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Jay and I have been bantering the 'Joe Horn' case, discussing various aspects of it and what it means to the greater society. Along the way, Jay mentioned the concept of 'duty to retreat'. The concept is based on the idea that when faced with an aggressor, a person has a moral duty to avoid confrontation, to give up ground and back away. That when a criminal gets it in his head that he wants to take something, we should just let him do so. That if he hurts someone, we should not try to prevent it. That the most...

An 80-page study written by two British security analysts and released on August 28 makes a chilling estimation of the overwhelming force that the US would use in the event of any attack on Iran. "The US has made military preparations to destroy Iran's WMD, nuclear energy, regime, armed forces, state apparatus and economic infrastructure within days, if not hours, of President George W. Bush giving the order," the paper declared...

Let's Roll: A Tribute to the Passengers of United Flight 93 The terrorists had years to plan. The passengers; mere minutes. The terrorists presumed all the weak Americans aboard the various flights they hijacked could be cowed with box cutters and fake bombs. When those cowards targeted United Flight 93 their presumption didn't serve them well. They tangled with the wrong bunch of Americans, and today I'd like to recount tales of heroism, of Todd Beamer, of Jeremy Glick, Mark Bingham, and Tom Burnett, and of flight attendants CeeCee Lyles and Sandy Bradshaw. "The first American flag flown by the...

Tuesday is September 11th. Tuesday, lets everyone go and run with the flag, walk with the flag, drive, wear it and show the world that our answer to Osama is.... LETSROLL U S A. Embrace THAT! Let the World see that America Reacts. Let them see HOW. Mr. President, Lead US in our Response. Run to the Iwo Jima Memorial with a big ole Red White and Blue OLD GLORY flying in the wind. Run by the Pentagon. To the Washington Monument. To the Jefferson and the Lincoln too. I'll do my share, 11 miles with the flag here in...

GLASGOW -- Last Saturday afternoon, baggage handler John Smeaton was standing in front of Glasgow Airport smoking a cigarette when a Jeep Cherokee burst into flames nearby. He watched its burning driver emerge. A police officer pursued the passenger. What happened next has turned Mr. Smeaton, 31 years old, into an unlikely folk hero. When he saw the passenger hitting the officer, Mr. Smeaton ran over and kicked the assailant. Mr. Smeaton has been interviewed on the BBC, CNN and other networks about his response to the attack in which two suspected terrorists attempted to ram into the airport's main...

IRAN has threatened to launch a missile blitz against the Gulf states and plunge the entire Middle East into war if America attacks its nuclear facilities. Admiral Ali Shamkhani, a senior defence adviser to the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that Gulf states providing the US with military cooperation would be the key targets of a barrage of ballistic missiles. Shamkhani told the US journal Defense News that missiles would be launched not only at US military bases but also at strategic targets such as oil refineries and power stations. Shamkhani, a former Iranian defence minister, accused the Gulf...

Let's put this under the category of "all good things must come to an end." For the vast majority of 2,264 days, I have had the distinct honor and priviledge of starting this thread for the benefit of all who frequent this place. It has been a blessing and one I will remember for the rest of my days. Having been here through the start of the Iraq War, the immigration battles (which are still going on), hurricane KATRINA, and through all of it holding true to the Constitution, and the goal of improving the "American Way of Life". What...

As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!! Good morning!! We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!! The beginning of the hurricane season in the Atlantic has taken place... ...AND... TROPICAL STORM BARRY ADVISORY PACKAGE #3A FIX TIME: 1200Z (8 AM ET) FIX LOCATION: 27.1N / 83.5W (85 mi SE Tampa, FL) FIX METHOD: SATELLITE / NEXRAD VECTOR: NNE / 20 MPH PRESSURE: 997 MB (29.44" Hg) WINDS: 50 MPH (Minor TS) TROPICAL...

As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!! Good morning!! We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!! The horror. This morning the Washington Pravda (called the Post by the evangelists of the left) is running a piece that leaves absolutely no comfort whatsoever in the hearts of those desiring to protect the American Way. President Bush appears to have caved on the subject of Global Warming. No kidding. The President yesterday took the...

As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!! Good morning!! We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!! There is increasing speculation that Fred Thompson will jump into the Presidential race, probably around July 4. The S&P 500 closed at a record high--but the Washington Pravda took note of the "slow recovery from the tech bust" (nope, no attempt here to point to the biggest free ride in history--UOx42's attempt to claim credit for...

As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!! Good morning!! We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!! Russia says it has the technology to beat any United States missile shield. President Bush has rejected calls from the EU to reduce carbon dioxide emissions 50 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. President Chavez of Venezuela shut down one TV station that is owned by the opposition, and is threatening the other if it doesn't...

As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!! Good morning!! We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!! Quick start--got to run to the other building (ok, not run--too steamy outside...). For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.

As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!! Good morning!! We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!! Remember always those who gave their lives so we may be free! For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.

As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!! Good morning!! We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!! The New York Times is reporting the White House is debating major troops level cuts in Iraq for 2008. On the globull warming front--Pikes Peak has had its snowiest winter in more than a decade. And gas prices have retreated slightly in advance of the Memorial Day weekend. For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain...

As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!! Good morning!! We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!! Quick start--actually going to be a very busy day here at the office as the weekend looms. For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.

As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!! Good morning!! We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!! The Communists in the House voted to institute what essentially amounts to price controls on gasoline. Sadly, over 50 Republicans also voted for the measure. If it were to survive the Senate, it would surely be vetoed. The Communists are also considering to allow certain legislation with a sunset date of November 1, 2007, to lapse....

As we settle into the nightime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!! Good morning!! We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!! The DemoncRATS apparently have decided to craft an Iraq war funding bill that doesn't include a pullout timetable. Otherwise, this is a quick start as I have to go to our other building for a meeting. For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.

As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!! Good morning!! We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!! Unfortunately, the latest non-amnesty amnesty bill made it passed the cloture hurdle and on to debate. This is truly a sad day for America. Crime, apparently, can pay if you wait long enough. We must be taking lessons from the French--we appear ready to surrender to the invading illegals without firing a shot. In that light,...

As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!! Good morning!! We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!! Jimmah opened his mouth over the weekend, saying the current President's foreign policy has been the worst for America, ever. President Bush's aides shot back, essentially saying "sit down and shut up", though a bit more eloquently than that. Now it is one thing for Americans to criticise their Government--we all do that, it's our birthright....