[quote user="pandira"]The War Between the States (and the Federal government), probably being an exception, since the State of South Carolina was invaded by the Federals, they attempted to protect themselves from attack. I am a big believer in the right of secession. It is a fundamental right as stated in the Declaration of Independence. The

[quote user="Gibson Brown"]Love of our Creator, love of family, love of friends, and grasping why the ultimate gift one can pray for is world peace . Merry Christmas is not found in a store. Merry Christmas is found in the sparkling eyes of those we love. One can't purchase the true meaning of Christmas, so keep purchased gifts simple

[quote user="Luanne Traud"] We enter the holiday shopping season with mixed reports on the economy and consumer confidence. Will you be spending more or less than in recent years? [/quote]A week ago I wrote, "Luanne must be feeling the holiday spirit already. Next week: Are you traveling or staying in town for the holidays? Then: Will

[quote user="Clonnie Yearout"]My paranoia antenna has lightning bolts shooting off it in all directions. I see government indoctrination and communification applied in mega-doses to young skulls full of mush. They already get at least 18 years of it. Two more years will turn them into zombies. Imagine the result from all those young adults

[quote user="Clonnie Yearout"]Yes, war is hell. And horrible. And it's definitely unnecessary if our only objective is lack of conflict. But if we hold to the higher ideals of individual freedom and the kind of real peace that comes from strength rather than capitulation, war is going to be necessary from time to time. It's just the

[quote user="Clonnie Yearout"]Tomorrow is my last day of work, so I also need to see if I can find a picture of a rocking chair to place in my profile.[/quote]Uh oh. That means you'll have endless free time to annoy the heck out of me with outrageous nonsense about whatever crosses your mind. I'll never get any work done when I'm

[quote user="Marvin Foster"][quote user="David Horn"]That's the primary reason I favor a draft, as unpopular as that position tends to be. [/quote]David, That position is not unpopular with me. I have long advocated that all young people (male and female) be required to serve two years of service to their country in the military

[quote user="Clonnie Yearout"]Films like "Patton," "Braveheart," and "The Patriot" are my favorite type of movies, and maybe that says something dark about my innermost being, but it seems to me that man is never more alive than when he risks his most valuable asset (his life) for a cause that he considers bigger

[quote user="Frederick Fuller"]I may see war and conflict with a jaudiced eye, or eyes, but I can't help but believe war is profitable for people....I also think people just plain like war. Gotta go. My beer's getting cold.[/quote]For thousands of years civilizations have waged war against their neighbors, distant rivals, and sometimes

[quote user="pandira"] Let me ask you this.....do you believe that the Fed has done a great job of managing the money system? After only sixteen years of it's existence, we suffered an economic collapse of tremendous proportions......no one was held accountable.......some things never change. [/quote] Don Quixote ("Joey")...