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shawa
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:23 pm    Post subject: The Undefended City Reply with quote

WOW! A powerful piece from Bill Whittle at NRO. I'm passing this one around.


The Undefended City
No despair.
By Bill Whittle
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“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.” (Thomas Paine, 1776)
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Me#1You#10
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

WOW! indeed. My first thought brings a new perspective on Brokaw's "The Greatest Generation".
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I B Squidly
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glad to see Bill's back. You might remember his "Tribes" essay from a few years back. Reread it at his home site:

http://www.ejectejecteject.com/
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 2:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That was a great read.
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