I may have lost the thread of the thought. But, our revolution predated our civil war. So, it seems to me the Confederacy fits the parameters of this discussion; it came into being rather quickly. Fort Sumpter, was it not? Better historians than I may disagree. But it seems to me that the Rebel Yell came into being after trade differenes; slavery was a secondary issue. Trade conflicts, tariffs, taxes, and so on, levied differentially between Northern and Southern ports made the war. The Civil War utilized the first early submarine designs, which points to the importance of trade, and the ability to restrict it, via our coastal harbors.So, yes sir, I think the Conderate States of America were born out of Northern greed. And a need to set things straight. Just my humble opinion.
Oh, I didn't think you were serious at first. I thought you were making a joke on the name "Hamburger Hill" from the Vietnam War. Shows how much I know about the Korean War.
Yeah, I know, I am a stultified commedian. I guess I need to delcare I'm putting on my serious hat before I say something serious. 😉 Toko-Ri is really good. Holden plays a naval aviator, Rooney a rescue helicopter pilot who wears a bright green top hat, and Grace Kelly is the hero's wife. I have not seen the other film in a very long time, but if I remember correctly, Gregory Peck stars. Catch them if you can.
But that is clearly discriminating. To limit discrimintation to those supposedly less dicriminatory is like saying, “We allow you to wear white sheets and set fires on you neighbors's lawn, as long as you are not discriminatory. Give me a break!What a bunch of Arkansas Red Necked Crackers, covered with sheets, carrying torches. Don't discriminate? What a cracker, red neck joke. You foolish souther red necked Arkansas crackers need to tar and feather each other, then paste your selfs to rails, and allow your stupid, red-necked, biggoted ass to be run out of town, and burned, in you own tar and feathers. This will clearly be good for America! Run those stupid rats into the river, then set fire to them.Yes sirs, and ladies, this the best course for dumb southern democrats and republicans. Seeings how none of them have the basic sence to serve this country, as opposed to their own stupid politcal asses, I say, run all their asses out of town. And this country. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I support shipping all politcians overseas, to see if we can reduce their salaries there. I mean, they don't even have to work for us anymore. They are not working for us anyhow, so, I see it as an incredible fiduciary move. I mean, do politicains have any real value? They just waste our tax money. Best we rid ourselves of them.And, the sooner, the better.Ladies, and gentlemen, when you vote later this year, vote them all out. I, for one, am tired of the same old s*^%. Let's put an end to now.
The two I mentioned above are the only ones I know of. Pork Chop Hill was a book and movie about our efforts to take a certain hill in Korea, so it is based on factual events. The Bridges At Toko-Ri was fictional (I think), taken from a book by James Michener, and starred William Holden and Mickey Rooney.
Good writing, that follows the original text (if it comes from a book). Dune, for instance, by Frank Herbert. A better historical novel (yes in its context, I think Dune can be called history – is not time realative?) is not to be found, but try, and a worm will find you. The movie did not ever compare to the richness of the novel. Rosemary's Baby gets my vote for the film that most closely follows the book, right down to much of the dialog.The director can't be left out of the equation for a good film.But basically, good for whom? The audience must be considered. Directors are attempting to deliver a message, at least that is what any director will attempt, but will actors be looking the other way? So all vacuous queries about film center about the director, and secondly, the directed actors.But, what makes a movie better? Lighting? Direction? Blueberry Pancakes? Right, the answer is lighting, along with lighting, and more better lighting. If one can't light the set ... well, give up, you hopeless weenies, pancakes formed around the blue berry will never happen here.
I do not want to denigrate the original football. What pisses me off, however, is the bloody Ameicans that think they are the football champions. Football, by definition, is soccororerr. How do you spell sooccoocccorer? But, can football really be soccer?
Ha! Yes, I know it's a bit too open of a search. I had pin-pointed the Bridge of Sighs in Venice as one such piece, but am not sure how much that is open to elaboration. But that Pebble Beach reference....interesting, very interesting. Problem is that I can't see any "enclosure" in this photo....I may have forgotten to include it. Basically the architecture must manifest the idea of the "grotto", or Platonic cave, if you will.
Thank you, sir, I will explore these venues. Your comments always make me want to do something. And I say that in a positive manner. Right now, I'm planning a trip to the high mountains to construct an ancient ice box. Positioned on a high point, and fueled buy running water, evaporative cooling devices were know to the original ancient monkey, thousands of years ago. How can my stock fail? 🙂
The sewers of Paris? Roman aquaducts? Your search parameters leave little to imagine. The 18th hole at Pebble Beach? To me, the greatest works of design/architecture center on environmental control. I don't need to elaborate here, but past designs are classic. They kept food cool, and so forth. Your question is, how did they work?
Now, or as one may say, current. It is absolutely amazing how we still ignore lessons taught again and again, by those far wiser than we. Yes, this is my favorite period – how could anyone be more stupid? Than right now, in history?
I wonder if these games relate to new world, where life is not challenged? Obviously not. How could culture travel the wrong way in the fifteenth century? Ancient Indians in America played such games with balls. To the death, so modern clubs should not be snubbed, unless they have no such balls.But it all relates. Balls? Or no balls? That is the question. I think the question has already been answered. I think we suffer a shortage of balls.
Love games. Did you know that the Red Baron won his last dogfight, but died? That's a trivia question I came across long ago, which I published some ten (?) years ago at the newspaper I worked for. I used to track such trivial things to publish locally for newspaper workers. Your question is, why did he die? Of course, today one google it, so the challenge is gone. I got my data from books; the Intercourse was not an entity then. My favorite games today are that oriental tile game (Mahjong), and solitaire. By myself. All by that scoundrel, Bill Gates. Mahjong is supposed to augment my intellectual capacity, or so the old literature says.There is also a version of chess. I beat it once on the beginner level, but it just takes to damned long to think that far ahead. Just like my childhood, playing with my friend. Took way too long. I mean, who wants to loose?Anyhow, I hope you have more fun with your sister. What wonderful years! Family fun. It does not, and will never, get better than that.