The oath I took when I enlisted in the Navy and, for twenty-seven years, re-affirmed to at each re-enlistment and promotion, states that I will defend the nation against all enemies foreign and domestic. That hallowed oath resides in me until I leave this Earth.
My veteran friends who align with me politically often state that they are ready to take up arms to defeat the very ideology that now appears to be sweeping our nation and, in fact, will lead it beginning on January 20th.
However, we do not get to choose the enemy, our politicians do.
In the eyes of many of those politicians now, and soon to be, in office, my veteran friends and I are the enemy.
How’s that for irony?
I’m glad my Dad’s not alive to see what the nation he suffered for has come to. https://writersenvy.com/2018/05/28/eighteen-thousand-two-hundred-and-fifty-4/
The Writings of William C. Pennington 
You and your friends will never be the enemy in the eyes of the people who see what is going on, and there are many people who are willing to stand with you when the time comes.
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Thank you, River. For the sake of every American, Let’s hope we can start to turn this around at the ballot box next year.
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You’re welcome. Not to be too cynical, but that depends entirely on whether or not voting has any impact on the outcome.
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…and if it’s honest.
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Are you on Instagram? I found several River Dixons there, even one in a bikini sipping an umbrella drink…. 🙂
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No, WordPress is the only social media I use.
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Roger! I’m on Instagram and Mewe too.
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I tried Twitter and Facebook briefly but found out quickly they are not for me.
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It is a sad day for America when the politicians only think about retaining their power. I hope someday patriotism comes back. Thanks for your and your father’s service to our country!
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Thank you, Rose.
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Also in your corner, Will. Let us remain vigilant.
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Thank you, my friend ❤
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So you served in the Navy!
Then I understand and appreciate even more the nice comment you just left me about Descartes and his sea voyage 🙏🙏t
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Yes, and I was never tossed overboard except in the spirit of pure fun 😄
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😀😉🙏😘
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