[Congressman Billybob]

Once again, Thompson makes a clear, factual error in one of these articles, which are the heart of his campaign-that-is-not-yet-a-campaign. He refers to a "battle at Valley Forge." There was, of course, never any battle at Valley Forge. There was a critical survival of George Washington, but no battle.

Congressman Billybob

Latest article: "Jeffrey Has Escaped, and Other Tales of Divorce"

[Paladin2]

Yea, those revolutionaries could have used some global warming back in the day.

[EdArt]

there were 2 battles in the area of Valley Forge- June 28 at Monmouth Courthouse. Another At Germantown in OCT.

The history lesson is about leadership at Valley Forge

[BIGLOOK]

Off the topic, John, but you've got your finger on the political pulse in your region; Is Fred going to throw his hat in the ring?

A fall announcement would be cutting it close for the big primaries in January.

[aj7360]

You don’t think that battling the elements to just survive counts as an important history lesson?

[papasmurf]

When I read that, I went right past it, having seen it referred to as a battle 1000's of times in the past. I suppose, though I'm not sure it is, I have come to take the reference as a metaphor.

While an armed battle it was not, certainly a battle of will, courage, and sheer mental and physical stamina were fought, and a victory of the spirit was won during that dismal winter at Valley Forge.

And when we emerged prepared, healthier, and better trained, with the help of the French (who'd a thunk it?), we took the battle to the Brits.

In light of the context, however, I can see, clearly, that-that assumption would be wrong, and so would be FRed. Perhaps he was thinking of the actual Battle of Monmouth, which Valley Forge had prepared us for?

In either case, thanks for pointing that out. I might have just glanced over it, like I have so many times in the past.

:O)

P

BTW, if FRed runs, he still has my vote. :) America. Together. Again Fred Thompson/JC Watts in '08