http://conservablogs.com/richarddisney Politics and military operations Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:03:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The U.S. Army Rangers deserve much more praise and attention than they get from American society and media. Rangers are the Army's primary raiders. Raids are one of the most dangerous missions there is. Rangers Lead the Way! Article follows: By Mike Manhatton SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - We very rarely hear about ... http://conservablogs.com/richarddisney/2008/07/08/a-salute-to-us-army-ranger-commander-col-lee-rudacille/ This is another Harry Reid moment of "open mouth, insert foot." When Harry Reid says that "coal makes us sick", he is not tuned into reality. Electrical power from coal and transportation from oil based products have improved the lives of Americans and the world enormously. Also, without ample amounts of ... http://conservablogs.com/richarddisney/2008/07/07/las-vegas-review-journal-been-to-vegas-lately-harry/ I told someone about a year ago that ethanol and biofuels were going to wreak havoc on food prices. I remember saying something like, "when you start burning your food in your gas tank you are not making a good decision." The person I said that too kind of scoffed ... http://conservablogs.com/richarddisney/2008/07/05/biofuels-behind-food-price-hikes-leaked-world-bank-report/ I think so many Americans have become dependent on government largess that they forget the meaning of Independence Day. The 4th of July is celebrated because after the American Colonies had petitioned the King of England for redress without favorable consideration for many years, the Colonial leaders made the decision that ... http://conservablogs.com/richarddisney/2008/07/04/happy-independence-day-be-independent/ A wholehearted thank you goes out to all the service members that make so many sacrifices to protect all Americans. I will raise glasses in salute to our Armed Forces for their health and wellness. Article follows: BAGHDAD – How are you spending your 4th of July holiday? While most Americans probably ... http://conservablogs.com/richarddisney/2008/07/04/1215-soldiers-sailors-airmen-and-marines-reenlist-for-4th-of-july/ This daring rescue is great news! The Communist FARC rebels have been plaguing Columbia for long enough. This news is just breaking but it will be studied as a hostage rescue without having to fire one shot. Article follows: BOGOTA, Colombia - Former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt embraced her children ... http://conservablogs.com/richarddisney/2008/07/03/hostages-freed-in-colombia-farc-on-the-ropes/ Pho Vietnamese soupBlogged with the Flock BrowserTags: pho, vietnamese, reno, nevada, the best, lunch, food http://conservablogs.com/richarddisney/2008/07/02/pho-vietnamese-soup/ Hello All! If you are able, I highly recommend tuning in to the second episode of the PlurkCAST. What is Plurk and what is a PlurkCAST you ask? Tune in to find out about the newest most exciting new social networking tool. I am "disneyr" on Plurk. Look me up! Plurkcast ... http://conservablogs.com/richarddisney/2008/07/02/plurkcast-episode-two-at-plurkable/ Hat Tip: Op-For.com The recent recognition by the  U.S. Supreme Court of the right to keep and bear arms as an individual right in the DC v. Heller case was a recognition of The Founding Fathers' original intent. The Bill of Rights was written specifically to limit the power and scope ... http://conservablogs.com/richarddisney/2008/06/28/madisons-introduction-to-the-bill-of-rights/ Audio Link I appeared on the KUNR Nevada Newsline radio show on June 27th, 2008. At times the debate gets somewhat contentious between myself and former Nevada Assemblywoman Vivian Freeman. Contentious means that it is interesting. Not only do we discuss the Special Session of the Nevada Legislature but by listening ... http://conservablogs.com/richarddisney/2008/06/27/kunr-nevada-newsline-debate-on-nevada-special-session-and-nevada-budget-crisis/