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Jim Coats

D-Day.  June 6, 1944.  

My Dad's brother, Sgt. Rex Coats was killed somewhere in France August 21, 1944.  He made it ashore but no further than France.  I have his Burial Flag and his Purple Heart.

We need to remember the Greatest Generation for their dedication and sacrifice at home and abroad.

I'm a little disappointed that I'm not seeing much about D-Day on TV today.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS THOSE WHO SERVED.

Michael Kelly

D-DAY JUNE 6, 1944  Thanks Jim Coats for the reminder about one of the most important days in our Nations History. Thank God that We had the people with the Character back then to Fight for the Freedom of this Country. May such Character be found still surviving in us that we would fight for Freedom as vigorously as our ancestors did back then.

Bill RIHS

God Bless! The greatest generation! Remember D-Day!

Jim Coats

I saw a great bumper sticker today on an old Prius.  I was driving, so I couldn't write it down, but here's pretty close to what it said:

"I'm not driving this car because I'm cheap, but because I'm saving up to buy more guns."

Some will see the humor in this.  Those who don't....well, we know who they are.

Frank Wiley

Good one Jim!

Frank Wiley

Remember when the A-Hole Democrats fought to keep Tulsi Gabbard from being the DNI.  She has just released information that there are over 100 dangerous Bio-labs.  Fauci lied over and over again that they were not doing gain of function research.  The corruption would have continued if Kamala had been elected.  Their corruption is on full display with their support of Graham Platner!!

Michael Kelly

Frank et. al. I agree, There are many things the Democrats have done to Diminish the Effect of the overall Plan of our Forefathers to live by the Constitution. The US Constitution was written with a Focus on the actual embrace of our Inalienable Rights. To our Founders, the Inalienable Rights were in Fact the Rights they Recognized as being given to us by our Creator. Our Founders recognized Him as God. The steady Attack, if you will, has been the Democrats supporting the steady denigration of these Rights. Philosophically such Assault on our Inalienable Rights has been couched in Terms evoking Humanitarian considerations. We must never let this erroneous Form of Reasoning to be used to defeat our Constitutional Rights and steal our Freedom from us.  

Lester Cox

The hypocracy in Washington DC has always been borderline ridiculous and both parties were guilty. But the Dems have taken this to a brand new level. I believe they would actually support Adolf Hitler if it meant another democratic vote in either house. It's now win at all cost and they willingly seem to be ready to flush the country just for power. It's very sickening to think that this guy from Maine could be one of 100 out of 350 million people in our country to occupy a seat in the senate. Who would have thought 3 years ago that John Fedderman would be the lone voice of reason in the entire party. These people are not democrats, they are communists trying to pass as democrats. Remember, sheep will vote for whoever feeds them, even it that person will slaughter them later. My God people, WAKE UP!

Frank Wiley

Great posts Mike and Les!!

Frank Wiley

My Wife and I just returned from a River Trip on the Danube (which isn't blue).  We started in Prague and finished in Budapest which were both parts of the former Soviet Union.  We were also in Germany and Austria.  It was interesting that the citizens of Prague and Budapest seemed alot more friendly toward Americans.  One of our stops in Germany was Nuremberg.  We went to the prison/court facility where the Nazi trials were held and actually had a presentation done in the actual Courtroom where the trials were held.  On the flight home I watched the movie, "Judgement at Nuremberg".  If you haven't seen it, it is a must see.  Nuremberg was the Nazi Headquarters and where the giant political Nazi rallies were held.  That's why Nuremberg was chosen for the site of the Trials.  Our German instructor was very apologetic about the whole disgraceful Nazi history.  Our guide was in her mid 30's.  Part of what I learned about why the German people willingly followed Hitler was because after World War 1, the Allies placed incredibly tough sanctions and the country was in a depression before World War Two.

Michael Kelly

Very Interesting Frank, a vary good way to spend tiime learning the history of Europe. The reason the USA and others helped out the Germans after WW II is because of how badly the Germans suffered after WW I. I think we did what was Called the Marshall Plan after WW II to get Germany back on a self sustaining Track after the mosery they suffered after WW I which led as you say to Hitler's dictatorship and WW II. Right now, Putin is facing a Loss in Russia because of the effectiveness  of Ukraine in waging a Defense of their own Soil, of course with our Help. They would like to have more of our  help, of course. We have to remember that the Russian people have been under very heavy Suppression for a long time, for putin is a Tyrant with a Capital T. 

I think it would be a worthwhile Journey for Donald J. Trump to Visit Ukraine and see the Destruction there, and he might change his attitude towards Ukraine, and Ukrainians, and President Zelenskyy. 

Frank Wiley

I agree that we should help Ukraine more but I think Trump is putting pressure on Europe to pick up at least half the Tab.  For too many years we have carried the burden of World defense.  We are 40 Trillion+- in debt while almost everyone says we are the richest country in the world.  I don't mind helping but until we solve our debt problem I think we need to be cautious about our spending.  Thanks!

Jim Coats

Michael Kelly

Frank W. Jim C. Yes, and when Ukraine Wins, they should be as the Winners, entitled to lay claim to all the Natural Resources that Russia has in its Storehouse on paper, and on site, to fully Reimburse Ukraine for the Destruction of Things, and People that Ukraine has had to Shoulder for the years that Russia has tired to elominate them and their Country from the Face of the Earth. Trump is not wholly Right in his Reluctance to help support Ukraine, But I don't see Ukraine as a European Ally who has gotten Support from the USA in the past, excluding what Biden did with Ukraine getting 1.6 Billion Dollars from Obama's Presidency only if Ukraines Chief Prosecutor quit investigating Hunter Biden for his involvement with Russia in Burisma, a Russian Energy Company.involved in Ukrainian Energy Business. It appears Trump's Trearment of Ukraine has benefitted them Well, they are now beatig the Tar out of Russia as I write This.

Jim Coats

$3.90/gal @ COSTCO today. I can't believe I'm actually grateful for that lousy price. It's true that if told a lie often enough, it soon begins to sound true. That's why we should dig in and not fall for the "lefts" BS. I hope the Iran cease fire holds...but I don' believe it will. God help us. AMERICA FIRST!

Bill RIHS

I have deep concerns that the Iran deal will eventually fall apart and after the midterms we'll finish the job with Iran. The only way to rid Iran of the IRGC and radical clerics is to kill everyone of them.

Jim Coats

Frank Wiley

I like the progress we have made so far on the  Iran issue.   "Carrots and Sticks" are something Iran might finally understand.  The BIG difference is that we, America, are not releasing any financial rewards until we see progress toward Iran performing and based on what we're hearing so far, Iran will have to do things they haven't done before.  They have never allowed inspectors in.  A-Hole Obama has been running his mouth about the good deal he made (the JCPOA).  The GIANT difference is that while Iran signed the deal that they would allow inspections------they never did and they enriched uranium to near weapons grade.  There were no sticks and Iran went into turbo mode enriching uranium as Obama\Kerry decided to give the billions+- "in cash" to beg them to play nice.  Obviously, they saw how stupidly weak Obama was so they continued to say no to inspections and continue to enrich uranium.  So, here's where Sticks come in.  Trump gave them multiple warnings and then whacked the crap out of them with a "BIG" stick.  He then told them, "Play nice or we will hit you harder tomorrow!"        We don't know exactly what the agreement says but I think Iran knows we will kick their ass again if they don't perform.  4-Star General Jack Keane made an interesting statement today that reminded me about Mike Kelly's statement about the Marshal Plan.  Gen. Keane reminded everyone that the difference with releasing money to Iran is different than releasing money to rebuild Germany because Germany DID have regime change.  Point taken!!  I 100% believe Trump will hammer Iran again if they don't perform.  My worry is that another weak Democrat might be elected President and Iran will pursue their nuclear weapons again.  

Lester Cox

Forty seven years of yelling death to America and forty seven years of broken promises and agreements does not give me any warm and fuzzy feelings that Iran will actually hold to the agreement. And when they don't, I hope Trump figures a way to arm the civilian population so they can mount their own internal up rising and take out the regime and the guard. Sure don't want to see our troops on the ground. But an even bigger question is why on earth are so many people not concerned about Iran acquiring nucliear weapons. I guess they will only kill my neighbor and me and my family will be safe. Sure wish we could find a way to fix stupid. 

Jim Coats

Paul Sparks.  Happy Birthday you ol' scudder.   And thank you for your service, NAVY.

Michael Kelly

When Dealing with the Islamists (I dasn't say the M word) it is best to always remember that According to their own version of god's instruction book, the Quaran, that it is actually stated that "It is okay to lie to the Infidels" So, as we contemplate the New Deal, Treaty, Memo of Misunderstanding, etc.  whatever you desire to style it, it wont last maybe half of the Gerald Ford's underway distance out of the Straits of Hormuz; Just an Exercise for the Democrats to show "See we actually put the Muscle in the Deal"  not the Trump. Then more rioting in Minnesota against ICE and Demonstrations by Nimrods who will never be more than Grocery Boys. To quote the Wisdom of Aunt Jemimah, you know the Pancake Lady until the Dems got her thrown off her own Box, 'Its not that Life is Wearisome, No, its just that it is so Daily:"

How many Treaties have we had  where these Robed Sons of Satan have gotten bundlies of Cash because-------Who knows why?

I am not going to say I am Sorry, Im not. Our Jewish Friends are probably Seething underneath, because the only way to get rid of these Tunnel Diggers, is to Dynamite all the Tunnels into oblivion. If we don't again in a year, they will be out chanting in the streets, with their Goats, and the rest of their Jihad Kits. 

Your classified as Insane If you keep repeating the Same Thing, unless you are a Sadist or some other twisted being. 

What do you think this RCF will turn into under Craven Gruesome?

Bill RIHS

Les, stupid is an incurable disease! I say when the deal blows up and we blow the shit out of them again the Israelis and Gulf states put boots on the ground and kill all the IRGC and radical cleric. I know, not very Christian of me. This evil needs to be destroyed.

Frank Wiley

I have to tell a funny story about Danny DeSpain.  He attended Madison #2.  When I was 8 or 9 years old he and I were on the same Little League team.  He used to lay down in the outfield during practices.  It drove the Coach crazy!

Michael Kelly

Frank W.  Re: your Danny DeSpain story. That is either a real demonstration of a "Type B" personality, or he just needed his rest.

Michael Kelly

Well Said Bill, and with an Economy of Words. For me, it may be too late.