Johnny Cloud, Navajo Ace

All minority characters of the time had to undergo discrimination, or what was the use of making them non-white? Accordingly, Johnny was suffering from prejudice when he was introduced as a lieutenant in the World War II U.S. Army Air Corps, in DC's All-American Men of War #82 (December, 1960). But he earned the respect of those around him by executing a spectacular aerial maneuver, by which he singlehandedly wrecked a squadron of Nazi bombers. Their commander was fatally wounded in the battle, but with his dying words, recommended Johnny as his successor. Army brass agreed, and Johnny was thereafter the leader of "The Happy Braves". This story, as well as most subsequent ones in the series, was written by Robert Kanigher (editor of the war line, also known for westerns such as Johnny Thunder, superheroes such as Metal Men and much more) and drawn by Irv Novick. If the new name of the outfit, plus his skin color, plus the title of the feature, weren't enough to keep the reader aware of his ethnic heritage, he also had an Indian-style recurring vision. Cloud formations resembling a Navajo warrior on a horse (reminiscent of one his father had seen at his birth) repeatedly inspired him to greater effort. But his series eventually ran out of steam, and ended in the 117th issue (October, 1966). I grew up reading many stories about this All American Hero.

A Real Man in Our Time

The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to Master Sergeant Donald R. Hollenbaugh, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, for extraordinary heroism in action on 26 April 2004, during combat operations against an armed Iraqi insurgent force while supporting United States Marine Corps operations in Fallujah, Iraq. Master Sergeant Hollenbaugh demonstrated the highest degree of courage and excellent leadership through his distinguished performance as Team Leader while engaged in Urban Combat Operations. His heroic actions throughout one of the most intensive firefights of the Operation Iraqi Freedom campaign were directly responsible for preventing enemy insurgent forces from overrunning the United States Force. Master Sergeant Hollenbaugh personally eliminated multiple enemy-controlled weapon positions, essential in turning the tide of the enemy's ground-force assault upon a United States Marine Corps Platoon. His actions under fire as a Leader were performed with marked distinction and bravery.'

On April 26, 2004, the Special Forces soldier was with a group of about three dozen Marines on the outskirts of Fallujah. They had taken over two houses in front of American lines when they were attacked by more than 300 enemy fighters. The attack killed one Marine and wounded 25 others, leaving few American defenders. At one point, according to an account in the Fayetteville Observer, "Hollenbaugh was the only man standing. ‘I was just running from hole to hole putting a few rounds here and there to make them feel like they were dealing with more than one guy,’ he said." The hero waited as he was accosted by Muslims scaling the wall and he dropped a grenade on the enemy. According to his citation, "Hollenbaugh personally eliminated multiple enemy-controlled weapon positions," preventing the enemy from overrunning the American troops. Vice President Cheney presented Hollenbaugh with the Distinguished Service Cross on June 10, 2005. This is what America is all about, not the quislings who is only worried about re -election.

Exploiting our Laws regarding Immigration

Greetings, Senator Bill Nelson;

My uncle Angelo a talented man died a drug wasted life. USAF brother while serving his country was murdered in a drug related crime. Many people have been killed in drug related episode lying thieving criminals from illegal aliens.

1. Illegal aliens kill more Americans every year than the total soldiers lost in Iraq War. The prosecutor goes into Mexico to give immunity to conspire testimony to jail; our first line defense at the border is blasphemy
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Thank you Mr. Nelson, hey I did not know about the jury coercion. Our country is in bed with Mexico. I refuse to allow that. 2008 is coming.

Did you know that Homeland security got the lawyer for the drug dealer to soon the taxpayer for 5million dollars.

The Wall at the border is law. However, the Homeland Security Chertoff says no wall....We are a nation of laws and idiots in government are doing whatever they feel like doing. We are in a siege from the borders from Islam and the enemy within. I love my country but I see the problem, I am not stupefied into watching Anna Nicole Smith, I am watching whats happening to America the beautiful.

I want these men freed. I demand it. I am shocked that there was jury Coercion to appease Mexico. No one should be allowed to profit from Crime. No Mexican illegal should be allowed to take an Americana's property because the American used force to protect his homestead. It is the job of the US Government's job to protect us but they do not so the people have to do that and take matters in their own hands.

Did u know that the Klu Klux Klan has a renewed membership influx. Recruitment is up 63 percent, and the reason...the border. The USA people are not taking it.

Kennedy and McCain are enacting new amnesty bill. America is 9 out of 10 against amnesty. I predict in 2008 McCain will never win any presidency, and Kennedy will be going back to the bar with a new replacement for his job.

Congress should forget non binding War resolutions because it makes congress look like ceiling fixtures. The congress should impress us to make make new law to protect Americans at the border. Congress should hold hearings as to WHY? the laws on our books are being exploited by our neighboring countries, Our Government, and the Banks that give illegal aliens credit cards without social security numbers, (you revoke the charter) and you see how Fast the Bank stops the breaking of our laws.

IN CLOSING, MR. BILL NELSON.......NO AMNESTY, APPLY THE LAWS ON THE BOOKS, AND SCREW MEXICO, I DON'T LIKE TACOS, BURRITOS OR THERE PERCEIVED NOTIONS OF TAKING BACK THE ca, nev, az, nm, tx, USA. I KNOW WHAT THEY BELIEVE BECAUSE I UNDERSTAND SPANISH, i READ AND WRITE IT. THEY ARE NOT HERE TO WORK, THERE HERE TO EXPLOIT.

ANYWAY

God the Great Creator

Food for thought on Evolution...

I tell my children, to the atheists or the non believers I say that there had to be an intelligent design deemed by God Almighty...

Show me the revolution control system that moves the Earth around the sun at precisely 365 and quarter days every year

or Show me where is the propulsion system that moves the Earth around the sun every year or

Show me who maintains the propulsion system that moves the Earth around the sun every year or Show me the maintenance system that pilots the Earth through the universe or Show me the rotary system that moves the Earth on its axis every 24 hours or Show me the targeting system that keeps the Earth precisely 93 million miles away from the Sun so we do not cook or
Show me the navigating system that pilots the the moon around the Earth with the precision required ....to cause the tides or If you can, show me who created, built and put "online" all the systems that are required to sustain the earth and our lives as we know it...for lets say 1,000 years Can anyone show me who maintains all systems go....everything or Show me Where is the motors, engines, energy required to make everything work and configures all systems.

I pay $325.00 a month for energy to power my house every month. Who is paying the energy Bill for our planet? I lay down on the grass and watch the world turn on its axis. Where is the engine that does that task so precise? There has to be a God and evolution is a tool of God. However a monkey mates with a monkey and the monkey gives birth to a monkey. I have yet to see two humans be the proud parents of any monkey. Our species would never "evolve" based on our primitive knowledge of DNA because its a creation of God.

Castro is eating?

Cuban leader Fidel Castro's health has improved following a post-intestinal surgery period in which the aging revolutionary icon temporarily stopped eating. Cuban officials observing Castro have seen “a significant improvement in his health, even his appearance,” which was clear from footage of a recent meeting between Castro and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the 80-year-old Cuban leader's latest victim. Mr. Chavez better be careful since Castro helped bankrupt the Soviet Union.

One thing both leaders have in common is when the say the sky is green you, have to believe them. Castro,s latest picture shows him to be the poster child for the grim reaper, however he "is getting better". Every so many days there is a new blood transfusion Castro appears to rejuvenate. It appears like Castro is ready to kick a field goal, however the truth is a s dark as the black waste eliminated from his abnormal cell ravaged body. No matter what the press says, stomach cancer is terminal if discovered late. Rarely discovered early, because there are no symptoms until you are in the waiting room and the serpent curled around your soul.

Knute Rockne, All American, Ronald Regan

Knute Rockne. His story, a classic 1940 flick, combines vintage action with heart tugging sentiment. Yes, this is the film with the famous halftime pep talk and Ronald Reagan's "win just one for the Gipper" deathbed plea. Lloyd Bacon, directed. Reagan, in his third best vehicle (behind King's Row and The Killers), plays George Gipp, the Fighting Irish's first All- American, who died of pneumonia in 1920; the always-reliable Pat O'Brien plays Notre Dame coach Rockne as a living, breathing icon--part father confessor, part Patton, part idealized father figure. Before he spurs the lads to victory, he changes the face of the sport--by inventing the forward pass, no less.

Knute Rockne, revolutionizing football with his strategies, winning close to 90 percent of his games, and helping establish the University of Notre Dame's Fighting Irish. But victories alone do not mean success to Rockne. He wants to shape his players into responsible and honorable men.(and footage of actual Notre Dame contests) with two superb performances: Pat O'Brien in the title role and Ronald Reagan as George Gipp, the gifted but doomed halfback whose deathbed plea is "win just one for the Gipper." The line remains one of cinema's most memorable. And for the rest of his life, Reagan would often be called the Gipper. This Movie spells it out, it was a time when men were real men.

Response from SNICKERS BRAND

From; SNICKERS BRAND .

As with all of our SNICKERS Brand advertising, our goal was to capture
the attention of our core SNICKERS consumer. Feedback from our target consumers has been positive. In addition, many media and website commentators of this year's Super Bowl commercial line-up ranked the commercial among this year's top ten best. USA Today ranked it #9 of its top ten pick. We know that humor is highly subjective and understand that some people may have found the ad offensive. Clearly that was not our intent. Consequently, we do not plan to continue to air the ad on television or on our SNICKERS Brand website. Please be assured that we appreciate your feedback and value you as a consumer. We will continue to forward your comments on to our Marketing Managers.

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MY ATTENTION SURE WAS CAPTURED, WHAT YOU MISSED WAS MY ANGER

Your target audience was postive , if you are homosexual, however there the endangered species, not the heterosexual community. I am ecstatic to know that USA Today is the authority on what is the Top Ten Best Commercials. Good thing, I for one, am not feeling stupid today, Mr. Snickers Bar Corporation...If the commercial was so great then why are you no longer airing the perverse homosexual, sado, masochistic absurdity extavaganza? Give me a break.