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The Blog: A compendium of thoughts on politics, world affairs, economics, pop culture and social issues, from the center right perspective of me--Bryan McGrath--a University of Virginia graduate who spent a career in the world's greatest Navy keeping my mouth shut about politics and social issues (ok, publicly keeping it shut). Those days are over! Pull up a chair and chime in where you will. Keep it clean, civil, concise and relevant.
The Fish: The fish is a "coat of arms" for the blog, symbolizing three formative influences in the life of the blog founder. The first is his experience at the University of Virginia--symbolized most importantly by the fish itself, or a caricature of a "Wahoo", the fish we have acquired as an informal nickname. Additionally there is the sword, the sword of a Cavalier. It is not wielded in a threatening manner, as this is a civil blog. But it is there, should it be needed. Thirdly, there is the influence of 21 years in the Navy--symbolized by the anchor on the Wahoo's fin (and again, the sword) . Finally, there is the bowler, tuxedo, and monocle, symbols of a refined, intellectual conservatism, or what I seek to encourage here.
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The Fish: The fish is a "coat of arms" for the blog, symbolizing three formative influences in the life of the blog founder. The first is his experience at the University of Virginia--symbolized most importantly by the fish itself, or a caricature of a "Wahoo", the fish we have acquired as an informal nickname. Additionally there is the sword, the sword of a Cavalier. It is not wielded in a threatening manner, as this is a civil blog. But it is there, should it be needed. Thirdly, there is the influence of 21 years in the Navy--symbolized by the anchor on the Wahoo's fin (and again, the sword) . Finally, there is the bowler, tuxedo, and monocle, symbols of a refined, intellectual conservatism, or what I seek to encourage here.
The Policy: I take FULL responsibility for what I write. I will not be held responsible for the content of my comments section--as long as it is civil and passes my own inscrutable sniff tests, it will appear. If the comment offends you, that is on you.
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8 comments:
I have to agree. How the Hell did Clarence make it down to the bridge to save George Bailey since he didn't have his wings yet?
Based on this evidence, I believe that Angels are more of a teleporter breed. The wings are just showy accessories to denote good deeds accomplished [cue bells ringing].
Dan's comment is the best use of anecdotal evidence as a proof point ever. And I fully supporter the teleporter theory.
"But angels have normal-sized bodies and cherubs and putti are often given additional weight, portrayed as chubby babies with tiny wings. They also lack the powerful muscles which allow birds to beat their wings."
Apparently the author missed the latest Victoria's Secret special.
Ummm...they are Angels. I had always assumed that the wings were just ornamentation. Never occurred to me that they were actual propulsion. That would get tiring. I have never seen an Angel portrayed as 'out of breath'. One more for teleportation or some sort of divine, I want to be there and therefor I am.
Since they are God's creation, they can do anything he wants them to do. Anatomically correct or not, with or without wings it would not matter.
I would think that the nuns had taught you better.
Sounds as if someone's gonna get a ruler across the hand or posterior or both.
Clarence jumped in after George, remember? He didn't fly down to get him - he even had to dry out his clothes like George - loved those skivvies.
We are mere mortals and our limited brains just cannot understand how angels might fly.
It's gotta be teleporter. Remember the scene from "It's a Wonderful Life?
Clarence is being wrestled by the policeman at 320 Sycamore. He yells, "Oh Joseph! Oh Joseph!" and then disappears out from under the policeman.
T-E-L-E-P-O-R-T-E-D
Speaking of "It's a Wonderful Life," why doesn't Clarence just tell George Bailey where Uncle Billy misplaced the money?
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