September 2011 - Argghhh!

In a very real sense, "Castle Argghhh!" exists because of 9/11. Started after the invasion of Iraq it actually waxed pretty large in blogosphere, though it has waned as the 'sphere has changed and matured and we haven't... But the war begat the blog, which became the cyber-Castle, which later became a meat-space location... and that begat version one of the Castle flag, seen flying next to the Star-Spangled Banner in the pic below. Version two, when I've run through the ones...

...given my tepid defense of "moment of time" gotcha pictures. But there *are* expections. And this example of self-absorbed clueless twittery is one of them.

If you need to catch up - go down two posts! Some responses to several comments. Staged? Quite possibly, but just as possibly not. Regarding the footgear - those leather personnel carriers w/accs look like pretty standard boots, gaiters, and galoshes to me. I do think it's a pile of beets, and probably sugar beets, but that's just wingin' it. As for the question as to whether or not the right-hand Mauser is a Mauser... it's a Mauser. It isn't an 03A3, as it has the rear sight...

Yes Michelle - Yes in deed. Boq

I've always wondered what the recruit depot looked like, and sounded like (adjoining as it is to The San Diego International Airport). Well, I got my answer. Boq

...who is bylined in a symposium at National Review right now.

Massa John seems unconvinced. How about this little bombshell on Our First Lady disregard for Old Glory, and Our President's smug little nod to her snide remark. If you ask me, it tells me volumes on their mindset as they were meeting with relatives of the victims. Look for her Remark at (34:16) And if you missed it all, please don't forget your blood pressure medication: Ask and ye shall receive Boss. Boq

A strong supporter of Soldiers' Angels Project Valour-IT , the annual Gun Blogger Rendezvous continues to grow. One of this year’s sponsors, Sig Sauer, has stepped up in a big way by donating a brand new pistol to be auctioned for Valour-IT. This is no “ordinary” Sig Sauer 1911, though. A reverse, two-tone version of the pistol, it has been engraved with the Soldiers’ Angels logo on the slide and the words “Soldiers’ Angels” on the barrel, making it a...