As a Ranger, have you ever seen an Eagle attack wild game ??? I've seen bald eagles attack wild game and farm animals in Kentucky when I grew up there for many years and again later when I served there in the military. Eagles typically are there between March - September. More importantly, the American Bald Eagle is our country's national emblem...they represent the fight in America as one country...not one cult leader. A little history about America's Eagles (aka screaming eagles). How the American Bald Eagle Became Our Nation’s Emblem J. C., March 15, 2021 The United States of America has many national symbols. From the American flag to the red, white and blue motif, you can associate a wide variety of visions with America. The American Bald Eagle is one symbol that signifies the spirit of the nation and those who live here. Now, every time we’re lucky enough to see a bald eagle, whether in person or on a design, we are sure to feel a strong sense of pride in our country. So, when did the American bald eagle become a symbol for America and why was this majestic bird chosen? The history and significance of the bald eagle is as old and storied as our country itself. It didn’t come to be a symbol overnight. In fact, none other than Benjamin Franklin wanted our national bird to be a chicken! Here’s the history of the American bald eagle and how it became so closely tied to all things American. Who Decided the American Bald Eagle Was Ideal as a National Emblem? The Second Continental Congress decided the American bald eagle would represent this nation as its prominent emblem. Not all members of the Second Continental Congress agreed that this bird would be the best symbol, including Benjamin Franklin who wanted a turkey to be named as the American symbol. But, eventually, enough members voted to designate the bald eagle as the national bird and American symbol. When Did the American Bald Eagle Emerge as a National Symbol? The American bald eagle was chosen as a symbol for this country in 1782. At that time, the American bald eagle was placed on the seal of our country. In addition to appearing on the one-dollar bill, the American bald eagle symbol can also be seen on the president’s flag, placed on military insignia, and as part of the House of Representatives mace. Before it was adopted by the highest office in the land, the bald eagle as a symbol had much simpler origins. The American bald eagle saw its first appearance on the Massachusetts copper cent back in 1776. Since then, it has appeared on many U.S. coins, including the quarter, silver dollar, and half dollar. Even though the American bald eagle was used as a symbol in America since 1776, it wasn’t until 1782 that the Second Continental Congress selected this bird as the nation’s representative symbol. It was, of course, a much more regal selection than Ben Franklin’s suggestion of a chicken. Why Was This Symbol Chosen? The American bald eagle was chosen as the nation’s symbol for what this bird represents. Eagles have long been known to represent courage, strength, freedom and immortality for generations. The American bald eagle was specifically selected as the primary U.S. symbol due to it being the only eagle indigenous solely to North America. Beyond a symbol of strength, the bald eagle itself has a long and storied history within the Americas. Native Americans held this bird in high regard, and incorporated it into many stories, symbols and rituals. They prized its tailfeathers and used them in everything from headdresses to jewelry, and even to fletch their arrows. Even explorers found the eagle a majestic sight. Historical figures Lewis and Clark wrote extensively on bald eagles in their journals, describing the birds with awed words. A Few Interesting Bald Eagle Facts Despite their prominence as a symbol of American culture, many people actually know very little about these birds! Here are a few interesting facts worth noting. Bald eagles, like many predatory birds, mate for life. Once they’ve found a mate, the female tends the nest while the male hunts and provides for the chicks. Bald eagles live significantly longer than most other birds—especially birds of their size. Most wild eagles will live for more than two decades! Some can live beyond 30 years! A bald eagle nest is massive! They’re usually between two and four feet deep, and about four to five feet wide. Even more impressive? The nests weigh hundreds of pounds! Female bald eagles are bigger than males—as much as 25% bigger in many cases. Scientists still aren’t sure why there’s such a size discrepancy. Bald eagles can actually swim and will do so when they’ve caught a fish that’s too large to pluck out of the water. Instead, they’re known to drag their kills to shore first. The most interesting fact about bald eagles? They’re not bald! In fact, young eagles have full-feathered heads that are brown. It’s not until they reach maturity that the features turn white, giving them the “bald” appearance. ------- My great-grandfather was an 82d Paratrooper (WWI). They did not use the name 82nd but called themselves the "All American Division", my grandfather was a 17th Paratrooper Golden Talons (WWII) and my father was a Screaming Eagle (Vietnam). My oldest will soon go to Airborne school and plans to be a Ranger too. In WWII...the Airborne divisions were the 82nd (All American/AA), 101st (Screaming Eagles), 11th (Arctic Angels), 13th (Golden Unicorns), and 17th (Golden Talons). Yeah, we know our rights as Americans...apparently wildchild the troll is clueless about the rights of Americans that served to protect Democracy and the U.S. Constitution. Lastly, Trump and FDR are the only two U.S. Presidents that did not serve during a time the U.S. was at war. FDR had a good excuse, he was assistant Secretary of the Navy under President Woodrow Wilson during World War I... What was Trump's excuse ??? There's a reason why Trump attacked Republican congressional members that served in a War (e.g. John McCain)...he was jealous and couldn't face being looked at as a coward by those congressional members that served their country. He was more interested in stalking women at New York's night clubs. https://time.com/5461466/cindy-mccain-trump-john-mccain-funeral/ wrbtrader
They should have gone with the turkey. Mostly fish eagles in Africa. I gave one some pasta and bacon once and days later it dropped a fish near me. Might have been an accident or it was asking me to cook it. But I learned an awful lot about animal intelligence as one patrolled solo for weeks on end. Martial eagles are impressive and the crowned eagle is the strongest aka "sky leopards". But I've seen quite a few kills. We would get a fair number or guys from various global militares applying. I initially trained at Fort Polk in a special program, then with the South African army and others. I stayed civilian of course. I trained a few in anti-materielle, over the years I developed my own gear, mostly necking down 50 cal rounds with smaller, ballistically efficient bullets + my own custom barrels for the M83. I was always tinkering. In Ukraine they are using large 14.5mm cartridge cases (a Warsaw Pact standard) with a .50 calibre bullets, a similar idea to great effect. Weapon modification is a bit of a thing with my family, going back through many centuries. I enjoy the forge as a hobby. Fun times. Many not so fun but we remember the past with rose tinted glasses.
As a kid growing up in Kentucky in a military family for many years...Independence Day is arguably the most important holiday of the year for our family. My old man always said the Bald Eagle (he referred to them as the screaming eagle) was selected by our founding fathers of America as a symbol of nationalism near the tail end of the Revolutionary War. The bald eagle is native to North America and can be found nationwide. It was also already a symbol of strength in many cultures, including the Romans and many Native American cultures. In contrast, Turkey is a symbol that is related to something we eat after butchering it for harvest. Yet, one famous colonist (Benjamin Franklin). Benjamin Franklin proposed Turkey as the national symbol of America because he associated it with a "bird of courage" on his farm that would attack British Guards when they neared the farms of the colonies. I'm glad the Second Continental Congress decided to select the Bald Eagle (screaming eagle) instead of a Turkey as the national symbol of America during the Revolutionary War. The bald eagle represents strength, freedom, and the uniqueness of the American land and they consider its symbolism to Native American cultures and Romans. Unfortunately, the United States expanded quickly after the Revolutionary War and needed more land by taking land from Native Americans by scrupulous land grab tactics. The U.S. tried to right a wrong by offering the Lakota Sioux 106 million dollars in 1980 for what was done to them...taking their land and then putting them on reservations. It has not been collected and the U.S. continues to grow the funds every year in a private trust fund. It's estimated to be worth nearly 2 billion dollars today. They just want their land back because it's more than a rich resource of gold, timber, and minerals...the land holds animals that are embedded into the history of the culture (e.g. Bald Eagle). A bald eagle's feathers are a symbol of what is highest, bravest, strongest, and holiest to the Indigenous American culture. It's one of the reasons why our founding fathers selected the bald eagle as its emblem of America's nationalism. Many of today's battlefield tactics used by the U.S. military evolved from using Native American guerilla tactics in WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other modern conflicts. No country has ever had its troops to land in the United States. If an invasion happened it would be repelled due to guerilla tactics learned from Indigenous Americans and the bald eagle. wrbtrader
Well yes, it was Franklin who had the fondness for the courageous wild turkey's family protecting nature. He was more a country boy than many others. At the time there was some concern about the symbolism connecting to the Roman empire. I'm sure some of them saw this as aspirational and it was well after that Italian fascism relaunched the faces bundle of sticks symbol. Of course Napoleon also used it but after Franklin's death in 1790. Golden eagles feature in Irish mythology, White-tailed (aka sea eagles) being Ireland's largest. I remember as a kid there was an adventurous bald eagle that made the news. Coincidentally captured and returned to America by an Irish wildlife ranger. Irish Ranger Rescued Wayward ‘Tourist’ : Eagle Flies Home--First Class in a Jet https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-12-22-mn-30780-story.html
Speaking of ambush tactics, it seems that the CEO shooter has been captured. Luigi Mangione, he certainly looked very Italian in the image from the coffee shop. The McOligarchy will be pleased. He was caught following a tip-off by somebody at a...McDonalds (fu McDonalds). He is a recently ex Ivy league student. At least he is alive, had Trump been president he would have likely had him extra-judically executed like Michael Reinoehl. But it won't stop what's coming, the point where intelligent* people start to act out is passed. *maybe schizotypal, he had a manifesto, likely not adverse to getting caught then.
Maga from 2029 discusses Trump's take over of Space X from Queen Elonia and the building of Mars-a-lago.