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I will master my profession and demand that my fellow Sailors master theirs. I will follow when led, and lead when able. I will place nothing above the welfare of my fellow Sailors, save my Mission, and no matter what my ship, squadron, station or watch, I will help deliver Defeat to the Enemy.
With Honor in my deeds, Courage in my heart, and Commitment in my hands, I will do my duty until Victory is in hand and Liberty is secure.
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February 1st, 2008 at 16:59
Just a Reminder
The reasons we went to Iraq do not change the fact that we are there now. The question of withdrawal should not be in terms of when we withdraw, but in terms of what we should do so that the…
February 1st, 2008 at 18:10
Smiling Bob, The Enzyte Scam, and Liberal Promises
Smiling Bob shouldn’t be smiling anymore, but unfortunately the Enzyte adds are still running on late night TV despite being debunked online everywhere
February 1st, 2008 at 18:11
Coulter Says Would Not Vote For McCain. No Super Bowl Mention
Via Hot Air
I usually agree with Ann, but, the thing about politics, ne, life, is people sometimes disagree. Her points are well taken, but, I reckon that in politics, it is sometimes more important to win the office then stick by your guns. Good re…
February 1st, 2008 at 18:42
Gitmo lawyers for Barack Hussein Obama
From William Teach and the Boston Globe:
More than 80 volunteer lawyers for Guantanamo Bay detainees today endorsed Illinois Senator Barack Obama’s presidential bid.
The attorneys said in a joint statement that they believed Obama was the best ch…
February 1st, 2008 at 18:44
Berkeley backlash
This is delicious.…in response to Code Pink’s ‘right’ to harrass the Marine Recruiting office in Berkeley, getting a parking space and so on…with the full endorsement of their City Council.
The American Legion and Sen. Jim…
February 2nd, 2008 at 01:36
Conservatives Plan Short Trip for McCain
Grab this “Send McCain to Mexico” picture and let’s have a continuous blogburst through Super Tuesday.
February 2nd, 2008 at 03:23
Berkeley, Pacific Ocean
The State of California proclaims, from here and foreto, Berkeley is no longer welcome, nor is it desired. Be it known forthwith that the following are no longer available to Berkeley: state and federal funds, MILITARY PROTECTION, civil rights, Const…
February 2nd, 2008 at 10:06
Senator wants N.F.L. Commissioner Roger Goodell to explain why the league destroyed evidence related to spying by the New England Patriots.
I would like the answer as well! I would rather Specter got me my permanent tax cuts, but I do want this question answeredTrackposted to Rosemary’s Thoughts, guerrilla radio, 123beta, Right Truth, Cao’s Blog, Big Dog’s Weblog, Conser…
February 2nd, 2008 at 10:42
McCain in “Missing, Presumed Dead”
This pisses me off more than you could ever know.
Trackposted to Rosemary’s Thoughts, guerrilla radio, 123beta, Right Truth, Leaning Straight Up, Big Dog’s Weblog, The Pet Haven, Conservative Cat, Adeline and Hazel, third world county, F…
February 2nd, 2008 at 16:38
Evolution Of Security (?)
The TSA has launched a blog.Here’s a video explaining why the TSA screens the elderly and children (I use firefox and had to depress control while clicking the link to open the video).And that’s fine …
February 3rd, 2008 at 06:59
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February 3rd, 2008 at 15:17
Hamza Bin Laden and U.S. Politics
Hamza Bin Laden son of the world’s most wanted man, Osama Bin Laden, is a battle-hardened zealot fully prepared to kill for his cause. Not only ready, but experienced at fighting and killing in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Now, in a
February 3rd, 2008 at 16:36
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February 3rd, 2008 at 16:39
Godly Wisdom — February 1, 2008
A Good Wife Is A Good Thing To Find
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February 3rd, 2008 at 18:46
Al Qaeda and Those Who Coddle Them
Podcast Show Notes
Al Qaeda reaches a new low: usings downs syndrome sufferers as human bombs. (Hat Tip: Sister Toljah) while the Berkley City Council attacks our brave Marines and their recruiters as uninivted and unwelcomed. Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC)…
February 3rd, 2008 at 18:58
My son and the recruiter, Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mom & Berkeley
My son is in the Army, not the Marines. But my dad is a former marine, my Uncle is a former marine, and my younger son went to the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Texas, slept in a barracks, trained and had PT with former marines and was an offi…
February 3rd, 2008 at 18:59
No tax rebates for illegal aliens
No Tax Rebates for Illegal Aliens
Close the Loophole in the Stimulus Package
In the Stimulus Bill (H.R.5140) that was hastily put together in the U.S. House, a loophole was included which would result in illegal aliens getting taxpayer-funded rebates. …
February 3rd, 2008 at 22:13
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February 3rd, 2008 at 22:45
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February 4th, 2008 at 01:13
The Battle of Berkeley Versus the Marines Continue
I hate it when groups like Code Pink take it upon themselves to try to speak for all women. They certainly DON’T speak for me. They don’t seem to understand that (see photo above), but then introspection and insight are not their strong suites.
February 4th, 2008 at 02:26
Explorers Have Found Hitler’s Lost Fleet in the Bl
You might have heard of ‘Hitler’s Lost Fleet’. It was part of a flotilla that had wrecked havoc and destruction on England and Russia during World War II. Well, after all these years, they’ve been found.
February 4th, 2008 at 02:43
Afghan Journalist Sentenced to Death for Reading A
You’re probably thinking that there is something really wrong with those people for giving someone the death penalty for reading about women’s rights on the internet! That has to be an exaggeration – right? Well, here’s the good news – it IS an exagg…
February 4th, 2008 at 02:45
87-Year-Old Retired Veteran Fights Battle with Fla
DO NOT MESS WITH OLD DUDES WHO ARE US MILITARY VETERANS …..
February 4th, 2008 at 02:48
Super Tuesday Predictions!
Time for the Super Tuesday predictions contest! Accurately predict the presidential primary election results on Tuesday, for both Republicans and Democrats, and you may win the coveted Punditeer Award. See contest rules below.
Super Tuesday Predict…
February 4th, 2008 at 02:54
Berkely vs The USMC: A blogging mom’s experience, A Gold Star Mom speaks Out, MAF rally’s behind the USMC and a strange connection is made
Props to Caosblog for her blogs on this story. Her coverage has been great.
Like me, she has been surrounded by Military people her whole life, and this a personal issue to her.
So it isn’t just me. And more and more co…
February 4th, 2008 at 05:15
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February 4th, 2008 at 12:47
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February 4th, 2008 at 15:14
Hillary Clinton’s Feelings Make Me Want to Cry
Last night, Hillary Clinton played the crying card again. It was not quite the same as the big cry before New Hampshire. This time, we have only Hillary’s word that tears were forming. More importantly, these more recent tears are,…
February 4th, 2008 at 20:00
A Peek at the News; Clinton, Football, and Flatus
What do all items in the title have in common? They are all full of air, one hot, one fresh and one stinky.
Chelsea Clinton is calling the super delegates
This would not be news except for the fact that Bill and Hillary have always stated that they wa…
February 4th, 2008 at 23:09
Politics, fun fun fun
Or in other words, ARRGHHHH! That appears to be the mood of many conservatives with the choices we have left and super Tuesday looming and possibly making clear who the Republican candidate will be for the election …