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General bucks culture of silence on mental health

Saturday, November 8, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) -- It takes a brave soldier to do what Army Maj. Gen. David Blackledge did in Iraq. It takes as much bravery to do what he did when he got home. Blackledge got psychiatric counseling to deal with wartime trauma, and now he is defying the military's culture of [...]

Saw some shooting stars tonight…

Thursday, November 6, 2008

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I have to say that fall is one of my favorite times of year. I do get a little bit bummed when it gets really cold outside. But the night sky makes up for the cold weather. For some reason, the night sky always looks crisper in the cold. I make a [...]

But is Lando a socialist?

Thursday, November 6, 2008

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I'll be back to posting serious stuff later today, but in the meantime, here's a video for your enjoyment, if you're already nostalgic for the campaign season. The clip is good enough to violate my "I'm so goddamn sick of Star Wars" rule to post it. See more funny videos at Funny or Die More here: [...]

Star Wars + Obama = Instant Post

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

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Owned. By Wayne and inspired by Vinnie.... Continue here: Star Wars + Obama = Instant Post

MOVEMBER BLOG - Corruption rears its ugly head

Thursday, October 30, 2008

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I feel dirty. I feel like an Australian cricketer who has been approached by an Indian bookmaker. I feel as though someone has attempted to hand me a brown paper bag full of cash in a bid to convince me to look the other way for a moment. But I [...]

Star Wars star suffers suspected heart attack

Saturday, October 25, 2008

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Star Wars actor Ian McDiarmid suffered a suspected heart attack while on stage in London's West End - but insisted on finishing his opening night debut. Excerpt from: Star Wars star suffers suspected heart attack

Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation Highlighted in USA Today

Monday, October 13, 2008

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VFW Foundation was highlighted in USA Today on the October 7th “Sharing in the USA” special section. Approximately 70 charities were chosen nationally and selected based on fundraising and administrative efficiency. The VFW Foundation is one of two charities listed in the Missouri section. The foundation’s mission is to manage and distribute resources to support [...]

Military Families Want Answers from the Presidential Candidates

Monday, October 13, 2008

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The following is posted on the Foundation for Defense of Democracy’s website, and I think these questions are worthy of responses from our Presidential candidates. Join me in writing the campaigns and ask them to include these questions in the future debate this week. Military Families, Iraq & Afghanistan Vets, The American Legion and [...]

Gold Star Mother’s Day needs to remember the suicides as well

Monday, September 29, 2008

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Gold Star Mother's Day needs to remember the suicides as well How many mothers who have lost a son or daughter because of their service will not be remembered this day? How many will be left out of the "honor" others receive when a child is buried because they lost their [...]

New arms race between Russia and USA may trigger star wars

Sunday, September 28, 2008

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“Reagan once managed to get Russia involved in the arms race with the help of the “ star wars program.” The race aggravated the crisis inside the USSR against the background of the unfavorable global situation with fuel and the USSR’s ... Continue here: New arms race between Russia and USA may trigger star [...]