Quote of the day

Via the Patriot Post.

Re: Culture

"The truth is, we are supposed to be taking in individuals from other cultures, not other cultures in their wholeness. That is what American openness is supposed to represent. But we are so far gone that the men who lead us... are not even aware of this. But once again we see the continuum between universal values and multiculturalism. Since human beings can’t live without culture, multiculturalism—that is, to be taken over by other cultures—is the fate of any country unwilling to assert its own culture. Some people are wary of talking of an American culture because they associate it with race. This is erroneous. Culture transcends race. It unites people of different backgrounds. Whether it be Louis Armstrong or Aaron Copland, they are both part of American culture."—Carol Iannone

Daily meme

The "Stuff I've Done" meme.  Gakked from jcbdragon.

Bold the ones you've done.

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Making a choice

Does anyone out there reading this believe that the men and women who join the military do so because they have no other option?

If so, then I challenge you to read this:  He HAD Options - And Chose the Honorable One.

While it is likely true that some of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines join because they see no other way to get out of a bad situation, this is by no means true for the majority.  I personally know that there are those who join because they feel called to serve and not because they feel they have to.  I know this, because among them is my beloved wife.