Very insightful history Pete! The pictorials are more descriptive than the rants from pundits.
BTW Colin, (with respect):
... it is proper to follow an adjective with an adverb rather than another adjective or another verb: ("Educated" vs. "correct."). "
Educated," though descriptive in intent as a noun, is intransitive in the English language - and should have been followed by the word "
correctly!" Within any language, such is grammatically correct to keep the same tense (even when what is spoken is "on-going"). It also maintains proper syntax... LOL!
Hmmm... need I have reminded you of that - you Englishman!?
I certainly hope none of us are finished yet! It is a new day for everyone smart enough to discern the times. Maybe our political leaders will embrace this truth... in the meantime...
Let's stop "ducking" each other and get down to business in the Best Way available to us. Respect our leaders with skin. They are paying (or have Paid) a high price (or the Ultimate One) to be where they are even, or for us to enjoy our liberties. If we don't agree with them from time to time, then at least take the time to reflect on the sacrifices made rather than naively come back with scant appreciation for the fight and those still fighting. There are many more who cannot be called Veterans, than those memorializing them (regardless of what sovereign Nation we hail from). In fact, pray for them/us - and study yourself to show yourself approved. The battle is not theirs, nor ours, but the Lord's. There's a bigger picture here that many seem oblivious.
Above all else, display the fruit that others wish to harvest, rather than pick when it has already fallen to the ground. Galatians 5:22. Today is Veteran's Day in the United States - I respect the sacrifices, but have found something better if only there are hearts and ears to hear. In fact, it'll take more than the five sense. It will take investment in each at a time when such seems so unprofitable.
Against such Fruit, there is, nor ever shall be, any law.
Dr. Duck!
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Eddie Palmeiri w/Suss!