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The Conservative Wahoo
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.
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.
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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6 comments:
That shoulda been me they were quoting. They want a good quote I'll give 'em a good quote. God knows I am a helluva lot more quotable than you.
And just what the heck is a USS Bulkeley? Sounds like a nickname you give your mother-in-law. The dude in question was commanding the ENTERPRISE, one of the biggest, baddest dogs in the yard and they go to you, a glorified tug boat skipper for comment?
But I have to say I did like what you said. They should have just reprimanded the guy. We spent a lot of money on his training and he's been an outstanding officer (by virtue of his position) so why throw that all away over one indiscretion. It ain't like he committed a crime. And like most Navy guys he's working to keep that latent homosexual thing under control (contrary to what the video may suggest), so why not give him a pass?
Was looking you up to report (as a fellow Lenape Alum) that I saw this at lunch today, but then I realized I was too embarrassed to reveal that I was reading USA Today (which is free at my gym). Ahem. Anyway, why not give some views on the Chinese modernization (the J-20) on page one of the Wall Street Journal (which I read every morning, but didn't quote you in the Navy story). Chinese a threat, or no worries?
The Chinese are a concern. The J-20's a nice piece of gear, though i'm unsure if its engines are up to snuff.
Well done!
Media whore!
Silly Hammer, only the Brits name their ships after mothers-in-law; see "HMS Battleaxe".
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