promises (every Obama promise comes with an expiration date), there are many comments by the self-proclaimed...
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Today's Political News and Conservative Comment
UpdateMy granddaughter, Britnye wasn't happy with the picture of Dale and her that I posted. "Grandma took it just as I sneezed," she said. This one of the three of us is better.General News and...
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Holder Quits--and other important news today
UpdateFifty years ago at this time, I was in Platoon 273, 2nd Recruit Training Bn., MCRD Parris Island, SC, working to earn the title "Marine." Here I am today, still getting up at Zero-dark-thirty,...
View ArticleSome Clear Examples for John Kerry of "The Real Islam"
Some Clear Examples for John Kerry of "The Real Islam"Robert A. HallSecretary of State John Kerry says that to counter ISIS, we need to put "The Real Islam" out there to show the world what it really...
View ArticleA lot not to be missed news today
UpdateOn the lighter sidehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/JrsnrirxRNE?rel=0Military Bloopers--too funny.General News and CommentBook Recommendation: Pride and Discipline: The Hallmarks of a United States...
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Today's interesting news, comment and graphics
UpdateCorrection: In my review in my last post of Pride and Discipline, I misstated that recruit attrition had increased on Col. Myers' watch. I meant decreased. My bad. Bends and thrusts for me, many,...
View ArticleRandom Thoughts for October, 2014
Random Thoughts for October, 2014Robert A. HallThis is the natural law that liberals can't deal with: All civilization is based on war. Every people that founded a great civilization had to fight to do...
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Too much important political news to hold for tomorrow
UpdateRandom Thoughts for October, 2014. By Robert A. Hallhttp://tartanmarine.blogspot.com/2014/09/random-thoughts-for-october-2014.htmlI had to put these first, because Dr. Thomas Sowell's latest...
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Today's Important Political News and Conservative Comment
UpdateI always have a blue face mask with me, due to being immune-suppressed. I am required to wear it in the hospital, on airplanes and any place where there is likely to be large numbers of sick...
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Reedsburg Farm Art Tour
With winter closing in, we decided to get out of the house on Saturday, October 4, despite clouds, temps in the 40s and blustery winds. We drove to Reedsburg, about 50 miles NW of Madison, for their...
View ArticleObama and Chicago Hispanics
From a Marine Vietnam Vet. He asked me not to use his name, but seems pretty knowledgeable about this. Take it for what it is worth. ~BobChicago’s main Latino Street Gangs, the Latin Kings and Spanish...
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Today's Political News and Conservative Comment
UpdateWith winter closing in, we decided to get out of the house on Saturday, October 4, despite clouds, temps in the 40s and blustery winds. We drove to Reedsburg, about 50 miles NW of Madison, for...
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