Archive for the ‘What\’s Right’ Category

History Will Be the Judge

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

     I don’t know that we’ll ever hearken back to this period in history as "The Good ol’ Days."  But maybe even more than after the Roosevelt administration in the 1930s, we’ll look back and realize that it might have been a whole lot worse without pretty solid leadership at the top.  "Solid" doesn’t mean "Mistake-free," and there were certainly a lot of mistakes.  Lucky for us, the most of the mistakes (thus far) weren’t strategic ones (I take certain points of view from certain folks in the MSM who would disagree with me as confirmation that I’m correct).  The current Commander-in-Chief was no Ronald Reagan, but then as Victor Davis Hanson would point out, Ronald Reagan himself was sometimes "no Ronald Reagan." 

     That said, I was pleased (and not a little astounded) to read this.  (H/T Uncle D)

Something in Common

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

     Governor Palin and I have something in common:  She and I have both won second prize in a beauty contest!

     It may have been a little tougher going for her!

Heroes Run 2008

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

     Mr Gary Patriquin is sponsoring the 2008 Heroes Run in Lockport, IL in honor of CPT Travis Patriquin and service members killed in Iraq.  It will be 9 Aug 2008 at 0800.  It starts at the Lockport High School, 1323 E. Seventh St., Lockport, IL 60441. 

     You can choose from a 5K run or a 1.5 mile walk.  Registration is $15 and proceeds will go to both The Travis Patriquin Family Trust Fund and the Children of the Fallen Soldier Relief Fund

     If you would like to make a long-range donation, you can donate via PayPal.  Just go to PayPal and enter Mr Patriquin’s e-mail address (gary112251 — at — America Online - dot - com).  Proceeds donated via PayPal go to the Family Trust Fund for his three children. 

     If you have any questions about the run, the trust fund, or Children of the Fallen Soldier Relief Fund, you may contact Mr Patriquin at 1-815-483-4830.

     Thank you for your consideration!

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15 Aug 2008 Update:  The run looks like it went well.  Thanks to all who participated or donated!

The National Anthem

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

     This was a fascinating way to get the day started at the Gathering of Mustangs and Legends.

     Personally, I think the ground crew needed to catch it before it hit the ground.  Otherwise, very cool!

Whittle Back

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

     Bill Whittle’s been absent from his blog for awhile.  It turns out he’s not only alive, he’s been writing a movie script!

     Finally! Something that ought to be worth watching in the intellectual sense coming out of Hollywood! I hope this works!

Quoting Reagan

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

     "If you are going to let one segment of society or one area of the country become maligned without insisting that the truth be known, all other segments and areas are subject to similar fates."

     – Ronald Reagan, Remarks at the Kiwanis International Convention in St Louis, MO; 21 Jun 1951.  From Speaking My Mind.  New York:  Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 1989; p. 20.

Weltanschauung Friends in the News (II)

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

     Weltanschauung friend Glenn made the Austin American-Statesman, check out the guy to Gov. Perry’s right (larger picture here)!  

     Glenn, his brother, and the Governor are all Eagle Scouts and are all members of the Order of the Arrow; much like the two guys who make Weltanschauung possible (primarily this one but also this one).  It turns out Gov. Perry is a huge supporter of Boy Scouting! Awesome!

     I keep forgetting to ask Glenn if he’s in the National Eagle Scout Association.  I wonder if Gov. Perry is a member?

Before You Go

Saturday, March 1st, 2008
     This one gets me every time:  Tribute to the WWII generation.   

Here’s Heroism

Friday, January 25th, 2008

     I’m sending a prayer to the family of Lorraine Allard, the UK woman who delayed cancer treatment in order to ensure her baby would have a chance to live. 

     Stories like this will lift your spirit at the same time they crush your heart; it’s beautiful and tragic. 

     I’ve known others who’ve faced similar choices during their pregnancies, and by the grace of the good Lord, they’re all here to tell the tale.  I know they would have made similar decisions to Lorraine’s in her case.  They have my undying respect and admiration for their bravery. 

     God bless you all, Allard family!

Belated Blogosphere Wrap-Up

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

     Bill Whittle over at Eject!Eject!Eject! has a great essay about John Boyd and the OODA loop and how it applies to competitive decision-making in almost any sphere (mostly war). 

     Iowahawk (caution-language) had an interesting satire on a New York Times piece.  Actually, any satire by Iowahawk is practically by-definition "interesting."  I’m starting to wonder if anyone actually takes the Times seriously anymore?