the DRAFT

insightful piece from the Washington Post regarding that dirty little American word -- the Draft.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dana-milbank-restore-conscription-restore-america/2013/11/29/8d5f7ef8-5935-11e3-8304-caf30787c0a9_story.html?tid=pm_opinions_pop

Home Defense – Basic Shooting Principles | SurvivalStrategies.net

on the eve of a gun show visit -- and the tattooed "Affliction" wearing zombie hunters who seem to have infiltrated the world of firearms via Sandy Hook and Big Brother Bloomberg -- a lesson in home defense. wrote this one a few months back and nearly forgot to post it on the ol' blog.

Home Defense – Basic Shooting Principles | SurvivalStrategies.net

p.s. don't try this @ home. you'll shoot your eye out…

Afghanistan -- the Wild Wild East

the Beautiful desolation that is Afghanistan. some stunning pix worth your perusal.  

http://dpshots.com/travel-photography/afghanistan-pictures.html

OC Beach Sign Problems #veterans

the hell?

OC Beach Sign Problems

US ARMY Camera Catches Afghans having sexy time with a goat...

LiveLeak.com - US ARMY Camera Catches Afghans gangbanging a goat

kids will be kids…

Rules of engagement bind U.S. troops' actions in Afghanistan - Washington Times

Rules of engagement bind U.S. troops' actions in Afghanistan - Washington Times

Charles Waterhouse, Famed Marine Artist, Dies

always liked Mr. Waterhouse's work.

first time i laid eyes on it -- the museum @ Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego.

with the Old Timers minding the halls.

wrinkled and gray. 

sporting red and gold. 

an eagle, globe and anchor ball cap.

some green tattoo blurred by the sun on their forearm.

looking @ us kids…like we had it all.

it wasn't the best of times -- the DIs just around the corner ready snatch us back.

but it gave you hope. 

a little @ least...