Glad you guys are (re)discovering some of the old posts in the archives. There are some things worth revisiting and I hadn’t bothered to listen to the audio when I posted the replacement embed for bees, recently.

BTW I’ve been following Medved since your Pallin post intro. and find him very informative .

Thanks for letting me know that! A number of hardline conservatives get annoyed with him because he doesn’t swing far-right enough. For someone like myself, center-right, he’s in the goldilocks zone. I think he’s got one of the best programs on air. One of the best things about his show is that he invites debate from callers- whether to the left or to the right of him; and usually, he’s pretty civil even when the caller has lost it. I don’t even always agree with him, which is part of the draw. Having someone on your side of the aisle who you are disagreeing with, makes you think a little harder on the issue, sometimes.

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Word Thanks. As mentioned I visited the travelling V.N. wall a couple of weeks ago and would recommend this experiance to all who are able.
BTW I’ve been following Medved since your Pallin post intro. and find him very informative .

Semper Fi a V.N. survivor by the Grace Of God

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@MataHarley: I understand your point however….How many people in Japan believed that the leader of their empire was god? The comprehension of ” Soldiers” here is not for the puppets of dictators or Fascist, of Communist who mostly are Atheist, or Terrorist who blow up old woman and children! Fanatics and Extremist do not have any regard for life are not identifiable as “Soldiers” in the context of this article. As you wrote:

For those who believe in God – what place does God have for those soldiers who fought on behalf of Germany or Japan in WWII or for Iraq in the Iraqi war? Are they only following orders so they don’t have any blame for the atrocities committed by their side?

As a Jew I would not have any problem fighting along side certain Muslims seeing we even have the same enemies on many fronts (understanding that they also are engaged in the fight against terrorism). In fact the little country of Bahrain (approximately 800,000 pop.) broadcast everyday many times a day against terrorism and advertise for a sound family life. They even name the organization who are terrorist in their broadcast! (No wonder Hillary spoke up for the Shais! (Shiites) and spoke against the Bahraini’s) We could not do that here because this Administration is in partnership with them! Like Fatah, like Hamas, ….would anybody with any understanding of what humanity is ever classify them as “Soldiers” in the context of this article?

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Good deal Wordsmith! Excellent Audio!
I think most all of us who have held the line regardless of in war or in peace would agree if you have some level of intelligence and integrity serving in the military gives a wake up call to reality and a clear definition of how important it is to be truthful. Thus purging the illusions and poison implanted by Hollywood! No question G-d (or the eternal higher authority for those of you who can’t stomach others beliefs) does have a special place for soldiers!
In fact some countries such as Israel who have mandatory conscription show that the success in life and business or careers is much much higher in those who serve verses those who do not! Joey was a product of a special generation, the clarity and composition was outstanding! May we somehow be blessed again with men like Joey to return this nation to what it needs to be!

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DAVID BARTON, WELCOME SR,
check the other POSTS , too, and come back

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Thank you for sharing this. Well done and very informative.

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KP YOHANNAN, WELCOME ABOARD,
a lots of gooddies here,

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This is the second entry I read tonight. And I am on my third. Thank you.

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Wordsmith, wow thank you, for allow me to hear that precious letter.

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Try it now. I just replaced the old link when you posted.

The post above yours that alerted me to this post looks like spam….

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