My experience is that there is no such thing as “A Marine”. Oh, there are individual Marines, but not singular Marines. There is one Marine, there is Marine by himself, but no such thing as “a Marine”. The very word is plural in its spirit. Every Marine who ever earned the title United States Marine is permanently connected to every other Marine that ever wore the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. From the first recruit, to the last we are bound together by the Corps’ Values: honor, courage, commitment. By our shared history. We are connected by blood. They are the bedrock of the character of Marines. Like links in a chain stretching from first to last, always faithful to each other, to our mission, to our country.

On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress commissioned Samuel Nicholas to raise 2 Battalions of Marines. That day, Nicholas set up shop in Tun Tavern (Philadelphia), and appointed the proprietor, Robert Mullan, the job of chief Marine Recruiter . Prospective recruits flocked to the tavern, lured by cold beer and the opportunity to serve in the new Corps of Marines.

On March 20, 1779, Capt. William Jones, USMC, advertised for "a few good men" to enlist in the Corps. The term seemed ideally suited for Marines, fueled by the implication that "a few" of the right men, “good men”, would be enough. The term has become synonymous with U.S. Marines.

Semper Fidelis, the official motto, was adopted in 1883. From the Latin, Semper Fidelis means "Always Faithful." Other terms like First to Fight, Once a Marine, Always a Marine, Gung-Ho, and OOH-RA have united marines over our 230 year history.

The heroes of the Corps, Smedley Butler, Dan Daly, Presley O’Bannon, Archibald Henderson, "Chesty" Puller, and John Archer Lejeune, are linked with names like:

Charles Colson, John Glenn, Charles Swindoll, F. Lee Bailey, James Baker, John Basilone, Robert Bork, Art Buchwald, Steve McQueen, Oliver North, Ken Norton, Lee Trevino, Montel Williams, Bea Arthur, Philip Caputo, Drew Carey, Rod Carew, James Carville, Eddie Collins, Don Adams, Mike Anderson, Paul Arizin, Monte Barrett, Hank Bauer, Hugh Brannum, Roberto Clemente, David Dinkins, Art Donovan, Terry Downes, Buster Drayton, Nick Barone, R. Lee Ermey, Don & Phil Everly, Bill Fitch, Glenn Ford, Christopher George, Gene Hackman, Sterling Hayden, Ira Hayes, Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch, Gil Hodges, "Don" Imus, George Jones, Bob Keeshan, Raymond W. Kelly, Jim Lehrer, Jim Mora, Zell Miller, Ray Mercer, Steve McQueen, Ed McMahon, Lee Marvin, Robert A. Lutz, Pete Wilson, Chuck Wepner, Mike Weave,r John Warner, Robert Wagner, Bill Veeck, Gene Tunney, Lee Trevino, Leon Spinks, Frederick W. Smith, George Schultz, George C. Scott, Buddy Rich, Burt Reynolds, Tyrone Power, Bum Phillips, George Peppard, Sam Peckinpah, Ted Williams, Nicks, and thousands more…

From General John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message for 1921-

On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress. Since that date, many thousand men have borne the name Marine. In memory of them, it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the Birthday of our Corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious history.

The record of our Corps is one which will bear comparison with that of the most famous military organizations in the world’s history. During 90 of the 146 years of its existence, the Marine Corps has been in action against the Nation’s foes. From the Battle of Trenton to the Argonne, Marines have won foremost honors in war and in the long era of tranquility at home. Generation after generation of Marines have grown gray in war in both hemispheres and in every corner of the seven seas [so] that our country and its citizens might enjoy peace and security.

In every battle and skirmish since the birth of our Corps, Marines have acquitted themselves with the greatest distinction, winning new honors on each occasion until the term "Marine" has come to signify all that is highest in military efficiency and soldierly virtue.

This high name of distinction and soldierly repute we who are Marines today have received from those who preceded us in the Corps. With it we also received from them the eternal spirit which has animated our Corps from generation to generation and has been the distinguishing mark of the Marines in every age. So long as that spirit continues to flourish, Marines will be found equal to every emergency in the future as they have been in the past, and the men of our Nation will regard us as worthy successors to the long line of illustrious men who have served as "Soldiers of the Sea" since the founding of the Corps.

Happy Birthday Marines…

DIVORCE AGREEMENT

Dear American liberals, leftists, social progressives, socialists, Marxists and Obama supporters, et al:

We have stuck together since the late 1950′s for the sake of the kids, but the whole of this latest election process has made me realize that I want a divorce. I know we tolerated each other for many years for the sake of future generations, but sadly, this relationship has clearly run its course.

Our two ideological sides of America cannot and will not ever agree on what is right for us all, so let’s just end it on friendly terms. We can smile and chalk it up to irreconcilable differences and go our own way.

Here is a model separation agreement:

Our two groups can equitably divide up the country by landmass each taking a similar portion. That will be the difficult part, but I am sure  our two sides can come to a friendly agreement. After that, it should be relatively easy! Our respective representatives can effortlessly divide other assets since both sides have such distinct and disparate tastes.
We don’t like redistributive taxes so you can keep them. You are welcome to the liberal judges and the ACLU. Since you hate guns and war, we’ll take our firearms, the cops, the NRA and the military.  We’ll take the nasty, smelly oil industry and you can go with wind, solar and biodiesel.  You can keep Oprah, Michael Moore and Rosie O’Donnell. You are, however, responsible for finding a bio-diesel vehicle big enough to move all three of them.
We’ll keep capitalism, greedy corporations, pharmaceutical companies, Wal-Mart and Wall Street. You can have your beloved lifelong welfare dwellers, food stamps, homeless, homeboys, hippies, druggies and illegal aliens. We’ll keep the hot Alaskan hockey moms, greedy CEO’s and rednecks. We’ll keep the Bibles and give you NBC and  Hollywood . 
You can make nice with  Iran  and Palestine and we’ll retain the right to invade and hammer places that threaten us. You can have the peaceniks and war protesters. When our allies or our way of life are under assault, we’ll help provide them security. 
We’ll keep our Judeo-Christian values. You are welcome to Islam, Scientology, Humanism, political correctness and Shirley McClain. You can also have the U.N. but we will no longer be paying the bill.

We’ll keep the SUV’s, pickup trucks and oversized luxury cars. You can take every Subaru station wagon you can find.

You can give everyone healthcare if you can find any practicing doctors. We’ll continue to believe healthcare is a luxury and not a right.  We’ll keep "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "The National Anthem." I’m sure you’ll be happy to substitute "Imagine", "I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing", "Kum Ba Ya" or "We Are the World". 
We’ll practice trickle down economics and you can continue to give trickle up poverty your best shot.

Since it often so offends you, we’ll keep our history, our name and our flag.  
Would you agree to this?  If so, please pass it along to other like-minded liberal and conservative patriots and if you do not agree, just hit delete. In the spirit of friendly parting, I’ll bet you answer which one of us will need whose help in 15 years.

Sincerely,
John J. Wall
Law Student and an American

P. S. Also, please take Ted Turner, Sean Penn, Martin Sheen, Barbara Streisand, & Jane Fonda with you.

P. S. S.  And you won’t have to press 1 for English when you call our country.

The following words were spoken by the late Red Skelton on his television program as he related the story of his teacher, Mr. Laswell, who felt his students had come to think of the Pledge of Allegiance as merely something to recite in class each day.

I (me, an individual, a committee of one.) Pledge (dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self-pity.) Allegiance (my love and my devotion.)To the flag (our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there’s respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody’s job! ) of the United (that means that we have all come together.) States (individual communities that have united into 48 great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose; all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that’s love for country. ) And to the republic (a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it’s from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people.) For which it stands, one nation (one nation, meaning “so blessed by God”) Indivisible (incapable of being divided.) With liberty (which is freedom — the right of power to live one’s own life without threats, fear or some sort of retaliation.) And Justice (the principle or quality of dealing fairly with others.)For all (which means it’s as much your country as it is mine).

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     My Friends and I went out to Dragon Man’s today for their annual Machine Gun Shoot. This is a popular event that gives everyone the opportunity to hold and fire some very impressive machine guns and weapons of all types. A good time for all..  We were also celebrating my friend JW’s transition into the world of marriage. What could be better than spending time with friends and firing some truly awesome weapons. Good luck JW.. I wish you the best in your life with your new wife!!!

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Bertha Lewis, ACORN’s chief organizer, said it is illegal for the filmmakers to film without notification and “fabricate” their stories, and action will be taken. Meanwhile, the dismissal of the ACORN workers on the videos was confirmed.

“I cannot and I will not defend the actions of the workers depicted in the video,” Lewis said in a prepared statement.

At ACORN’s Washington office, two workers were fired after a video revealed them offering to help the filmmaker acquire illegal home loans to set up a brothel. Those dismissals came only a day after two workers in Baltimore were fired for advising the “pimp” and “prostitute” how to fake tax forms and apply for illegal benefits for 13 “very young” girls who were scheduled to be brought into the U.S. to work as child prostitutes.

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I do not approve of the class warfare policies and oppressive, arrogant attitude being pushed on the American people by the Obama Administration and the Pelosi-Reid Democrats in Congress. I’m writing to remind you that you, as government officials, are in government to serve the people, not make the people serve your government.

You know of the widespread disapproval of your wasteful, irresponsible giveaways, leftist redistribution policies, and big-government health care and energy schemes. I highly recommend you refrain from forcing short-sighted and foolish laws upon the citizens of this Republic.

Sincerely,

Bobby Shea

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Much as it pains me to say this, I have to admit it – my Democrat friends were right.
 
They told me if I voted for McCain, the nation’s hope would deteriorate, and  sure enough there has been a 20 point drop in the Consumer Confidence Index since the election, reaching a lower point than any time during the  Bush administration.
 
They told me if I voted for McCain, the US would become more deeply embroiled in the Middle East,  and now, tens of thousands of additional troops are scheduled to be deployed into Afghanistan.
 
My Democrat Party friends told me if I voted for McCain, that the economy would get worse and sure enough unemployment is approaching 9.5% and the new stimulus packages implemented recently have sent the stock market lower than at any time since the Islamic Terrorists attacks of 9-11.
 
They told me if I voted for McCain, we would see more "crooks" in high ranking positions in Federal government and sure enough, several recent cabinet nominees and Senate appointments revealed resumes of scandal, bribery and tax fraud.
 
They told me if I voted for McCain, we would see more "Pork at the trough" in Federal government and sure enough, 17,500 "Pork Bills" showed up in Congress since January 2009…..
 
I was also told by my Democrat friends that if I voted for  McCain, we would see more deficit spending in Washington D..C. , and sure  enough, Obama has spent more in just 30 days than all other Presidents together – in the entire history of the good ole USA ….
 
Well I voted for McCain in November and my Democrat friends were right…all of  their predictions have come true!

In 2005, Congress passed the Real ID Act, a federal effort to create a national identity card and a database to support it. It would force all states to connect their DMV databases to one interlinked system — facilitating government tracking of all Americans.

We don’t need this type of control!

“Liberty” -

• autonomy: immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
• freedom of choice; “liberty of opinion”; “liberty of worship”; “liberty–perfect liberty–to think or feel or do just as one pleases”; “at liberty to choose whatever Pizza one wishes”
• personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression

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No one should die because they cannot afford health care, and no one should go broke because they get sick. If you agree, please post this as your status for the rest of the day.

I agree the healthcare system needs to be reformed, but I do not believe spending money covering those who cannot afford health insurance is the right way to go. If someone can not afford health insurance, that is a choice. Maybe not a direct choice but one that was inferred by their action or inaction. I do understand that everyone run’s into hard times at one time or another and may need help, but I do not believe that this help should come from the federal government, nor do I believe that this help should be ongoing and permanent. We hear in the news that everyone deserves quality healthcare. The only thing anyone deserves is what they are willing to work for.

If we truly want to reform healthcare and drive down costs, we need to reduce or eliminate malpractice suits, decrease the FDA testing requirements, and increase the number of healthcare workers to drive the supply higher than the demand. You may be thinking that this will reduce the quality of healthcare below what you are willing to accept. You are absolutely right. But, on the other hand, by increasing the number of eligible patients through government subsidy and increased taxes, you are in affect accomplishing the same thing.

I’m not a politician, nor an economist.. It’s not my job to find the solution.

It’s my job protect my interests…..

I am Bobby Shea and I approve this message