O.K. friends I'd like to thank you for taking the time to stop by and read this since it's been way too long since I've written here. It's been crazy for me lately . as a result now I find myself here in San Diego looking after some family affairs while my dad is in the hospital. Been here since 17 December. Will be here for at least two more weeks before I return back to NYC. Long story and it's best left for another time.

Since I've been out here I've seen enough on the Tsunami and my fellow Marines doing what they do best - at a high price. Johnny Carson died and now Ed McMahon has been bouncing around from shows dedicated to Johnny to Camp Pendleton to do a special on Marines (what's-his-face..the guy from Hardball). Ed was a Marine pilot from 1942 through 1955. Flying Corsairs. Go Ed !

Interesting times with both sides of America for and against the Iraq involvement. Then there's the election for the people and stepped up efforts by insurgents to deter voting. Now the helo crash with a full load of Marines from the same unit (out of Hawaii).

I'm not going to get into the politics of it, since quite frankly, it doesn't matter much once a bullet zings by your head. I saw tonight the special on CNN about all those service men and women and how the injured get medevac to the rear. From an Iraqi MASH unit (they call it something else now) to Germany (a big regional Air Force medical center on or close to Ramstein AFB) to Walter Reed in Maryland.

Nobody likes war.

HOWEVER, in defense of our country and freedom and our interests,we are prepared to give our enemy the best opportunity to meet God.

So, for all you liberals and extreme democrats..do me a favor. Save all the speeches and energy for those who really should be stepping in - and I mean very heavily. THE U.N. !After all, wasn't it the U.N. that let Iraq thumb their nose at them, repeatedly ?!Wasn't it Saddam who killed his own people ? A total of some insane number ranging in the hundreds of thousands - with gas ! 

No...stop it people. Apparently the country has spoken and voted for G.W. for a second term. Apparently the U.N. still hasn't even attempted to get their head and ass wired straight and make a concerted effort over there. I mean we're talking the rest of the world for Pete's sakes ! But no...we gotta do it.

Funny....a Tsunami hits and everybody is screaming for America to help FIRST !  No one screams for any other country for help FIRST !

Where are the Americans...indeed !  Sure we'll help. that one's a no-brainer. But if you'll permit me to say "Freely". Ask for help and we'll give it. In return however, dear world, get off your friggin asses and start being proactive on things - or we'll take matters into our own hands  (unless you want some other human rights supporting country like...oh..say...North Korea or Cuba or China to help you out with those other countries in distress).

Ooops...there I went...dang it. I went and did a political rant. Fine, I earned that right (which is more than I can say for many) !

In the end...for the Marine on line....all this seems so far away...and yet they do their job and can only rely on each other. All for those people who do want to change ther lives and country (of course the press won't tell you about the many good things we do over there...never good enough for those all important ratings and that media drug called "contraversy" or "differeing opinion/perspective").

Semper Fi, my fellow MARINES. I'm here in San Diego. I see the empty streets of Oceanside and hear the stories. From Downtown San Diego all the way up the "5" right to the main gate at Camp Pendleton. I'm not a die hard when it comes to politics or religion. But I'll guess that it gets put in perspective when an I.E.D. goes off or a round zips by real close. I keep all this in perspective as I will eventualy return to my NYC and go eyeball with those liberals. I do respect their views and opinions and I humbly offer mine here. BUT....get on with it folks.

One thing we can ALL agree on is that the rest of the world can certainly do alot more ! Oh U.N.   where are you ?!!  What's that ? Yeah....another excuse..uh-huh...just shut up already and take action ! show that you are more than just a bunch of suits ! mobilize and really show that you "can do".

Just my humble opinion

Semper Fi !