February 11, 201115 yr Active Members It shouldn't be in the political forum but on everyone's refrigerator door (if that were possible). I miss Red Skelton and I definitely miss "old fashioned" patriotism. Best regards, RA1
February 11, 201115 yr Author I met him once, when he came to my college to give a talk (as such!). He was incredibly gracious. He autographed my copy of (only thing I had on me ) Dante's Inferno.
February 13, 201115 yr Active Members I NEVER get tired of seeing that clip. Thanks for posting it. Knight911
February 13, 201115 yr A powerful clip. I remember growing up watching Red Skelton but I was pretty young and don't recall this pledge. Watching it gave me a few chills I wish every politician was forced to watch this every morning of their work day. Thanks for posting it Adam.
February 14, 201115 yr Author I wish every politician was forced to watch this every morning of their work day. That's it, isn't it? Ben Franklin's mordant quip after the Declaration of Independence that "We had better hang together or we will certainly hang separately" is no less true today. I am as lefty as they come, but I am absolutely with RA1 in that the posturing and tomfoolery and dishonesty coming from all sides in DC today threaten to be the death of the republic. One can make fine partisan distinctions, but they won't much alter the outcome.
February 14, 201115 yr Active Members When can we get together and do some non-political tomfoolery? Best regards, RA1
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