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Archive for February 23rd, 2009

This Day in History

February 23, 2009 By: Thor Category: Heroes, History, Marines No Comments →

Mount Suribachi, and volcanic sands.  Days and nights of fighting an amphibious assault against a prepared and determined defensive force.  Finally, an inspiration through the smoke, grime, and chaos of battle.  64 years ago today.

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Semper Fidelis

February 23, 2009 By: Thor Category: Politics No Comments →

This is how a Congress critter is supposed to act.  To the point, no grandstanding speeches and back slapping (although they may be outside the clip).  Straight, “Don’t you think this is wrong?  My constituents do.  How are you going to fix it?”