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188 years ago today was the decisive battle for Texas' independence. 910 Texas soldiers came upon 1360 Mexican soldiers in what is today the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (located in eastern Houston). In 18 minutes, the Texans won the battle with 63% of the Mexican soldier suffering casualties (650 KIA, 208 wounded) while Texas' troops only suffering 4.5% casualties (11 KIA, 30 wounded). Texas was independent within 3 weeks of this important battle. Texas' forces were lead by General Sam Houston and the city of Houston was named after him. In honor of the triumph, the Texans built the San Jacinto monument 13 feet taller than the Washington Monument. "Remember the Alamo!" "Remember Goliad!"  Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. | ||
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God Bless Texas  "I’m not going to read Time Magazine, I’m not going to read Newsweek, I’m not going to read any of these magazines; I mean, because they have too much to lose by printing the truth"- Bob Dylan, 1965 | |||
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A great day! | |||
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A truly great day!!! RMD TL Davis: “The Second Amendment is special, not because it protects guns, but because its violation signals a government with the intention to oppress its people…” Remember: After the first one, the rest are free. | |||
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A great day indeed. Plus Aggie Muster is celebrated on San Jacinto Day. Bill Gullette | |||
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I recall having lunch at a restaurant, I believe it was called The Monument Inn, when visiting a boiler shop in LaPorte, TX. Had a great view of the monument. “There is love in me the likes of which you’ve never seen. There is rage in me the likes of which should never escape." —Mary Shelley, Frankenstein | |||
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| Drill Here, Drill Now |
15 years ago, the Monument Inn was near one of my projects so I got to eat there every week or two. My friends in that part of Houston say it's still delicious. Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. | |||
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I always think of Jim Allen when someone posts this. _________________________ “ What all the wise men promised has not happened, and what all the damned fools said would happen has come to pass.”— Lord Melbourne | |||
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Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! I have a few SIGs. | |||
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Mexico allowing unchecked immigration of Americans into Texas was the start of Mexico’s losing Texas. | |||
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Mexico called , Something about repairations. Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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Remember the Alamo! Retired Texas Lawman, now active reserve | |||
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