Robert E. Lee writes to his daughter, Annie about the perilous times facing the country ….
Our people have not been earnest enough, have thought too much of themselves and their ease, and instead of turning out to a man, have been content to nurse themselves and their dimes and leave the protection of themselves and their families to others. To satisfy their consciences, they have been clamorous in criticizing what others have done, and endeavoured to prove that they ought to do nothing. This is not the way to accomplish our independence.
Robert E. Lee
Savannah
March 2, 1862
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March 7th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Speak English…
And how much will this add to the cost of healthcare? This is a perfect example of why people in the United States should speak English and a reasonable argument for English being designated the offical language of this country. Speak as many languages…
March 7th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
Good Stuff Wednesday…
It’s time once again for another ‘Good Stuff’ posting. I think you’ll enjoy these posts from some of my favorite bloggers……
March 7th, 2007 at 9:09 pm
Ann Coulter would have a word for this…
Apparently Ann’s trigger finger is a bit too itchy and she missed a much better target for her attempted joke/teaching moment….
March 7th, 2007 at 10:07 pm
Truth and Hope Report: Would Jesus Be Disappointed…
Tonight, I talk about how John Edwards commits two prime theological errors in a claim that “Jesus would be disappointed.” Then we turn to liberal towns that think they can impeach the president, jurors that don’t stick by their verdicts, Kos’ obse…
March 7th, 2007 at 11:17 pm
“This is Liz. Sorry I’m away from the throne.”…
The Princes Of Prank Pull A Fast One On Their Grandmother:Princely pranksters William and Harry have been accused of recording a bogus message on Queen Elizabeth II’s answering machine. The pair were asked for help by their regal gran when…
March 7th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
Christians in the Blogosphere…
Michele of Reformed Chicks Blabbing has recently started a new Christian Blogroll (see my sidebar at the right). Go and read about why she started this up and how you can join and don’t forget to peruse the blogroll and visit a few of those who&#…
March 8th, 2007 at 12:27 am
Doozie of the Day: Keith Elli-son…
Oh right, Ali Elli-son… the immorality of the west is the reason for ji-had. We forgot.
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March 8th, 2007 at 1:21 am
The Warren Township student sex scandal gets stonewalled then defended: No danger to the kids says attorney for the State DOE…
And that bugs the hell out of me. Once again the public school system has stepped in front of the families and decided what is and isn’t appropriate. They have become the moral conscience of the families, not the parents.
And if there is any burn…
March 8th, 2007 at 1:45 am
Rosie O’Donnell versus American Idol…
Trouble is brewing between Rosie O’Donnell and American Idol on Fox. Rosie has been throwing her weight around lately, but stacking her weight against the enormity of American Idol’s ratings results in an even match on a pound per pound ba…
March 8th, 2007 at 2:17 am
03/08/07: World Opinion…
If a poll of 27 different countries concludes that the United States should jump in a lake, that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea…….