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11 September: Past, Present, Future
By Lt Col P
11 September, the day of infamy. Last year I wrote about another 11 September, a great victory of Western, Christian arms over the Turk. Last year, Gates of Vienna gave us a reminder of the other great 11 September in the fight against Islamist expansion.
This year, by way of B5, a reminder that the Poles continue to stand with us, and that one American hero remains not fully recognized. Read both of those posts. (Don't forget that Polish troops have been with us on the ground too. Perhaps they should adopt a new national motto-- "Thumping The Turk Since 1683.")
Where are we today? Locked in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, and scoring victories. Hard won, grinding victories, some small and others large, but all steps forward in the Long War. Locked in struggle at home, too, as we contest the factions that wonder if we should be fighting at all, if this isn't just comeuppance for our own policies and misdeeds.
May God forbid that we ever give up the fight! Remember those who have fought and sacrificed for this country and our liberty, and those who would pull back under the illusion that peace can be brokered with anyone who seeks to dominate and enslave us. Remember both sides, their names, their actions, and their words, and hold the defeatists accountable. Our enemies can't be bought with oily words and vapid gestures; they must be brought to battle and beaten by strong will and action. Today is not the the day to forget that.
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Amen brother......
On another blog (unnamed) someone was thoughtful enough to ask "Why are we even at war?"
I thought about the long answer and opted instead for the most obvious, and most overlooked.
Because Islam is at war with the west. Period.
Not being able to see that requires an incredible amount of naivete or brazen dishonesty.
Ray G: In other words, "Why are They at war with us?" We are at war, because they are at war. Why for them may or may not be useful to us, but it can't get around who started this and who needs to finish it.
A tribute this day to Capt. Robert Edward Dolan, Jr., who lost his life at the Pentagon.
A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, active-duty Officer in the U.S. Navy, former CSO on USS R.K. Turner (CG-20), Head of Strategy and Concepts Branch-the Pentagon, and a good man, husband, father, friend to many, and Naval Officer.
His loss will be felt by many, along with the other 2,995 victims of six years ago this day.
May God Bless and keep you all.
Veritas et Fidelis Semper
Silly remark about kicking Turks. The Turkish army is still proudly defending the secular ideas of Ataturk. And millions of Turks with them!
I agree-Rick Rescorla deserves his medal NOW!!!!
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I knew the story of Rick Rescorla and thought he had been recognized for what he did that day. If not, then yes, it is LONG overdue. He was simply an amazing man and a true warrior.