For Americans, only two people have volunteered to die for you, the American Soldier for your freedom and security and Jesus Christ for your Soul.

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Larry

'88 300E 5 speed manual, 331K miles
Cessna 140

"Change oil hot and change oil often"

“I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living.” - John Wayne

That statement is so over-simplifed, incorrect and so utterly wrong on so many levels that it's not worthy of further discussion.

But welcome back on here.

this sentiment is better phrased, I think: it's found on the thread about thanking a U.S. military person, seen elsewhere and a memorial statement:

Life is a blessing and often taken for granted. An extra blessing was given us in freedoms granted by service men and women who've served and laid down their own lives.


America is beautiful because of the fallen.


It remains so because of our present soldiers.


Never forget – then or now.

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 197k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV installed 11/2011 ... Wie im Freien Fall. Nur horizontal.

1995 E 420, 159k "The Red Plum"

2011 E350 Sport "The no stress express"

1967 Mercury Cougar, 43k

2011 Subaru Outback, 24k (sold)
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-Accelerate until you see God, wait 3 seconds, then hit the brakes.

I thought he was banned?

Jim,

X2

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1987 190E 2.3-16 187,XXX

1995 E300 Diesel 142,XXX

1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX SOLD

1977 MB 240D Stolen (RIP)

With out god, life is everything.

So now only Americans can be Christians? Thump that bible any harder and it will turn to dust.

Let's also not forget that plenty of the brave men who fought and died for this country were DRAFTED.

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Road Warriors
2013 250SLK 6spd "Cracklin' Rosie" 2,500mi
2003 Ford F-250 Powerstroke "Herb" 72,000 mi
1973 280/8 135,000mi "Mert"
1976 280S "Sadie" 176,000mi
1963 220b Kim 177,000mi
1970 250CE "Wilma" 250,000km
1984 300SD "Karl" 267,000mi
1977 300D Gretchen 115,000mi
Sold
1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 "El Jeepo" 100,000mi
1997 C280 "Hans" 130,000mi
2001 C320 "Felix II" 80,000mi
2008 VW Rabbit "Ed" 25,000mi
1969 220D "Fred" InterStellar Mi
2006 C280 4matic "Otto" 35,000mi

As a young child growing up in Marin County California, I was in the Episcopal church choir at St. John's for many years;

This was Hymn 553 in the church hymnal. I sang it many times.

How well I remembered : thought I had forgotten.

cue the music:

http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh575.sht





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1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
forward into battle see his banners go!
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.

2. At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee;
on then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell's foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.
(Refrain)

3. Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, all one body we,
one in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
(Refrain)

4. Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
but the church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail;
we have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail.
(Refrain)

5. Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,
blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,
this through countless ages men and angels sing.
(Refrain)

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 197k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV installed 11/2011 ... Wie im Freien Fall. Nur horizontal.

1995 E 420, 159k "The Red Plum"

2011 E350 Sport "The no stress express"

1967 Mercury Cougar, 43k

2011 Subaru Outback, 24k (sold)
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-Accelerate until you see God, wait 3 seconds, then hit the brakes.

Well stated and TRUE. My SON fought for America. And He is a Christian.

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For the Saved, this world is the worst it will ever get.
For the unSaved, this world is the best it will ever get.

Clk's Ebay Stuff BUY SOMETHING NOW!!!

Well, I can tell right away that the hate for me hasn't fainted away with time.

BTW, Memorial Day is an American holiday as far as I know. The American Soldier volunteered to die for the freedom and security of our Americans, but Jesus volunteered to die for your soul regardless of where you live on Earth.

Keep up the good hate!

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Larry

'88 300E 5 speed manual, 331K miles
Cessna 140

"Change oil hot and change oil often"

“I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living.” - John Wayne

That is also true, I was one of them.

My draft lottery number is 9.

Even at the induction station, they give you the "choice"to step forward and serve or refuse.

Anyone who wears the uniform is my brother or sister, regardless of rank. That's something people who have not been in the military can never understand. No offense, just the truth, just like I as a man, can never understand what it means to give birth.

It's like being a cop, an EMT or a firefighter. You end up being in a group that is apart from others.

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Strelnik
Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

So True, So True.

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For the Saved, this world is the worst it will ever get.
For the unSaved, this world is the best it will ever get.

Clk's Ebay Stuff BUY SOMETHING NOW!!!

Patriotism the last and first refuge of scoundrels. Samuel Johnson (updated)

Religion was invented when the first con man met the first fool. - Mark Twain (timeless)

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'83, '85 SD
You are entitled to your own opinions, you are not entitled to your own facts.

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1987 190E 2.3-16 187,XXX

1995 E300 Diesel 142,XXX

1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX SOLD

1977 MB 240D Stolen (RIP)

With out god, life is everything.

VERY well put Strelnik! Thanks for posting it.

There was no lottery when I was about to be drafted. In 1968 when you turned 19 and weren't married with a child or in college full time you went, period. So I joined and got a good school out of the deal.

Even the draftees that I was in withknexcept for a few cowards that found a way out early were as you describe and they are all my brothers and sisters.

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Larry

'88 300E 5 speed manual, 331K miles
Cessna 140

"Change oil hot and change oil often"

“I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living.” - John Wayne

Thanks for proving my point Dave!

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Larry

'88 300E 5 speed manual, 331K miles
Cessna 140

"Change oil hot and change oil often"

“I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living.” - John Wayne

My pleasure. As someone said in the FI thread. Welcome back, we will miss you. OK, we won't really miss you but you get the point.

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1987 190E 2.3-16 187,XXX

1995 E300 Diesel 142,XXX

1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX SOLD

1977 MB 240D Stolen (RIP)

With out god, life is everything.

God bless you, sir! I agree, and may we never forget.

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1987 300SDL (324000)

1986 Porsche 951 (944 Turbo) (166000)

1978 Porsche 924 (99000)

1996 Nissan Pathfinder R50 (201000)