When I began this blog in 2001, I was appalled by President Bush's headlong rush to an illegal war (we were not in fact under attack). As time wore on and Bush began his assault on the Constitution and any people bold enough to criticize, I believed that "the republic is endangered more by actions of our own government than by those of any terrorist." With the election of a high-minded, compassionate, intelligent man like Barack Obama, my fears have ceased.
"Honor them with peace, not war"
United for Peace
Monday, October 08, 2001
chapter 10 To have a chance to do one’s share in shaping the laws of the whole country spreads over one the hush that one used to feel when one was waiting the beginning of a battle…. We will not falter. We will not fail. We will reach the earthworks if we live, and if we fail we will leave our spirit in those who follow, and they will not turn back. All is ready. Bugler, blow the charge.
--Oliver Wendell Holmes
(Bidding farewell to his staff to join the U.S. Supreme Court)
Who was Holmes quoting?
Copyright © 2001-03 Pam Shorey
(except the specific sources credited in quotes)
chapter 10 To have a chance to do one’s share in shaping the laws of the whole country spreads over one the hush that one used to feel when one was waiting the beginning of a battle…. We will not falter. We will not fail. We will reach the earthworks if we live, and if we fail we will leave our spirit in those who follow, and they will not turn back. All is ready. Bugler, blow the charge.
--Oliver Wendell Holmes
(Bidding farewell to his staff to join the U.S. Supreme Court)
Who was Holmes quoting?
Palema
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