“A date which will live in infamy”

69 years ago today marked America’s entry into World War II.  Many of us who were not around then simply acknowledge it as another historical date of importance in our country’s history.  Those who were understand its significance as America entered into a global conflict to end tyranny on a scale many today could not [...]

A comment on 9/11

Every time I watch footage of that horrible day the first thing which always runs across my mind is the people who did it were not Muslim.  The people who still support and rationalize terrorism are not of the Islamic faith at all.  To label them as such is a disservice to that faith.  You [...]

As true now as it was then

This short cartoon was sent to me by fellow Repub Pete Whaley.  Enjoy!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Be sure to wear something green today and if you have some time check out the origins of St. Patrick’s Day here. From Wikipedia, a few events occurring on St. Patrick’s Day: 1756 – Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in New York City for the first time (at the Crown and Thistle Tavern). 1776 – [...]

A few notes of interest…..

On this day….. 1841 – The U.S. Supreme Court rules that captive Africans who had seized control of the ship carrying them had been taken into slavery illegally. 1847 – Mexican-American War: The first large-scale amphibious assault in U.S. history is launched in the Siege of Veracruz. 1862 – American Civil War: The USS Monitor [...]

Post-lunch food for thought…..

On this day….. (source:  Wikipedia, take these with a grain of salt.) 1776 – The American War of Independence: The Americans capture Dorchester Heights dominating the port of Boston, Massachusetts. 1778 – The Continental Congress votes to ratify both the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance with France. The two treaties [...]

On This Day……

1807 – The U.S. Congress passes an act to “prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States… from any foreign kingdom, place, or country.” 1836 – Texas Revolution: Declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico. 1861 – The Nevada Territory and Dakota Territory [...]