tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post8262316181177177084..comments2023-12-27T22:27:56.989-08:00Comments on A Girl and Her Gun: Preachin To The Choiragirlandhergunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-65692596049811110282012-06-23T14:08:32.588-07:002012-06-23T14:08:32.588-07:00Definitely true, my generation is way too hung up ...Definitely true, my generation is way too hung up on thinking they are entitled to a job, when really they lack anything to offer the world. I am just glad there were a lot of guys from my graduating class back in high school that chose to serve, many of my friends are now in the armed forces. I am grateful for them, so I could go off to college and so I didn't have to be the one making that tough sacrifice. My gratitude goes out to all those who make or have made that sacrifice.Tylerhttp://americansfor2ndamendment.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-1760189570732959182012-06-21T20:06:15.798-07:002012-06-21T20:06:15.798-07:00bahahahahahahah! i will forgive you for the capita...bahahahahahahah! i will forgive you for the capitalization - thanks for noting that!!! and Beth below nailed it!kymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-10847034339266163272012-06-21T18:50:12.318-07:002012-06-21T18:50:12.318-07:00LOL No worries...I doubt anything I'd posted ...LOL No worries...I doubt anything I'd posted had much merit anyway. Just blame it on the iCrash!RabidAlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035887632706442114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-11762318673602235732012-06-21T18:33:50.462-07:002012-06-21T18:33:50.462-07:00Excellent post. I too lament what we collectively ...Excellent post. I too lament what we collectively have become as a Nation. I'm reading a book now, "Boys From The Battleship USS North Carolina". An interesting read. It sums up the frustration I have as do you. The "Showboat" BB-55 is in Wilmington NC as a Memorial to our WWII vets. I visit as often as I can. She is a storied ship and served in every Pacific Ocean Campaign against the Japanese. It was the first new Battleship to steam into Pearl Harbor after the attack. <br /><br />Over time, the people wandering around this vessel piss me off. "It's hot down here, the steps are too steep, where are the bathrooms, etc. Hell, try how hot it would be if the boilers were running and the ship had a full complement of crew! Oh, and the people trying to kill you out there! <br /><br />We collectively as a Nation have become soft except for a few. I fear we do not deserve them anymore. God bless them.Keadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982258812373127063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-64777300409335360502012-06-21T17:51:22.721-07:002012-06-21T17:51:22.721-07:00Lol, good for you!Lol, good for you!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-15677566860266978132012-06-21T17:49:18.722-07:002012-06-21T17:49:18.722-07:00Thank you for your sacrifices. I think my husband...Thank you for your sacrifices. I think my husband feels the same as you on many issues. <br /><br />Hopefully, it's not to late to do something about this mess.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-18535871904608658442012-06-21T17:46:00.025-07:002012-06-21T17:46:00.025-07:00I missed this somehow, sorry:)
You are such a ki...I missed this somehow, sorry:) <br /><br />You are such a kind women. For years we have anonymously left gift cards on windshields of service memeber's cars. I have done it that way because I don't ever want anyone to think I am trying to get anything from them, but recently I have thought maybe the service member would appreciate a face to face thank you. You inspire to give this more thought.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-22590396259582193232012-06-21T17:17:08.838-07:002012-06-21T17:17:08.838-07:00I removed a comment that I made after a commenter ...I removed a comment that I made after a commenter removed their own comment. Mine didn't make sense after theirs was removed, but my iPad moved and I deleted mine to yours also. Sorry.<br /><br />I don't remember exactly what I said, hopefully you read it...lolagirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-82420081966377202042012-06-21T16:49:49.866-07:002012-06-21T16:49:49.866-07:00You go Girl! I'm currently staging my little ...You go Girl! I'm currently staging my little act of "civil disobedience" by refusing to complete and return the infamous "American Community Survey" form (sponsored by the Census Bureau.)<br /><br />Despite threats of fines, I'm holding fast.Tango Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593296126387219845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-53896668574146560672012-06-21T15:45:41.926-07:002012-06-21T15:45:41.926-07:00Very well said. I'll add this.
What does it t...Very well said. I'll add this.<br /><br />What does it take to turn a 9 year Army vet, 24 year retired police officer into someone who is distrustful of his government? What does it take to turn a husband, father and grandfather into an activist? What does it take to turn a man who has held a job of one sort or another since he was 8 and paid taxes for 35 years into an absolutist? I am a man who has served faithfully, who has given his loyalty and fidelity to a country I no longer recognize. What does it take to take a man like me write those words?<br /><br />A long, slow erosion of civil rights and watching years of politicians spit on the hallmarks of Honor, Duty and Country. Moral relativism and the idea that power is an end in and of itself. <br /><br />It's literally mind boggling that the politicians in this country could turn me into what I'm becoming. <br /><br />Yeah, like you I'm pretty angry and not very good at expressing it. I've tried to let those smarter than I am carry the water but maybe it is time to take my turn under the yoke.Sixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572583408046642437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-25073674411932414802012-06-21T15:16:56.226-07:002012-06-21T15:16:56.226-07:00The current folks that make those decisions would ...The current folks that make those decisions would never let it happen.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-69813248198695518862012-06-21T14:59:13.257-07:002012-06-21T14:59:13.257-07:00I was just talking to Stud about how no one can go...I was just talking to Stud about how no one can go more than 30 minutes without AC. We didn't know what AC was in the 60's and slept on sweat soaked sheets in the summer and had ice on the INSIDE of our windows in the winter. No. I wouldn't want to try that again, but when kids are sent to fight and die, while their peers are home and bored into destroying the property of others, maybe those 'kids' need to be deployed right back into this country and be allowed to clean THIS place up first.<br /><br />You just jerked my chain, darlin'.lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-67681655499990891292012-06-21T14:58:55.447-07:002012-06-21T14:58:55.447-07:00So many comments to make to so many of those who&#...So many comments to make to so many of those who've replied....let me start out by saying a heartfelt THANK YOU to all who've donned the uniform of their country, peacetime or wartime, front lines or support. AGirl, I don't speak for all vets out there, but I think possibly the best way to show appreciation is to raise your kids with a strong sense of patriotism and love of country. This is not to be confused with a love of a political party. Pass this along to as many folks as you can, and our time in-service will have been well worth it.RabidAlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035887632706442114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-83083724554371942202012-06-21T14:51:49.844-07:002012-06-21T14:51:49.844-07:00Excellent post.Excellent post.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00025393028275333234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-19091563890721607592012-06-21T14:43:15.262-07:002012-06-21T14:43:15.262-07:00Lol. Thanks!Lol. Thanks!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-90469984454054538942012-06-21T14:42:56.371-07:002012-06-21T14:42:56.371-07:00I meant "their" country and I am sorry I...I meant "their" country and I am sorry I capitalized your name...kymber.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-74665112790157602232012-06-21T14:41:47.296-07:002012-06-21T14:41:47.296-07:00That is why I posted about the heat....I can't...That is why I posted about the heat....I can't handle the cold:). <br /><br />The heat picture was because it is hot right now and the desert is currently where lots of our military folks are. <br /><br />The post was not to disminish anyone's service. I don't know every single person who has served or how they feel or react, so I stuck to discussing people I actually know, how they behave and how their behavior has inspired me. <br /><br />Many people who haven't served one day inspire me. Kind of the point was that there are a lot of bloggers who are not vets,but they fight for the rights and freedoms of these country in other ways. In ways I never have. <br /><br />Kymber, I hope that I have shown you what an inspiration you are to me. Thank you for your contributions, service and sacrifice.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-16206208865917825372012-06-21T14:29:14.782-07:002012-06-21T14:29:14.782-07:00Dear Duke, buddy - if you come back, could you rea...Dear Duke, buddy - if you come back, could you read my comment below? i would appreciate it!kymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-33655941509001091672012-06-21T14:29:03.265-07:002012-06-21T14:29:03.265-07:00Well as a wise man said once..You can't offend...Well as a wise man said once..You can't offend everyone all of the time..Darn!<br /><br />Give 'em hell!Beth of Red Barn Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072743944949825435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-87742709721643011702012-06-21T14:27:48.269-07:002012-06-21T14:27:48.269-07:00you know at least 2 female vets from my reading of...you know at least 2 female vets from my reading of the comments. i never served in the sandpit but let me tell you - there are few places in the world that are worse to serve in than in the Arctic Circle for six months of darkness, with a female to male ratio of 1:10 and alcoholic drinks that cost 10-25 cents per. i served 2, 6month tours in hell in darkness. no i don't know the sandpit - i know of other hells. try carrying 28lbs of gear on top of your 18lbs of arctic wear!!!! when you go out 3 times a shift on polar bear and wolf patrol!!! no, we didn't suffer from the heat.<br /><br />your friend,<br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-9827973958357877362012-06-21T13:52:40.234-07:002012-06-21T13:52:40.234-07:00Just sitting here agreeing.Just sitting here agreeing.Murphy's Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-61269980912354531042012-06-21T13:47:07.026-07:002012-06-21T13:47:07.026-07:00Absolutely, yes not all wounds are physical and I ...Absolutely, yes not all wounds are physical and I would argue the wounds that can't be seen are sometimes the most painful and can take longer to heal.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-40729732520988000422012-06-21T13:40:44.478-07:002012-06-21T13:40:44.478-07:00thank you. I missed the distinction in there somw...thank you. I missed the distinction in there somwhere. It is important to remember that not all wounds are obvious or combat related. Sometimes things happen. But I have a special place in my heart for those who have been under fire. I was fortunate, my wartime service (first gulf war)was here doing support activities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-68394655929938271422012-06-21T13:24:59.484-07:002012-06-21T13:24:59.484-07:00I so appreciate this comment thank you for leaving...I so appreciate this comment thank you for leaving it and thank you for defending our country. <br /><br />I think my version of "in your face" will be more like you describe. I don't want to be angry or mean and I don't want to lose who I am, but I do think being a little more vocal is the least I can do to show my gratitude. I also show it by living a happy life. By not complaining about things, by letting people know I care, by teaching my kids to be a better steward of the gifts they have been given then many of us have been. I just think I can do a little better than I have:)agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-76928717167012764082012-06-21T13:16:32.484-07:002012-06-21T13:16:32.484-07:00Thank you Steve for sharing that!!Thank you Steve for sharing that!!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.com