Some of my classmates ran across the Canadian border fifty miles away to avoid the draft during the Vietnam War. I can still be friendly with them today even though I stayed behind, pulled out of college, and did my duty plus a year. But those guys keep their head down, around me anyway. They don't go around publicly wrapping themselves in the American flag making "patriotic" movies, etc.
I’m confused which country do you even identify with? Canada or the us. Your name is Ontario hunter but you keep identifying yourself as American.
Identifies with curmudgeonistan?
Identifies with curmudgeonistan?
I have a pretty good size Engine Lathe in my machine shop. A Monarch, made right here in Ohio, 1952. 19" swing and 126" between centers. Big green machine weighs 10,000 lbs. You guessed it, I named him "Big Jake" what else?
wish you were closer I got a 327 block I’d get you to shove out thirty thou, got a mill tucked in there somewhere for planing decks and heads?
Ontario, WOW - sounds like You were there, even knew him…but then you often write with an expertise close to infallible. Now, regarding your rifle/hunting knowledge - you can be the Star of your own Movie (who‘s to know the truth?? And really who cares?). I’m trying to find your “point” here’s as it seems cluttered in the obvious: John Wayne wasn’t in WWII - well known by All for 80 years, John Wayne wasn’t a real Cowboy, War Hero, Cheated on his Wife? - shocking as that is for a Hollywood Star — It’s also well known for 80 years and Not uncommon In Hollywood or Politics. He also was a heavy drinker, 4-5 pak a day smoker, used foul language, didn’t support womens rights or gay rights etc.. What’s the next celebrity revelation - Madonna’s Not a Virgin? I would Not choose to contest one claim you’ve made, they might all be true, does that mean that he can’t be enjoyed for the Movies he made, can’t be appreciated as an actor or the “characters“ he played can Not be entertaining? I can’t stand one thing I’ve read about Tom Cruise - but he makes damn entertaining movies and I pay to watch them.
Tanks, there is No such thing as a HERO anymore, Washington, Lincoln, Columbus, Martin Luther King, Harry Truman (shouldn’t of dropped the Bomb - after having 80 years to “decide”)…and soon Jesus —- ALL judged against the worst things they did (or “might of done”) and somehow that erodes their former Great accomplishments. It’s the view of perfect hindsight combined with envy And it usually comes from those that have accomplished Nothing of note and will Not be remembered long after their next complaint, post, blog etc.. I also have a critical side, narrow minded in my own ways and doubt I’ll have any statues or Airports named after Me.Is there anyone you like or agree with?
From that article:
And it goes on further attacking other mythical personalities like Ronald Reagen etc. while expressing his disdain for "social conservatives".
The whole article is a hit job on Duke in order to attack conservatives.
oh I think there was jars and yeast involved but none of it was vegimite
Some liberal Democrats here in Orange County have been trying to get the statue removed and the airport renamed due to his playboy interview back in 1971, calling him a racist and a misogynist.
Tanks, I read that too - it takes a Lot to get celebrated and admired but only “one thing” to be criticized or hated. If you extrapulate only the bad things a person has done - we All look like sh-t and some of us have never done anything “great” to off set our faults or even done anything “noteworthy”. During the Vietnam War John Wayne was one of the few “vocal supporters” of both our Military and our Country for being involved in the War with the stated goal to stop the spread of Communsim, sure it’s easy now to cite the lies and faults and many Actors were silent or critical of our Government - Jane Fonda “humped” a Viet Cong Cannon and her movie career flourished afterwards - Oscars were awarded ! So, where am I going with this?? - No idea - just rambling along, someone needs to pull-my-plug (I like John Wayne movies, even though I never knew the Man).
There was never a mention of that and especially in 1948. His dislike of Clift - well documented, was the brooding, arrogant, and smug behavior Clift was known for. 10 years later it cost Clift a role in “Rio Bravo” that eventually went to Ricky Nelson - because Wayne didn’t want to work with him again and Clift’s career was on the decline and He needed that role. At least that is what I read and who really knows?
That was my take, too. Totally groundless conservative bashing.Is there anyone you like or agree with?
From that article:
And it goes on further attacking other mythical personalities like Ronald Reagen etc. while expressing his disdain for "social conservatives".
The whole article is a hit job on Duke in order to attack conservatives.
