Today's continuous, repetitive, often boring and untrue news (so called) seems to home in on President Trump's sometimes, "rude and crude", behavior. Granted, he is often quick with the remarks better left unsaid. He often violates the first rule of politics, ie, Never be defensive, stay on the offense! But, he does get things done!
When President Lincoln called on General Grant to lead the Army of the Republic he was advised by many to not use this man who drank too much and presented a sloppy demeanor. "Why he even wore a private's top coat and no starred epaulets!" Lincoln's reply was, "I need this man---he fights". Where would we have been without leaders in our wars like "Teddy" Roosevelt, "Black Jack" Pershing, MacArthur, Patton and "Chesty" Puller? Out of step with the "nice" guys sometimes, but they got the job done..........Medicineman!
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Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
A MARINE DIED TODAY!
A Marine died today, November 28, 2017. That has become so common in the last few years that hardly any mention is made of it in today's world news. But this marine was special. He was born in 1922 and when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 ("A day that will live in infamy") he decided he wanted to fight the Japanese, so he joined the Marines.
This marine was part of the invasion of Saipan Island commanding a flame throwing tank he called "Nobby". Then he drove that same "Nobby" ashore on Iwo Jima where the volcanic sand and a shell hole caused "Nobby" to lose a tread and this tank commander became a rifleman (which every marine is trained for). His name is William H. Sutley, Cpl U.S. Marine Corp. and he lived a long, productive, and meaningful life and touched the lives of me and my family. We love you Bill and all that remains is OORAH!........Medicinman!
This marine was part of the invasion of Saipan Island commanding a flame throwing tank he called "Nobby". Then he drove that same "Nobby" ashore on Iwo Jima where the volcanic sand and a shell hole caused "Nobby" to lose a tread and this tank commander became a rifleman (which every marine is trained for). His name is William H. Sutley, Cpl U.S. Marine Corp. and he lived a long, productive, and meaningful life and touched the lives of me and my family. We love you Bill and all that remains is OORAH!........Medicinman!
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
RIGHT IS WRONG/GOOD IS BAD!
David Dunstan was at home with his family when he heard knocking at his back door. Upon looking out the window he saw a man standing there with a large knife in one hand and a club in the other. Dunstan went to his gun cabinet and grabbed his .22 caliber rifle and answered the door. He held the man until the police arrived and took him into custody. Oh, by the way, the rifle was not loaded.
The man had defended his family and one would think he was a hero of sorts, but not the police. They confiscated his rifle along with his permit to have it.
No, it did not happen here in the U.S.A. but in Australia where for the last twenty years gun ownership has been drastically curtailed. You see, Dunstan's permit was "for vermin". I guess a man bent on doing harm to you and your family is not considered "vermin".
The gun haters in this country are advocating the same kind of Anti-gun laws in this country every time there is a shooting in a church or school or mall (usually "Gun Free zones"). So be vigilant. Be aware. Be alert and protect your Second Amendment rights!..Medicineman!
The man had defended his family and one would think he was a hero of sorts, but not the police. They confiscated his rifle along with his permit to have it.
No, it did not happen here in the U.S.A. but in Australia where for the last twenty years gun ownership has been drastically curtailed. You see, Dunstan's permit was "for vermin". I guess a man bent on doing harm to you and your family is not considered "vermin".
The gun haters in this country are advocating the same kind of Anti-gun laws in this country every time there is a shooting in a church or school or mall (usually "Gun Free zones"). So be vigilant. Be aware. Be alert and protect your Second Amendment rights!..Medicineman!
Sunday, November 19, 2017
GUILTY/NOT GUILTY?
In New Jersey Bob Menendez, US Senator has just escaped by the skin of his teeth and a Hung Jury.
The federal charges were bribery, fraud, conspiracy and perjury. Serious charges for most of us.
Senator Bob is friends with an ophthalmologist, Solomon Melgen who was convicted in April of stealing from you and me by wrongfully billing Medicare more than 100 million dollars. You want to know how Menendez is involved in this. Well, it seems that Melgen bribed the good senator with private flights, vacations in the Caribbean and hundreds of thousands of dollars in political contributions. Then, it seems, visas showed up for Melgen's girl friends and ole' Bob put in a good word with the State Department for Melgen's Dominican Republic Companies. Just 'business as usual' in the "Swamp".......Medicineman!
The federal charges were bribery, fraud, conspiracy and perjury. Serious charges for most of us.
Senator Bob is friends with an ophthalmologist, Solomon Melgen who was convicted in April of stealing from you and me by wrongfully billing Medicare more than 100 million dollars. You want to know how Menendez is involved in this. Well, it seems that Melgen bribed the good senator with private flights, vacations in the Caribbean and hundreds of thousands of dollars in political contributions. Then, it seems, visas showed up for Melgen's girl friends and ole' Bob put in a good word with the State Department for Melgen's Dominican Republic Companies. Just 'business as usual' in the "Swamp".......Medicineman!
Thursday, November 2, 2017
TRUMAN'S CLOSE CALL
Unlike Puerto Rico today, in 1950 they were screaming for independence. Pro-independence activists Oscar Collazo and Griselio Torresola hatched a plot to assassinate President Truman. It was November 1, 1950 and Truman was staying at Blair House while the White House was being renovated.
Torresola was the only one skilled in the use of fire arms and the ones chosen for the deed were a German Luger and a P-38 pistol. Collazo did not even know how to load his pistol. They were much aware that they would be killed. The plot was hatched in New York City. They took the train to Washington and went to Blair House, with Torresola approaching the entry gate on foot while Collazo walked up behind Capitol Police Officer Donald Birdzell,who was standing on the steps of Blair House. Collazo had failed to chamber a round and the pistol did not fire but just as Birdzell turned he chambered a round and shot him in the knee. Hearing the shots Secret Service Agent Vincent Mroz rushed outside and shot Collazo on the front steps. Two other agents also fired on Collazo.
Meanwhile Torresola approached the guard booth at the west corner of the property and shot officer Leslie Coffelt four times, mortally wounding him. He then turned to the house and fired on the officers there wounding two. While reloading, Officer Coffelt staggered outside his booth and fired once hitting Torresola in the head killing him instantly. The whole affair lasted about 40 seconds.
Officer Coffelt died four hours later!......Medicineman!
Torresola was the only one skilled in the use of fire arms and the ones chosen for the deed were a German Luger and a P-38 pistol. Collazo did not even know how to load his pistol. They were much aware that they would be killed. The plot was hatched in New York City. They took the train to Washington and went to Blair House, with Torresola approaching the entry gate on foot while Collazo walked up behind Capitol Police Officer Donald Birdzell,who was standing on the steps of Blair House. Collazo had failed to chamber a round and the pistol did not fire but just as Birdzell turned he chambered a round and shot him in the knee. Hearing the shots Secret Service Agent Vincent Mroz rushed outside and shot Collazo on the front steps. Two other agents also fired on Collazo.
Meanwhile Torresola approached the guard booth at the west corner of the property and shot officer Leslie Coffelt four times, mortally wounding him. He then turned to the house and fired on the officers there wounding two. While reloading, Officer Coffelt staggered outside his booth and fired once hitting Torresola in the head killing him instantly. The whole affair lasted about 40 seconds.
Officer Coffelt died four hours later!......Medicineman!
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
BELLS OF BALANGIGA
The Spanish American War on 1898-99, though short lived, produced enormous changes in the United States. We now became overseers of Cuba and gained ownership of the Philippine Islands as well. There was a faction in the islands that violently opposed that arrangement, mostly the Moros in the southern islands, Mindanao and Samar.
What came to be known as the Balangiga Massacre took place on September 28, 1901 in Eastern Samar. Company C of the 9th U.S. Infantry Regiment from Wyoming was ambushed by Filipino fighters from the village of Balangiga while eating breakfast, killing 48 and wounding 22 of the 78 men of the unit. The villagers captured about 100 rifles and 25,000 rounds of ammunition. An estimated 20-25 villagers were killed in the fight
General Jacob H. Smith ordered the village of Balangiga burned and any Filipino male over the age of ten bearing arms be shot on the spot. Because the Catholic Church bells were used to signal the attack those three bells were taken as war booty. Two of these bells reside at what is now called F. E. Warren Air Force Base in Chyenne Wyoming. The third bell went to the Madison Barracks Sackets Harbor New York where the 9th U.S. Infantry Regiment was stationed at the turn of the century. That bell is now at Camp Cloud in Korea, their present station.
For some 15 years there has been an attempt to return the bells to the Philippines. But as of now they remain where they have been for over 100 years............Medicineman!
What came to be known as the Balangiga Massacre took place on September 28, 1901 in Eastern Samar. Company C of the 9th U.S. Infantry Regiment from Wyoming was ambushed by Filipino fighters from the village of Balangiga while eating breakfast, killing 48 and wounding 22 of the 78 men of the unit. The villagers captured about 100 rifles and 25,000 rounds of ammunition. An estimated 20-25 villagers were killed in the fight
General Jacob H. Smith ordered the village of Balangiga burned and any Filipino male over the age of ten bearing arms be shot on the spot. Because the Catholic Church bells were used to signal the attack those three bells were taken as war booty. Two of these bells reside at what is now called F. E. Warren Air Force Base in Chyenne Wyoming. The third bell went to the Madison Barracks Sackets Harbor New York where the 9th U.S. Infantry Regiment was stationed at the turn of the century. That bell is now at Camp Cloud in Korea, their present station.
For some 15 years there has been an attempt to return the bells to the Philippines. But as of now they remain where they have been for over 100 years............Medicineman!
Sunday, October 15, 2017
THE RED, THE WHITE AND THE BLUE
Millionaire children playing a game while insulting the flag of the country that allows them to play the game shameful to say the least.
The following essay was written by the wife of a veteran at the height of the "Flag burning crowd" a few years ago. It deserves to be read again at this time.
"Can we talk? There are some things on my mind I really feel the need to share with you."
"Do you have any idea what it feels like to grow old----to see young people lacking respect for you? Oh yes, I've heard it all--times have changed--what used to be important just isn't chic anymore--it's old fashioned and out of step."
"Let me just tell you something for you to think about. I've been spit upon! Some people today ignore me completely--as if I weren't even there. But-- mostly, I guess, being shut up in the house and never being remembered at all is the most degrading."
"There are times I wonder what the parents of the youth of today are doing to promote the attitudes currently popular. Perhaps a program to reeducate the parents is in order. The kids are so far gone, the roots are planted in apathy. My great, great--oh, goodness, ever so many greats ago--was tenderly made by the hands of a lady named Betsy Ross. Since my heritage began--men have fought for me--stood up for me in the face of extreme adversity-- and, yes, even died for me. I've had many changes in my growth--my design and the number of the stars in my crown have grown. I think I'll 'bust' sometimes when I reflect on the glorious changes. And--then--the sudden reality of the changes in attitudes toward me and my frbearers hurts me so. I've been so proud to represent the great U.S.A."
"I guess the best part of a good talk is getting some things off your chest. But I hope you'll think about some of the heartfelt things I've said. I do love you, America."
OLD GLORY...................Medicineman!
The following essay was written by the wife of a veteran at the height of the "Flag burning crowd" a few years ago. It deserves to be read again at this time.
"Can we talk? There are some things on my mind I really feel the need to share with you."
"Do you have any idea what it feels like to grow old----to see young people lacking respect for you? Oh yes, I've heard it all--times have changed--what used to be important just isn't chic anymore--it's old fashioned and out of step."
"Let me just tell you something for you to think about. I've been spit upon! Some people today ignore me completely--as if I weren't even there. But-- mostly, I guess, being shut up in the house and never being remembered at all is the most degrading."
"There are times I wonder what the parents of the youth of today are doing to promote the attitudes currently popular. Perhaps a program to reeducate the parents is in order. The kids are so far gone, the roots are planted in apathy. My great, great--oh, goodness, ever so many greats ago--was tenderly made by the hands of a lady named Betsy Ross. Since my heritage began--men have fought for me--stood up for me in the face of extreme adversity-- and, yes, even died for me. I've had many changes in my growth--my design and the number of the stars in my crown have grown. I think I'll 'bust' sometimes when I reflect on the glorious changes. And--then--the sudden reality of the changes in attitudes toward me and my frbearers hurts me so. I've been so proud to represent the great U.S.A."
"I guess the best part of a good talk is getting some things off your chest. But I hope you'll think about some of the heartfelt things I've said. I do love you, America."
OLD GLORY...................Medicineman!
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