I’m writing this on November 9, the anniversary of kristallnacht, and there’s no better way to remember what that means than reading my friend (and yours, if you support gun owners’ civil rights) David Codrea, here: http://www.examiner.com/article/jewish-gun-group-remembers-kristallnacht-on-76th-anniversary. In it he links to a very important essay by another friend, a man I’m proud to have had as a guest lecturer at one of my classes, Rabbi Ron Mermelstein: http://jpfo.org/filegen-a-m/kristal.htm. First published in 1998 by Jews for Preservation of Firearms Ownership, it is as timely now as it was then. Perhaps more so, since in the interim we’ve had more gun prohibitionists claiming, with revisionist history worthy of Holocaust deniers, that the Nazis didn’t disarm the Jews and the Jews never could have fought to save themselves from genocide.
Monday will mark the Marine Corps Birthday; the USMC was founded in 1775. This coming Tuesday will be Veterans Day. I don’t need to remind anyone here how much sacrifice those days of memorialization represent, sacrifice rendered in the name of the freedoms we now enjoy and hope to keep and even expand upon.
Over the centuries and much in the memory of living Americans, the butcher’s bill has been high. May those good people not have been killed and maimed in vain.
Mas, don’t forget the 25th anniversary of the falling of the Berlin Wall was also on November 9th, a triumph of freedom over repression.
Thanks, Mas. I had remembered the opening of the gates in the Berlin wall, but had for gotten that dark day’s anniversary.
As for Nov 10th, allow me to add this as posted in my own journal. For those Marines out there, like my son & my bro Bob (both former):
“-A parade deck is not part of a ship
-Twenty-Nine Palms is not the name of a condo complex
-Parris Island isn’t a new reality show starring an idiot blonde
-Tun Tavern is where it all began
-“My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment” makes you chuckle, then look for a Squid to poke fun at. Or punch.
-Your Eagle, Globe & Anchor means as much to you as the Flag that you salute.
Of course, you knew all this already.
Why? Because you are a Marine, part of a true Band of Brothers that today marks it’s 239th birthday. No matter where and when you served, this legacy was passed to you to keep with honor. And you have.
Semper Fidelis, USMC
Born November 10, 1775″
And to all veterans, any of you who wrote that blank check to guys like me (4-F) and the rest of this still-great country: Thank You.
Whoever Jaji is the man has class
Whoever Jaji is the man has class
Whoever Jaji is the man has class
I just got around to reading “The Haj” (1984) by the late Marine Leon Uris, who dropped out of high school to fight for years in the South Pacific in WWII. Many folks might want to absorb the additional historical lessons provided in “The Haj” regarding North Africa and the Middle East, and what happens to folk who choose to be inadequately armed against tyranny and brutal fanaticism. The nightmare of the Hitler-Stalin era, with its plethora of incredibly defective, egotistical, and unexpectedly lethal, legally sanctioned Utopian idealists and thugs, both often using burp guns on defenseless civilians while claiming persecution, is a permanent reminder of the need for citizens’ possession of effective weapons.
I just got around to reading “The Haj” (1984) by the late Marine Leon Uris, who dropped out of high school to fight for years in the South Pacific in WWII. Many folks might want to absorb the additional historical lessons provided in “The Haj” regarding North Africa and the Middle East, and what happens to folk who choose to be inadequately armed against tyranny and brutal fanaticism. The nightmare of the Hitler-Stalin era, with its plethora of incredibly defective, egotistical, and unexpectedly lethal, legally sanctioned Utopian idealists and thugs, both often using burp guns on defenseless civilians while claiming persecution, is a permanent reminder of the need for citizens’ possession of effective weapons.
A branch of service started in a bar has to be bad ass. Happy birthday and Semper Fi. USMC 1973-1977
A branch of service started in a bar has to be bad ass. Happy birthday and Semper Fi. USMC 1973-1977
A branch of service started in a bar has to be bad ass. Happy birthday and Semper Fi. USMC 1973-1977
Mas, thanks for once again reminding us of what’s really important in today’s world. It will never cease to amaze me that there are beings (who call themselves human) that deny real events and facts to further their own ideologies. I have no idea how these bipeds sleep at night. Jaji – first, thanks for a class post – one question: I’m getting up there and sometimes certain very obvious things go right by me (just ask my wife!) why was the Berlin wall coming down – a “dark day?”
Mas, thanks for once again reminding us of what’s really important in today’s world. It will never cease to amaze me that there are beings (who call themselves human) that deny real events and facts to further their own ideologies. I have no idea how these bipeds sleep at night. Jaji – first, thanks for a class post – one question: I’m getting up there and sometimes certain very obvious things go right by me (just ask my wife!) why was the Berlin wall coming down – a “dark day?”
Mas, thanks for once again reminding us of what’s really important in today’s world. It will never cease to amaze me that there are beings (who call themselves human) that deny real events and facts to further their own ideologies. I have no idea how these bipeds sleep at night. Jaji – first, thanks for a class post – one question: I’m getting up there and sometimes certain very obvious things go right by me (just ask my wife!) why was the Berlin wall coming down – a “dark day?”
To Don -Pa.: normally I don’t reply to posts, but you asked…
The Berlin Wall coming down wasn’t a dark day, kristallnacht (same date, 11/9) was. A dark day for Jews in particular, but a dark day for humanity as well showing all it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to be disarmed and able to do nothing. Sorry if I wasn’t clear to what I was referring.
To Jason and Don: Thanks for the compliments, guys. I posted that back in ’08 originally, but sometimes update it with the new anniversary when the mood strikes.
To Don -Pa.: normally I don’t reply to posts, but you asked…
The Berlin Wall coming down wasn’t a dark day, kristallnacht (same date, 11/9) was. A dark day for Jews in particular, but a dark day for humanity as well showing all it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to be disarmed and able to do nothing. Sorry if I wasn’t clear to what I was referring.
To Jason and Don: Thanks for the compliments, guys. I posted that back in ’08 originally, but sometimes update it with the new anniversary when the mood strikes.
To Don -Pa.: normally I don’t reply to posts, but you asked…
The Berlin Wall coming down wasn’t a dark day, kristallnacht (same date, 11/9) was. A dark day for Jews in particular, but a dark day for humanity as well showing all it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to be disarmed and able to do nothing. Sorry if I wasn’t clear to what I was referring.
To Jason and Don: Thanks for the compliments, guys. I posted that back in ’08 originally, but sometimes update it with the new anniversary when the mood strikes.
@Don-Pa:
I think they meant dark day in reference to the first part of Mas’ post about kristallnacht.
At least that is how I interpreted it.
@Don-Pa:
I think they meant dark day in reference to the first part of Mas’ post about kristallnacht.
At least that is how I interpreted it.
@Don-Pa:
I think they meant dark day in reference to the first part of Mas’ post about kristallnacht.
At least that is how I interpreted it.
Happy birthday to the Corps. Thank you to all my fellow veterans. And shame on those who would change and forget some of the darkest days of our history lest it happen again.
Watch your six.
Happy birthday to the Corps. Thank you to all my fellow veterans. And shame on those who would change and forget some of the darkest days of our history lest it happen again.
Watch your six.
Happy birthday to the Corps. Thank you to all my fellow veterans. And shame on those who would change and forget some of the darkest days of our history lest it happen again.
Watch your six.
Thanks for remembering kristallnacht, Mas;MSM neglected to remember it on the MSM station I watched.
Only one member of my family on either parent’s side survived the Nazis in Europe. The Jews in Russia were all killed. On the Polish Jewish side, my cousin, in his twenties and married with a family, heard a noise while tending the garden behind the house. He came around the corner to see the SS lining up his wife, children, and the rest of the extended family, maybe two dozen, then shooting them all. He was unarmed, of course. The neighbors later told him that the Nazis had said the men in family, all cobblers, would stay alive if they made shoes for the German army. They asked about their families and were told they would not be saved so all refused and all were shot. I only met my cousin once when I was eight and didn’t know the family history then. He emigrated to Israel after being refused admission to the U. S. I alway wonder what he would have done if armed and rounding that corner. My wife hates firearms and thinks I’m paranoid but she is one of the sheeple, especially
as a Jew. It’s ironic that I carry a G30 but Austrians were very efficient at killing.
Thanks for remembering kristallnacht, Mas;MSM neglected to remember it on the MSM station I watched.
Only one member of my family on either parent’s side survived the Nazis in Europe. The Jews in Russia were all killed. On the Polish Jewish side, my cousin, in his twenties and married with a family, heard a noise while tending the garden behind the house. He came around the corner to see the SS lining up his wife, children, and the rest of the extended family, maybe two dozen, then shooting them all. He was unarmed, of course. The neighbors later told him that the Nazis had said the men in family, all cobblers, would stay alive if they made shoes for the German army. They asked about their families and were told they would not be saved so all refused and all were shot. I only met my cousin once when I was eight and didn’t know the family history then. He emigrated to Israel after being refused admission to the U. S. I alway wonder what he would have done if armed and rounding that corner. My wife hates firearms and thinks I’m paranoid but she is one of the sheeple, especially
as a Jew. It’s ironic that I carry a G30 but Austrians were very efficient at killing.
Thanks for remembering kristallnacht, Mas;MSM neglected to remember it on the MSM station I watched.
Only one member of my family on either parent’s side survived the Nazis in Europe. The Jews in Russia were all killed. On the Polish Jewish side, my cousin, in his twenties and married with a family, heard a noise while tending the garden behind the house. He came around the corner to see the SS lining up his wife, children, and the rest of the extended family, maybe two dozen, then shooting them all. He was unarmed, of course. The neighbors later told him that the Nazis had said the men in family, all cobblers, would stay alive if they made shoes for the German army. They asked about their families and were told they would not be saved so all refused and all were shot. I only met my cousin once when I was eight and didn’t know the family history then. He emigrated to Israel after being refused admission to the U. S. I alway wonder what he would have done if armed and rounding that corner. My wife hates firearms and thinks I’m paranoid but she is one of the sheeple, especially
as a Jew. It’s ironic that I carry a G30 but Austrians were very efficient at killing.
Mas:
I say only “Amen”. So many have died or have been maimed so that we can live the life that many in this world would love to live. Let us hope that we never forget the sacrifice that our brave soldiers have made in defense of our freedoms.
Mas:
I say only “Amen”. So many have died or have been maimed so that we can live the life that many in this world would love to live. Let us hope that we never forget the sacrifice that our brave soldiers have made in defense of our freedoms.
Mas:
I say only “Amen”. So many have died or have been maimed so that we can live the life that many in this world would love to live. Let us hope that we never forget the sacrifice that our brave soldiers have made in defense of our freedoms.
Over two hundred years ago, our Founding Fathers knew this day may come when an evil regime like the current one occupying the White House will pose a threat to American liberty, and gave us the Second Amendment to allow us to be armed and protect ourselves from such wannabe tyrants like our Dear Leader. At no time in American history is that right needed more than now with a lawless band of evil thugs running the government.
As for the anniversary of Kristallnacht (Crystal Night) and the founding of the U.S.M.C., both of these events should make us fear our Dear Leader and his minions even more. The Obama Regime is rabidly anti-Semitic as evidenced by how they treat Israel and it’s Prime Minister. Marine veteran Andrew Tamoressi was left to rot in a Mexican prison for over half a year because of a bogus firearms violation charge which could easily have been resolved by the U.S. Government via a phone call or visit to some high up Mexican official. However, since the Anointed One hates American soldiers and sailors, and especially the Marines, because they knocked off so many of his fellow Moslems in recent conflicts, he didn’t lift a finger to help out Mr. Tamoressi. Heck, our Dear Leader could have called the Mexican President while he was on the golf course which wouldn’t have interrupted his game, and demanded the release of an American citizen. He could at least have sent that slimy busybody Jimmy Carter to Mexico to obtain the release of our Marine. The recent election and changing of the leadership in the U.S. Senate will at least delay the liberal agenda but those evildoers will never quit until America has been changed into a police state with them in control and The Messiah is planning to add several million more undocumented Democrats to our voting rolls with his pen and phone.
Over two hundred years ago, our Founding Fathers knew this day may come when an evil regime like the current one occupying the White House will pose a threat to American liberty, and gave us the Second Amendment to allow us to be armed and protect ourselves from such wannabe tyrants like our Dear Leader. At no time in American history is that right needed more than now with a lawless band of evil thugs running the government.
As for the anniversary of Kristallnacht (Crystal Night) and the founding of the U.S.M.C., both of these events should make us fear our Dear Leader and his minions even more. The Obama Regime is rabidly anti-Semitic as evidenced by how they treat Israel and it’s Prime Minister. Marine veteran Andrew Tamoressi was left to rot in a Mexican prison for over half a year because of a bogus firearms violation charge which could easily have been resolved by the U.S. Government via a phone call or visit to some high up Mexican official. However, since the Anointed One hates American soldiers and sailors, and especially the Marines, because they knocked off so many of his fellow Moslems in recent conflicts, he didn’t lift a finger to help out Mr. Tamoressi. Heck, our Dear Leader could have called the Mexican President while he was on the golf course which wouldn’t have interrupted his game, and demanded the release of an American citizen. He could at least have sent that slimy busybody Jimmy Carter to Mexico to obtain the release of our Marine. The recent election and changing of the leadership in the U.S. Senate will at least delay the liberal agenda but those evildoers will never quit until America has been changed into a police state with them in control and The Messiah is planning to add several million more undocumented Democrats to our voting rolls with his pen and phone.
Jaji – it occurred to me after my post that there was no way the man who said such great words would say that the wall coming down was a dark day. Thanks for setting me straight. Tom606 – I’m sure you were as outraged as I when the anointed one’s smear army leaked that Netanyahu was a coward – afraid to fight – are you kidding me? As I said before, when you can’t debate the issues, you attack the person. Liberalism 101. As for Jimah Carter – I honestly believe he’s a good man – albeit one guilty of practicing dysfunctional diplomacy – a phrase coined by Rush Limbaugh.
Jaji – it occurred to me after my post that there was no way the man who said such great words would say that the wall coming down was a dark day. Thanks for setting me straight. Tom606 – I’m sure you were as outraged as I when the anointed one’s smear army leaked that Netanyahu was a coward – afraid to fight – are you kidding me? As I said before, when you can’t debate the issues, you attack the person. Liberalism 101. As for Jimah Carter – I honestly believe he’s a good man – albeit one guilty of practicing dysfunctional diplomacy – a phrase coined by Rush Limbaugh.
Jaji – it occurred to me after my post that there was no way the man who said such great words would say that the wall coming down was a dark day. Thanks for setting me straight. Tom606 – I’m sure you were as outraged as I when the anointed one’s smear army leaked that Netanyahu was a coward – afraid to fight – are you kidding me? As I said before, when you can’t debate the issues, you attack the person. Liberalism 101. As for Jimah Carter – I honestly believe he’s a good man – albeit one guilty of practicing dysfunctional diplomacy – a phrase coined by Rush Limbaugh.
Jaji – it occurred to me after my post that there was no way the man who said such great words would say that the wall coming down was a dark day. Thanks for setting me straight. Tom606 – I’m sure you were as outraged as I when the anointed one’s smear army leaked that Netanyahu was a coward – afraid to fight – are you kidding me? As I said before, when you can’t debate the issues, you attack the person. Liberalism 101. As for Jimah Carter – I honestly believe he’s a good man – albeit one guilty of practicing dysfunctional diplomacy – a phrase coined by Rush Limbaugh.
While most people have heard of Kristallnacht, it seems few of them are aware that while it was a large and famous event, it was just the most famous of a lengthy semi-official program of terror and repression; something *much* worse than a single night.
While most people have heard of Kristallnacht, it seems few of them are aware that while it was a large and famous event, it was just the most famous of a lengthy semi-official program of terror and repression; something *much* worse than a single night.
Today, I learned that Gun Owners of America (GOA), is launcing a letter campaign, to prevent the Liberal Democrat’s, lead by Harry Reid, from using the Lame Duck Session from passsing a C.R., or a Budget to ensure that the anti-gun ObamaCare, will be fully funded, before the Republicians assume the majprity, in Jan. of 2015.
If you want to partisipate, go to http://www.gunowners.org/alert11142014.htm, and join with them in this effort to STOP THE LAME DUCK DEMOCRAT’S FROM USING THIS BACK DOOR MEANS TO FUND THE ANTI-FIREARMS OBAMACARE BEFORE THE REPUBLICANS TAKR OVER IN JANUARY OF 2015!
Today, I learned that Gun Owners of America (GOA), is launcing a letter campaign, to prevent the Liberal Democrat’s, lead by Harry Reid, from using the Lame Duck Session from passsing a C.R., or a Budget to ensure that the anti-gun ObamaCare, will be fully funded, before the Republicians assume the majprity, in Jan. of 2015.
If you want to partisipate, go to http://www.gunowners.org/alert11142014.htm, and join with them in this effort to STOP THE LAME DUCK DEMOCRAT’S FROM USING THIS BACK DOOR MEANS TO FUND THE ANTI-FIREARMS OBAMACARE BEFORE THE REPUBLICANS TAKR OVER IN JANUARY OF 2015!
Today, I learned that Gun Owners of America (GOA), is launcing a letter campaign, to prevent the Liberal Democrat’s, lead by Harry Reid, from using the Lame Duck Session from passsing a C.R., or a Budget to ensure that the anti-gun ObamaCare, will be fully funded, before the Republicians assume the majprity, in Jan. of 2015.
If you want to partisipate, go to http://www.gunowners.org/alert11142014.htm, and join with them in this effort to STOP THE LAME DUCK DEMOCRAT’S FROM USING THIS BACK DOOR MEANS TO FUND THE ANTI-FIREARMS OBAMACARE BEFORE THE REPUBLICANS TAKR OVER IN JANUARY OF 2015!
Today, I learned that Gun Owners of America (GOA), is launcing a letter campaign, to prevent the Liberal Democrat’s, lead by Harry Reid, from using the Lame Duck Session from passsing a C.R., or a Budget to ensure that the anti-gun ObamaCare, will be fully funded, before the Republicians assume the majprity, in Jan. of 2015.
If you want to partisipate, go to http://www.gunowners.org/alert11142014.htm, and join with them in this effort to STOP THE LAME DUCK DEMOCRAT’S FROM USING THIS BACK DOOR MEANS TO FUND THE ANTI-FIREARMS OBAMACARE BEFORE THE REPUBLICANS TAKR OVER IN JANUARY OF 2015!