Local Soldier Saves Afghan Children From Floods

Peace2All. First of all I’m very happy the surgery went well. Hope your mom is up and about soon. (If she were home she’d probably smack you for arguing with me). So, am I the coyote or the sheepdog? LMAO. Regarding your 9:47 PM post. WELL SAID. However, if you were sincere you wouldn’t have posted your 10:03 or 10:09 comments. Regarding the former. No, the Obama comment was not meant to strike a blow at you. It was meant to be humorous. Perhaps you are taking this a tad too seriously. (Have another cocktail… or two). Perhaps you’re not aware of this but Presidents make Proclamations all the time. It has nothing to do with their ‘War Powers’. Three Presidents issued a Thanksgiving Proclamation (without using their ‘war powers’). Regarding your 10:09, yes I do know what states the Emancipation Proclamation pertained to. ALL STATES that remained loyal to the Union would be reimbursed for the loss of their slaves! This may surprise you but the northern states remained LOYAL to the union. Despite that fact I agree with you that Lincoln wasn’t (at that time) enforcing the northern states to give up their slaves (for politcal reasons). That does NOT, by any means, detract from the fact that it was Lincoln who freed the slaves. I understand why liberals would want to smear Lincoln’s good name and reputation like that (Lincoln being a Republican and all). How does one rationalize that Lincoln didn’t free the slaves because he didn’t free all of them yet claim that congress did with an amendment that also did not free all the slaves? If not for Lincoln would Congress have even passed that amendment? Lincoln STARTED the movement. (Emphasis PERIOD). Am I really being stubborn about this? I suppose I should be more agreeable and open to other points of view like you obviously are. I’ll try to work on that. Get some sleep, you sound beat.

Issachar; I may need a bit more time to answer the questions you have asked of me, but I am honestly getting tired tonight. For now, I will just say this: I agree with you on the issue of the Department of Education, that Obama and Bush were no friends of the Constitution, and that the southern states had a right to secede from the Union. As for quotes and the issue of the Navy etc; I am going to have to answer tomorrow. Again, I am fading fast and need to get some sleep. Peace

Peace2All – Glad to hear your mother is doing fine. Not sure who is the coyote and who is the sheep dog ... but, I had the feeling you had Libertarian 'leanings'. In that light please examine the following link and let me know what you think ... http://www.themoralliberal.com/2009/09/24/libertarianism-the-oxymoronic-faith/ ... However, first – spend some “quality time”.

Jim; as far as what states the Emancipation Proclamation pertained to; I truly think that you are just being stubborn about this, and if you care to do some research you will see that it did NOT end slavery in all states.

LOL Jim! If you think you were going to strike a blow with the Obama comment, it doesn't phase me in the least. I'm absolutely NO fan of Obama (although no fan of Bush either). BTW: You ARE aware that (al least by design) the president does not actually make law right? ;) Now I will admit that I don't know for sure, but I thought actions taken by the president having war powers, were only temporary, and not permanent law (I guess I will have to look it up), and therefore congress would have to make it official by passing it as a law.

Reading back over the posts, a few things occurred to me: 1) Although I stand by my statements/views, I picked the wrong forum to vent this morning. The soldier did an heroic thing (as I said from the beginning) and I overshadowed it. For this, I apologize and will take my licks for it. Once again, Kudos to Sgt. Rob Huff. 2) I'm wondering if (because of my anti-war views, you may think I'm a Democrat/liberal. I have been a Republican all of my adult life (although in the last several years, I am beginning to have more libertarian leanings). So...there's that. Once again, great job Sgt. Huff.

Thanks Jim and Issachar. The surgery (full knee replacement) went great and while in moderate pain, she is fine. Just got back about an hour ago, had dinner (and an after dinner cocktail), Sooo...Back to the argument. Reminds me of that Loony Tunes cartoon where the coyote and the sheep dog clock out for lunch, then go right back to it afterward. LOL! Seriously though; I'm not sure how long I can hang. My GF is already trying to get me to spend some "quality time". ;)

Bravo to Sgt. Huff! I think it's great to hear good stories like this. You're a complete idiot if you don't realize there's always horrors that happen in wars. This guy stepped up and did a humanly thing without being ordered to do it. Reality, I will keep special prayers for your son's safe return.

Hope your mom is okay and will be home soon!

I hope it is nothing serious with your mom. Hoping her a speedy and full recovery. Tell her Jim says, “Hey”. ‘8^)