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Post by Diamondback on May 29, 2012 3:28:18 GMT 9
Reid Golden's "Loaded Questions: A Suggested Constitutional Framework for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms", Minnesota Law Review 96:101 2012 . Golden's one of us gunnies, a THR member and somewhat regretfully noted in his thread about it that he had to punt on Lautenberg and a few other things, but thinks that if his basic strategy is followed even those are open to challenge once we have a better body of jurisprudence built.
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Post by pat perry on May 29, 2012 3:56:55 GMT 9
Want another look at Washington??? Read Glenn Becks "Being Washington".... It is a great read. This makes the 4th Beck book that I have read........... Jim, I have read Beck's Broke The Overton Window Arguing With Idiots (reading now) Will have to get Being Washington. Really miss Glenn being on TV. He had some great shows. Pat P. |
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Post by soc on May 30, 2012 9:22:18 GMT 9
I just finished Doug Waller's Big Red. Very clearly a pre-9/11 book (as in there is no freaking chance of doing this now), Waller managed to get onboard the USS Nebraska, an Ohio-class SSBN operating out of King's Bay, Georgia. OK, so getting inside one, that's all well and good. Except this guy managed to get approved to go out for a three month patrol with the crew! Of which two months were most definitely of the "go hide and wait to shoot nukes" category. Very interesting read about what goes on inside an SSBN operating out on a deterrence patrol.  where you might find a copy, I got mine from a local used bookstore that I frequent a lot. It's the only place I can find Craig Thomas novels anymore, dammit! |
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on May 30, 2012 10:11:52 GMT 9
Just finishing:
Perilous Fight: America's Intrepid War with Britain on the High Seas 1812-1815
by Stephen Budiansky
This very interesting book, about the U.S. Navy in the War of 1812, not only chronicles the sea battles, but the battles between the politicians and the Navy, along with the internal battles in our navy and the British navy.
Seems nothing has changed.
One thing I have decided, by reading many novels and history books about naval warfare in the days of sail; the Frigate was the wooden navies equivalent of our fighter interceptors.
They often roamed the oceans, all by their lonesome, seeking targets of opportunity.
I know, a 48 gun frigate had over 400 men in the crew, was over 200 feet long and was sailing on the ocean.
A fighter/interceptor, in some forms of warfare, like WW2 and WW2, was often allowed to roam the skies, seeking targets of opportunity.
You might enjoy this book, if, that is, you enjoy reading about naval warfare.
Jim Too
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Post by pat perry on May 30, 2012 10:35:28 GMT 9
I just finished Doug Waller's Big Red. Very clearly a pre-9/11 book (as in there is no freaking chance of doing this now), Waller managed to get onboard the USS Nebraska, an Ohio-class SSBN operating out of King's Bay, Georgia. OK, so getting inside one, that's all well and good. Except this guy managed to get approved to go out for a three month patrol with the crew! Of which two months were most definitely of the "go hide and wait to shoot nukes" category. Very interesting read about what goes on inside an SSBN operating out on a deterrence patrol. where you might find a copy, I got mine from a local used bookstore that I frequent a lot. It's the only place I can find Craig Thomas novels anymore, dammit! Try here Amazon BooksPat P. |
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Post by pat perry on May 30, 2012 10:54:01 GMT 9
Just finished it Mark. A good read. Amazing how quickly they captured all the people involved in Lincoln's assassination back in the 1860's. It's written like a novel using all the facts gathered from that period. Pat P. |
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on May 30, 2012 12:03:30 GMT 9
There is a lot of controversy about Bill O's book on Lincoln. Some Lincoln scholars say he added a lot that wasn't true. Others say he left things out, things that are known facts. So, I guess it is up to the reader to decide what is true and what isn't. I probably won't read this one, as I prefer some of the older bios, like Carl Sandberg's; The Prairie Years and The War Years. Whoops!I forgot to include The Growing Up Years by Sandberg.I am not a fan of Bill O, and just don't like his style. I know, I know, I'm a Troglodyte. Jim Too  |
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Post by Mark O on May 30, 2012 14:07:03 GMT 9
One of the better books on President Washington in my opinion is this one... www.amazon.com/Washington-A-Life-Ron-Chernow/dp/1594202664As far as "Killing Lincoln" by Bill O'Reilly no, I have not read it yet. I do recall watching Mr. O'Reilly admit to a couple errors -- and correcting -- in his book, and as far as the critics slamming his work, well they are like noses. (You know the rest.) Yes, I am a fan of Mr. O'Reilly, and believe there are those that will attack whatever he says, writes, or does, and there is nothing I can do about it. He defends himself very well without my help. Anyway, the Ron Chernow book about President Washington is excellent. |
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Post by Jim on May 31, 2012 0:13:57 GMT 9
The reason that I consider Beck's book to be a fairly definitive one on Washington is the research staff that he employs.. He introduced them one time on his show. He was the one that paid them, not FOX NEWS..... As for O'Reily, he has a big mouth that sometimes is not hooked to his brain... His attempts at being "fair and balanced" are sometimes so transparent, that he becomes nausiating to the point of regurgitation..... Other than that I like him... However, he is willing to give up some freedom/liberty for security- ie; Patriot Act........ LOVE it when he and Colmes go at it......
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Post by pat perry on Jun 7, 2012 1:09:03 GMT 9
An email from Karl Bossi OIC of our weapons at the 456th FIS back in the early 60s. Karl wrote: After struggling with all the Amazon.com guidelines to publish my book as a Kindle (epub) version, I found excellent technical support in New Jersey at ebookpub.
See: ebook-pub.com
The day has arrived and it's available online.
Please pass the word to your techie friends who like to read and use a Kindle.
My next step is to make the book available for Nook readers on Barnes and Noble, etc.
It will also be available in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy through Amazon.
When downloaded to the kindle the book begins at Chapter I. To view the cover and the beginning text one has to go back. Amazon advises me that this is the procedure they use.
www.amazon.com/Just-Call-Me-Moose-ebook/dp/B0089159Q2/ref=cm_cmu_up_thanks_hdr
I have asked Amazon to also include the Kindle version along with the paper versions on that page. I read Karl's book back in 2005 and wrote a review on the Amazon link above. He was EOD in Vietnam. Also wrote several pages about his time in the 456th. Pat P. |
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Post by dude on Jun 7, 2012 8:53:15 GMT 9
 The New York Times Complete Civil War 1861-1865 Articles, editorials, letters to the editor, etc. from the period. The Times was pro-Lincoln. It's a very interesting look at what people were REALLY thinking while it was happening.
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Post by pat perry on Apr 10, 2013 6:16:08 GMT 9
Here's a different Operation Redwing story. It's titled Nuke the Pilot By Norvin C. “Bud” Evans Air & Space magazine, February 2013 Operation Redwing tested aircraft vulnerabilities to atomic blasts. I'm sure you'll be as impressed by the author's story as I am - one classified for many years and apparently has not published before. Ask yourself this question after reading this very unembellished recounting of a horrendous experience: How many men do you know who would have done what Norvin C. "Bud" Evans did - and then did a couple of more times thereafter? This is a truly remarkable man. America owes Bud and other pilots who also participated in these top secret nuclear tests, an enormous debt of gratitude and recognition for their incredible bravery. www.airspacemag.com/military-aviation/Nuke-the-Pilot-187488231.htmlPat P. |
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Jul 19, 2013 7:59:28 GMT 9
Last night I finished a fascinating, moving, angering, soul searching, disturbing, emotional book.
It is "Fly Boys", by James Bradley, who wrote "Flags of our Fathers".
The book was published in 2003.
I picked up my copy at Half-Price Books in San Marcos for $3.00, in hardbound.
If you have not read this book, it is well-worth the read.
Its mainly about a number of Naval and Marine Aviators during World War Two, and the results of their raids on Chichi Jima, a Japanese held island North of Iwo Jima.
Bradley does a masterful job of laying the groundwork for the story, by going back to 1853, when Admiral Perry sailed to Japan from America, and the results of that voyage.
He deals extensively with the Japanese invasion of China and how the Japanese Army treated the people of China.
Then on to the lead-up to Pearl Harbor and the way America responded.
One of the men he deals with is President George H.W. Bush, who was shot down at Chichi Jima and rescued by the U.S. Submarine Finback, within shooting distance of the island.
The others are a combination of pilots, radio operators and gunners, on Navy bombers.
The "Flyboys" were mostly still "boys".
Some were not yet 20 years old.
"Boys", who answered our Nation's Call to serve in order to defeat those who attacked us.
He concludes the book with chapters dealing with the Fire Bombing of Japanese cities and the dropping of the Atomic Bombs.
Bradley interviewed many survivors, from both sides, along with family members and non-combatants.
I was very moved when I read some things in the book, and remembered the way our country was conditioned to “hate” the Japanese because of their actions during the War, while encouraged to “applaud” the same actions, when done by our military.
General Sherman said: “War is Hell”, and this book shows a 20th Century version of his saying.
The book is a good lesson about men never learning the lessons of the past, and continuing to become savages, in order to win.
There have been more wars throughout history than anyone can count, but World War Two was truly a “World War”.
Few areas of our planet were not affected by the War, and many still are.
I highly recommend you get a copy of this book, then take lots of time to read it.
Will I read it again?
I don't know as I can, but it is worth a second read for those who can.
Jim Too
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Post by Mark O on Jul 19, 2013 8:40:32 GMT 9
I bought "Fly Boys" when it first came out. I know I bought it at some BX - maybe Edwards - when I was TDY, but don't remember now.
Excellent book. I will read it again.
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Post by jeep3 on Jul 20, 2013 0:56:27 GMT 9
Flags Of Our Fathers & Fly Boys were both good reads. Think I will read them again sometime. Just finished "Lee Iacocca" with William Novak. Would reccomend this one too. Gives a perspective of hour the auto industry operates & what Chrysler went thru with the government guaranted loans which saved the company.
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Post by Bullhunter on Jul 22, 2013 5:55:39 GMT 9
I finely finished, "The Journey" by Billy Graham, which was a great book with good messages. I also recently read, "None Dare Call It Conspiracy" by Gary Allen & Larry Abraham. Its an eye opener! Started reading, "Setting Boundries With You Older Children" but my wife took it and sent it to her brother who is having trouble saying "NO" to his grown kids. Think I'm going to spend more time traveling/flying Military Space-A. Daughter's family is looking at a PCS this spring to Germany or England. C-17 Space-A is first Class!   |
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Aug 23, 2013 12:57:20 GMT 9
I just finished reading, "Storm Over the Land", by Carl Sandburg.
It is a single-volume edition of Mr. Sandburg's, "Abraham Lincoln: The War Years", which is four-volumes.
It is a good overview of the Civil War, and Mr. Sandburg looks at the leadership of both sides of the conflict.
He writes with the style of the poet he was, yet makes sure his information is accurate, as the historian he also was.
Many of the passages are written in a prose that is very moving, and there were times I was having problems reading, as there was something causing my eyes to water.
The book was published in 1939, and again in 1942.
Mr. Sandburg paint the pictures of the terrible toll the Civil War had on those who fought, as well as those who lived in areas where fighting took place.
His portraits of Abraham Lincoln, Ulyses Grant, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and others, shows great understanding of the humanity, both positive and negative of the leaders on both sides, military and political.
Mr. Sandburg was the premier Lincoln scholar of his age, and was obviously quite enamored with Mr. Lincoln, and this shows in his writings about Lincoln.
If you want to read a very well written, fast-paced, yet accurate, portrait of the Civil War, I highly recommend this work.
The book was reprinted in 1995, but is easily available through a number of on-line book sellers.
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Post by Diamondback on Aug 23, 2013 16:14:24 GMT 9
Should look into Perilous Fight on Jim's reco, for one of my ongoing research contracts.
Currently working my way through Osprey Publishing's various WWI volumes in the Aircraft of the Aces and Aviation Elite Units series.
And, since there doesn't appear to be one in the pipeline, part of me is really tempted to ask if we as a community might be game for writing an "F-106 Delta Dart Units of the Cold War" for their Combat Aircraft series--you all have the knowledge, I have a small journalism background, I think if we went for it as a team it could work, though that could just be youth and enthusiasm talking. (Granted, an author credit of "By the Members of F-106DeltaDart.com" WOULD get the site a lot of exposure, perhaps enough in royalties to fund the site in perpetuity or to create a small charitable endowment of some kind.
Along with all that, also SLOWLY reading various historical materials and books on the "Red Circle" 71st Infantry Division that my late Uncle Frank willed to me--it's so fragile that frankly I'm AFRAID to handle a lot of it, and my preference would be to find some way to have it all digitally imaged and then professionally preserved for archiving.
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Aug 24, 2013 1:02:12 GMT 9
Diamondback said:
Diamondback, the Second War with Great Britain, aka The War of 1812, is one that not many people know about, or care about.
It is extremely interesting to read about, as it is the war that propelled the U.S. in to the World Power it became after the Civil War.
There are a number of good reads on that war, you just have to take the time to browse through lots of online book reviews, or looking at the stacks in libraries and book stores.
I don't know if there is a Half-Price Books in your area, but there is bound to be some kind of discount book seller.
I have found lots of military history books there, as well as at Barnes & Noble's discount area.
If you have the time to read through it, you should get lots of good information out of: "The Naval War of 1812", by Theodore Rooesevelt.
After you get done looking at the War of 1812, you might want to move up to the next step, The War With Mexico.
That war is very significant, as most of the military, and some of the civilian leadership during the Civil War fought together in the Mexican War.
Happy searching and happier reading.
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where you might find a copy, I got mine from a local used bookstore that I frequent a lot. It's the only place I can find Craig Thomas novels anymore, dammit!
