tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post4657869023937432137..comments2023-10-19T11:36:49.184-04:00Comments on Life & Otherwise . . .: The Circles of Time; or How Many Short-Sighted Republicans Does It Take to Keep the U.S. at War for Decades?Jason Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15643595412184843553noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post-70716406487060367982011-05-30T14:04:45.244-04:002011-05-30T14:04:45.244-04:00If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked fo...If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,<br>And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.<br>I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,<br>‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.<br><br>And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.<br>And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.<br>And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.<br>‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.<br><br>From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,<br>across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,<br><br>From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,<br>Well, there’s pride in every American heart,<br>and it’s time to stand and say:<br><br>I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.<br>And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.<br>And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.<br>‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.<br><br><br>God Bless The U.S.A. Words and Music by Lee GreenwoodProud supporter of Americas sonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post-5419988618259457772011-05-30T14:04:44.605-04:002011-05-30T14:04:44.605-04:00If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked fo...If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,<br>And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.<br>I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,<br>‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.<br><br>And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.<br>And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.<br>And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.<br>‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.<br><br>From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,<br>across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,<br><br>From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,<br>Well, there’s pride in every American heart,<br>and it’s time to stand and say:<br><br>I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.<br>And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.<br>And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.<br>‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.<br><br><br>God Bless The U.S.A. Words and Music by Lee GreenwoodProud supporter of Americas Sonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post-70587727077370690722011-05-30T14:04:43.794-04:002011-05-30T14:04:43.794-04:00I'd truly like to hear the bulk of the reasons...I'd truly like to hear the bulk of the reasons...<br><br>As your single reason as "this will be a way to eliminate some of the most dangerous terrorists" is a bunch of malarky... The terrorists were never in Iraq to begin with--they showed up to attack us after we arrived. There were and still are much better ways that are less dangerous for our troops and our overall position in the world to "eliminate" the terrorists. Not only was Bush's way the silliest and most pompous way to go about it, that's not even why we went to Iraq to begin with...<br><br>Wouldn't you agree? Why or why not?Jason Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15643595412184843553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post-29832752336467794132007-04-05T12:37:00.000-04:002007-04-05T12:37:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jason Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643595412184843553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post-16792188744631648852007-04-05T10:13:00.000-04:002007-04-05T10:13:00.000-04:00I'd truly like to hear the bulk of the reasons...A...I'd truly like to hear the bulk of the reasons...<BR/><BR/>As your single reason as "this will be a way to eliminate some of the most dangerous terrorists" is a bunch of malarky... The terrorists were never in Iraq to begin with--they showed up to attack us after we arrived. There were and still are much better ways that are less dangerous for our troops and our overall position in the world to "eliminate" the terrorists. Not only was Bush's way the silliest and most pompous way to go about it, that's not even why we went to Iraq to begin with...<BR/><BR/>Wouldn't you agree? Why or why not?Jason Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643595412184843553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post-36976972272983175522007-04-05T07:43:00.000-04:002007-04-05T07:43:00.000-04:00hmmm...Guess I'm a crazy now?....Sorry for believi...hmmm...Guess I'm a crazy now?....Sorry for believing in our troops, that they are doing the right thing being in Iraq, I could go on and on, as there are alot of reasons to be there, but one reason is that hopfully this will be a way to eliminate some of the most dangerous terrorists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post-80889580429487244192007-04-04T21:11:00.000-04:002007-04-04T21:11:00.000-04:00Life wouldn't be the same without 'em, Dar... :DWe...Life wouldn't be the same without 'em, Dar... <BR/><BR/>:D<BR/><BR/>Welcome back to blog world! You've been missed!!Jason Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643595412184843553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post-25928317605329670482007-04-04T17:48:00.000-04:002007-04-04T17:48:00.000-04:00Oh my, you still get the crazies come through...it...Oh my, you still get the crazies come through...it's always a good laugh here in the comments room!<BR/> <BR/>Great post! Glad you're feeling better Jason!Darhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534302098399264608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post-16046883330601064972007-04-04T12:18:00.000-04:002007-04-04T12:18:00.000-04:00I scared to ask, but...How do you believe this son...I scared to ask, but...<BR/><BR/>How do you believe this song correlates to the topic of the post (i.e., we're the cause of our own problems in regards to the wars in the middle east), and secondly, how did invading Iraq and toppling Saddam "protect our freedoms" in America?<BR/><BR/>Also, hello and welcome to both of you to the blog.Jason Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643595412184843553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post-3246831788701288332007-04-04T11:52:00.000-04:002007-04-04T11:52:00.000-04:00Because the song states my thoughts exactly, if it...Because the song states my thoughts exactly, if it wasn't for our soldiers and what they do fighting in the wars we have been in we wouldn't have all the freedoms we have today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post-74477523427421757502007-04-04T10:13:00.000-04:002007-04-04T10:13:00.000-04:00How about sharing your thoughts instead of regurgi...How about sharing your thoughts instead of regurgitating a propaganda song?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post-83919601629322037992007-04-04T08:05:00.000-04:002007-04-04T08:05:00.000-04:00If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked fo...If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,<BR/>And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.<BR/>I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,<BR/>‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.<BR/><BR/>And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.<BR/>And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.<BR/>And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.<BR/>‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.<BR/><BR/>From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,<BR/>across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,<BR/><BR/>From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,<BR/>Well, there’s pride in every American heart,<BR/>and it’s time to stand and say:<BR/><BR/>I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.<BR/>And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.<BR/>And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.<BR/>‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.<BR/><BR/><BR/>God Bless The U.S.A. Words and Music by Lee GreenwoodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20581097.post-51809071439416538772007-04-04T08:04:00.000-04:002007-04-04T08:04:00.000-04:00If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked fo...If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,<BR/>And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.<BR/>I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,<BR/>‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.<BR/><BR/>And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.<BR/>And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.<BR/>And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.<BR/>‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.<BR/><BR/>From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,<BR/>across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,<BR/><BR/>From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,<BR/>Well, there’s pride in every American heart,<BR/>and it’s time to stand and say:<BR/><BR/>I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.<BR/>And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.<BR/>And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.<BR/>‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.<BR/><BR/><BR/>God Bless The U.S.A. Words and Music by Lee GreenwoodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com