The notion of war is as old as mankind, itself.  The first fistfight, never mind the first murder, was nothing more than warfare at the smallest level: a single man against a single man.  The desire for conquest leading to conflict is part and parcel of our fallen world.  Therefore, it is, occasionally, entirely appropriate to engage in warfare, and concurrently, we are compelled to discover the proper circumstances and limits to that destruction.

Liberals would like to simply ignore the reality of war and its horrors, but adults don’t have the option of closing our eyes and plugging our ears.  I am sure that Augustine of Hippo, for instance, was very discontented to contemplate the idea of organized mass violence, but it is necessary because it is a state in which man constantly finds himself. 

In his analysis, Augustine attempted to perform a Biblical analysis on the subject, thereby making concise and coherent rules on the propriety of engaging in warfare: the “Just War” (or Jus Bellum) theory.  [insert left justified: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f4/Augustine_of_Hippo.jpg ]

“Just War” has many aspects to it, both in determining when to go to war, how to fight it, and when to stop.  Most of his conclusions are seemingly self-evident to a civil society, i.e., war is a last option (but still an option), it should be fought only to correct a wrong, not to create one, don’t fight past the point of victory, et cetra.  However, a fine analysis shows, I believe, a far broader permissibility, nay, requirement to war than a casual viewer might think.               

This leads me to another philosopher on war: Carl von Clausewitz.  Von Clausewitz was a military strategist in the Prussian, then Russian armies.  Like Augustine, his tenure of service required great thought on [insert right justified:  http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/Clausewitz.jpg ]why, when, and how war should be conducted.  However, von Clausewitz was far more direct in his writings.  To wit: war is a tool used to bend another nations will to your own, and that the bloodier and more destructive the war is, the shorter it will be, actually saving lives in the aggregate.

Most find von Clausewitz and Augustine miles apart in their approach and application, but I do not.  I find that Clausewitz’s view fulfills the requirements of Christian charity that Jus Bellum theory attempts to employ, and will show how in the next installment, and will then show how it is a necessity to follow “Total War” principles in all our conflicts, especially our current troubles with the Muslims.

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Calhoun’s Ghost

This is still a great nation, despite some in power that think we should be equal if not lower than some of the third world nations.  America will over come those who want to diminish the image of  the most charitable  country ever.  No One man can bring  America down.  Freedom will overcome tyranny.  Americans Love freedom.  It is in our blood.  We love the winner and to win.  We will be second to none.   The people will and are standing up to the corruption in Washington and their states.  Bad Politicians are resigning left and right. You must not stand for the evil but fight for the good.  The Light penetrates through all darkness.  With out the Light there is no shadow of darkness.

Kate Smith whom Frank Sinatra considered the greatest singer of his age sang this famous Irving Berlin song.This clip is from the 1941 Movie You are in the Army now.  You will recognize some familiar faces.

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♥Life is funny how you leave something because the spark lights the ball and the ball is rolling down the hill, with more kindling adding fire to the ball. Pride gets in the way and in a two or three years you wake up and find yourself in a position and place that is uncomfortable, and you long for that thing that you left. Don’t listen to your friends as they can be the kindling that makes the fire bigger. 

Listen to yourself. Put aside the hurt and your pride. Pride is a hindrance to many things in our life.                                                                           

That person knows how you work, your faults, your gifts, talents and your moods. Your focus has to be on the other person and not yourself. 

The relationship can be repaired if you want if bad enough. Humble yourself when you need to. Listen and understand what that person is saying to you. Don’t make up scenarios that are not true. If you do not understand what they are telling you, ask again to explain it in another way. You have to talk to each other; you cannot be loud and demanding or be quiet and permissive. Non communication or miscommunication is deadly to any relationship. Actions are much more powerful than words.

 It may take some time for that person to come around. Be patient, it is worth it.  You can have a second chance, so go out and get it.♥

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The Lone Ranger

There are hard times in this country for millions of people.  Lost jobs, foreclosed homes, bankruptcy’s.  Many family’s are broken over this financial mess that has besieged this country.  Unemployment is climbing  back up  and no jobs are being created. Many have exhausted their unemployment benefits with no source of income.  Here is a man  named Andy that I met  who looks at life with a positive out look.  He is a man of little means.

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