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As a former Wing Commander of the Georgia CAP, I can attest to the fact that CAP is alive and well, and doing great things. Their mission has widely expanded since the 1950's, and there are many exciting activities for the cadets as well as the adult members. I recommend the organization to both young people and adults. You can provide a great service to your country by becoming a member. For young people, I will let you know that a large portion of those accepted by the Air Force Academy
are former CAP cadets.

I agree with you. The Haunting was one of the best. No major special effects, but it left everything to your imagination. The book "The Haunting of Hill House" which the movie was based on was even better.

In other words, the want to rename the CIA.

Went through Boot Camp in 1951. We did get beaten and sworn at then, and duck walked till we all had bloody knees, but we were all the better for what we learned.
I respect the training we received. The harder you work in Boot Camp, the easier it is to stay alive in combat.

You can see the entire list at:


http://www.afi.com/tvevents/100years/songs.aspx

In Georgia, you to not have to take the eagle and flag support wildlife plate. If you want a support wildlife tag, they have three different ones available. This flap is just another dumbocrat slap at President Bush. By the way, I hear they are having such a hard time finding something more they can smear the president with that they are searching for a picture of him kissing a baby so they can accuse him of being a child molester.

Semper Fi from another Viet Nam veteran against Kerry

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I have worn my bracelet for Captain John W. Consolvo USMC who was shot down in is F-4 on 5-5-72 since 1972. It has never left my wrist, and never will since he has not been found or declared dead. It will stay there till I die, and then be buried with me. He was a friend of mine.

Semper Fi.

Sent an email to the supposed author of the article you posted, and got a quick reply. She is as mad about the article as we are. Here is what she had to say:

About the Reuters article, I agree with you completely. I didn't write that story. I'm not sure how my byline appeared on it -- I wrote a preview story for them last week but did nothing this week for them -- and I'm very upset about the whole thing. I didn't even see the story until this morning. I actually work at the Charleston, West Virginia Daily Mail newspaper. You can check out our coverage on www.dailymail.com. I think you'll find it a little more fair and honest than the lies Reuters is printing. You might want to send this on to everyone you emailed so they can e-mail Reuters. I'm trying to contact them myself about getting my byline off a story I didn't write.
The guy I'm email is David Morgan -- David.Morgan@reuters.com.
Thanks for writing,
Deanna

Deanna Wrenn
Charleston Daily Mail
(304) 348-1796
dwrenn@dailymail.com

The 40 are the democrats that are opposing closure.

I really screwed uo on that post. It is Estrada nomination in the top line. Guess I should proofread in the future. Semper Fi

The senators who are opposing the Enomination arestrada saying they are upholding the right in the Constitution to advise and consent. This is a bald face lie, and they know it. The only reason they are opposing him is that he is a conservative. The right of advise and consent includes all 100 senators. It was not written to give 40 senators the right to hold up nominations that they do not agree with. The can exercise their right by voting no, but not by not allowing the entire senate the right to vote. Contact your senators now, and have them bring this up every time they appear in the Senate during the filibuster. Semper Fi.

The people of Louisana should start an immediate recall on Landrieu for lying to the people of her support of Estrada.
Senator Breaux needs to have a serious heart to heart talk with her.

I took my 13 year old daughter over the weekend, and she loved it. I was also pleased with it. Treasure Island was my favorite book as a teenager, and this fairly well followed the original plot. It is worth seeing if you enjoy fantasy.

Back in that time frame what is now called the Medal of Honor was the Congressional Medal of Honor. Semper Fi

Three Republicans voted against this bill. Does anyone have their names? Semper Fi

Semper Fi Brother and Sister Marines. 1951-1972 Mustang

I am from Georgia, and it is a fact that the flag played a big part in the Barnes defeat. The people here were really ticked off when he changed the flag without letting the public vote on it. No one made a big public deal about it, but they just waited till the next election to express their feelings. Semper Fi.

Just returned from voting here in Marietta. This happened to my wife, but it was because she touched near the line between the candidates. If you don't touch in the middle of the area, it can happen. She saw what happened, and touched the Republican again, and it came up correctly.

Still raining here in Marietta. Just returned from voting, and the turnout has been pretty good despite the rain. Hope we say good bye to Cleland tonight.