One thing that isn't ever discussed about the real West, is that most of the violence was due to the fact that it was full of ex-Confederates who hated the North and thus the federal government, which was the origin of the anti-government mentality of the West today, in specific, and of conservatives, in general. The cowboys were in large part these ex-Confederates who fought the North through their illegal activities that ranged from robbing trains, banks, etc. and killing law enforcers, sheriffs et al. Remember that Texas was a Southern state and still is in many respects.
Go ahead and laugh. I named my younger dog Doniphon sfter the character in the movie. I chose the name because it was recognizing the truth of the situation, not the legend. So his name is Doniphon, but mostly Donny because he whines too much to be a John Wayne character.
Hey! FYI my Father-in-law is Gene Blottner, he’s a western historian and has written several books. He’s getting on in age but may be the guy who knows the most about westerns if you want to meet up, let me know!
One thing that isn't ever discussed about the real West, is that most of the violence was due to the fact that it was full of ex-Confederates who hated the North and thus the federal government, which was the origin of the anti-government mentality of the West today, in specific, and of conservatives, in general. The cowboys were in large part these ex-Confederates who fought the North through their illegal activities that ranged from robbing trains, banks, etc. and killing law enforcers, sheriffs et al. Remember that Texas was a Southern state and still is in many respects.
Go ahead and laugh. I named my younger dog Doniphon sfter the character in the movie. I chose the name because it was recognizing the truth of the situation, not the legend. So his name is Doniphon, but mostly Donny because he whines too much to be a John Wayne character.
Great film, great entertainment, and as you bring out so much more. Thank you!
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Hey! FYI my Father-in-law is Gene Blottner, he’s a western historian and has written several books. He’s getting on in age but may be the guy who knows the most about westerns if you want to meet up, let me know!
“Lying Frump”
He lies when he pees,
He lies eating cheese,
He lies in the morning,
He lies in the breeze!
He lies in December,
He lies in July,
He lies on the ground,
And he lies to the sky!
He lies when he’s chewing,
He lies when he’s tweeting,
He lies when he’s losing,
He lies when he’s beating!
He lies for attention,
He lies for applause,
He lies just because—
Well, he lies just because!
He lies when he’s golfing,
He lies when he’s still,
He lies when he’s scheming,
And always will.
He lies when he whispers,
He lies when he shouts,
He lies so much
That the truth tapped out!