At Ease.
Now, I want you to remember – that no football player ever won a game – by taking one for his team. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard take one for HIS team.
Men – all this stuff you’ve heard about Gamecocks not being able to win – destined to be mediocre – is a lot of horse dung. Gamecocks – traditionally love to fight and win. All real Gamecocks love the sting of battle.
When you were kids – you all admired the best video game player – the fastest runner, big league ball players, the toughest boxers.
Gamecocks love a winner and will not tolerate a loser.
Gamecocks play to win all the time. I wouldn’t give a hoot in hell for a player who lost and laughed.
Now . . . the Gamecocks are a team. We live, eat, sleep, fight as a team.
This individuality stuff is a bunch of crap.
The bilious bastards who write for The State – don’t know anything more about real football than they do about fornicating.
Now we have the finest fans and equipment- the best spirit – and the best men in the world.
You know – by God, I actually pity those poor bastards we’re going up against. By God, I do. We’re not just going to tackle the bastards – we’re going to knock their helmets off – and use them as toilets.
Now. – some of you boys – I know are wondering – whether or not you’ll perform under fire. Don’t worry about it. I can assure you – that you will all do your duty.
The other team. – is the enemy.
Wade into them! Break their coverage! Sack their Quarterback!
When you extend your hand to help your team mate, who, a moment before was getting hit with a cheap shot – - – you’ll know what to do.
There’s another thing I want you to remember. I don’t want to get anyone saying we’re “holding the line of scrimmage.”
We’re not “holding” anything. Let the other team do that.
We’re advancing constantly. We’re not interested in holding on to anything – except the enemy.
We’re going to hold on to him by the nose and kick him in the ass.
We’re going to kick the hell out of him all the time – and we’re going to go through him like crap through a goose!
Now – there’s one thing that you men will be able to say when you get leave here. And you may thank God for it.
Thirty years from now when you’re sitting around your fireside – with your grandson on your knee – and he asks you:
“What did you do in the season of 2009?”
You won’t have to say: ”Well … I shoveled shizzle in Williams-Bryce. “
All right, now, you SOBs – you know how I feel.
I will be proud to lead you wonderful guys into battle anytime – anywhere.
That’s all.
Remember when South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford wanted to use $700 million in federal “stimulus” monies to pay down the state’s debt?
And, remember how he was villified by Democrats nationally and a host of state officials, saying he was gonna put teachers and prisoners on the street because the money … sob! … won’t be there … wail! … to pay salaries …. moan! … and keep criminals in jail .;.. boo hoooooooo! ?
Remember?
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday the White House is considering applying some money from the $700 billion financial bailout bill to deficit reduction, and that Cabinet agencies have been asked to submit two budget plans for next year, one that freezes spending at existing levels and one that trims spending by 5 percent. Congress has long history of taking those requests and piling on money for programs it favors. The only way Obama can prevent Congress from imposing its will – a tactic he has been reluctant to do during his presidency – would be to threaten vetoes.
Rewind five months:
Sanford initially tried to require that any stimulus money pay down the state debt, a stance rejected by the Obama administration.
And what did Democrats think of Sanford’s idea?
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is being attacked by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) because he wishes to use the 700 Million dollars his state has received from the Stimulus package to pay down the states debt rather then develop Government agencies to spend the money that has been allocated for programs that will be funded for two years.
The Democratic National Committee has released a new television ad entitled “Playing Politics” that calls on South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford to stop playing politics with federal job creation and economic recovery funds.
And, of course, leading the Democrats charge was South Carolina’s own Representative Jim Clyburn:
Clyburn charged during Wednesday’s call with reporters that Sanford’s move amounts to “political posturing.”
“If he were looking out for the state he would be looking out for the people of the state,” said Clyburn. “He’s got a political agenda that runs contrary to the needs of his constituents.”
Clyburn wants South Carolina’s legislature to try to gain access to the funds by passing a concurrent resolution. The measure would be passed on a simple majority vote and could not be vetoed by the governor.
Congressman Clyburn, President Obama called from Europe. He said to tell you to “Sit! Roll over! Sit up! Speak!” And then go piss on the legs of those folks who don’t want to spend $700 BILLION to pay down debt. OH…. DON’T FORGET … if they disagree, do like you did last time and call them RACISTS!
I’ll start this post by admitting what most already know – I support Dutch Fork High School Civics/History teacher Kelly Payne in her campaign for State Superintendent of Education. I’m not alone and my endorsement is pretty meaningless, but this isn’t so for all of those who prefer Ms. Payne in this race.
For instance, a 69-year old Mt. Pleasant, SC resident has endorsed Kelly Payne
So?
I have never met James Livingston, but this I know – when he speaks, I will listen.
James Livingston is Major General James E. Livingston, USMC (Ret.). But it’s neither his rank nor his branch of service that gets my attention – though both have my great respect and gratitude. What is beyond remarkable about MG Livingston is a simple blue ribbon with five white stars he wore on his uniform.
It is the ribbon worn by recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
I have worked with the military of all services for all of my career and was fortunate to know many outstanding men and women of great character.
One of those was a MOH recipient – an Army Colonel who was awarded the medal for actions as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. When he came into the room, generals became school kids. The respect was palatable even if words were not spoken. That small blue ribbon is a powerful testimony.
And what, exactly, does this have to do with Kelly Payne?
Endorsements of political candidates are normally a choosing of sides in which the endorser tries to cash in on his/her personal currency on the behalf of a chosen beneficiary.
I do not – will not – believe this is the case with MG Livingston.
As a 28 year old Company Commander, then Captain Livingston, though injured three times, exhibited almost superhuman courage in leading an assault on an enemy position in Dai Do, South Vietnam. In addition to courage, Captain Livingston’s judgment and leadership- in the heat of battle – were flawless.
Captain Livingston served two more tours in Vietnam and went on to a characteristically outstanding career that included developing the Marine Desert Warfare Training program.
My point here is that this man – a great man – knows courage, judgment and leadership far better than any of the rest of us can EVER know. MG Livingston recognizes talent and leadership potential. Not only is he acutely aware of what it takes to lead people and operate organizations, he appreciates the critical necessity of preparing people for whatever may lay ahead. MG Livingston knows how to train people and why only the best are needed to train (educate) the best. He didn’t win the Medal of Honor for sitting in the Pentagon theorizing about military operations.
Ms. Payne is qualified for the position and hers is experience on the front lines of education rather than from the far more distant professorial ivory towers of others seeking the job.
Major General James Livingston (Ret.) has endorsed Kelly Payne for Superintendent of Education.
When this man speaks, people should listen.
