Washington in his “Farewell Address” answered that question.
Casey KlahnSeptember 9, 2022, 12:46 PM
My son is forming his opinions of the world. He likes the way Scotland and Ireland have taken it to the man and fought the Brits. We fought them too. Maybe the anthem playing is make-up for burning Washington. Hell…(redacted/redacted/redacted)…urn it too!
I’m not against monarchy in incident or in particular. I’m against it in general. People shit on the First World War as being unnecessary, and completely overlook that the biggest outcome of that war was the end of empire and monarchy. The surviving monarchs rule as figureheads. War: does things.
God bless the queen. With all her political faults she did manage a good personality and a gracious manner. Britain is not faultless, but look at me fukn typing in English! English rules the world and that is undeniable. My old man was attached to the British Eighth Army for one week, to fire artillery support for those crooked-toothed mother fuckers. He was extremely proud of that.
I see that here in The United States, we to shall have to fight for our beliefs. It’s honestly the only way.
Upon healing from this hip, I intend to restart my long range journey. Distance shooting is such a perishable skill. I love nothing more then doing the Trig, the measuring, checking it twice, lobbing that big ass kicking 338 LM round out to distance it takes twenty minutes to walk back from.
At 66ish. No longer a door kicker, That’s not to say I can’t or won’t kick a door, still capable, but in that gig time on target and out is life. best I can do is kill communist leadership from way the fuck up the ridge line. Then bug one of twenty ways out.
Next week same shot and target different location.
ThisIsNotNutellaSeptember 10, 2022, 4:03 PM
Good luck with the recovery and rehab!
They’re not shooting at the very long distances you’re contemplating, but have you seen the YT channel O’Neill Ops? Great channel for anyone who loves beautiful wild landscape cinematography punctuated by expiring coyotes. I pity (well not really) the Cloud People who think they’re dealing only with in-bred yokels between the two coasts.
Meanwhile, back in the real world: Today, at the request of the Queen, acting on the advice of her Ministers and those various other individuals –themselves advised, cajoled, threatened and blackmailed by the Security Services, BAE Systems’ Dirty Tricks Department, and a mechatronic battle corgi gifted to her by the Sebag-Montefioris… today the band of the Coldstream Guards played the Star Spangled Banner to a bunch USGov employees and family members specially bussed in for the cameras.
Well, it *is* a Special Relationship.
The thought experiment you always need to make is to imagine that every solemn public spectacle you’re permitted to see on the idiot box — and doubly-so when presented approvingly — is in taking place in Beijing, Pyongyang, or Minsk.
The Old Bird carried a heavy unasked-for burden with dignity her whole life. Nothing against her.
ghostsniperSeptember 9, 2022, 2:42 PM
I didn’t know her nor did I know anyone that knew her nor did I know anyone that knew anyone that knew her but I heard she was a nice lady, though in the past I’ve seen her cutting her eyes a time or two, not that it wasn’t deemed.
Real World Address for Donations, Mash Notes and Hate Mail
Gerard Van der Leun
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Who Am I? by Carl Sandburg
My head knocks against the stars.
My feet are on the hilltops.
My finger-tips are in the valleys and shores of universal life.
Down in the sounding foam of primal things I reach my hands and play with pebbles of destiny.
I have been to hell and back many times.
I know all about heaven, for I have talked with God.
I dabble in the blood and guts of the terrible.
I know the passionate seizure of beauty
And the marvelous rebellion of man at all signs reading “Keep Off.”
My name is Truth and I am the most elusive captive in the universe.
Duty, Beauty, Liberty, Country, Honor, Family, Faith — Plus a few simple easy to follow rules for guys
Men saw the stars at the edge of the sea
They thought great thoughts about liberty
Poets wrote down words that did fit
Writers wrote books
Thinkers thought about it
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
Many’s the road I have walked upon
Many’s the hour between dusk and dawn
Many’s the time
Many’s the mile
I see it all now
Through the eyes of a child
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
[Chorus]
Lost dreams and found dreams
In America
In America
In America
Lost dreams and found dreams
In America
In America
In America
And close your eyes
Leave it all for a while
Leave the world
And your worries behind
You will build on whatever is real
And wake up each day
To a new waking dream
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
[Chorus]
Change, change come over
Change come over
Talkin’ about a change
Change, change
Change come over, now
Change, change, change come over
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I see my light
See my light
See my shining light
I see my light
See my light
See my shining light
Gerard Van der Leun
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What a healing overture. We will be forevermore be attached at the hip with England.
Can we survive without such an ally ?
Washington in his “Farewell Address” answered that question.
My son is forming his opinions of the world. He likes the way Scotland and Ireland have taken it to the man and fought the Brits. We fought them too. Maybe the anthem playing is make-up for burning Washington. Hell…(redacted/redacted/redacted)…urn it too!
I’m not against monarchy in incident or in particular. I’m against it in general. People shit on the First World War as being unnecessary, and completely overlook that the biggest outcome of that war was the end of empire and monarchy. The surviving monarchs rule as figureheads. War: does things.
God bless the queen. With all her political faults she did manage a good personality and a gracious manner. Britain is not faultless, but look at me fukn typing in English! English rules the world and that is undeniable. My old man was attached to the British Eighth Army for one week, to fire artillery support for those crooked-toothed mother fuckers. He was extremely proud of that.
I see that here in The United States, we to shall have to fight for our beliefs. It’s honestly the only way.
Upon healing from this hip, I intend to restart my long range journey. Distance shooting is such a perishable skill. I love nothing more then doing the Trig, the measuring, checking it twice, lobbing that big ass kicking 338 LM round out to distance it takes twenty minutes to walk back from.
At 66ish. No longer a door kicker, That’s not to say I can’t or won’t kick a door, still capable, but in that gig time on target and out is life. best I can do is kill communist leadership from way the fuck up the ridge line. Then bug one of twenty ways out.
Next week same shot and target different location.
Good luck with the recovery and rehab!
They’re not shooting at the very long distances you’re contemplating, but have you seen the YT channel O’Neill Ops? Great channel for anyone who loves beautiful wild landscape cinematography punctuated by expiring coyotes. I pity (well not really) the Cloud People who think they’re dealing only with in-bred yokels between the two coasts.
Gracious. I think this a most apt word to describe The Queen’s deportment throughout her life. I bet she could be tough when she needed to be, though.
Yes, exactly. Gracious.
A blogger named Southern Catholic Mom has penned these sentiments of sadness for the passing of Elizabeth and is cringing in disgust for what Charles is capable of conjuring.
https://www.lewrockwell.com/political-theatre/our-queen-has-died/
Meanwhile, back in the real world: Today, at the request of the Queen, acting on the advice of her Ministers and those various other individuals –themselves advised, cajoled, threatened and blackmailed by the Security Services, BAE Systems’ Dirty Tricks Department, and a mechatronic battle corgi gifted to her by the Sebag-Montefioris… today the band of the Coldstream Guards played the Star Spangled Banner to a bunch USGov employees and family members specially bussed in for the cameras.
Well, it *is* a Special Relationship.
The thought experiment you always need to make is to imagine that every solemn public spectacle you’re permitted to see on the idiot box — and doubly-so when presented approvingly — is in taking place in Beijing, Pyongyang, or Minsk.
The Old Bird carried a heavy unasked-for burden with dignity her whole life. Nothing against her.
I didn’t know her nor did I know anyone that knew her nor did I know anyone that knew anyone that knew her but I heard she was a nice lady, though in the past I’ve seen her cutting her eyes a time or two, not that it wasn’t deemed.
Pretty much. About all one can really say for sure.
“cutting her eyes”. What does this expression mean–sorry, I have never heard it before.
Thank you,
Looking out the corner of the eyes unapprovingly.
Usually when dealing with one of her children or grand children’s life mate choices.
I am given to understand that the late Queen did not hold Meghan Markle in high regard. If true, that’s enough for me to mourn her passing.
There is that. Definitely goes in the plus column.