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ATTN: VETERANS...Please post your VA hospital concerns on my blog,lrbigchief.blogspot.com. PLEASE! I was born and raised in central Illinois along the Illinois River and backwaters.US Army vet 1964-1967, paratrooper. Retired since 2007 from mfg. eng., 62 years

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Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Is Alex Rodriguez the best player in baseball?: 2 of 22
It is true that Alex is very talented, bu, talent alone is not what makes you the best.A Rod is a very good ballplayer, poor teammate, can't hit in the clutch, makes too many errors, and just simply hot dogs too much. this man makes $28 million a year, and that's just his salary. His endorsement money is hard and difficult to... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration When George W. Bush leaves the presidency: What will he do?: 4 of 33
When Bush leaves office he will be able to do ANYTHING he wants, because he has cashed a lot of favors and made a lot of money during the last 8 years. Favor after favor, he should be able to go anywhere in the U.S. and several of his buddy countries will also welcome him. He is very well liked in certain foreign countries an... More..
Sports & Recreation > Freshwater Fishing Which are better to catch: Bullhead catfish or channel catfish: 1 of 3
Both the bullhead and channel are from the same family. Bullheads do not get as big as the channel. Both of these fish feed off the bottom of lakes, rivers, and creeks. Catfish even burrow holes in the bank and make themselves a hole to hide in. Some people actually wade the water , find a hole and reach in and pull the fish ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) The best heavyweight boxers: 2 of 5
Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Jim Braddock, the list goes on and on. Marciano the only undeafeated champ, what a boxer he was, no fear fopr anyone in the ring. He could take the punishment and dish it out too.The "Brown Bomber", Louis one of the best boxing boxers of the years past. T... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Should the draft be reinstated?: 11 of 27
The draft should be reinstated, maybe not like the old one, but, perhaps more like the lottery used during Viet Nam. Every able bodied man and woman should be eligible for it between ages of 18 and 24. The all volunteer service is simply a jumping off place for students to get a free education, lots of cash, and some that rea... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Reflections: Disabled US veterans: 8 of 16
Our government runs the VA hospitals, that is the first thing you want to have your mind.Ever been to a Veteran's hospital and just watched the people that visit there? Of course not, well it is a frightening sight, a loving sight, and something that would make your heart glow and also make you mad as he-! In most instances o... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR NASCAR: How Alabama can fix its racing image: 1 of 1
I have been attending races at Talladega since 1994. I have seats in Birmingham Tower and always rent a motor home in Birmingham to use at the track. I usually get there on Wednesday and leave on Monday morning. The only way to keep people from throwing cans and bottles on the track, is to eliminate such objects, plain and si... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Artist profile: Clint Black: 1 of 1
Clint Black, born in New Jersey and raised in Katy, Texas. Only 5'5" tall, but, with a 6'6" voice and talent. Clint was one of the first artists to kick start pop music into the traditional country world. During the 90's he did a mighty fine job of creating his own style playing guitar and the harmonica. Clint began writing s... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games How to host the perfect home poker game: 4 of 7
Hosting the perfect ppoker game is almost impossible. Try to get a couple of your freinds to help you during the night of fun.Space, equipment, rules, buy in, refreshments, payout, and being comfortable while playing.Try using your basement or garage if available, usually both have a concrete floor which is easier for cleanup... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Hunting dog training tips: 3 of 5
There are 3 main dogs for water fowling. Labradors, Chesapeakes, and Golden Retrievers. I have always liked the Lab simply because he has a slick coat and usually good natured. The Golden has a long, straggly coat, when they get full of cockle burrs, they are a mess to clean up, they also like to play too much for me. Chesape... More..