tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post3997552833142374818..comments2024-01-22T23:29:12.048-08:00Comments on One Cosmos At Sea: Never Negotiate Our Liberty AwayUSS Ben USN (Ret)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-78888340934608203232010-06-04T07:51:28.751-07:002010-06-04T07:51:28.751-07:00Thanks Retriever!
Those peacoats work well to kee...Thanks Retriever!<br /><br />Those peacoats work well to keep out the cold bein' made of wool.<br />Never wash them in hot water! You probably already knew that I bet. :^)USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-1430965144793488682010-06-03T15:41:02.609-07:002010-06-03T15:41:02.609-07:00Great post, Ben!
Our politicians are pretty rotte...Great post, Ben!<br /><br />Our politicians are pretty rotten, and it's more striking on Memorial Day when we take time to honor the real heroes.<br /><br />Thank you again for your service, and for such rousing words. <br /><br />(funny word verification for a Navy man: pecoat)Retrieverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036341287285545932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-86671436607472149362010-06-01T23:56:36.135-07:002010-06-01T23:56:36.135-07:00Aww shucks, thanks Sal!
That means more than I c...Aww shucks, thanks Sal! <br /><br />That means more than I can say coming from a patriot like you! Like all you guys! :^)USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-89871920584751910472010-06-01T23:49:32.198-07:002010-06-01T23:49:32.198-07:00Thanks Dojo!
Salute!Thanks Dojo! <br /><br />Salute!USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-1797011404965730542010-06-01T23:48:11.211-07:002010-06-01T23:48:11.211-07:00Thanks Andrew!
Aye! When it comes to principles ...Thanks Andrew! <br /><br />Aye! When it comes to principles and values negotiations are what those who lack both tend to do.<br />We used to call them sellouts, not negotiators.<br /><br />I reckon that's the difference between statesmen of good character and weasels that would sellout at every opportunity for their 30 pieces of silver.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-45689522667255553652010-06-01T23:34:05.630-07:002010-06-01T23:34:05.630-07:00Hi Julie, and thanks!
We're eagerly awaiting...Hi Julie, and thanks! <br /><br />We're eagerly awaiting the arrival of you and DH's bundle of joy! :^)USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-67479591626291922422010-06-01T06:31:47.110-07:002010-06-01T06:31:47.110-07:00This is why we love our Ben.
Thank you for posting...This is why we love our Ben.<br />Thank you for posting the common sense.<br />And of course, for your service.Salhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13201226644704622876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-11040528168841829252010-05-31T12:46:25.864-07:002010-05-31T12:46:25.864-07:00Let's all raise a glass in honor of those brav...<i>Let's all raise a glass in honor of those brave Heroes who loved us and our country so much they died for us and everything America represents. </i><br /><br />Consider it done, Ben. And I raise a special one just for you.<br /><br />No compromise!robinstarfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665546554663005609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-56458185087690005152010-05-31T10:20:20.017-07:002010-05-31T10:20:20.017-07:00I couldn't agree more Ben. The idea that we s...I couldn't agree more Ben. The idea that we should compromise our values is ridiculous and insulting.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-33342510751865316432010-05-31T09:18:06.510-07:002010-05-31T09:18:06.510-07:00Amen, Ben. And what Joan said.Amen, Ben. And what Joan said.juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-16385492822742493672010-05-31T05:47:21.909-07:002010-05-31T05:47:21.909-07:00Thanks Joan!
I'm honored that patriots like y...Thanks Joan!<br /><br />I'm honored that patriots like you are worthy of the sacrifice so many have given for our freedom. :^)USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-25535270014743939172010-05-31T05:19:34.751-07:002010-05-31T05:19:34.751-07:00A lovely, righteous rant, Ben.
God bless you and ...A lovely, righteous rant, Ben.<br /><br />God bless you and each member of our armed services.<br /><br />May we be worthy of the ultimate sacrifice so many have given for our freedom.<br /><br />wv: <i>torte</i> That's right, freedom ain't no piece of cake. It's hard work.Joan of Argghh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14729682908266300507noreply@blogger.com