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Wed., Aug. 25, 2010 2:00 PM    link Sgt Eddie D. | Alamogordo, NM

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men
stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
--George Orwell



Honor all the Troops past and present

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Mon., Aug. 23, 2010 12:40 PM    link Sgt Eddie D. | Alamogordo, NM

LAUS DEO



One detail that is never mentioned is that in
Washington , D.C. there can never be a building of greater
height than the Washington Monument
With all the uproar about removing the ten
commandments, etc., this is worth a moment or two of your
time. I was not aware of this amazing historical
information.

On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in
Washington , D.C. , are displayed two words: Laus Deo.

No one can see these words. In fact, most visitors
to the monument are totally unaware they are even there and
for that matter, probably couldn't care less.

Once you know Laus Deo's history , you will want to
share this with everyone you know. These words have been
there for many years; they are 555 feet, 5.125 inches high,
perched atop the monument, facing skyward to the Father of
our nation, overlooking the 69 square miles which comprise
the District of Columbia , capital of the United States of
America.

Laus Deo! Two seemingly insignificant, unnoticed
words. Out of sight and, one might think, out of mind, but
very meaningfully placed at the highest point over what is
the most powerful city in the most successful nation in the
world.

So, what do those two words, in Latin, composed of
just four syllables and only seven letters, possibly mean?
Very simply,
they say ' Praise be to God!'

Though construction of this giant obelisk began in
1848, when James Polk was President of the United States ,
it was not until 1888 that the monument was inaugurated and
opened to the public. It took twenty-five years to finally
cap the memorial with a tribute to the Father of our nation,
Laus Deo. 'Praise be to God!'

From atop this magnificent granite and marble
structure, visitors may take in the beautiful panoramic view
of the city with its division into four major segments. From
that vantage point, one can also easily see the original
plan of the designer, Pierre Charles l'Enfant a perfect
cross imposed upon the landscape, with the White House to
the north. The Jefferson Memorial is to the south, the
Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west..

A cross you ask? Why a cross? What about separation
of church and state? Yes, a cross; separation of church and
state was not, is not, in the Constitution. So, read on. How
interesting and, no doubt, intended to carry a profound
meaning for those who bother to notice.

Praise be to God! Within the monument itself are 898
steps and 50 landings. As one climbs the steps and pauses at
the landings the memorial stones share a message.
On the 12th Landing is a prayer offered by the City
of Baltimore;
on the 20th is a memorial presented by some Chinese
Christians;
on the 24th a presentation made by Sunday School
children from New York and Philadelphia quoting Proverbs
10:7, Luke 18:16 and Proverbs

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Wed., Jun. 30, 2010 8:33 AM    link EDWARD C. | Crosby, TX

Thu., Jun. 24, 2010 1:20 PM    link Name not displayed | Solon, ME

Thu., Jun. 10, 2010 8:39 PM    link Susanna K. | Beaverton, OR

Why can aliens come in and get free Medication, and I, who have to be on a NON-generic drug, costing $326.00 per month, go in the hole, while going through the "donut hole"? How can I get help, as our income is low? and I have been a citizen of this great country for 67 years, and have paid my share of taxes throughout my working years? This $250.00 will not even cover one of my meds, for one month! What a laugh! And I have epilepsy and take several kinds, one being the most expensive one. If I were not white, would that help? And I would appreciate an answer soon, as if I do not have my medication, I would not last long. Is this the whole idea? Sue Keith

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Tue., May. 25, 2010 8:31 PM    link Sgt Eddie D. | Alamogordo, NM

Fri., Apr. 23, 2010 7:10 PM    link Eddie D. | Alamogordo, NM

Wed., Mar. 24, 2010 10:55 AM    link Barbara B. | Minster, OH

This new law will not improve the lives of the American people. I will not re elect you in the future. Yow have not listened to the voices of the American people who pay the taxes. I think that you should have the same health care in this LAW.

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Fri., Mar. 19, 2010 1:59 PM    link Susanna B. K. | Beaverton, OR

Fri., Mar. 19, 2010 1:19 PM    link Sgt Eddie D. | Alamogordo, NM

Vote NO on Obama Healthcare !

Sgt Eddie DeLuca & Friends

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