RIP - Frank Buckles-Last WW I Veteran-110 years of age..

and thank you --Sir- I would be honored to shake your hand when we meet on the other-better side ...
Notice Mr. Buckles informing the lib reporter-"Nobody calls me a liar."
Thank you -too- David De Jonge - for honoring him and other veterans with your wonderful artistic talent through photography..
h/t JAWA-for the heads up--
I found this video via De Jonge search...

Gates Visits-West Point - Speech and Photo Essay-

Gates Challenges Cadets to Change Army Culture-Speech
WEST POINT, N.Y., Feb. 25, 2011 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told cadets here that they must continue changing the culture of the Army to ensure the service can handle the challenges facing America.
Read more at link above..
Photo essay
Is this the 'change' that Gates is aiming for?
Diversity at West Point-

Boehner-FOLDS-Like a Cheap Suit...

John Boehner-R Speaker of the House- has FOLDED- like a cheap suit-
Hey Johnny-let the Federal Government Shut Down!

Montanians Want A Fiscally Sound State-Their Governor Accuses the Tea Party of Creating a Civil War -

Maybe Montana is the place to go--
The state has LOTS of liberals from CA -now--too bad-
Perhaps more sound minded folks could move there- because it looks like it may become one of the most FREEDOM loving states in the Union..
Their governor has to be voted out at some point -he does not get it!
Governor of Montana is 'concerned ' about the Tea Party
Montana-Freedom- Gun Rights-Militias

To remind-I will be highlighting all links affecting FREEDOM in this great Nation -in RED!!! for all of 2011>>>

1895 Eighth Grade Test--Our Ed System Has Been Dumbed Down...

Did your 8th grade education give you the where with all to answer all of the questions in the 1895 8th grade test?-- Mine did not -- and my education was considered excellent!
Now- according to the statistics- we have 2/3rds of the 8th graders in Wisconsin who cannot read...the reason I bring up WI is because the union activity there makes them fair game!!
http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/22/are-you-smarter-than-an-eighth-grader-from-1895/

Grammar (Time, one hour)
1. Give nine rules for the use of Capital Letters.
2. Name the Parts of Speech and define those that have no modifications.
3. Define Verse, Stanza and Paragraph.
4. What are the Principal Parts of a verb? Give Principal Parts of do, lie, lay and run.
5. Define Case, Illustrate each Case.
6. What is Punctuation? Give rules for principal marks of Punctuation.
7 – 10. Write a composition of about 150 words and show therein that you understand the practical use of the rules of grammar.
Arithmetic (Time, 1.25 hours)
1. Name and define the Fundamental Rules of Arithmetic.
2. A wagon box is 2 ft. deep, 10 feet long, and 3 ft. wide. How many bushels of wheat will it hold?
3. If a load of wheat weighs 3942 lbs., what is it worth at 50 cts. per bu., deducting 1050 lbs. for tare?
4. District No. 33 has a valuation of $35,000. What is the necessary levy to carry on a school seven months at $50 per month, and have $104 for incidentals?
5. Find cost of 6720 lbs. coal at $6.00 per ton.
6. Find the interest of $512.60 for 8 months and 18 days at 7 percent.
7. What is the cost of 40 boards 12 inches wide and 16 ft. long at $20 per m?
8. Find bank discount on $300 for 90 days (no grace) at 10 percent.
9. What is the cost of a square farm at $15 per are, the distance around which is 640 rods?
10. Write a Bank Check, a Promissory Note, and a Receipt.

U.S. History (Time, 45 minutes)
1. Give the epochs into which U.S. History is divided.
2. Give an account of the discovery of America by Columbus.
3. Relate the causes and results of the Revolutionary War.
4. Show the territorial growth of the United States.
5. Tell what you can of the history of Kansas.
6. Describe three of the most prominent battles of theRebellion.
7. Who were the following: Morse, Whitney, Fulton, Bell, Lincoln, Penn, and Howe?
8. Name events connected with the following dates:
1607
1620
1800
1849
1865
Orthography (Time, one hour)
1. What is meant by the following: Alphabet, phonetic, orthography, etymology, syllabication?
2. What are elementary sounds? How classified?
3. What are the following, and give examples of each: Trigraph, subvocals, diphthong, cognate letters, linguals?
4. Give four substitutes for caret ‘u’.
5. Give two rules for spelling words with final ‘e’. Name two exceptions under each rule.
6. Give two uses of silent letters in spelling. Illustrate each.
7. Define the following prefixes and use in connection with a word: Bi, dis, mis, pre, semi, post, non, inter, mono,super.
8. Mark diacritically and divide into syllables the following, and name the sign that indicates the sound: Card, ball, mercy, sir, odd,cell, rise, blood, fare, last.
9. Use the following correctly in sentences, Cite, site, sight, fane, fain, feign, vane, vain, vein, raze, raise, rays.
10. Write 10 words frequently mispronounced and indicate pronunciation by use of diacritical marks and by syllabication.
Geography (Time, one hour)
1. What is climate? Upon what does climate depend?
2. How do you account for the extremes of climate in Kansas?
3. Of what use are rivers? Of what use is the ocean?
4. Describe the mountains of North America.
5. Name and describe the following: Monrovia, Odessa, Denver, Manitoba, Hecla, Yukon, St. Helena, Juan Fermandez, Aspinwall and Orinoco.
6. Name and locate the principal trade centers of the U.S.
7. Name all the republics of Europe and give capital of each.
8. Why is the Atlantic Coast colder than the Pacific in the same latitude?
9. Describe the process by which the water of the ocean returns to the sources of rivers.
10. Describe the movements of the earth. Give inclination of the earth.
Physiology (Time, 45 minutes)
1. Where are the saliva, gastric juice, and bile secreted? What is the use of each in digestion?
2. How does nutrition reach the circulation?
3. What is the function of the liver? Of the kidneys?
4. How would you stop the flow of blood from an artery in the case of a laceration?
5. Give some general directions that you think would be beneficial to preserve the human body in a state of health.
Well- How did you do?!

Why Are We in the US NOT Drilling for Our Own Oil-

Who are the power winners -and players- who have closed drilling off of our coasts-while other countries drill off of our coasts -
See the video on this link-a scientist visually demonstrates the environmental dangers of NOT Drilling Oil off of the coast of Santa Barbara-(1/2 way through the vid)
and--
Whey are we sending our $$$$ to the Saudis-and other 'Asian'*-countries who are enemies of us in the US!!!
*Asian is the new PC nomenclature for the followers of Islam...

Saudi Arabia in talks to boost output of oil-

Crude Oil -$119 a barrel

Gaddafi regards President B Hussein Obama as a friend to the Muslim world

Links on issues affecting my great Nation will be highlighted in RED for the next year of posting - because- I am seeing RED and it isn't because I'm angry-



I am not angry any more-I have become focused!

1st Lt. Daren Hidalgo-KIA-Prayers to His fAMILY.-Rest in Peace Brave One....

Article Here:
York, PA - First Lt. Daren Hidalgo came from a family that followed a philosophy in which each member, somehow, should contribute to their country.

"My boys all decided to go into the military," said Jorge Hidalgo, father of the late Daren Hidalgo.

A 2005 graduate of Dallastown Area High School, Daren Hidalgo, 24, was killed Sunday near Mama Kiriz, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations, according to the website of the 2nd Cavalry Association and Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations.

He was assigned to G Company, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Rose Barracks, Germany.

After high school, Daren Hidalgo received a U.S. Military Academy appointment to West Point. His father

Daren Hidalgo (SUBMITTED)

and older brother, Miles Hidalgo, also attended West Point.

Daren Hidalgo graduated from the military academy in 2009 and then completed a year's worth of training before heading to Afghanistan, Jorge Hidalgo said.

Daren's father described his late son as hard working and willing to take on a challenge. He remembered his son's smile. He said Daren was kind-hearted and the "sparkle in everyone's eye."

Blue Hors Matine - RIP

I posted this Ride-in 2008-
just found out that the FABULOUS mare-Blue Hors Matine broke her leg and had to be put down-Being a Dressage Rider/trainer and horse breeder and having had to put my 'friends' down because of injury -well- I have lots of tears right now...
http://carolmsblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/trained-for-war.html


a tribute video in Danish --Matine was a Danish bred-trained Dressage champion...

Joe the Plumber-Has His Own Show-Whaddya Know Joe!!!

the link to the FIRST SHOW---
It is GREAT-I watched the entire show-and I usually do not sit for 40 minutes-
It is Worth your time-
Whaddya Know Joe Premier via Gateway...

Places to Go-

Light posting today-and I am going to cheat and link directly:
http://ibloga.blogspot.com/2011/02/this-man-obama-will-get-us-all-killed.html

Somali (Barbary!) Pirates Kill Americans

The Infidel - New and available for down-load

M Malkin has the LIST

11 year old boy hauled off to JAIL for drawing stick figures as rec. by his counselor -WHAT!!!!!!!!!

Tues. Feb. 22, Washington's Birthday-Awesome Videos...

Thank you-Sir- for your unwavering service to this - the greatest Nation Ever formed ...
As I watched all three videos - it occurred to me that -you were rather like a prophet as well as being a warrior and statesman...
h/t : Common Cents

NYPD Rescues West Point Cadets

Thank you-brave NYPD helicopter division!!
http://www.newsmax.com/US/WestPointNYPDRescue/2011/02/20/id/386818

Brad THOR-Author-Patriot -Extraordinaire-in Wisconsin..

One of my favorite authors -in Wisconsin-telling it like it is!!!
Try to get his book-_The APOSTLE_-the not so subtle hidden messages about an inept president and others in our government>>> well-read it-you will love it- and Costco has it on sale for a deep discount now...
than you JAWA:


notice that _one cadet has it in his hands_ while the others have the book assigned for them to read-all- waiting for B Hussein Obama to speak at _West Point_....

At Which River and At What Time...

Go check out- Z 's Sunday post-
We all need a ROF-LOL minute and this one will do it for you....

American Christians Taken By Pirates--Somalia.-Jefferson and Madison--Where Are You !!!!

thank you Jawa-
there are plenty of links at JAWA-
This is my comment :
Jefferson and Madison handled the pirates - on the Shores of Tripoli-(Marines)-
guess we are going to have to look for Pres. contenders who think like they did...

I had posted on the handling of pirates by Jefferson and Madison several times in my early 'blog days'
Paying Tribute is Not the Way of the USA
Pirates -Dane geld (tribute)-Jefferson and Madison
Testing-Pirates Seize US Flagged Ship

Joe the Plumber-Has His Own Show-Whaddya Know Joe!!!

You all know how much I love artists (film makers-writers et al) who use their talents to get the TRUTH out -and this series will bring a smile too!!! :-) or - rather a ROF-LOL -
h/t/Gateway Pundit

Right Network

House Rs Just Voted to Defund Planned Parenthood-!Just heard on Rush -11:55 ish AM

Let's see if the Senate Rs have the _alls to continue this course of ACTION!

and Rush just stated that the House Rs have also banned tax payer $$$$$$ to be used for the Individual Mandate of the bho 'health care' legislation!!!!
Yeeeeee- HAaaaaaaa
BTW - up date - 7 evil slime RINOs voted against the PP defunding - this is one:
Republican Rep. Sean Eberhart of Shelbyville

Taqiyya-Deceive the Infidel-(Enemy) Three things you should know about islam

I posted this informative video before-http://carolmsblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/creeping-sharia-
_Al Salibiyyah_ has posted it again and I am too-it bears repetition!!

Young Man -Refuses to Wrestle a Female -Good for Him..

and -again- I say- I believe women are equal- but- if a young man sticks to his beliefs- I applaud him...Good for you Joel Northrup!
Wrestler Decides ---Not Wrestle Female-read it all here
Mahmens added that nobody from the school tried to influence Northrup, who is home schooled, to wrestle or not wrestle.

muslims take over properties-harrass women-French woman - Marie is Braver than most men I know...

Marie is braver and smarter than the men of my former church - who sold Christian (church) property to muslims in 1998-a few of us women-who know what the take over of Christian property meant to muslims (a finger in our eye) tried to stop the sale- we were met w/ 'eye rolls' (those pesky women)--
Marie is a French shop keeper who is brave and stands up to tyranny-this is a WOW -eye opener...
thanks crusader rabbit NZ

UC Davis-Students Taught That CHRISTians Are Suppressors-

but- wait a minute - Christian students are afraid to speak up because they would be 'backlashed' an or SUPPRESSED!
It is time that the students sue the University-Thomas Moore Law- or ???

I have often thought of going back to U and becoming an advocacy lawyer-but- there would go my art - again---
http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/206355.php
up-date:my further take--
turning the other cheek is OK-one cheek / then the other >then we start tuning over the money changers' tables!!!...

Dog Handler-General Rhonda Cornum-prisoner of war -First Gulf War

I used to believe that women should NOT serve in the front lines- then my off - spring-who trained with women at one of the military academies -stated that they were every bit as good as the guys -(and I am known as one who believes that women are MORE THAN EQUAL @Carol)
Interestingly- I read about Gen. Cornum (remembered the stories about women being taken prisoner and molested -by the followers of the religion of peace during the first Gulf War) as a dog handler in the great Dog Show at Madison Square Garden this week because I was reading about the winner -Hickory-Scottish Deer Hound--
See- It pays to read the entire article-that is how I found Gen Cornum..again.:

When U.S. Army flight surgeon Rhonda Cornum became one of two American service-women taken prisoner in the 1991 Persian Gulf War against Iraq, her story of resilience helped convince Americans that female soldiers could serve in expanded roles in wartime. Her memoir about the conflict and her eight days in captivity, She Went to War: The Rhonda Cornum Story , was published to critical acclaim in 1992.

Why Are WE in the US helping Mexico-

w/ its drug 'problems'?!~
We are we continuing to send billions of our US tax $$$ to Mexico-for what!
And- just like our troops are in a vice with the new Rules of Engagement-our border patrol and ICE agents are put in a vice w/ the Rules set by bureaucrats in Washington..
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20110216/D9LDRARO1.html

and remember the rancher who was protecting his own PROPERTY -stopping illegals - and then found 'guilty' and has to pay -$87,000 - FOR PROTECTING HIS OWN PROPERTY!!
http://azstarnet.com/news/local/border/article_7885cd07-2c7c-5fdb-9c32-fb356ab50227.html

LIFE-LIBERTY -PROPERTY...

Christians are few- Women are not allowed...

Egypt's military has established a panel to write a new constitution...
Christians - are very few on panel and
WOMEN - no women allowed..-
h/t -Gateway Pundit...

WOW-=New Weapon for Our BEST---

thanks again-JAWA_

San Diego-Weapons of Mass Effect-Whaaaaaat

h/t Crusader Rabbit...
Weapons of Mass Effect-
after watching and listening to the video..did you hear the female off camera?!!-
Cover up-anyone- it took 23 days for DoHS-to get back to the news agency...

Happy Valentines Day-BEST-West Point Glee Club-Mansions of the LORD-

West Point Glee Club-Mansions of the Lord:For our BEST-in all services...
We LOVE YOU and appreciate What YOU do for our great land...

Testimony of Young Woman -Parents Gunned Down...

Is it time to carry-whether it is against the 'law'-It is not against the Second Amendment..
h/t/TOTUS-has the video of her testimony..
Her final statement-she is mad at her legislators who legislated laws that prevented her from protecting her parents...while negating the Second...Suzanna is now in elected office...as a Texas Legislator who introduced and passed the the Texas concealed hand-gun law...

VALENTINE Goodies at Angel's Site..

Somehow - I could not just leave you w/ the Onions' Valentine ..
I do love Valentine's Day so- Please go to Angel's site -WHT-
You will be blessed -the beautiful thoughts and ideas plus-lovely desserts -will bring an heart smile...
Thank you Angel...Happy Valentine's Day to you...

Valentine's Day-Happy Couple Stoning

Thank you JAWA-I keep forgetting to go to Onions...and they do 'turn about' so well!!

Montana-Freedom -Gun Rights and Militias

Why do I have to go to_ Crusader Rabbit NZ-_ to get what is going on in my own country!!!?
Thank you-my friend!!-CR on Montatna

.The other day the Montana State Senate passed SB 216 sponsored by rancher and Senate President Jim Peterson. The bill is simple and direct and it doesn’t cost the taxpayers a dime. SB 216 would adopt The Code of the West from the book “Cowboy Ethics” and make it the official Montana Code.
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/02/10/cowboy-code-frivolous/
http://ronbosoldier.blogspot.com/2011/02/montana-insurrection-forward-second.html

CPAC-Muslim Brotherhood-Video We Have Not Seen --

on any site except JAWA:-Thank you - my friends -
And Folks wonder why Concerned Women for America did NOT sponsor CPAC this year..
http://pajamasmedia.com/tatler/2011/02/12/video-acus-suhail-khan-declares-that-there-is-no-muslim-brotherhood-in-the-united-states/

http://carolmsblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/is-cpac-headed-left-cwa-ffc-have.html

Alynsky-ites-We Are On To You..Breitbart Says It Better :-)

Horrors of War..From One Who Was There

Most of us do not understand the awful mental toll that those who battle have to suffer-
Mud Puppy has shared his turmoil-and has given me permission to link to his written expose...I'll give you a few words from his post and then- I hope you will go to his site and read the rest-
and - then read his_ VALENTINE_--Find!!

Resurrection- Mud Puppy

I can't hardly explain what's happened to me in the past few months since I've written to you.

Crashed, burned, drank, cried, laughed, and I stared....

Dead eyed at a loaded gun for about 6 hours...and never picked it up.

I didn't want to die. Had no interest in it really. I believe in God, but I'm not going to be the one to test the theory. Know what I mean?

Its been about 18 months since I came home from Afghanistan and luckily for me, the nightmares have become bearable dreams. Not sure if they're wearing off or my body and mind have simply adapted to them.

My family relationships have all returned to what I like to call, "the new normal" Basically, that's me plus the war equals what you've got now.

Work has gotten back to...as normal as an incarceration center is ever going to get

Tocqueville-His view of Muhammad and Admiration for America...

http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Alexis_de_Tocqueville
You all remember this from Alexis de Tocqueville:
America is great because America is good, and if America ever ceases to be good America will cease to be great.-
I have listed two others-AWESOME--
the link above will give you more from this Admirer of the New US..
Wouldn't it be great if our ed system was such that it would produce 'log cabin' citizens w/ Shakespeare on their shelves..as a norm and- don't get me started on the Muslims- he wrote the quote about them 200 years ago!!
1. Muhammad brought down from heaven and put into the Koran not religious doctrines only, but political maxims, criminal and civil laws, and scientific theories. The Gospels, on the other hand, deal only with the general relations between man and God and between man and man. Beyond that, they teach nothing and do not oblige people to believe anything. That alone, among a thousand reasons, is enough to show that Islam will not be able to hold its power long in ages of enlightenment and democracy, while Christianity is destined to reign in such ages, as in all others.

2. There is hardly a pioneer's hut which does not contain a few odd volumes of Shakespeare. I remember reading the feudal drama of Henry V for the first time in a log cabin.

3. I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her commodious harbors and her ample rivers, and it was not there. I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her fertile fields and boundless forests, and it was not there. I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her rich mines and her vast world commerce, and it was not there. I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her public school system and her institutions of learning, and it was not there. I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her democratic Congress and her matchless Constitution, and it was not there. Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because America is good, and if America ever ceases to be good America will cease to be great

Couldn't Stop Smiling-CAR 1000 MPH!!

A car was just unveiled that is expected to go 1000 MPH!!
as a titelator-here is the 'old' one-1997-almost 800 MPH!!
I could not stop smiling after viewing this one:

h/t The KID-2-2011-go to his site for the 'new' one and a link to an article...
I wonder if the Richard Noble mentioned in the article is the same one who designed the car I posted...Remember Cars That Don't Talk!

FLAP -Arabic-for Kids - to Broaden Our Minds-

FLAP-Foreign Language Assistance Program-Tax payer $$$- for teaching Arabic- the _"language of the future" _
Mandatory in some schools: ENJOY You ALL
from Your Little Ray of Sunshine...Carol
up-date-_Arabic on Hold_-my take-parents-be watchful-the Dark Side never gives up-nor should you!

Watched the Super Bowl This Evening-

I usually do not watch Football -you all know that I am a Red Wings Hockey fan- so - I find the other pro- sports a bit slow for my taste-and I never watch ads-
Except - Superbowl ads--
I was pleased that the Declaration of Independence was read-

Was a little disappointed that the National Anthem singer Aguilera- messed up the lyrics - She mistakenly sang, "what so proudly we watched"-
As to the ads- my favorite was the beaver-who reciprocated a life saving moment--
I looked forward to the Bud Ad - you know I love those Clydesdale Horses-it was OK..
Must say-MY FAVORITE AD of ALL TIME is this one...January 2002-


OH-and Green Bay WON-:-)
and another OH- thank you GB for beating Chicago or bho might have been at the game today-(-: my bad!

Sarah Palin-Reagan Ranch-100th B day-Young American's Foundation

I am so pleased w/ her speech and for the young people of the Young America Foundation-mentioned in her speech..Go Palin !!!-Go Bold Young Patriots!!
this link is her entire - uncut speech!
http://www.therightscoop.com/sarah-palins-reagan-100-speech

Islamification of Our Military...

I have stated many times that I worry about the number of Muslims in our military under the guise of 'diversification'-the links tell the story-if you have time-try to scan them all--they will make it clear that we must be watchful...
http://carolmsblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/juxtapositon-at-west-point-muslim.html
http://carolmsblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/white-guys-out-at-usna-diversity.html
http://carolmsblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/christian-general-speaks-truth-about.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Hood_shooting
http://ibloga.blogspot.com/2011/02/virginia-military-institute-celebrates.html
http://carolmsblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/great-article.html

It is written in the Kuran (5:51 ^[19]): “O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for friends. They are friends one to another. He among you who taketh them for friends is (one) of them. Lo! Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.”

Great Article -Egypt-Muslim Brotherhood...

from let them fight or bring them home..Thurs Feb 3, 2011-this - to get your attention:
It is written in the Kuran (5:51 ^[19]): “O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for friends. They are friends one to another. He among you who taketh them for friends is (one) of them. Lo! Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.”
must run to class-enjoy!!!

Buy a GUN -It's the Law -in SD-I Hope It Passes--

Taking Ann Coulter's words seriously -Remember - she recently stated that everyone should be required to carry a gun and a Bible

Well-a SD legislator has written a _Bill to mandate that all SD citizens own a Gun_ for defense-

Blog of Substance Award-

My Christian friend-who is a loving father and talented writer_FAT SCRIBE_ has placed my blog on his list of fabulous sites for the _Blog of Substance Award_...to say I was overwhelmed when I scrolled and saw Carol's Blog-is an understatement --
and-I was told -by my off-spring- to post that honor here -
Thank You _Fat Scribe_ for your kind words - and for liking my art!!!!.. :-)

HEY bho's Jarrett-The General IS Not Your Waiter!

Valerie Jarrett thought a uniformed Military General was a waiter!! She asked him for more wine!!!
h/t Crusader Rabbit-

According to our tipster, Jarrett was seated at the head table along with several other big-name politicians and a handful of high-ranking military officials. As an officer sporting several stars walked past Jarrett, she signaled for his attention and said, “I’d like another glass of wine.”

Garçon!

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