er16169's blog: "Its a bigger picture"

Here is something every person should really consider on November 4th I am Not asking for you to reply to me with an answer. This is something that is a personal decision that only you need to really know the answer to. What is the primary reason you are voting this election ? I may sound abrasive here, Although, Would you be willing to be put in a category as Sheep that go to a slaughter? Do you go to the Election booth like herds of cattle in masses and out of shear habit? Do you really consider who you are voting for to represent your views your principles? Some go through life wondering if they have made a difference. Marines Don't have that problem - Ronald Reagan During the Truman Era The USMC was threatened with being disbanded. Truman proposed disbanding the Marine Corps as part of the 1948 defense reorganization plan, a plan that was only abandoned after a letter-writing campaign and the intervention of influential congressmen who were veteran Marines. Blair, Clay (2003). The Forgotten War: America in Korea, 1950–1953. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Krulak, Victor H. (Lt. Gen.) (1999). First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Then from 27 November to 6 December 1950 was the Battle of Chosin Resuvoir A Colonel in the United States Marine Corps with the 1st Marine Regiment when the Chinese attacked, made Marine Corps and US History. His name- Colonel Chesty Puller. On the morning of 29 November, Major General O.P. Smith, commanding general of the 1st Marine Div, ordered Colonel Puller to send a task force to open up the road between Koto-ri and Hagaru-ri, where the majority of the division was. The breakthrough force was composed of Drysdale's 41 Royal Commando, Captain Carl Sitter's G Co., 3rd Btn. 1st Marines (G/3/1), B Co., 31st Infantry Regiment, and various Headquarters. and Services Marines. All totaled, the task force was about 900 men and 140 vehicles. When an Army Captain asked Colonel Puller for the direction of the line of retreat, Colonel Puller called his Tank Commander, gave them the Army position, and ordered: "If they start to pull back from that line, even one foot, I want you to open fire on them." Turning to the Captain, he replied "Does that answer your question? We're here to fight." - Chesty Puller At Koto-ri in Korea Precise casualties for the Chinese are not known. Although it has been estimated at 35,000 Red Army Soldiers were killed during this battle and the infamous Quote made "We're Surrounded this simplifies the problem. So what is my point: There is another Decorated Veteran who is running under the Constitution Party ticket as their Vice President. He is also a Vietnam Veteran. Trained under then, 1st Lt. Oliver North His unit received a unit citation for being deployed in five different theaters of operation at the same time. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and received orders to the Far East for 13 months. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. His service in Vietnam followed a family military traditon; his oldest brother served in the Army-World War II, another brother served as a Marine in the Korean War Where you planning to vote for McCain? If you are voting for McCain, Only because he is a Vietnam Veteran cause we need someone in the executive branch who has been in the US Military, who is a decorated Officer. Or If you are voting for McCain because you don't want Obama in office, and are holding onto the thoughts there is no other choice. Or I have to because I am choosing the worst of two evils. There is one other choice. Your Choice! Tell 10 people you know. Don't stop telling them aboutt the Constitution Party ticket. There are very few states who have candidates on Constitution Party platform. But It is something that again is very much like the Marine Corps Tradition. THE FEW THE PROUD. And Just as Chesty Puller Faced opposition of 300 to One and the Army willing to retreat. He stuck out the battle and all those who were part of the Battle of the Chosin Resevoir were recognized as Heroes ! Marines and Army One Team One Mission . One Team One Fight! Marines have served under an Army Commander in WW II In Korea, In Vietnam ! Marines Serve Under many even in the communities they live in Although, Marines ALWAYS PULL THE BEST OUT OF THE WORST SITUATION!!! We are trained to Fight. We are disciplined to endure the worst of conditions Whether it be in the field of battle or in the daily routines of life No matter the situation the disciplines are still is the same. The integrity still the same The Mind of a Marine the Motto of a Marine. Do or Die. It is more then a saying It is a way of life! Semper Fidelis OooohRAH So, I guess this is where I say Do your own research before going to the election booth Vote Your Principles. Your Views.. Not based on what you fear if you don't vote a certain way. . Most importantly, Make sure you VOTE! And If you like share this with your friends. For all that matters, Share this with your enemies too! VOTE!!!! I am E L and I approve this message (Earl R. Lofland)