Happy Birthday and Farewell

"Today we pay tribute to the past warriors who fought valiantly for the freedoms we enjoy, and we salute the new generation of patriots who carry on that tradition of valor."-
Gen James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps

America is such a fortunate country having an all volunteer military, second to none. We haven't had a draft since the seventies. Yet, this year, The United States selective services have exceeded their 2009 recruiting goals. As we have seen, viable threats are everywhere in the world. Our nation faces threats and challenges military, economic and social. I am very proud of our military. The world knows us as the greatest military. Having said that, I would like to wish the United States Marine Corps a very Happy 234th Birthday! Since the inception of the Continental Marines in 1775, The U.S.M.C. has served in every conflict since then. I think Americans forget how important the Marine Corp. has been in American history. The Revoluntionary war, Spanish-American war, Phillipine-American war, Boxer Rebellion, Banana wars, WWI, WWII, Korean war, Lebannon, Viet Nam, Grenada, Operation Desert Storm, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq, to name a few. The Marines are the true heroes. They have never been narcissistic, never asked for fame, they just do their mission and follow orders. I have witnessed graduation at Parris Island and I must say, I saw such patriotism, professionalism and brotherhood. I'll never forget when a reporter asked a Marine sniper what he felt after taking out an adversary. He replied "recoil." I'm not sure if that is true or urban legend, However, it sounds like a Marine. as long there are threats arising today and tomorrow, the Marines will persevere.
Ironically, today was very somber. At Fort Hood Army Base, Killeen, Texas, the Army said goodbye to 12 Soldiers and one civilian. They are heroes, plain and simple. A Jihadist Terrorist Army Major slaughtered his fellow Soldiers last Thursday. I've been sickened how thw state run media has attempted to spin the victimization of Major Hasan. The Army has to run damage control. I have enormous respect and support for the Army, however, they have been marginalized by "political correctness." They could have stopped this terrorist before this herendous, cowardly act. I heard General Casey say on the Sunday shows, (paraphrased) "that the real tragedy is what this will do to diversity in the Army." Really? I don't think it could have gotten worse, General Casey. What are you thinking? I believe we need to take a serious look at Muslims serving in our armed forces. I know many love and would give their life for their beloved America. However, how many would give their life for Allah? I don't know the answer, neither does CID or the FBI. We owe this to our men and women in uniform.

Marines, The few, the proud:


Marines fighting in Afghanistan:


President Obama memorializing at Ft. Hood:


Behind Closed Doors: The democrats are bringing out the big guns. Former President Bill " I didn't have sex with that lady, Monica Lewinsky" Clinton to rally the democrats today because they know the healthcare obomination is on life support in the Senate. Billy said that they must pass something. That makes me feel confident. Again, we must call and email our Senators and Representatives on a daily basis. Put it in your daytimer. They are incompetent, they need to be guided. We can accomplish this with persistence and forbearance. Joe Lieberman, I-CT, said that if this bill has a "public option," he will not let it come to a vote. Also, I don't want federal tax dollars to pay for abortions. I hate to say this, but, we need to stop this bill and start over. It is in our best interest.

Joe Lieberman on public option:


Opposition to Senate Healthcare Bill: Call your Senators!
"We the people" must stop the Obamacare Proposals:I am formally asking (pleading) with you to muster up the initiative and enthusiasm to fight the healthcare bill that will emerge in the next couple of weeks. First, there are 5 bills (proposals) that will somehow be merged into one bill. Liberals are adamant about some form of "Public Option." (Government Run Option) I think the democrats believe they can push this bill through while we are sleeping. The democrats have blocked many bills that would allow the final bill to be posted on the internet 72 hours prior to a vote. Why? you know why. We must oppose this more than we did over the summer. Let them know, we are not against healthcare reform, just not a total makeover. Call and email your representatives. I have emailed and called mine so many times, they are referring to me by my first name. Write an old fashioned letter, it has a lot of importance. Attend your local tea parties and townhalls to voice your opinions and make a overwhelming presence. Below, is a little list how you can get involved. It is our civic duty. "It is our Country."

Congress.org
go to: Find your Representatives
Type in your zip code

joinpatientsfirst.com
Freedomworks.org
Resistnet.com
teapartypatriots.com
teaparty.org
taxpayer.org
taxpayer.net
info@cmpi.org
Fairtax.org
Conservativeamericansunited.org

CALL YOUR SENATORS! EMAIL YOUR SENATORS! CALL YOUR SENATORS! EMAIL YOUR SENATORS!

Daft statement of the day:
"Worst Thing We Can Do is Nothing."
Bill Clinton, meeting with the democrats today.
Sidenote: Worst thing they can do is pass a bad bill, Billy.

Polls we can live by:
30% Strongly approve of President Obama's job performance.
40% Strongly disapprove.
Presidential Approval Rating Index: -10
48% Somewhat approve of President's job performance.
52% Somewhat disapprove.

Quote du jour:
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem."
Ronald Reagan

References:
NRO
Weekly Standard
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Foxnews.com
TheHill.com
Salon.com
Americanspectator.com
Foundingfathers.com
Townhall.com
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