Bradley Manning and SF Gay Pride: I dont always agree with Justin Raimondo but when I do: I post

[Keith Millea]

The patriot may ride in on a white horse in uniform carryin' the colors.
It ain't about the patriot, imagine Dougout Doug MacArthur.
It ain't the flag. Gaudy Patriotism of Parades or Campaigns.
No Fuhrer. No Rescue by Custer.
No manufactured hero.

Its the internal moral compass.
Live like Smedley Butler did.
Semper Fidelis.
Live to the oath sworn to the Constitution and self.
When the privates in your command walk, you walk with 'em.
Same chow, same rack, same life. Same chances.
And as a civilian continue the code for its own reasons.
No that is not a "patriot".
But I think Chesty Puller might understand the person too.

I'm glad to see you posting again Jim.Your prose always strikes a harmonious chord with me.And,yes Chesty,just like Col.Patton,were at least to me,the last of the "Old School" Generals.Now all we have is what Col.David Hackworth would call, "The Perfumed Prince"(think Petraeus).

Col.Hackworth:He earned a few medals.....Pissed off too many Generals...:lol:

Distinguished Service Cross (2)
Silver Star (10)
Legion of Merit (4)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star with "V" Device (8)
Purple Heart (8)
Combat Infantryman Badge (2)