Monthly Archives: July 2008

Sound the General Alarm: The Finale

Posted on July 31, 2008 by

The investigation is complete concerning the fire on the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON. The CO and XO have been relieved of duty due to shipboard practices that may have led to the extensive fire. The Navy officials said investigators believe the … Continue reading →

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and now, the REST of the story.

Posted on July 30, 2008 by

I’ve always been somewhat confused by the stories coming from Iraq, specifically (and obviously) the media’s selective coverage of what happens there. I think that anyone who’s done anything resembling serious academic study would agree that history is best written … Continue reading →

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The Official End of Darwinism

Posted on July 30, 2008 by

People have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I’d like to think that inherent in these is the right to do whatever harm to your body you want. Wanna smoke twelve packs a day? Go right … Continue reading →

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A True Hero.

Posted on July 29, 2008 by

CWO5 David Cooper flew for the Night Stalkers. For those keeping score at home, those are the members of the Special Operations Aviation Regiment (spoken: The Black Helicopters that fly bad men in to do bad things to badder people). … Continue reading →

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We just don’t think about it

Posted on July 27, 2008 by

The USS SCORPION. Every submariner knows about it. No one really knows why she was lost at sea. Molten Eagle has a very good discourse going on at his site here and here. Definitely worth a read if you’re interested … Continue reading →

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