From Capt. Ed.

A test run for USS Freedom(LCS-1), perhaps

I hope so.

I honor veterans as forbears in tradtion, and what they have done. God be with them.

I oppose the Miers nomination.

Speaking not for the University, or any other organization I belong to, I do not belive Harriet Miers is the best qualifed person to take a role on the Supreme Court. She simply does not have the background in jurispondence to take on this role.

I do not anticipate doing this again in the future.

It's more of a pain to read, because it shows how defeatest we've let the media become defeatist. Part of it is how J-schools have deceided to think of themselves as not being Americans first. This anti-Americanism means that the public recives a one sided acount of what goes on, a major disservice to them.

My blog is worth $564.54.
How much is your blog worth?

Well. it's better than nothing.

England Expects That Every Man Will Do His Duty.

Engage The Enemy More Closely

Trafalgar 200 Website
Samizdata Post on the Subject

Here's Smash's post.

From ADM Mullen, the Chief of Naval Operations, the 2005 Message to the Fleet:

"It was considered by at least one delegate to the Continental Congress “The maddest idea in the world.” The creation of an American fleet implied independence and sovereignty. It signaled a readiness for war that not all the colonists were prepared to accept. And yet Oct. 13, 1775, Congress voted to arm two small ships and send them on a cruise to intercept British transports. With the stroke of a pen, the Continental Navy was born.

We prove it yet today. The Nation is again at war - a long and treacherous war - and we are again stepping into the breech to fight it. From the mountaintops in Afghanistan to the windswept sands of Kuwait and Iraq, from the warm, still waters of the north Arabian Gulf to the broad expanse of the Pacific Rim, we are taking the fight to the enemy.

Let there be no doubt that we are winning. Afghanistan is free. Democracy is being born in Iraq. Al Qaeda, though potent, is weaker. Even the devastation wrought by natural disaster on our own shores - and to our own families - is eased. The lives of millions of people are better because of our efforts and the sacrifices of our loved ones. There is, of course, much work yet to do and challenges yet to face, but I am convinced that this generation of Sailors - at this critical time in our history - will make all the difference.

It might once have been the maddest of ideas, but today the Navy doesn’t just imply independence, sovereignty and readiness. We are those things. In the steel of our ships and the in the hearts of our Sailors, we take them with us wherever and whenever we go. We make them real and we bring them right back home again.

As Capt. Nora Scott Tyson, former commanding officer of USS Bataan (LHD 5) put it, “we know there’s a reason for what we do, whether it’s the global war on terrorism or humanitarian relief. If you’re not flexible and you’re not ready, you’re in the wrong business.” Well, I've seen it firsthand. You are flexible, you are ready and you are definitely in the right business. John Paul Jones and Stephen Decatur have absolutely nothing on you. I'm thrilled just to wear the same uniform.

Happy birthday, Shipmates!

Most days, I wonder why I even read it, because at this rate, I'll just get driven to an early grave. I'll add my letter to the editor later in the Extended Entry.

My reaction right after: Bravo Zulu.

For a deeper reaction and spoilers. . .

But why was Wash killed? His death served no purpose in pushing on the plot. It was pointless.

I'd say the Agent is one of the best villians I've seen in a while. He considered himself a necesscary evil, and was quite fond of telling people what their sin was, in his eyes. My favourite exchange (more or less):
Agent: "Do you know what sin you suffer from?"
Mal: "I have several. Right now, I have wrath."

And, when Mal is wounded, and about to show the wolds the result of Miranda, "This is what a world with out sin looks like."

Grade A

Added Albion's Seedling, and removed the dead wood.

It is also a reminder of four years ago. The murder of three thousand Americans, and others

Four years ago, I was a boy wondering what do do with my life.

Four years ago, I thought the oceans ment we were safe, as there was no one who could challenge us.

Four years ago, I was I stood disbeliveing, because it was so impossible.

Four years ago, I was making my mind up that it was time to fight.

We need the unity again, to win.

I've lived through a Hurricane, Bob in '91, in Newport RI. It was just downed trees and the power went out.

I can't imagine how bad Katrina was.

Well, for me the consequenses aren't too bad, with not having a car, and living up here in Minnesota. But I do know that plans will have to change, as the NROTC unit won't have the Drill Meet in Tulane this year. No walking amongst the drunks on Burbon St. (an overated place imho), no seeing a buddy giving away "gift" beads for getting flashed.

However, this picture is kind of nice to see. It made my day.