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To bad they didn't bring him back and put him in a boxing ring in Times Sq. Then they could have let the NYC firefighters each have a go at him.
DrEntropy said:I like the Davy Jones Solution better.
That is one thing I look forward to every morning. I'll post my colors and sip my coffee as I think of my brothers who are still serving!Basil said:aeronca65t said:Our flag is normally out (unless the weather is rotten), but I got up early to put it up today!
This quote from Mark Twain seems especially fitting:
<span style="font-style: italic">"I've never wished a man dead but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure."</span>
Indeed.
Basil said:I'm sure glad that we were able to "somehow" obtain that info that ultimately led to this great day!
Basil said:Dumping the remains at sea was VERY smart.
bgbassplyr said:Heard he was awarded the promised 72 virgins...
....turned out to be all MALE virgins.
bgbassplyr said:Heard he was awarded the promised 72 virgins...
....turned out to be all MALE virgins.
... which makes you understand their fascination for goats.Basil said:Here they are:
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TRDejaVu said:... which makes you understand their fascination for goats.Basil said:Here they are:
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Basil said:swift6 said:Second: The US seems to be the only country where people seem to disrespect the flag in the name of patriotism.
Too many people haven't a clue about flag etiquette, which is really too bad but such things are not taught much any more.
DrEntropy said:Some folks get downright hostile if I suggest they: take down a tattered flag, uplight one displayed after dark, take one down during a rain...
I gave up. Ignorance, though no excuse, is impossible to defeat.
OH!
AN UPDATE!!!
BinLaden is STILL dead.
PAUL161 said:Basil said:swift6 said:Second: The US seems to be the only country where people seem to disrespect the flag in the name of patriotism.
Too many people haven't a clue about flag etiquette, which is really too bad but such things are not taught much any more.
Respect for our flag and all it stands for seems to have taken a back seat in the minds of most people today. The forgotten heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice don't get the respect they deserve any more. This famous photo gives a good example of how people feel today. What a shame! PJ
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