>
>
>
> France has neither winter nor summer nor morals. Apart
> from these drawbacks it is a fine country. France has
> usually been governed by prostitutes."
>
> Mark Twain.
>
>
>
> "I would rather have a German division in front of me
> than a French one behind me."
>
> General George S. Patton.
>
>
>
> "Going to war without France is like going deer
> hunting without your accordion."
>
> Norman Schwartzkopf.
>
>
>
> "We can stand here like the French, or we can do
> something about it."
>
> Marge Simpson
>
>
>
> "As far as I'm concerned, war always means failure"
>
> Jacques Chirac, President of France
>
> "As far as France is concerned, you're right."
>
> Rush Limbaugh,
>
>
>
> "The only time France wants us to go to war is when
> the German Army is sitting in Paris sipping coffee."
>
> Regis Philbin.
>
>
>
> "You know, the French remind me a little bit of an
> aging actress of the 1940s who was still  trying to
> dine out on her looks but doesn't have the face for
> it."
>
> John McCain, U.S. Senator from Arizona.
>
>
>
> "You know why the French don't want to bomb Saddam
> Hussein? Because he hates America, he loves mistresses
> and wears a beret. He is French, people."
>
> Conan O'Brien
>
>
>
> "I don't know why people are surprised that France
> won't help us get Saddam out of Iraq. After all,
> France wouldn't help us get Hitler out of France
> either"
>
> Jay Leno.
>
>
>
> "The last time the French asked for 'more proof' it
> came marching into Paris under a German flag."
>
> David Letterman
>
>
>
> The only thing worse than a Frenchman is a Frenchman
> who lives in Canada.
>
> Ted Nugent.
>
>
>
> War without France would be like ... uh ... World War
> II.
>
>
>
> "The favorite bum per sticker in Washington D.C. right
> now is one that says 'First Iraq, then France.'"
>
> Tom Brokaw.
>
>
>
> "What do you expect from a culture and a nation that
> exerted more of its national will fighting against
> Disney World and Big Macs than the Nazis?"
>
> Dennis Miller.
>
>
>
> "It is important to remember that the French have
> always been there when they needed us."
>
> Alan Kent
>
>
>
> "They've taken their own precautions against al-Qaida.
> To prepare for an attack, each Frenchman is urged to
> keep duct tape, a white flag, and a three-day supply
> of mistresses in the house."
>
> Argus Hamilton
>
>
>
> "Somebody was telling me about the French Army rifle
> that was being advertised on eBay the other day -- the
> description was, 'Never shot. Dropped once.'"
>
> Rep. Roy Blunt (MO)
>
>
>
> "The French will only agree to go to war when we've
> proven we've found truffles in Iraq."  Dennis Miller
>
>
>
> Raise your right hand if you like the French ...
> raise both hands if you are French.
>
>
>
> Q. What did the mayor of Paris say to the German Army
> as they entered the city in WWII?
>
> A. Table for 100,000 messieurs?
>
>
>
> "Do you know how many Frenchmen it takes to defend
> Paris? It's not known, it's never been tried."
>
> Rep. R. Blount (MO)
>
>
>
> "Do you know it only took Germany three days to
> conquer France in WWII? And that's because it was
> raining." John Xereas, Manager, DC  Improv.
>
>
>
> The AP and UPI reported that the French Government
> announced after the London bombings that it has raised
> its terror alert level from Run to Hide. The only two
> higher levels in France are Surrender and Collaborate.
> The rise in the alert level was precipitated by a
> recent fire which destroyed France's white flag
> factory, effectively disabling their military.
>
>
>
> French Ban Fireworks at Euro Disney
>
> (AP), Paris, March 5, 2003
>
>
>
> The French Government announced today that it is
> imposing a ban on the use of fireworks at Euro Disney.
> The decision comes the day after a nightly fireworks
> display at the park, located just 30 miles outside of
> Paris, caused the soldiers at a nearby French Army
> garrison to surrender to a group of Czech tourists.
>
>
> France has neither winter nor summer nor morals. Apart
> from these drawbacks it is a fine country. France has
> usually been governed by prostitutes."
>
> Mark Twain.
>
>
>
> "I would rather have a German division in front of me
> than a French one behind me."
>
> General George S. Patton.
>
>
>
> "Going to war without France is like going deer
> hunting without your accordion."
>
> Norman Schwartzkopf.
>
>
>
> "We can stand here like the French, or we can do
> something about it."
>
> Marge Simpson
>
>
>
> "As far as I'm concerned, war always means failure"
>
> Jacques Chirac, President of France
>
> "As far as France is concerned, you're right."
>
> Rush Limbaugh,
>
>
>
> "The only time France wants us to go to war is when
> the German Army is sitting in Paris sipping coffee."
>
> Regis Philbin.
>
>
>
> "You know, the French remind me a little bit of an
> aging actress of the 1940s who was still  trying to
> dine out on her looks but doesn't have the face for
> it."
>
> John McCain, U.S. Senator from Arizona.
>
>
>
> "You know why the French don't want to bomb Saddam
> Hussein? Because he hates America, he loves mistresses
> and wears a beret. He is French, people."
>
> Conan O'Brien
>
>
>
> "I don't know why people are surprised that France
> won't help us get Saddam out of Iraq. After all,
> France wouldn't help us get Hitler out of France
> either"
>
> Jay Leno.
>
>
>
> "The last time the French asked for 'more proof' it
> came marching into Paris under a German flag."
>
> David Letterman
>
>
>
> The only thing worse than a Frenchman is a Frenchman
> who lives in Canada.
>
> Ted Nugent.
>
>
>
> War without France would be like ... uh ... World War
> II.
>
>
>
> "The favorite bum per sticker in Washington D.C. right
> now is one that says 'First Iraq, then France.'"
>
> Tom Brokaw.
>
>
>
> "What do you expect from a culture and a nation that
> exerted more of its national will fighting against
> Disney World and Big Macs than the Nazis?"
>
> Dennis Miller.
>
>
>
> "It is important to remember that the French have
> always been there when they needed us."
>
> Alan Kent
>
>
>
> "They've taken their own precautions against al-Qaida.
> To prepare for an attack, each Frenchman is urged to
> keep duct tape, a white flag, and a three-day supply
> of mistresses in the house."
>
> Argus Hamilton
>
>
>
> "Somebody was telling me about the French Army rifle
> that was being advertised on eBay the other day -- the
> description was, 'Never shot. Dropped once.'"
>
> Rep. Roy Blunt (MO)
>
>
>
> "The French will only agree to go to war when we've
> proven we've found truffles in Iraq."  Dennis Miller
>
>
>
> Raise your right hand if you like the French ...
> raise both hands if you are French.
>
>
>
> Q. What did the mayor of Paris say to the German Army
> as they entered the city in WWII?
>
> A. Table for 100,000 messieurs?
>
>
>
> "Do you know how many Frenchmen it takes to defend
> Paris? It's not known, it's never been tried."
>
> Rep. R. Blount (MO)
>
>
>
> "Do you know it only took Germany three days to
> conquer France in WWII? And that's because it was
> raining." John Xereas, Manager, DC  Improv.
>
>
>
> The AP and UPI reported that the French Government
> announced after the London bombings that it has raised
> its terror alert level from Run to Hide. The only two
> higher levels in France are Surrender and Collaborate.
> The rise in the alert level was precipitated by a
> recent fire which destroyed France's white flag
> factory, effectively disabling their military.
>
>
>
> French Ban Fireworks at Euro Disney
>
> (AP), Paris, March 5, 2003
>
>
>
> The French Government announced today that it is
> imposing a ban on the use of fireworks at Euro Disney.
> The decision comes the day after a nightly fireworks
> display at the park, located just 30 miles outside of
> Paris, caused the soldiers at a nearby French Army
> garrison to surrender to a group of Czech tourists.
>
>
>
>
>
> France has neither winter nor summer nor morals. Apart
> from these drawbacks it is a fine country. France has
> usually been governed by prostitutes."
>
> Mark Twain.
>
>
>
> "I would rather have a German division in front of me
> than a French one behind me."
>
> General George S. Patton.
>
>
>
> "Going to war without France is like going deer
> hunting without your accordion."
>
> Norman Schwartzkopf.
>
>
>
> "We can stand here like the French, or we can do
> something about it."
>
> Marge Simpson
>
>
>
> "As far as I'm concerned, war always means failure"
>
> Jacques Chirac, President of France
>
> "As far as France is concerned, you're right."
>
> Rush Limbaugh,
>
>
>
> "The only time France wants us to go to war is when
> the German Army is sitting in Paris sipping coffee."
>
> Regis Philbin.
>
>
>
> "You know, the French remind me a little bit of an
> aging actress of the 1940s who was still  trying to
> dine out on her looks but doesn't have the face for
> it."
>
> John McCain, U.S. Senator from Arizona.
>
>
>
> "You know why the French don't want to bomb Saddam
> Hussein? Because he hates America, he loves mistresses
> and wears a beret. He is French, people."
>
> Conan O'Brien
>
>
>
> "I don't know why people are surprised that France
> won't help us get Saddam out of Iraq. After all,
> France wouldn't help us get Hitler out of France
> either"
>
> Jay Leno.
>
>
>
> "The last time the French asked for 'more proof' it
> came marching into Paris under a German flag."
>
> David Letterman
>
>
>
> The only thing worse than a Frenchman is a Frenchman
> who lives in Canada.
>
> Ted Nugent.
>
>
>
> War without France would be like ... uh ... World War
> II.
>
>
>
> "The favorite bum per sticker in Washington D.C. right
> now is one that says 'First Iraq, then France.'"
>
> Tom Brokaw.
>
>
>
> "What do you expect from a culture and a nation that
> exerted more of its national will fighting against
> Disney World and Big Macs than the Nazis?"
>
> Dennis Miller.
>
>
>
> "It is important to remember that the French have
> always been there when they needed us."
>
> Alan Kent
>
>
>
> "They've taken their own precautions against al-Qaida.
> To prepare for an attack, each Frenchman is urged to
> keep duct tape, a white flag, and a three-day supply
> of mistresses in the house."
>
> Argus Hamilton
>
>
>
> "Somebody was telling me about the French Army rifle
> that was being advertised on eBay the other day -- the
> description was, 'Never shot. Dropped once.'"
>
> Rep. Roy Blunt (MO)
>
>
>
> "The French will only agree to go to war when we've
> proven we've found truffles in Iraq."  Dennis Miller
>
>
>
> Raise your right hand if you like the French ...
> raise both hands if you are French.
>
>
>
> Q. What did the mayor of Paris say to the German Army
> as they entered the city in WWII?
>
> A. Table for 100,000 messieurs?
>
>
>
> "Do you know how many Frenchmen it takes to defend
> Paris? It's not known, it's never been tried."
>
> Rep. R. Blount (MO)
>
>
>
> "Do you know it only took Germany three days to
> conquer France in WWII? And that's because it was
> raining." John Xereas, Manager, DC  Improv.
>
>
>
> The AP and UPI reported that the French Government
> announced after the London bombings that it has raised
> its terror alert level from Run to Hide. The only two
> higher levels in France are Surrender and Collaborate.
> The rise in the alert level was precipitated by a
> recent fire which destroyed France's white flag
> factory, effectively disabling their military.
>
>
>
> French Ban Fireworks at Euro Disney
>
> (AP), Paris, March 5, 2003
>
>
>
> The French Government announced today that it is
> imposing a ban on the use of fireworks at Euro Disney.
> The decision comes the day after a nightly fireworks
> display at the park, located just 30 miles outside of
> Paris, caused the soldiers at a nearby French Army
> garrison to surrender to a group of Czech tourists.
>
>Finally, the WORLD CUP is over and Italy is the soccer { fake football } champions of the world.
WHOOP - DE - DOO !!!

The best thing to be said about the outcome of this " exciting " event is that the French suffered another defeat thanks largely to a cheap head-butt  to the chest of one of the Italian players by the Frenchie's MVP.....

One of the classic quotes I read concerning this incident read something like....
" A HEAD-BUTT DELIVERED BY A BUTT-HEAD "

There have been many classic quotes concerning toe French over the years, mainly in time of war.  These were a few of the best.



    

One of the most sacred  and honorable duties an American Soldier can perform is to serve as a Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetary just outside Washington, D.C.
A trip to Washington is not complete without going to the cemetary and watching the Changing of the Guard..
Listed below are some of the duties and responsibilities of a Honor Guard :


For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be

between 5' 10" and 6' 2" tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30." 
Other requirements of the Guard:

They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb,

live in a barracks under the tomb,

and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.

They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives

and cannot disgrace the uniform (fighting) or the tomb in any way.

After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb.

There are only 400 presently worn.

The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives

or give up the wreath pin.
 The shoes are specially made with very thick soles

to keep the heat and cold from their feet.

There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe

in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.

There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform.

Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.

The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor watch TV.

All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people

laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.

A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred.

Among the notables are:

President Taft, Joe E. Lewis (the boxer)

and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy,

(the most decorated soldier of WWII) of Hollywood fame.

Every guard spends five hours a day

getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.

In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington, DC,

our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm.

On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They respectfully declined the offer, "No way, Sir!"

Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm,

they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment;

it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a serviceperson.

The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.  
        I don't usually suggest that many emails be forwarded, but I'd be very proud if this one reached as many as possible. We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service, no matter where they serve.
Whenever you are in our Nation's Capitol, you must take time tovisit the NAtional Cemetary in Arlington.  A trip to Washington is not complete without a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the opportunity to view the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb.
Here is a tribute to these dedicated and distinguished soldiers assigned to this most sacred and noble duty.

Written by an Australian Dentist....and too good to delete.... To Kill an American You probably missed it in the rush of news last week, but there was actually a report that someone in Pakistan had published in a newspaper an offer of a reward to anyone who killed an American, any American. So an Australian dentist wrote an editorial the following day to let everyone know what an American is . So they would know when they found one. (Good one, mate!!!!) "An American is English, or French, or Italian, Irish, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian or Greek. An American may also be Canadian, Mexican, African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Australian, Iranian, Asian, or Arab, or Pakistani or Afghan. An American may also be a Comanche, Cherokee, Osage, Blackfoot, Navaho, Apache, Seminole or one of the many other tribes known as native Americans. An American is Christian, or he could be Jewish, or Buddhist, or Muslim. In fact, there are more Muslims in America than in Afghanistan. The only difference is that in America they are free to worship as each of them chooses. An American is also free to believe in no religion. For that he will answer only to God, not to the government, or to armed thugs claiming to speak for the government and for God. An American lives in the most prosperous land in the history of the world. The root of that prosperity can be found in the Declaration of Independence, which recognizes the God given right of each person to the pursuit of happiness. An American is generous. Americans have helped out just about every other nation in the world in their time of need, never asking a thing in return. When Afghanistan was over-run by the Soviet army 20 years ago, Americans came with arms and supplies to enable the people to win back their country! As of the morning of September 11, Americans had given more than any other nation to the poor in Afghanistan. Americans welcome the best of everything...the best products, the best books, the best music, the best food, the best services. But they also welcome the least. The national symbol of America, The Statue of Liberty , welcomes your tired and your poor, the wretched refuse of your teeming shores, the homeless, tempest tossed. These in fact are the people who built America. Some of them were working in the Twin Towers the morning of September 11, 2001 earning a better life for their families. It's been told that the World Trade Center victims were from at least 30 different countries, cultures, and first languages, including those that aided and abetted the terrorists. < BR> So you can try to kill an American if you must. Hitler did. So did General Tojo, and Stalin, and Mao Tse-Tung, and other blood-thirsty tyrants in the world. But, in doing so you would just be killing yourself. Because Americans are not a particular people from a particular place. They are the embodiment of the human spirit of freedom. Everyone who holds to that spirit, everywhere, is an American. Please keep this going! Pass this around the World ? Then pass it around again. It says it all, for all of us

Recently, I received this e-mail. It is one of the finest tributes to the American people that I have ever read.  Read this...with pride,