May 8, 1863 - Politics - Macdonald-Sicotte Ministry defeated in the Assembly on militia matters and opposition from George Brown; sworn in on May 24, 1862, Sandfield Macdonald and Louis-Victor Sicotte had informed the Duke of Newcastle, Colonial Secretary, that the province could only support an active Canadian militia of 50,000 trained men during a state of war or imminent invasion. Ottawa, Ontario
@handyandy saidLOL Andy, I see we both go to the same place for our quotes of the day!!! 😉
Today marks the anniversary of V-E Day (1945) and the birthday of President Harry Truman (1884-1972).
Who said we didn't have anything in common? 😉
-VR
@very-rusty saidIn this case, my post is based on my memory of the events I cited.
LOL Andy, I see we both go to the same place for our quotes of the day!!! 😉
Who said we didn't have anything in common? 😉
-VR
@handyandy saidLOL@ Andy, Tell that to a dead horse or goad they might believe you!!! 😛 😉
In this case, my post is based on my memory of the events I cited.
-VR
@very-rusty saidA dead horse is probably a lot smarter than you.
LOL@ Andy, Tell that to a dead horse or goad they might believe you!!!
Why would I not remember V-E Day or President Truman?
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@handyandy saidYou're not going to remember it was May 8th is what I am saying! 😛
Why would I not remember V-E Day or President Truman?
1945 is a long time ago...were you even born yet? 😉
-VR
@very-rusty saidBut I do remember that it was May 8th.
You're not going to remember it was May 8th is what I am saying!
It's recalled and observed every year by many of us.
What you're saying is wrong, as usual.
@handyandy saidOk, Andy I'll give you that one.
But I do remember that it was May 8th.
It's recalled and observed every year by many of us.
As you say you observe this day every year! 😉
-VR
@very-rusty saidYou don't have to give me anything. Just keep your idiotic twaddle to yourself.
Ok, Andy I'll give you that one.
@handyandy saidYour humility is to be expected!!! 😛 😉
You don't have to give me anything. Just keep your idiotic twaddle to yourself.
You sound like an angry old man Andy!!!
You should be a happy old man like me!!! 😛 😉
Keep this in mind for May 9, 2020 I may be quizzing you on what we said to each other. 😛 😉
-VR
@very-rusty saidStop trying to be cute. V-E Day is well known to any student of history.
Keep this in mind for May 9, 2020 I may be quizzing you on what we said to each other.
Maybe you should read a book once in a while. Or go back to school.
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@handyandy saidAndy, Like I've told you so many times before. It so much fun pulling your chains as you bite every single time!!! 😉 😛
Stop trying to be cute. V-E Day is well known to any student of history.
Maybe you should read a book once in a while. Or go back to school.
Sort of like catching the same fish over and over again and throwing it back in the river.
-VR