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shawa · CNO Joined: 03 Sep 2004 Posts: 2004

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)

Me#1You#10 · Site Admin Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 6503

WOW! indeed. My first thought brings a new perspective on Brokaw's "The Greatest Generation".

I B Squidly · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:32 am Post subject:

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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GenrXr · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 2:29 am Post subject:

That was a great read.
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