Personally, I suspect the Articles of Confederation should have been retained instead of a centralized govt created by the Constitution - which has been corrupted by evil men, as ole Ben Franklin warned
It is always a pleasure to read your essays. Even the depressing ones (which this certainly is).
Would you care to opine on Operation Keelhaul, or perhaps save it for a future article. I have not read much on the politics of that decision, or examined them closely, certainly not as closely as you are able to do.
And your wonderful comments keep me going. Yes, Keelhaul is one to look to. I have little in my library on that one, but it is something to look into. In the meantime, along those lines: https://frederickrsmith.substack.com/p/soldiers-of-misfortune
Frederick, I read and commented on this book and did not even remember doing so. It was after my CVA last Christmas and rather than look like an idiot, I was an idiot. Well, that won’t come as a surprise to many people. LOL
No apology necessary or needed! As you know, Keelhaul distinct Operation as it was a post-World War II forced repatriation program carried out by the Allied forces, primarily involving the United States and the United Kingdom, between 1945 and 1947. Its objective was to return millions of Soviet citizens and other Eastern Europeans, including prisoners of war, displaced persons, and refugees, to their home countries, many of which were under Soviet control. Often conducted under duress or without the individuals' consent, the operation led to the forced return of people who feared persecution, imprisonment, or execution by the Soviet authorities. The repatriations were in line with agreements made at the Yalta Conference, but they have been widely criticized for violating human rights and leading to tragic consequences for many of those returned.
On the other hand, Soldiers of Misfortune (1992) documents how thousands of America’s best men serving in uniform were enslaved and left to die. Buried in the dustbin of history is the sad reality concerning troops in Soviet gulags deep in the Siberian wilderness after WWII, Korea, and the Vietnam wars.
Yes, I have just started reading Julius Epstein’s “Operation Keelhaul” from 1973. After I finish then I will read the book you promoted, “Soldiers of Misfortune” which mysteriously is in my library also. It should be interesting to re-read it, to see how much I remember, if I even read it at all.
Personally, I suspect the Articles of Confederation should have been retained instead of a centralized govt created by the Constitution - which has been corrupted by evil men, as ole Ben Franklin warned
As Franklin said - A republic if we can keep it.
Another authoritative essay on our history Frederick. Thank you. How sad how we have fallen so far from the mark.
Very Imformitive. The House holds the power of 'The Purse' has FAILED Quite BADLY!
Thank you for another insightful essay!
My philosophy about the climate racket.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIfw3VAfoaw
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My favorite Federalist Paper
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/primary-sources/federalist-no-10
Federalist Papers No. 10
(1787) James Madison, as "Publius"
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This gave me a rare good laugh.
https://dachsie.substack.com/p/laughter-is-the-best-medicine
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Dachsie
Sep 05, 2024
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2 Timothy 3:2
Men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous, haughty, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, wicked,
It is always a pleasure to read your essays. Even the depressing ones (which this certainly is).
Would you care to opine on Operation Keelhaul, or perhaps save it for a future article. I have not read much on the politics of that decision, or examined them closely, certainly not as closely as you are able to do.
A big fan, -Edwin
And your wonderful comments keep me going. Yes, Keelhaul is one to look to. I have little in my library on that one, but it is something to look into. In the meantime, along those lines: https://frederickrsmith.substack.com/p/soldiers-of-misfortune
Frederick, I read and commented on this book and did not even remember doing so. It was after my CVA last Christmas and rather than look like an idiot, I was an idiot. Well, that won’t come as a surprise to many people. LOL
I sincerely hope you were not offended.
My deepest apologies, -Edwin.
No apology necessary or needed! As you know, Keelhaul distinct Operation as it was a post-World War II forced repatriation program carried out by the Allied forces, primarily involving the United States and the United Kingdom, between 1945 and 1947. Its objective was to return millions of Soviet citizens and other Eastern Europeans, including prisoners of war, displaced persons, and refugees, to their home countries, many of which were under Soviet control. Often conducted under duress or without the individuals' consent, the operation led to the forced return of people who feared persecution, imprisonment, or execution by the Soviet authorities. The repatriations were in line with agreements made at the Yalta Conference, but they have been widely criticized for violating human rights and leading to tragic consequences for many of those returned.
On the other hand, Soldiers of Misfortune (1992) documents how thousands of America’s best men serving in uniform were enslaved and left to die. Buried in the dustbin of history is the sad reality concerning troops in Soviet gulags deep in the Siberian wilderness after WWII, Korea, and the Vietnam wars.
Yes, I have just started reading Julius Epstein’s “Operation Keelhaul” from 1973. After I finish then I will read the book you promoted, “Soldiers of Misfortune” which mysteriously is in my library also. It should be interesting to re-read it, to see how much I remember, if I even read it at all.
Thanks Frederick, for me now and then.
-Edwin