The Tet holiday, the lunar new year, was celebrated by all the different factions in Vietnam. It was agreed by both sides during December of 1967 that there would be a truce during the holiday that began at the end of January 68. And on 31 Jan 68, in the middle of the truce, the North Vietnamese began their one big attack, attempting to knock out the South Vietnamese government. I know; I was there. As a rifle company commander in the 101st Airborne Division, I was located right outside of Hue when it all began. The lesson to be learned here is that one can never trust an enemy who lacks honor and decency. We should, to quote Ronald Reagan, trust, but verify. Let us not trust the radical muslims who hate us.
Tet 1968
January 31st, 2010The way of the future in Afghanistan
January 30th, 2010On 12 Jan in Afghanistan there was a protest against the government during which things got violent and the local school was burned down in the village of Garmsir. US Marines were present but did not interfere at all, as no lives were threatened. Last week about 800 local residents gathered to discuss what had happened. One major concern was that a Quran had been desecrated–indeed, about 300 copies had burned with the school.br /br /The local governor pointed out that the demonstration was not like the local population. He pointed out that it was the Taliban, the local terrorists, who stired people up. The loss of the school, the place the future citizens were being educated to help bring a better future to the area, plus the distrust among the local people was their goal.br /br /All agreed that they must work together. They also thanked the Marines for being respectful during the disturbance. This is the way of the future for this area–recognizing who the enemy really is.
The fall of Venezuela
January 29th, 2010Remember the great leader of Venezuela who takes pride in putting down America? well, Venezuela is literally falling apart. Indeed, this week President Chavez threatened his opponents with “a frightful reaction,” can you say slaughter? They know what he means. Like what is going on in Iran, thousands of students are protesting in the street–and being tear-gassed for their efforts. Both the Venezuelan vice president and defense minister resigned this past Monday. There was a coup attempt earlier this month that was brutally put down. And the great democrat Chavez, when commenting about a peaceful transition said, “Let no one think of peaceful transitions.” He’s going to take the nation down with him. This is what dictators do. This is why we must oppose dictatorships, wherever we find them. Have you heard any of this from our main-stream media? Me, either.
Obama and outer space
January 28th, 2010I listened to some of President Obama’s first State of the Union speech last night. It reminded me that some 30 or so years ago while I was on active duty, the Army offered me the opportunity to enter the space program–this probably because my degree is in engineering. I declined. Now I wish that I’d gotten involved–I’m not sure what planet Mr. Obama lives on, but it’s not the one I live on. His speech had little to do with the reality that I know and live. So, I’d like to be a part of the search for his planet. Help your military–help us get someone much better as the Commander in Chief.
The Lunatic Left and Senator-elect Scott Brown
January 23rd, 2010It’s quite clear to most of the world that the US mainstream media is very far to the left of center; indeed, it was only since the Christmas Day pantie bomber incident that the Administration would admit that we were at war with anyone–other than Fox News.br /But the lunatic left of the media is the perfect example of all that is bad in America–the unwarranted, bitter, name-calling that seeks to dehumanize all who disagree with them. Here’s an example of a response to the selection of Republican Scott Brown to be senator by the people of his state. On national TV MSNBC Keith Olbermann proclaimed that Scott Brown is an “irresponsible, homophobic, racist, reactionary, ex-nude model, tea-bagging supporter of violence against women and against politicians with whom he disagrees.” If you’re curious, MSNBC is a part of the lunatic left.
