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Memories of Smalltown Freedoms Recalled (Update)

July 3rd, 2011 · 3 Comments

Today, more than ever before, the freedoms celebrated by Americans on Independence Day appear to be at risk.  Among the most important are some freedoms I remember growing up with in Enid, Okla., during the ‘60s and ‘70s. The people of Enid had the freedom to feed the world. Because my “forever hometown” in North [...]

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Oath Keepers Publishes ‘Orders We Will Not Obey’

July 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment

Though some might judge me a conspiracy nut for even posting this piece, I care little about what others think when I know something is right and just.  After all, a majority of Americans voted for Barack Obama, proving anything is possible. Anyway, someone visited Bob McCarty Writes today and, while here, posted a link [...]

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Must-See: Fourth of July Fireworks Safety Video

July 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

With Independence Day less than 12 hours away, fireworks safety is a big deal.  As a public service, I recommend you view the fireworks safety video below before you set out to light the night on fire with bottle rockets and Roman candles. Featuring Joel Berry of Sweet Tea Films fame as “Tavin Dillard”, this [...]

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Obama: ‘Let the Purge of the Intellectuals Begin!’

March 16th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Though President Barack Obama refuses to publicly describe himself as a socialist or a communist, the pages of non-revisionist history books are full of details about purges similar to the one he recently launched. Purges often work like this:  When a new socialist/communist leader seizes control of a formerly Democratic nation, he takes steps to [...]

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“Walkin’ on the Fightin’ Side of Me” Still Rings True

July 4th, 2007 · 5 Comments

I happened to be flipping through the channels this afternoon and saw a program of patriotic songs was airing on Country Music Television. One of the program’s featured songs, Walkin’ on the Fightin’ Side of Me, had been a giant hit for Merle Haggard during the Vietnam War. Today, despite being nearly 40 years old, [...]

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Reagan’s 1964 Speech Worth Replay on 4th of July

July 3rd, 2007 · 3 Comments

Happy Birthday, America! On Independence Day 2007, I thought it appropriate to share the video below that shows the late President Ronald Reagan delivering a famous 1964 speech that, while intended to be a stump speech for Barry Goldwater, launched a stellar political career instead. Why highlight President Reagan on the Fourth of July? Because [...]

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