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Fort Buckley Returns This Week, To Follow Alan Simpson’s Advice

by on Jan. 08, 2012, under Uncategorized

“An allegation unchallenged is an allegation believed.”

That piece of advice, from former Wyoming Senator Alan Simpson, is one of the reasons I started “Fort Buckley” in the first place.

I blog mostly during election seasons, and it’s election season. Hence, Fort Buckley runs up its flag again…to half-staff.

This weekend is a time for reflection, remembrance and grieving. So is Monday, our first day back to work after the anniversary of January 8th, 2010. (Then, on Tuesday, TUSD meets to discuss MAS. To paraphrase—okay, distort—-the Chinese saying, Tucson appears cursed to live through an interesting week.)

I’m following the news, local talk show and blogosphere reactions to this weekend’s anniversary. In particular, I’m noting those who’ve (a) called for civility or (b) called out certain groups/individuals who, in their opinion, have helped make Tucson “uncivil.”

Then, I’m looking to see how civil THEY have been in this past year—a year where we were ALL supposed to be more mindful of the tone of the times we live in and what we do (or don’t do) to shape that tone. I see quite a few double standards; we have plenty to talk about in the days and weeks ahead.

But not today. Or tomorrow.

For now, may God soothe the souls of those who grieve and bestow His blessings upon all of us.

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  • http://drudgereport terese dudas

    And, for now, don’t miss the story of George Morris, in today’s AZ Republic.   I wouldn’t go so far as to call it refreshing, but the reporter, Ruelas, gives an all together different take on the Jan. 8, 2011 event.

    • cochisecitizen

      “I’d like to debate our dear captain astronaut (and ask) why he didn’t have security,” Morris said. “My wife would still be alive.”Morris, a retired Marine and airline pilot, also criticized Kelly’s decision to fly a shuttle mission while Giffords recovered in a Houston hospital.

      If there is one thing more sad than a bitter old man alone, it’s a former Marine so bitter and sad he no longer respects his Commander in Chief , or superior officer. He drags his wife along to his gripe match against Giffords, and then blames other for his actions.
      But, an appropriate opening to the return of the lonely conservative outpost of Ft. Buckley.

      • Don

        Fair winds and following seas, cochisecitizen.

        It’s not that I think you’re a loser. You’re just not my kind of winner.

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