To Fool, or Not to Fool...That is the Question...

April Fool's Day has come and gone. I'll admit that I toyed briefly with the idea of posting some bit of fluff designed to amuse and momentarily confuse the reader, but it's so hard to compete with current events, where the absurd, bizarre, and seemingly unbelievable are more and more commonplace.
If I had written, for example, that Obama gave the Queen of England an iPod loaded with pictures of himself and his speeches, would anyone have believed me? Yeah. Right! I certainly couldn't have written it with a straight face! Or make up something like the cheesy Presidential DVD gift to a visiting head of state with poor eyesight? An illegal alien auntie living in public housing? Trillions of dollars of spending because the previous administration ran up too much debt?
The main reason that truth is stranger than fiction is because fiction has to make sense!

So, during the reign of the Obamanation, in the Age of Internets, I will forgo any attempts at April Fool's jokes... at least until the rest of reality catches up with something that's at least vaguely credible.

Quote du jour

A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quote du jour

“Hollywood attracts people who want to be famous. It attracts people who are insecure in who they are, and their identification comes from pretending to be other people. But it’s really a profession for 14-year-olds in terms of the intellectual demands on an actor — which is why children are so good at it. It’s difficult for adults to grow up and still be a 14-year-old.”

-Dirk Benedict

The Medal of Honor

Corporal Hiroshi H. Miyamura,

Citation:

Cpl. Miyamura, a member of Company H, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. On the night of 24 April, Company H was occupying a defensive position when the enemy fanatically attacked threatening to overrun the position. Cpl. Miyamura, a machinegun squad leader, aware of the imminent danger to his men unhesitatingly jumped from his shelter wielding his bayonet in close hand-to-hand combat killing approximately 10 of the enemy. Returning to his position, he administered first aid to the wounded and directed their evacuation. As another savage assault hit the line, he manned his machinegun and delivered withering fire until his ammunition was expended. He ordered the squad to withdraw while he stayed behind to render the gun inoperative. He then bayoneted his way through infiltrated enemy soldiers to a second gun emplacement and assisted in its operation. When the intensity of the attack necessitated the withdrawal of the company Cpl. Miyamura ordered his men to fall back while he remained to cover their movement. He killed more than 50 of the enemy before his ammunition was depleted and he was severely wounded. He maintained his magnificent stand despite his painful wounds, continuing to repel the attack until his position was overrun. When last seen he was fighting ferociously against an overwhelming number of enemy soldiers. Cpl. Miyamura's indomitable heroism and consummate devotion to duty reflect the utmost glory on himself and uphold the illustrious traditions on the military service.

: We humbly salute you and thank you for your service.



Hat tip Home of Heroes




http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/living/living_war_wwii.html

There are over a hundred living MoH recipients today. Their names and their stories should not be forgotten. My mission is to honor one of those heroes here each week, and salute them for their courage and sacrifice.

Quote du jour

I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.

-Dave Barry