I am just going to post this here and let discussion flow....
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Was that Alamance Creek in North Carolina?History is a good teacher. April 19, 1775 the British were trying to track down stashed firearms.....let that sink in. History repeats itself.
its happening RIGHT now.
436
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**The Greatest Generation** is a term for the cohort of Americans (primarily) born roughly between 1901 and 1927. They came of age during the Great Depression, fought in World War II (or supported the war effort on the home front), and then built the post-war economic boom.
### Key Characteristics and Experiences
- **Early life**: Many grew up in hardship during the 1930s Depression — high unemployment, dust bowl hardships, limited opportunities.
- **World War II**: They provided the bulk of the U.S. military personnel (about 16 million Americans served). They also worked in war industries, rationed goods, and made massive collective sacrifices. Women entered the workforce in unprecedented numbers (e.g., "Rosie the Riveter").
- **Post-war era**: After victory in 1945, they drove the U.S. economic expansion of the 1950s–1960s, the Baby Boom, suburbanization, the GI Bill (which expanded education and homeownership), and the rise of the American middle class. Many became known for a strong sense of duty, frugality, patriotism, and stoicism shaped by hardship and war.
### Origin of the Term
The phrase was popularized by journalist and author **Tom Brokaw** in his 1998 bestselling book *The Greatest Generation*. Brokaw argued that this generation's collective character, resilience, and contributions to defeating fascism and building modern America made them exceptional. He highlighted ordinary people who did extraordinary things — soldiers, sailors, nurses, factory workers, and leaders.
### Approximate Birth Years and Context
- **1901–1927** (sometimes narrowed to 1910–1924 for the core WWII fighters).
- This places them as the parents of the Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964).
- They preceded the Silent Generation (1928–1945).
The term is mostly U.S.-centric but is sometimes applied more broadly to those of similar age in Allied nations who endured the war and its aftermath. Not everyone agrees with the label — critics argue it romanticizes the era and overlooks flaws like racial segregation, gender roles, and post-war conformity — but it remains a widely recognized cultural shorthand for that generation's grit and achievements.
Notable figures often associated with it include:
- Military leaders and veterans: Dwight D. Eisenhower, George S. Patton, Audie Murphy, and millions of ordinary service members.
- Civilians and leaders: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and figures like Rosie the Riveter symbolizing home-front contributions.
In short, they are remembered as the generation that faced existential threats (economic collapse and global war) and emerged to define much of 20th-century America. Cheers
This is exactly what happens when the liberal agenda is set in place. You have no rights, only what the liberals want you to have. It a very sad day when they come to your home, hope that never happens in Montana. My days would be numbered.
Doghunter23
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That's why I had to flee commy Illinois! 5 generations of my family lived there. But you never want to be surrounded and outnumbered, or be the tallest nail you might get pounded. That's why I live in South Missouri.
Im by no means the craziest hillbilly in my neighborhood.
Im by no means the craziest hillbilly in my neighborhood.
RWE
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Hey ZG47, just trying to better understand - who is the "bishop"?
436
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Yep, that moron, Marxist! Kiros is a mental train wreck. I don't think she could rub two sticks and get heat... The communists keep pushing, like the camel's nose under the tent, and if the spineless libtard Democrats don't get a handle on this, their tent is going to look like a Red Square meeting in 1975
The question is: what brain-dead sycophant tool would vote for these people? I know, it's the useful idiots and the basement-dwelling hot-pocket-eating army that can't leave home like Kiros was, was an attorney, fired due to her insane remarks. 30 years old, no real job, and going to college not to get educated but rather indoctrinated; we have a real problem with our college professors; most of them are Marxist, atheist, American-hating "S" bags. Just my 0.02 Cheers
cj4a nz
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Nice "bishop Brian" being called a parasite, he and his family lives the high life off his " donations" from his followers,
Private helicopter, plane etc well he did have guess he still does.
Here in NZ we have to be a fit a proper person to get/ keep our firearms licence,
Loose you drivers licence there goes your firearms., get divorced the cops come around etc.
Almost waiting for him to appear in a list that keeps getting released.
Private helicopter, plane etc well he did have guess he still does.
Here in NZ we have to be a fit a proper person to get/ keep our firearms licence,
Loose you drivers licence there goes your firearms., get divorced the cops come around etc.
Almost waiting for him to appear in a list that keeps getting released.
I believe the 1st Amendment is gone because the left wing, radical liberals own the national media!! The 1st Amendment is gone. They couldn't defeat it, so they bought it!! When the 2nd Amendment goes the rest of the U.S. Congress will be worthless. Incrementalism is slowly eroding the 2nd Amendment, just a "little" bite at a time.
DMP25-06
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