1. THIRDWAVEDAVE

   12/21/2008 at 3:56 pm

   Thanks, CJ.

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2. Bob the Liberal

   12/22/2008 at 8:05 am

   General Patton was brilliant. A student of history. Not only of its successes, but of its failures.

   Unfortunately, his kind no longer exist. And we are poorer for it.

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3. NY-David

   12/23/2008 at 11:49 am

   Respectfully, Bob, we stand with many such great people. Perhaps not in the same manner, but certainly as brilliant.
   NY-David

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   • Bob the Liberal

     12/23/2008 at 1:27 pm

     I mean in the “I don’t give a damn who gets insulted, let’s just get the job done” manner. Too much political correct these days.

     Heard a good one today to describe me. I’m “gravitationally challenged”. I started laughing. “No, I’m fat.”

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4. NY-David

   12/23/2008 at 11:56 am

   In addition, many will also study about Washington’s bumblings, especially in his ealier years. Lincoln shot off his mouth so much he was challenged to a dual.
   Patton’s good and bad points should be put into historical context before being judged. Did he single handedly save western civilization? Not hardly. He certainly got the job done with bravery and distinction.
   NY-David

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5. sue05

   12/23/2008 at 1:27 pm

   Ah NY David isn’t it funny how in the retrospect of history we see the bigger picture and are able to put the works of a General, or a President in context with his times. Perhaps in years to come, people will see Bush in a different light also.

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6. MIckey

   12/23/2008 at 3:37 pm

   Sue: Ouch…Thanks

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7. NY-David

   12/23/2008 at 5:34 pm

   Dear Sue,
   I may learn more after the fact, but my pont is more historical. I certainly have more respect for GHW Bush, then I did and am more critical of Reagan then I used to be. Call it learning or maturity, whatever.
   To all on this site, Merry Christmas, or whatever holiday you celebrate this time of year.
   NY-David

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