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Just a Thought...

By Capt. Jim Kinney, USN [retired]

The shrill whistle that launches each "Just a Thought" is actually a ""Bosun's" pipe. On a Navy ship, when the Captain makes an announcement to the entire crew over the intercom, before he speaks, this shrill "All Hands" signal is heard throughout the ship. This alerts the crew to listen up. Just so, when you hear the whistle from your radio, listen up!

Has the Tide Turned?

In Just a Thought, January 28th, 2010

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With all the good news from last week, has the battle been won? Continue Reading

Freedom Anyone?

In Just a Thought, January 27th, 2010

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What unexpected happened last week that shut down big brother government? Continue Reading

Too Bad, So Sad

In Just a Thought, January 26th, 2010

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What was the most distressing news story last week? Continue Reading

A Matter of Competence

In Just a Thought, January 25th, 2010

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Does our current administration have the competency to succeed? Continue Reading

Advise for Conservatives in 2010

In Just a Thought, January 22nd, 2010

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Do you think the wisdom of Winston Churchill can inform us today? Continue Reading

What True Progressives Want

In Just a Thought, January 21st, 2010

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What is it that true progressives want?

True progressives are really unhappy with this president and liberal Congress. Continue Reading

Blindside

In Just a Thought, January 20th, 2010

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Did you see the movie “Blindside”? Continue Reading

Transparency?

In Just a Thought, January 19th, 2010

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What does the word “transparent” mean?

According to Webster’s dictionary it means, “Without guile or concealment, to be open, frank and candid”.

Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, has said that the process by which Congress arrived at the healthcare reform legislation is, and I quote, “the most transparent in history.” When you hear that, and understand the meaning of transparency, you have to wonder at Pelosi’s grasp of the truth…never mind, honesty is not her defining virtue.

The bill was crafted behind closed doors; they refused to post the 1000s of pages of legislation on the internet; cut secret deals and … Continue Reading