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The Fortress
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Posted on 08/03/2011 4:31:22 AM PDT by Grumpybutt

In a far away land that is surprisingly nearer than you thought, there is a fortress disguised as a palace, a barricade as a courtyard. It was built by a very brave and radical people who would have rather died than suffer under the cruel heel of tyranny any longer. And thousands did sacrifice their lives -- men, women, and children -- to build this haven of safety and freedom.

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1 posted on 08/03/2011 4:31:24 AM PDT by Grumpybutt
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To: Grumpybutt

Now this is a tale that should be taught early and often in school, if we could get it past the NEA propagandists.


2 posted on 08/03/2011 5:01:04 AM PDT by Truth29
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/mark


3 posted on 08/03/2011 5:09:50 AM PDT by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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To: Grumpybutt
Truth raised her hand in farewell to her friends. “In God we trust.”

Yes, that is all that can help us now, the Truth and trusting in God.

4 posted on 08/03/2011 5:22:09 AM PDT by 2001convSVT (Going Galt as fast as I can.)
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To: Grumpybutt

It’s almost prophetic considering it was written in 2001.


5 posted on 08/03/2011 5:33:19 AM PDT by Grumpybutt (Yep, I'm a Hobbit, and proud of it!)
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To: Truth29
I wrote and thanked Amy for her modern day Pilgrim's Progress.

Then shared it with everyone I know.

6 posted on 08/03/2011 6:07:28 AM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
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Click The Pic

The Men Left Bloody Footprints In The Snow..............

7 posted on 08/03/2011 6:17:21 AM PDT by DJ MacWoW (America! The wolves are here! What will you do?)
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To: knarf

It is now ten years later, I wonder what has become of the author?


8 posted on 08/03/2011 6:41:09 AM PDT by Truth29
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To: Truth29
damn ... I never bothered to look at the date.

Yeah ... I wonder

9 posted on 08/03/2011 6:53:55 AM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
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To: knarf

I don’t know either. I’ve done a Google search on her before and couldn’t find her but that was a while ago. I wonder if she’s written any more - I would love to read more of her writings.


10 posted on 08/03/2011 12:24:08 PM PDT by Grumpybutt (Yep, I'm a Hobbit, and proud of it!)
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