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Nov. 16th, 2007 @ 10:37 am
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So this is what LJ looks like... I'd forgotten.
Krissy might laugh at me for this- I just discovered Steven Crane's poetry, and I like it:
LVI
A man feared that he might find an assassin;
Another that he might find a victim.
One was more wise than the other.
III
In the desert
I saw a creature, naked, bestial,
who, squatting upon the ground,
Held his heart in his hands,
And ate of it.
I said, "Is it good, friend?"
"It is bitter -- bitter," he answered;
"But I like it
Because it is bitter,
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Jun. 6th, 2007 @ 11:15 pm
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Hey guys!
Gonna be home in a few days for a few weeks.
Give me a call on the cell or email me and let's hang out. |
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Set Theory meets political commentary.
I'm in love. |
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Mar. 26th, 2007 @ 12:34 am
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1. One book that changed your life.
Many books by have changed my life in small ways, but I can't think of any that substantially changed my life.
2. One book you have read more than once.
Robert Heinlein's "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress" has probably gotten more time than any of my other books. "Lord of the Rings" might give it a good run, though.
3. One book you would want on a desert island.
"How To Survive on a Desert Island"
4. One book that made you laugh.
"The Onion's Guide to Homeland Security" - Thanks family! :D
5. One book that made you cry.
I don't think I've ever cried over a book.
6. One book you wish had been written.
The book I'm going to write. Don't worry- I'll make my wish come true.
7. One book you wish had never been written.
I would never wish such a thing on a book.
8. One book you are currently reading.
For study: "Alif Baa" - Arabic characters, pronunciation and such
For fun: "The Annals of Imperial Rome"
9. One book you have been meaning to read.
For study: "Al-kitaab fii taallum al-arabiyya" - Beginning Arabic book that's sitting on my shelf because I've been on constant missions.
For fun: "The Fountainhead" - Ayn Rand, same deal.
10. Tag five people for this meme. Krissy, Tibbs, Daniel, Wendy, Devon |
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Comment and I'll...
1) Tell you why I friended you.
2) Associate you with a song/film.
3) Tell a random fact about you.
4) Tell a first memory about you.
5) Associate you with a character/pairing.
6) Ask something I've always wanted to know about you.
7) Show you my favorite userpic of yours.
8) In return, you must repost in your LJ |
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Hey guys.
You might hear on the news today that three Idaho soldiers were killed in Iraq yesterday. I just wanted all of you to know that I'm ok. I knew all the guys that were killed pretty well, but I can't say more than that until I know for sure that their families know. Wish you all well.
~G
Feb. 9th, 2007 @ 08:58 pm
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There's a big, long, myspace-style bold-the-things-you've-done list behind the ( cut )
Dec. 27th, 2006 @ 03:23 pm
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This website is truely inspiring, as it should be to anyone who believes in capitalism.
Dec. 3rd, 2006 @ 01:49 pm
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So, our good friends in the religion of peace are back at it.
Thanks to a buddy of mine over in Bahgdad who gave me a heads up to "look for some news from over in my area" a few days ago, I bring you this link
The gist:
Peace emmisaries are spotted planting an IED. When chased, they run into a mosque and thumb their noses.
US and Iraqi troops cordon and search the mosque, finding two fully prepped car bombs, a bike bomb, and stocks
of weapons, mines, and IEDs.
Way to go.
Nov. 21st, 2006 @ 12:57 am
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Henry Kissinger: The war in Iraq is unwinnable.
Fark.com: Kissinger should know something about unwinnable situations.
Me: Lawl.
Edit: In other news, when did Milton Friedman die, and why didn't I hear about it?
Nov. 20th, 2006 @ 11:58 pm
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Or is it the Army that's too small? In any case...
I've seen three of the guys I went to basic with here in Kuwait with the engineers from the 1st Infantry. I'll probably see a few more when I get to Iraq- the unit we're replacing is out of Germany, where 3 or 4 of my buddies went to after AIT. I just found out that the platoon leader of the platoon my platoon is replacing is a guy I was in ROTC with back at NNU - James Kadel.
This is pretty crazy.
Sep. 29th, 2006 @ 11:18 pm
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Why yes, I do have "CAC". Thanks for asking.
Sep. 18th, 2006 @ 08:48 pm
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Today was a lot of fun.
We went and floated the Boise river, which was a blast (except for the part where it rained). Once the sun came out, it was awesome. After floating, we went to dinner at the Bombay Grill in downtown Boise. Kels works there, and we managed to get her as our server. We ate A LOT of lamb of various sorts, as well as some phenomonal vegetable appetizers, naan, and mango ice cream for desert. Aftwerwards, we cruised downtown, which was alive with the fuss of First Thursday - Boise's monthly art/food/craft extravaganza downtown. We stopped by the Cafe Belissio (sp?) and learned a little bit of how to tango. I still suck a lot, but I was getting better towards the end.
It was a good day.
8 more days till I'm on active duty; 10 until I leave for mobilization in Wisconsian. Get your kicks in with me now, kids - I'm ready to get the hell out of Dodge.
Jul. 7th, 2006 @ 02:25 am
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Well, we get one right
Leaving aside that the one case of flag burning in recent years that I know of was a drunk frat boy...
It pisses me the hell off to think of someone burning the flag. That flag is the pretty looking symbol of the nation I fight for. I swore my allegiance to this country in front of the flag, I serve beside it, and should I die, I will be buried underneath it. However, I support 100% the right of someone to express themselves by burning it.
The thing that worries me is that I see this vote as a symbol of the attitude of Congress right now. Even though the flag vote failed, it doesn't mean we won't have another on gay marriage, or abortion, or any number of other issues. These things should be decided already. These things ARE decided already. I want Congress to spend their energy on things that matter, thing that need discussion. Things like lowering the national debt, stemming illegal immigration, and abolishing the IRS.
And one wrong
Did something about "ongoing, legal terror investigation" scream WE MUST MAKE SURE AL QAEDA KNOWS ABOUT THIS" to the NY Times? Obviously, we have freedom of press and freedom of speech in this country. No one is saying you shouldn't run a story about the government investigating finacial ties to terrorists. However, a lot of people are saying that you shouldn't do so in the middle of said investigation. Reporting it changes nothing for those who might have their records looked at (perfectly legally, I might add), whereas it stands to change quite a bit for the bad guys.
By doing so, the Times threatens the very basis for the freedoms they claim. By forcing the issue of freedom of press in such a touchy area, I feel that the media risks undermining their freedoms with respect to sensitive government material. Don't get me wrong- I support those freedoms 100%. Hell, I'm ready to die for them. However, it's a long step from having freedom to using that freedom when all common sense says not to. I see this as nothing less than a media institution with an axe to grind, providing aid and comfort to terrorists, and threatening the very basis of their freedom to do so.
Here's what the co-chair of the 9/11 commission has to say about the NY Times
Jun. 29th, 2006 @ 02:57 am
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A year ago today I left for Army Basic Training. In 2 1/2 weeks, I'll be on active duty for deployment.
So.... yeah.
I'm still mostly glad I did it.
It just seems like less of a game now.
Jun. 28th, 2006 @ 08:07 pm
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Firstly- how much does Italy pay their refs? Seriously.
Secondly- The Arizona Republic ran this cartoon a few days ago:
I wonder if the cartoonist realizes that any Marine would be willing to die to protect his right to judge their group in this fashion. He judges, even though nothing has been proven, even though similar accusations against the British were similarly reviled, only to be proven false. I sincerely hope he appreciates the blood that bought his freedom.
Jun. 17th, 2006 @ 03:01 pm
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A voice said, "Look me in the stars"
And tell me truely, men of earth
If all the soul-and-body scars
Were not worth the price of birth?
~ Robert Frost
Jun. 12th, 2006 @ 03:59 am
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The world has reached a new height of irony. I just read a news item from a while ago.
You remember "Farenheit 451", by Ray Bradbury, yes?
It seems a teacher in Califoria wanted to teach with it. That makes sense to me... it's a good book. However, school officials were concerned by the amount of strong language in the book. So, the copies the students recieved had all the hells and damns blacked out.
That's right.
They censored a book about book censorship.
"The dirtiest book of all is the expurgated book."
~ Walt Whitman
Jun. 11th, 2006 @ 02:27 pm
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It was only a matter of time, and it's finally done: Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi was killed in Iraq last night. This ends the threat of literally the biggest target since Saddam. Makes me feel one hell of a lot safer going over there.
Edit: Fox is saying they got his computer, too. Hopefully we'll be seeing more Al-Qaida heads rolling soon.
Also, supposably, the tips that lead to his timely demise were given by Sunni militants, which helped US SF soldiers find his safe house. Sunni militants. Interesting.
Jun. 8th, 2006 @ 10:10 am
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Via an embedded reporter in Iraq, I found this quote from a "high ranking Iraq officer":
Why do you people not tell our story? Why do you not say what is going on? Why do you come to our country and see what is happening, you see the schools and the hospitals and you see the markets and you eat with Sunni and Shia soldiers – everybody eats together, everybody works together –you see that Saddam is gone forever and we are free to speak and complain.
You see we are working and eating together and fighting together – Sunni and Shia – you see what we are building here, you see the votes we make as one people. Then you say to the world about a great war and horrible things and how we are all killing each other? We are not animals! We are Iraqis. Look around you! Look!
The reporter goes on to say:
As our new Iraqi allies become discouraged by what they see in the world news, and as they start losing hope, they may abandon their dreams once and for all. Our media's dark prophecies will then have fulfilled themselves. Then, and tragically, Iraqi and coalition pleas for "truth" may finally be silenced.
Link: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=49739
I can't say I disagree with the man.
May. 22nd, 2006 @ 07:13 pm
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