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baitcast
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Say thank you.
Take a moment tomorrow and thank a vet for his or her service,you will feel better!
GO NAVY
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woody with a view
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and then again on monday!
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bajagrouper
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Thought Memorial Day was Monday.......
I hear the whales song
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DENNIS
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Every day is Memorial Day. I especially thank those who arn't around to hear it. They paid the price.
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Cypress
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And to those who are paying the price each and every day of their lives.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by baitcast
Say thank you
Take a moment tomorrow and thank a vet for his or her service,you will feel better!
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say what?
memorial day is for remembering those that died in war.
veterans day is more appropriate for acknowledging living veterans.
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Howard
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Memorial Day was always celebrated on May 30th. It was originally called Decoration Day and then moved to the last Monday in May.
Pretty soon Washington will move Christmas to the 4th Sunday in December, July 4th to the first Monday in July and move thanksgiving from Thursday to
Monday.
I hope Cinco de Mayo will remain the same.
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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bajalera
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Why?
\"Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest never happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.\" -
Mark Twain
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Bajahowodd
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Why are they nasty? There are differing estimates, but at the upper end, there are 7 million Muslims in the US. And NYC just happens to contain one of
the larger groups. In a certain sense, given that a mosque is, after all, a house of worship, would it not make sense that the local Muslims would see
a certain redemptive aspect to locating a mosque as both a penance and a tribute to those fallen? That said, Timothy McVeigh was raised in the Roman
Catholic Church. So, should we condemn all Catholics?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Why are they nasty? |
From the NY Post:
"If the Japanese decided to open a cultural center across from Pearl Harbor, that would be insensitive." "If the Germans opened a Bach choral society
across from Auschwitz, even after all these years, that would be an insensitive setting. I have absolutely nothing against Islam. I just think: Why
there?"
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Bajahowodd
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Dennis. There is a substantial difference. In both of the cited cases, it was a sovereign nation (Germany, Japan) that had declared war on us. In this
case, it's a fringe element of a religion that took down the towers. I see a big difference. Now, if the Taliban or Al Qaeda was seeking to open
something, be it a mosque or a hummus factory, I'd agree with you.
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Cypress
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Liberals are tediuos and lacking in basic common sense. Debating with 'em is
fun, but gets boring quickly, especially when they start name calling.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
In this case, it's a fringe element of a religion that took down the towers. |
actually, it was al queda and they happen to be islamics. the motivation of al queda is not religion, the motivation is hatred of US policy and
actions
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
Liberals are tediuos and lacking in basic common sense. Debating with 'em is
fun, but gets boring quickly, especially when they start name calling.
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All I can say is that I engaged in no name calling. I think of Dennis as a friend. If anyone appears to have started a name calling match, it is you.
And for the goat, not totally correct. While I wholeheartedly agree with you that there is a hatred of US policies, they are, after all, invoking the
most radical ideas found within the Quran to support their ideology and deeds, much to the detriment of mainstream Muslims.
That said, as Memorial Day approaches, I strongly urge everyone to reflect on those who have fought on behalf of this nation. Sons, daughters,
sisters, brothers, all went forth in battle to protect this country. I only wish that it did not have to happen in wars of choice some of the time.
Double sad.
[Edited on 5-29-2010 by Bajahowodd]
[Edited on 5-29-2010 by Bajahowodd]
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Why are they nasty? There are differing estimates, but at the upper end, there are 7 million Muslims in the US. And NYC just happens to contain one of
the larger groups. In a certain sense, given that a mosque is, after all, a house of worship, would it not make sense that the local Muslims would see
a certain redemptive aspect to locating a mosque as both a penance and a tribute to those fallen? That said, Timothy McVeigh was raised in the Roman
Catholic Church. So, should we condemn all Catholics? |
A mosque near ground zero would be the moral equivalent of this:
Beautiful, ain't it? 
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Mexicorn
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Thank you all Veterans and all active duty US military solidiers! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your Service in keeping US free!
God Bless you all!
[Edited on 5-30-2010 by Mexicorn]
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Barry A.
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What is that?
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wessongroup
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Oh really... PC at its best
| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
In this case, it's a fringe element of a religion that took down the towers. |
actually, it was al queda and they happen to be islamics. the motivation of al queda is not religion, the motivation is hatred of US policy and
actions |
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and the Imam
Take the time to listen to the man (Imam) speak in clear tones and in the english language about what ALL Muslims should do... and
what the United States is required to take action on to correct for their benefit, in America... and by the way... try and take and carry a Bible to
Saudi Arabia, and yes while there take a stroll by the Ka’ba, oh and tell them to change their system to fit yours particular "twist" on life ....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUYIHRRaPmA
One may conclude that this wave of PC (Political Correctness) on Islam, is in preparation for a military strike into the Tribal Areas in Pakistan....
they have just been put on "notice" by our Government... and we would not want ALL of the Islamic faith to think that we are totally against them...
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
What is that? |
Put your cursor on the building.
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zforbes
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I echo Mexicorn's words. I have a dad who came back home after fighting in the Philippines, and a brother who came back from Vietnam, suffered from
PTSD, and shot himself. He was my baby brother and I miss him.
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