“These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc. These are the men who took the cliffs. These are the champions who helped free a continent. These are the heroes who helped end a war.”
Ronald Reagan, June 6, 1984
Posted on 06/06/2019 4:23:53 AM PDT by NOBO2012
“These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc. These are the men who took the cliffs. These are the champions who helped free a continent. These are the heroes who helped end a war.”
Ronald Reagan, June 6, 1984
Standing on a craggy overlook jutting into the English Channel Ronald Reagan delivered those words 35 years ago on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the beginning of the D-day invasion. By then the “boys” were already boys no more. The few who are still with us are now all in their 90’s. Some have come to today’s anniversary celebration adjacent to the American cemetery in Normandy where 9,388 men are interred.
That represents a lot of toxic masculinity left strewn along the beaches of Normandy on this, the longest day.
The day thousands upon thousands of American, British and Canadian forces stormed ashore to liberate Europe from the yoke of Nazi tyranny.
These real world heroes liberated Europe and saved Western Civilization from another dark period of despotic rule. No movie, no matter how realistic can adequately relate the terror of that fight - which would be the last for many. Battling first through the terror and seasickness of the landing crafts tossed about in 8 foot waves, then through the wind and the cold rising tide of the surf just to reach the land mined beaches where German rifles, machine guns and cannons reigned fire down on them from the cliffs above. The slaughter was unimaginable, the suffering inconceivable, the price of freedom nearly incomprehensible.
These were true heroes who though frightened beyond fear itself still stormed the shore with bravery unknown by most today. And those who survived that still had to scale the towering cliffs to take out the German guns. These men saved not just Europe but democracy itself. That’s right, they saved democracy. In order to allow those who’ve never known any real hardship in their lives the freedom to denounce men like these old white guys for being symbols of “patriarchy” and decry their toxic masculinity. Feeling themselves more “woke” than the men who afforded them the privilege to entertain such contrived First World problems they feel justified in their judgement.
So join me in commemorating all that toxic masculinity that suffered through the D-Day invasion in order to make our lives possible. They truly were the Greatest Generation. And we owe them much.
Never Forget
Posted from: MOTUS A.D.
toxic masculinity
dont insult what little family i had
Were the Nazis that they fought against women?
stupid question
RE Insult:
He’s not insulting your family. That’s why there are disparaging quotes around the words “toxic masculinity”.
He’s insulting the idiots who thought up that stupid phrase.
You are good to have posted this. The finest man I ever knew was overflowing with toxic masculinity. My dad always said this day made a man of him. My heart fills with pride and gratitude for each and every single one of these brave hearted Americans. I miss my dad so much.
I saw Marcon’s speech this morning- very impressed by it. The entire time I was listening to him I was wondering if Mooch Obama was hearing what was being said. If it was listening, then she’d know exactly when and where America became great.
Strong men are needed to fight oppressors, criminals, murderers and rapists. They are not “toxic” men.
We all sleep easy because there are rough men, willing to do violence on our behalf.
> Strong men are needed to fight oppressors, criminals, murderers and rapists. They are not “toxic” men. <
“People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”
attributed to George Orwell
‘The Longest Day When “Toxic Masculinity” Saved the World’
Can’t argue with that, although it would have helped if they explained a thing or two to their Baby Boomer kids about the need to guard freedom.
Anyway, I actually thought this article was going to be about Election Day, 2016, given its title.
i know that, its a reference to the article, not the person,. get with the program.
i know that, its a reference to the article, not the person,. get with the program.
“...get with the program...”
Have a great day.
They were heros for sure.
Eclipsed Anzio and the capture of Rome, June 5, 1944.
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