Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
China, Russia, Pakistan, and others have protested the US military actions against Iran in Operation Epic Fury but this was what they were expected to do. No real actions other than words of condemnation will be taken. If these nations had any real issue during the US's weeks long build up of military asset literally on Iran's doorstep those concerns would have been conveyed long ago.
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That's a great piece of movie trivia. My favorite is captain Quint in Jaws is the fifth person killed by the shark - quint means five in Latin.
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ReplyDeleteBased on his extensive research, personal library, and interviews with people who lived during the waning days of the Old West, Louis L’Amour held a nuanced view of gunfighters, often preferring those with actual skill over those with the most notoriety.
Clay Allison: L'Amour regarded Clay Allison as "probably the best there was".
John Wesley Hardin: L'Amour acknowledged him as a formidable gunfighter with a high kill count.
Wyatt Earp & Doc Holliday: L'Amour viewed them as highly competent, with Earp having the rare ability to handle himself equally well with fists or guns.
Bill Tilghman: L'Amour knew Tilghman personally, describing him as a mentor who taught him to handle a pistol, and considered him one of the West's most capable lawmen.
Unknown Gunfighters: L'Amour believed some of the best gunfighters were relatively unknown because they didn't seek fame, make movies, or write books.
Key Perspectives from L'Amour:
Speed vs. Accuracy: L'Amour emphasized that in a real gunfight, accuracy was more important than pure speed.
Equipment: Real gunfighters rarely used "notched" guns, which L'Amour viewed as a sign of a tenderfoot or show-off. They carried multiple guns for different situations.
Character: He often praised individuals who were not just fast with a gun, but also possessed "obvious integrity".
Thanks. Also think L' Amour said many of the best gunfighters may be unknown because they died unheralded vs vastly overwhelming odds. Like to think some of his books were about men like that.
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