Faded Glory Journal

Pioneers: American Spirit and Traditions

2012-02-13T03:06:00.003-06:00

When we mentioned “Pioneers” we instantly think of the American settlers who moved westward after the European immigrants established settlements, villages and colonies. But the Pilgrims, an ignored part of American history today, were also pioneers – moving westward across an ocean to settle in the New World in a place they hoped to find freedom and a new life. The word pilgrim is from the

Urinegate: An Atrocity?

2012-02-10T21:16:00.002-06:00

Someone, in tongue-and-cheek humor, called the incident -- Urinegate. I am talking about the video taped and still-shot exposé of four US Marines caught urinating on the corpses of Taliban Islamic-fascists. Well, in general standards, it was despicable. I feel more animosity towards the fool who video-taped the incident. Let's consider how the media (and others) handled the following

Herbology: Part 1 -- Introduction to Basic Herb Gardening

2012-01-25T17:33:00.001-06:00

Basics of the Herb Garden: Introduction Over the period of years while traveling about in my youth, I came across people, in America i and abroad, who had time-honored recipes for use of herbs, seasoning, and incense/perfumes. From Frankincense and Myrrh in the Near and Middle East, to Ginseng from South Korea or China, and the Native American Aloe Vera plant – I have learned from others the

Brief History of the United States Citizen Militia

2012-01-24T03:44:00.001-06:00

When one reads or hears the word militia these days, instantly a picture is presented of a half-cocked, wanna-be-soldier, adventure-seeking, sometimes fanatical and/or racist, anti-government, thrill seeking wacko. Another negative view is the paramilitary units who are either sanctioned by local agencies or a private entity that promotes violent revolutionary agenda and unlawful conduct

Rule of Law: Why It Is Important

2012-01-24T03:31:00.000-06:00

If one were to narrow down in a few words the division in America today and the fight against subversion in America, it would be simply: Rule of Law. It is a fight against a combination of foes of liberty and We the People, by those prevaricators and usurpers who persist in changing our form of government as it was created and carefully put in place. Those who advocate pure democracy,

Thomas Paine and the Trying Times of Early America

2012-01-24T01:17:00.001-06:00

These are the times that try men’s souls. A famous line by Thomas Paine who wrote the publication The Crisis that became an inspiration for American colonists fighting a war of independence, a pamphlet that was ordered to be read to the men encamped at Valley Forge to encourage and raise their spirit during a time when the first Americans wondered if their cause had been lost. The

Prophetic Video: Romney vs Obama 2012

2012-01-22T14:46:00.000-06:00

Let's put time in fast forward and see what sort of debate would be in progress in a presidential debate between Mitt Romney and Barack Hussein Obama ...

Now We Know The Rest Of The Story ...

2012-01-10T17:51:00.000-06:00

An ancient message was found recently, with a short message, but one that explains everything: Dear Noah: We could have sworn you said the ark would be departing at 5pm. Sincerely, The Unicorns

Faded Glory History: Door Peninsula

2012-01-09T03:49:00.000-06:00

Cana Island - KAL photo The area now called Door County has been inhabited for at least 11,000 years and ancient village artifacts discovered at Nicolet Bay Beach has been dated c. 400 BC; occupied by various tribes up to AD 1300. The Door County peninsula is actually an island, connected only by bridges at State Highway 42/57 and two bridges in downtown Sturgeon Bay that cross the canal

Fort Faded Glory Wishes You A Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T14:58:00.000-06:00

Gardening in Door Peninsula

2011-06-30T14:53:00.001-05:00

Birmingham's New Bait & Snack Shop - Bayshore Drive Here on the Peninsula in the most northern regions of the Great Lakes and the United States and Canada, the lands of ice and snow – long winters, spring planting for many plants do not begin until a time close to Memorial Day weekend. In example, here at Door Peninsula we had a snowstorm for Easter. The hardiness zone is number 4 and we

Red Record: Wallam Olum, Oldest Native American History

2011-04-11T14:32:00.000-05:00

Mark Knowles wrote an article entitled: Ten Great American Recipes:This is my salute to the good ol’ U.S. of A. – food wise. … The best American recipes may have come out of a mixture of many

For the Love of Automobiles: Tucker Torpedo Story

2010-08-08T13:21:00.000-05:00

The Tucker Sedan, known to automobile enthusiasts as the “Tucker Torpedo” was built by Preston Tucker, 1949. produced in Chicago in the year 1948. It was advanced beyond the period of which it was built being the first automobile that had good gas mileage and built with safety in mind and other features listed below. Only 51 Tuckers were made before the factory closed its doors on March 3

American Civil War Reconstruction: Part 1 of 2, Surrender at Appomattox

2010-08-07T13:48:00.001-05:00

McLean House - site of official surrender of Gen. R.E. Lee The end of the Civil War of the United States between the Federal Union and the Confederate States began on the morning of

Info Highway: Saving Energy Tips by Witchy Woman

2010-08-01T12:13:00.000-05:00

Okay, I’m convinced. There’s just too much information out there that provides tips on how to conserve Energy – so I am going to list them here, starting with replacing all electric bulbs with energy-saving types in the entire house … Purchase Energy Star models of appliances. Don’t let the water run. Minimize water use while brushing teeth, shaving and washing hands in bathroom

Iron Pony: 70th Annual Sturgis, South Dakota Bikers Rally

2010-07-31T11:09:00.000-05:00

The time is approaching for the Annual Sturgis Rally held in Sturgis, South Dakota in Meade County. This year represents the 70th anniversary of national bikers rally meet. If you haven't already made reservations for a place to stay during the event where riders will be heading to Sturgis beginning August 1st and

Using the Carolina Rig Tackle Efficiently

2010-07-30T13:12:00.001-05:00

Presenting bait in deeper water, the Carolina Rig can be useful in getting those deep smallies in certain weather patterns and times of day.The generally rocky bottoms of the great lake provide the opportunity to use these tackle rigs. The most used rigs for this type of presentation is the Carolina Rig. It is a “searching” tool for covering areas where largemouth and smallmouth may be

Growing a Vegetable Garden

2010-07-30T06:17:00.000-05:00

So you decided to start a vegetable garden. It may be just a hobby or a supplement that will help the home budget situation. Whatever be the case, it can be easy or hard – depends upon you and your approach. It can also be costly if your plan is to be featured in the Better Homes & Garden Magazine. In the scenario of saving money, one must consider the cost of produce at the local store

Lost Search Ship Found in Northwest Passage

2010-07-29T10:06:00.001-05:00

Canadian archaeologists have located the HMS Investigator that was commissioned on January 19th 1801, a converted coal carrier [collier], marginally seaworthy during a mission in

Growing Vegetables, Herbs and Flowers in an Urban Environment

2010-07-27T22:06:00.000-05:00

For those living in an urban environment, it is difficult to have a vegetable garden. But you can still have vegetables and herbs if you have a patio or a balcony at your apartment or condo. A potted herb garden is convenient and a way to add your favorite spices fresh from the plant or grind and dry them for use during the winter. Some herbs can share the same pot, but make sure they are

Nature's Pharmacy

2010-07-23T07:22:00.002-05:00

PJay M., California sends an interesting insight of things we see daily, but don’t really see [originator unknown] …A friend sent this to me … A sliced carrot looks like a human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye – and, yes, science shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and aid in the function of the eyes. A tomato has four chambers and is red. The

Are We Still the Land of the Free?

2010-07-22T19:09:00.000-05:00

Is this still the land of the free? If, you say yes, then: Why do we pay for permits at exorbitant cost in order to build a home on land that is ours by law? Why can the government take away your land because of endangerment of a species of animal declared so by that same government? Why can the government, specifically the Supreme Court have a written paper called the Constitution, they

Ancient Health Food: Olives and Olive Oil in History

2010-07-22T18:31:00.000-05:00

Recently, many people have learned that olives and olive oil is a healthy, nutritional food; however this is something that the ancients had known and passed along for generations in the traditional area of cultivation – the Mediterranean.Archaeology magazine features a story about olives in the past and present. The story is basically an interview (Olives and People, Past and Present) with

Wine, Dionysus, and Your Health

2010-07-21T22:36:00.000-05:00

Wine has been around for a very long time in terms of human history - longer than other alcoholic beverages, in fact. Evidence of wine making goes back to the Neolithic Period, becoming more refined in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. That makes the making of wine about 7,000 years of existence. The oldest wine jar yet found has been dated between 5400 to 5000 BC.The mention of wine can be

Foods You Can Grow Cheaper

2010-07-18T07:14:00.000-05:00

The price of food has made everyone redo their budget. However, there are ways to cut corners and still get the food required for a balanced daily diet. And with the art of home canning coming back - probably because of the economic atmosphere, and the fact that foods taste better when prepared in the home, gardening is becoming more than a hobby. Sally Herigstad writes in her article 5

Mark Twain Centennial - 2010

2010-07-07T23:52:00.000-05:00

In a February 17th 2010 posting, I wrote a short bio of Will Rogers, American humorist, actor, adventurer, and one of the last real cowboys. I wrote in that article:If someone asked me to name the most impressionable and memorable American, it would be a difficult choice considering the many great Americans since the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But I guess, when it comes to talent, wit

Food Storage Experts - Mormons, Latter Day Saints

2010-07-07T14:09:00.001-05:00

Food storage is important for homesteaders and those who want to prepare for whatever may come in the future, especially the present shaky economic situation in America and other nations of the world. Mormons are experts because they believe in being prepared - not just preparing one's soul for the afterlife, but also to living in the material world. A Mormon Food Storage Guideline Chart can be

Homestead Recipes: Sausage Spice and Breakfast Burrito

2010-03-06T18:31:00.001-06:00

Homesteaders make much of their food from scratch for most of the reasons, it is mainly due to the fact it just tastes better, although longer to prepare.This is a beginning of a scattered series of articles that comes up with some scrumptious recipes that will favor the palate of anyone who delights in home cooking – preparing it as well as eating it.I am not an Emeril Lagasse, but I know my way

George Washington's Day of Birth: February 22nd

2010-02-22T09:05:00.005-06:00

First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, he was second to none in humble and enduring scenes of private life. Pious, just humane, temperate, and sincere; uniform dignified, and commanding; his example was as edifying to all around him as were the effects of that example lasting; correct throughout, vice shuddered in his presence and virtue always felt his fostering

Not All Militia Cut From the Same Cloth

2010-02-19T06:27:00.001-06:00

Will Rogers: Cherokee Cowboy, World Traveler, Political Humorist

2010-02-17T20:35:00.002-06:00

Politics is the best show in America. I love animals and I love politicians, and I like to watch both of ‘em play, either back home in their native state or after they’ve been captured and sent to a zoo – or Washington. Will Rogers, American humorist, performer, actor, real cowboy, 1879 – 1935. If someone asked me to name the most impressionable and memorable American, it would be a difficult

George Washington - First President of the United States

2010-02-15T08:00:00.001-06:00

Today is the anniversary of George Washington’s nationally celebrated day. At 10 a.m. a wreath-laying ceremony occurred at George Washington’s tomb celebrating his service as the first commanding general and first President of the United States.Now it is called President’s Day because some politically correct moron and group of morons decided that all presidents should be honored on the same day

FGP Survival-Homestead Manual, Part 11 - Self Defense

2010-02-02T18:38:00.000-06:00

This part, chapter of the FGP Survival-Homestead Manual is not specific instructional material in any form of self defense. For one reason it is because that it would take an entire book to cover the various aspects of defense – personal, property defense and invasion defense. It is a defense for reasons of self defense and I do not condone irresponsible and malicious-minded individuals and

Weapons of Choice: The Shotgun

2010-01-29T12:26:00.002-06:00

Shotguns go back in history beginning with the black powder and flint-lock days. It originally used as a smooth-bore close range weapon, then transcended into a small game and bird-hunting weapon. When cartridge models became available, the double-short-barreled 10 gauge shotgun, later changed to 12 gauge, could be seen in use by stagecoach employees that rode alongside the stagecoach driver for

Weapons of Choice: AK47

2010-01-29T10:53:00.002-06:00

In this continued series of Weapons of Choice, I began with the ArmaLite AR-series (AR-10, AR-15, AR-50). The next popular rifle in the assault rifle class is the AK-47, infamous because it was the weapon of the Soviet army and a favorite among drug lords, street gangs, terrorists, and paramilitary units. The main reason is the price, and thus this is also a factor for civilians looking for an

Weapons of Choice: Armalite AR-15-series

2010-01-25T13:11:00.002-06:00

When someone mentions AR-15 assault rifle, [*] a civilian version of the US Army M16-series rifle produced by the Colt Arms Company, they immediately recognize the most popular rifle in the world. In its caliber size (.223/5.56mm) it ranks the most produced and used rifle in the world with 49 nations utilitizing it within their military structure and police units. While it doesn’t have the range

Haitian People Relief Drive

2010-01-17T08:22:00.001-06:00

As you probably know now the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake whose death toll is estimated to be well over 40,000, is one of the worst tragedies of the 21st century. The Obama administration has provided relief in rations and volunteers, as well as the Red Cross and troops have landed to assist in humanitarian efforts and looting control. [FOX News] The US State Department has a website

California Governor Terminates Mail-Order Ammo

2010-01-12T13:28:00.001-06:00

Received email concerning California legislation AB 962, passed by the California legislators and signed by Governor Schwarzenegger. Unfortunately this email news is outdated. California bill AB 962 was introduced by Assembly Member Kevin DeLeon and coauthored by Bonnie Lowenthal, February 26th, 2009. It reads in part: AB 962, as introduced, De Leon. Ammunition. Existing law requires the

Homeless Veterans - Visual Testimony to Government False Promise

2010-01-01T11:17:00.000-06:00

Americans that are for the government controlling healthcare should examine how government operates and handles such affairs; just take a look at the Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans Affairs. Amanda Carpenter, Washington Times reported: Leading Democrats like to hold up the Veterans Benefits Administration as an example of how well government can provide health care. But veterans who deal with

Case of the Botched Bomb Attack on Northwest Flight 253

2009-12-29T17:18:00.000-06:00

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, from Nigeria attempted to blow up a jetliner that departed on Northwest Flight 253 from Amsterdam heading to Detroit on Christmas Day. The explosive device was PETN and what saved the 278 passengers was a malfunction and passengers who tackled the Nigerian terrorist who claimed he was affiliated with Islamic Fascist faction al Qaeda. Umar is also the son of a

Petition to Save Three Heroes to Robert M. Gates, Secretary of State

2009-12-20T15:15:00.000-06:00

Human Events is running a petition to save the three Navy SEALs that are up for court-martial charges for giving a terrorist captive a punch to the stomach, originally reported as a bloody lip, during the process of capturing him. Read the transcribed letter petition below and if you agree, please go to their site and sign the petition. Thanks in advance on behalf of the three heroes … Hon.

You Can't Steal Christmas by Sharon Steege

2009-12-17T09:22:00.001-06:00

Dixie Lee “Quills” sent me this email and the author has a name instead of “anonymous”, entitled You Can’t Steal Christmas by Sharon Steege … I don’t know who they are Saying I can’t greet the crowd The way that I want to; Can’t say CHRISTMAS out loud. I walk into a business place See things that I’d rather not see. But dare I not say CHRISTMAS And ask for a “holiday” tree. What happened to

Mountain Men and Rendezvous Reenactments

2009-12-09T19:01:00.001-06:00

Quills, Iowa, sent me information about her friend and adopted brother, Blackhawk of Wisconsin who she used to travel with and his wife when she was younger and recently attended a yearly “rendezvous” here in Wisconsin to continue their Rendezvous tradition.Blackhawk, aka Richard “Dick” Kapusta, writes songs about Wisconsin, wolves, loons, the mountains, friendship and eagles and is an

"A Soldier's Christmas" by Michael Marks

2009-12-09T17:32:00.002-06:00

Got this poem in email from Friend of LPJ who found the author, so here it is - a poem about Christmas and pretty good. Found at Viet Vet site entitled A Soldier’s Christmas by Michael Marks. People shouldn’t send people’s work in chain email without recognizing its author. The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was

Letter to President Obama From Harold Estes

2009-12-06T02:31:00.000-06:00

There is an email circulating around since November 2009 that reprints a letter to President Obama from a 95-year-old (December 13th) Navy veteran of World War II. … letter transcribed below and a link was added to Snopes who wrote to the editor of Fore ‘n Aft magazine where his picture and story are located. A Leadership Award is named after him. The response from the magazine publisher is

Winning a War Against Fascism, Media and Bed-Wetters

2009-12-04T17:30:00.000-06:00

In March of 2004, four security contractors employed by Blackwater, their charred bodies found hanging on a bridge in Fallujah, Iraq. They had been shot in an ambush and then burned in their vehicles by an angry mob. Three years later the wives of those slain went to court suing Blackwater for wrongful death in hopes to find out just what happened, since because of security the Blackwater

Concerning the Noticeable Rise in US Militia Organization

2009-11-30T11:51:00.000-06:00

According to the media militia groups are growing in popularity, as a CBSNews video reported. On November 20th 2009, MSNBC released a story entitled Militia Movement Resurfaces across U.S. and in the Alaskan Juneau Empire on November 22nd. According to Scribd - The Modern Militia Movement-Missouri Strategic Report posted early in 2009 that the report states that those that support Ron Paul are

Leathercraft and Tanned Hides - Do It Yourself

2009-11-28T23:42:00.000-06:00

Making your own leather clothing and accessories is practically a forgotten art, but there are homesteaders out there who have returned to the basics and make strong and durable clothing and other products from pelts and leather. Animal hides do not necessarily need to be wild animals, domestic animals can be used as well, and like the original people of America, utilitizing everything from a

Thanksgiving Day - November 26th 2009

2009-11-26T15:12:00.000-06:00

Since Abraham Lincoln was the first president to give an address to the nation in celebration of the first Americans who set aside a day of thanks with family and friends and the local natives who had helped them survive and prepare for the winter, before it became an official holiday (not until act of Congress, 1941), during a time when the nation was divided. Since 1941, Thanksgiving Day has

FGP Survival-Homestead Manual, Part 10 - Communications

2009-11-26T13:16:00.003-06:00

This segment of the survival-homestead manual is about communications, routine and tactical.The history of military communications began with signaling. Ancient Roman soldiers (and the Greeks before them) would have lookout-guard posts located on high ground for observation and signaling. Signals were sent by means of a torch. Unit signals were hand signals and small flags. The flag system was

Reflective Thought on the Day Before Thanksgiving, November 25th 2009

2009-11-25T15:06:00.000-06:00

It has been some time since I published something From My Desk ... It's a rainy day, unseasonably warm, but chilly, which should delight the global warming/climate change alarmists. Frankly, I would prefer a warming period with vast and largely proportioned vegetation like when the dinosaurs roamed rather than an Ice Age where nothing grows and every thing dies freezing and starving. But what do

Common Dreams - Progressives for a More Socialist America

2009-11-15T15:57:00.000-06:00

Common Dreams is as stated in their About page: ...a national nonprofit, progressive, nonpartisan citizens' organization founded in 1997 by political activists Craig Brown and his late wife, Lina Newhouser.With little humility [sarcasm here], it continues: We are a powerful online voice for change in America. … one of the top progressive websites. [I] We use the latest technology to bring the

Tragedy at Fort Hood - After-Action Report

2009-11-15T11:48:00.000-06:00

Fort Hood, Texas … The scene took place at the Soldier Readiness Processing Center, which every post operates for troops preparing for deployment to ensure everything is in order concerning their personal lives, medical and dental care records, and so on. FoxNews provided a detailed story, November 7th, 2009 from an account of an eyewitness, PFC Marquest Smith who was scheduled to deploy in

FGP Survival-Homestead Manual, Part 9: Living Off The Land

2009-11-13T11:20:00.001-06:00

This section is about topics related to foraging, simple living, and off-the-grid pertaining to using nature’s grocery store and growing your own food and homeopathic plants, either solely off-the-grid or as a supplement to commercial food. The former is not the easy life, but can be beneficial.Part of this subject material has to do with survival foraging, something taught at the Jungle Combat

Veteran's Day - US Marine Corps Birthday - Enemies From Within - Sarah Palah on Twitter

2009-11-12T12:21:00.001-06:00

Yesterday was Veteran's Day and the day before was the 234th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps - Semper Fidelis! ― Nick Popaditch, a decorated Marine veteran who was photographed lighting a cigar after the toppling of a statue of Saddam Hussein and fall of Baghdad and author of Once a Marine, is running for Congress in a southern district of California. Nicknamed Gunny Pop, the 42-

Patriot Groups and Organizations - Threat or No? To Whom?

2009-11-11T17:53:00.000-06:00

In August of 2009 several articles surfaced concerning American militia and paramilitary units that have been reported on the rise by the left-wing media, like Huffington Post in alarm over right-wing extremism that are racist and perpetuators of fascism. Of course, they fail to mention that there are socialist-communist militia groups and how can they possibly identify a fascist racist group as

I Am Not A Thomas Jefferson - But I Am A Patriot

2009-11-09T20:34:00.190-06:00

I am not a Thomas Paine, but I can relate to his common sense outlook on the form of government. An inspiration to the Spirit of 1776, and it is said that General George Washington ordered that one of his pamphlets, The Crisis, be read to the troops at Valley Forge to boost morale. In The Crisis, he wrote: THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot

Medal of Honor Memorial and Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

2009-11-09T08:10:00.000-06:00

Medal of Honor Memorial in New Mexico ― Yesterday, November 7th, 2009 100 people gathered at All Veterans Memorial Park to witness the unveiling and dedication of the Medal of Honor Memorial, dedicated to Marine Lance Cpl Kenneth Lee Worley, U.S. Army PFC Jose F. Valdez, and Staff Sgt Franklin D. Miller, all from New Mexico who received the Medal of Honor posthumously. The dedication also

Development of US Field Rations - Keeping the Troops Fed

2009-11-06T11:50:00.002-06:00

Logistic problems of armies since organized warfare came to be a major concern for commanders and states of government throughout history. Feeding the armed forces has always been a critical issue – a hungry army does not fight as effectively and is subject to disease and illness. Napoleon said: An army marchs on its stomach. Food rations in the American Revolutionary War was established by

What is this Second American Revolution All About?

2009-11-05T22:36:00.000-06:00

What is the Second American Revolution all about? Wikipedia entry states: Rhetorical or hyperbolic references to a Second American Revolution have been made on a number of occasions throughout the history of the United States. Not much else is stated about it. Maybe because it is not the typical revolution one would read in a newspaper or media article or see on the evening news. It is more of a

SAR Report: Geert Wilders and Freedom of Speech

2009-11-04T15:25:00.003-06:00

You may have heard of him or seen his photo on the news media coverage or maybe you have heard of his film he made that was refused to be aired – Fitna. Geert Wilders [surname pronounced as vilders] is a patriot and hero of the movement to promote freedom and against the European capitulation to the Islamic Fascist movement using the Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Speech mandated by

SITREP: Afghanistan Logistic Challenges and History of 1/4-ton Military Vehicles

2009-11-03T12:27:00.002-06:00

Apparently the US troops are not the only ones suffering from equipment shortages. On October 1st, 2009 it was reported that Queen Elizabeth II reportedly reprimanded Prime Minister Gordon Brown for not ensuring that British troops get the proper equipment they need in their coalition operations in Afghanistan. With the call for increased troop amounts in Afghanistan, while troops decrease in

Second American Revolution: Constitutional Authority and the Rule of Law

2009-11-02T09:56:00.001-06:00

Breaking political ideologies down to the basics … The conservative-libertarian-constitutionalist states: Government is the problem. The liberal-sociocrat-progressive states: Government is the solution. David Boaz, Cato Institute, wrote, June 7th, 2004 … You and I are told we must choose between a left or right, but I suggest there is no such thing as a left or right. There is only

FGP Survival-Homestead Manual, Part 8: Homesteading Location

2009-10-31T14:35:00.003-05:00

So you decided to homestead and for whatever reason(s) get away from urban life. The first consideration would be location – the most important aspect of starting a homestead/rural life. Like business, location is important for success, and so it is with homesteading. While homesteading can be done in urban environments as a means of being more self sufficient, more freedom and space is

Obama Health Care: Trick or Treat?

2009-10-31T01:09:00.003-05:00

Most of the tyrants, despots, and dictators are sincerely convinced that their rule is beneficial for the people, that theirs is government for the people. Ludwig von Mises Recently the health care bill being promoted by President Obama and his associates in Congress reached about 1,400 pages. It now has grown to 1,990 page of a health care bill they call reform but is nothing but the

America's Defense: Must Have F-22 Raptor and F35 Lightning II

2009-10-30T09:25:00.002-05:00

W. Thomas Smith, Jr. wrote in an article We Need Both at Human Events … Test pilot Jon Beesley -- one of only two men on the planet to have flown both the F-35 Lightning II and the F-22 Raptor-- says aerial combat is not two gunfighters facing each other in the middle of the street, drawing pistols, and shooting it out. … Air combat has always been about stealth; about being able to get into

FGP Survival-Homestead Manual, Part 7 - Home Design: Earthen and Subterranean

2009-10-29T13:39:00.001-05:00

Earth or subterranean homes are found all over the world – Montana, Canada, Ireland, Europe, Mexico, Australia, and Alaska. The major advantage of these homes is its unique energy efficiency, where a constant temperature of 60- to 70-degrees (F) can be maintained without heating systems; which is a plus if the power goes out or for some reason a heating system is not working. Types of Earthen

Letter to the President - Afghanistan Report - October 12th 2009

2009-10-29T01:17:00.000-05:00

Mr. President, the following report is my recommendation of what tactics and strategies should take place in our current situation in Afghanistan. As a future United States Marine Corps recruit I believe we should take whatever steps necessary to secure the defense of our country and aid in the liberation of the Middle Eastern people who seek freedom. Many people say that our affairs in the

Second American Revolution: The Kind of 'Change' America Needs

2009-10-27T13:01:00.001-05:00

The founding members of the United States and its form of government distrusted government generally, particularly those who served as the leadership of our nation (or any nation) that must be watched closely to ensure they do not overstep their bounds – for whatever reason. If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country

Living History: Celts and Norse - History of Denmark

2009-10-26T13:59:00.000-05:00

Reincarnation is a belief or a truth of life and death not only in Eastern religions, but deep within the religions of the western world, Celtic, buried beneath the doctrine of the early Christian Church in its zeal against the borrowed Latin term from the Romans as barbarians and pagans. In this and my maternal and paternal heritage I can believe that I am a reincarnation of a people that have

Second Amendment - That Which Makes America Most Different From Other Nations

2009-10-24T15:12:00.000-05:00

Second Amendment to the United States Constitution: A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Columbia v. Heller Last year the Supreme Court ruled in the Columbia v. Heller case the ruling came out 5-4 in that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s civil right to keep and bear arms,

FGP Survival-Homestead Manual, Part 6 - Extended Camp and Homestead

2009-10-24T10:11:00.003-05:00

If you will be camping in an area for an undetermined period of time or longer than overnight or a couple of days, there are several things that can be done to make the camp homier. You could also use some of the ideas to make outdoor furniture and gadgets for a homestead replacing the material with lumber and angle iron to last for years. The following drawings, provided by Boy Scout Troops who

American Traditions and Heritage - The Rendezvous Revisited

2009-10-22T09:59:00.005-05:00

The following is an update on an article I wrote a while back for Lighthouse Patriot Journal and decided that it would fit in with the atmosphere here at Fort Faded Glory help Sgt Rocky in getting Faded Glory Patriot Journal a kick-start. Rendezvous and reenactments - like a nostalgic daydream of the days long gone by, of Indian Summers, stories from the old folks and subjects of books of

FGP Survival-Homestead Manual, Part 4 - Emergency Shelters

2009-10-22T02:18:00.002-05:00

If you are forced to be on the move or setting up a temporary camp, the tent is best. Tents today are made of light material, so you can have a multi-person tent in your survival gear. At the least, you should have a 6x10-foot tarp for a lean-to with rope, bungee cords and light stakes. In most cases, setting up shelter will be the first thing you do. Remember, the larger the shelter the harder

FGP Survival-Homestead Manual, Part 5 - Knots, Ropes, Poles and Pulleys

2009-10-22T00:18:00.004-05:00

Knots, Rope, Pulleys and Poles Knowing knots and which one works best for a specific project or use is important. Rope and knot-tying, as well as hitching and lashing are used by horsemen, sailors, Marines, soldiers, campers, hunters, fishermen and even airmen. In a survival situation or around the camp site or homestead, knowing knots and the use of rope and pulleys can be most beneficial. In

FGP Survival-Homestead Manual, Part 3 - Survival Kit Check List

2009-10-20T09:57:00.004-05:00

The following is a survival equipment checklist … Basic Survival Equipment □ Map and quality compass (not just a GPS – useless if satellites are inoperable). □ Flashlight, headlamp, and extra batteries. Hand-crank lights are best, no batteries required. □ Extra Food and Water: Power bars, trail mix, beef jerky, et cetera. □ An Emergency Survival Bag containing

FGP Survival-Homestead Manual, Part 2 - Medical Basics

2009-10-18T11:08:00.002-05:00

One of the key elements of survival is taking care of physical needs in order to have the capability to deal with other elements required to survive. Preventive medicine, briefly mentioned above, is of course the first step. Having some basic, rudimentary knowledge of first aid is essential – not just for yourself, but others as well. But to survive and maintain help, you will need water and

FGP Survival-Homestead Manual, Part 1 - Basics

2009-10-18T07:38:00.002-05:00

If you Google search the word survival, it will reveal a myriad of sources – some that are just out to make a buck, while others are sincerely and wisely providing sound advice. Even National Geographic has a web site dedicated to this subject. National Geographic also offers quality adventure gear, pricey but never had a problem with the quality. Sites also sell military surplus items that can

Real-Life Heroes

2009-10-18T05:05:00.004-05:00

In an article in the Daily Mail, a UK publication, Matthew Hickley and Paul Harris write about real life heroes in an age of protectionism and isolationism ideology – where too many just don’t want to get involved in terms of society, politics and defense against those who would create a world without freedom. This story is about British heroes, members of the coalition, united and fighting

Is It Time To Put Together a Disaster Survival Kit?

2009-10-15T11:21:00.087-05:00

Here is a headline that caught my eye yesterday: Are Feds Stockpiling Survival Food? [WorldNetDaily] ... A Wall Street Journal columnist has advised people to "start stockpiling food" and an ABC News Report says "there are worrying signs appearing in the United States where some ... locals are beginning to hoard supplies." Now there's concern that the U.S. government may be

Homesteading: History and About Homesteads in 21st Century

2009-10-15T06:43:00.006-05:00

Homestead or homesteading sounds like a thing of the past, something for the days of the Pioneers who began migrating from the original thirteen colonies-turned-states to claim land that was worked and managed for agriculture, or raising beef, or mining a natural resource to be shipped back East or to the Chicago and St. Louis slaughterhouses to feed urban folks. A Pioneer movement also occurred

My Name Is Old Glory - Howard Schnauber

2009-10-13T21:23:00.003-05:00

I am the flag of the United States of America . . . My name is Old Glory. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I fly majestically over great institutes of learning. I stand guard with the greatest military power in the world. Look up! And see me! I stand for peace, honor, truth, and justice . . . I stand for freedom . . . I am confident

Old Glory - the Flag of the American People

2009-10-13T17:45:00.001-05:00

The American flag does not represent the government; it represents the citizens of America, our independence and unity as a nation and belongs to the People. Thus, if one desecrates the flag, it is not being disrespectful or in protest against the government or the President of the United States – but the People. Betsy Ross was the person who hand sewed the first American official flag,

Preamble: Introduction of Faded Glory Patriot Journal

2009-10-13T06:13:00.008-05:00

Today, October 13th 2009 is the birth date of Faded Glory Patriot Journal. It is also the birth date of the United States Navy, authorized to be created by the Continental Congress on October 13th, 1775. In nature’s testament against the global warming [i] consensus movement, snow fell today for the first of many days in the long winter around the corner here at Fort Faded Glory. This preamble

Recreation of Ancient Beer Brewing by Archaeologists

2008-07-23T19:36:00.000-05:00

For the beer consumers, this article might be of interest: Brewing Tradition Existed in Ireland as far back as 2500 BC: Study … Two archaeologists, who made the headlines worldwide last year after they suggested that one of the most common archaeological monuments in the Irish landscape might have been used for brewing a Bronze Age Beer, will discuss their research at the World Archaeological

Door Peninsula Soldier KIA in Iraq

2007-11-03T11:28:00.001-05:00

Door County has lost a resident for the first time since the Vietnam War and it is a sad day for his mother, Susan Frihart, a friend and long-time employee at the Sturgeon Bay Wal-Mart. The employees of the Wal-Mart store serving Door County residents have collected funds amongst themselves so Mrs. Frihart could travel to Fort Campbell to be there with the her daughter-in-law and grand

Canadian First Nation Natives Finally Get Apology and Restitution

2007-06-11T21:55:00.000-05:00

In American history books one can read the ups and downs, the right and wrongs of our nation. Apparently, in Canada, this isn’t so. In an article by Sarah Shenker, BBC, (Legacy of Canada’s Residential Schools) concerning the long overdue apology and restitution to the Native Indians of Canada, Justice Harry LaForme, Ontario judge stated that Canadians were “largely unaware of aboriginal history”