Category Archives: Patriotism

Why our troops serve

This is awesome. Army Specialist Stephen Fortunato gave his life a few weeks ago fighting the bad guys in Afghanistan. He blogged when he had some spare time and his mother released his August 30, 2008 entry to the Boston Globe (I know, I was shocked too that they’d actually publish it). Here’s an excerpt: [...]

Joe Biden calls Charlie Rangel unpatriotic?

Lessee… Joe Biden, Democrat, says paying higher taxes is patriotic. Okay, check. Meanwhile, Charlie Rangel, Democrat, fails to pay taxes on rent money he’s collecting on his villa in the Dominican Republic. Check. So, therefore, Joe Biden has just called Charlie Rangel unpatriotic. Sounds logical to me!

A Hero Twice Over

Rick Rescorla was a Vietnam War hero who, though of British birth, served in the U.S. Army and fought at the battle of Ia Drang, which was depicted in the Mel Gibson movie “We Were Soldiers Once.” If that’s not enough heroism for one lifetime, he gave his life on September 11, 2001, helping to [...]

Happy Birthday to the best nation on earth

Never forget…

This veteran salutes all those who have served and are serving, especially the fallen. The President’s speech from Arlington National Cemetary today. Video of the President’s speech. Arlington National Cemetary official website.