Here are some of the things taking place in the world, and in the USA this week: Malaysian airliner shot down by a Russian-made missile The US southern border overwhelmed with illegal immigrant people from Central America Israeli-Palestinian war in Gaza, where Hamas shoots rockets from residential neighborhoods Court rulings cast ObamaCare subsidies …
Category: History
All historical references, especially American history
I’m Up to the Challenge: Dinner Party Edition~History’s Best
This week's challenge is a great one for me, as I have already given lots of thought to who I'd invite to my "ideal dinner party" table. First, the table is round, so everyone gets to talk to everyone else. First guests are myself and my husband. We are both middle-aged, Conservatives, and classical musicians …
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We Stand With The State of Israel
For the past week, Hamas Terrorists from Gaza have been raining their rockets down on the State of Israel. Their rockets are fired from within civilian residential areas of towns. And they have the unmitigated gall to demand a cease-fire from the Israelis! Hamas has absolutely no problem with targeting Israeli civilians in Tel …
It’s Memorial Day Weekend-How do you observe it?
Is Memorial Day weekend just a day off from work for you? Just the first weekend the pool is open, and the official start of barbecue season? Or is it a time for somber reflection on the many men and women who gave their lives for their country. Who gave the United States of …
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New Feature, in the Right Margin-Freedom Phrases
Take a look at the new feature of Calling-all-RushBabes. Freedom Phrases are sayings, aphorisms, and quotes from famous and not-so-famous people. Some will be Americans, and some from foreigners who admire America. If you have a favorite "Freedom Phrase", by all means leave a comment, with the saying and its author.
My first response to Weekly Photo Challenge-How about THIS Monument?
Back in 2010, Hubby and I drove to Hillsdale College in Michigan for Hillsdale Hostel. We spent a week on the road getting there, the week there, and a week getting back. On the way from Everett, Washington to Hillsdale Michigan, we passed through Wyoming, and stopped at Devil's Tower National Monument. Here are a …
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Shame, Shame, Shame from Institutions this week
How low can you go? In two separate incidents this week, institutions of higher learning and technology, BOTH of whom purport to support the values of Inclusiveness, and Tolerance, and Free Speech and expression; brought shame and ridicule upon themselves. It never ceases to amaze me how Liberal institutions can engage in despicable behavior, treating …
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Politicians In Disgrace…
In The News Today: The Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, Patrick Cannon, ARRESTED, then RESIGNS. California State Senator Leland Yee, ARRESTED on various fraud charges. US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, under FBI INVESTIGATION for giving campaign money to his granddaughter. Rhode Island House speaker Gordon Fox, UNDER INVESTIGATION BY FBI, IRS, US Attorney's office. …
What OTL Hath Wrought
Courtesy Of Mr. Dave Carter, on Ricochet this morning. Dave always gets it right, and this is just excellent. The family that lives in the White House (gee, I'm wondering why they haven't re-christened it the "Black House") is squandering YOUR money on lavish parties and vacations, while you sweat and toil every day to …
Posted Without Comment. Liberals Behaving Badly (as usual).
Juan Williams on Fox News: Please read the entire article.