Like father like Son.. Inspired by my Papa .. Feb 21,2014..

Like Father , Like Son ..Inspired by My Papa.. Feb 21,2014,,

  Well , My father is a retired veteran from World War II, Korean War.. His parents were eliminated in the Philippines by the Japanese invaders.. Maybe that's why he is so anti-Japanese.. Do I blame him? No I mean if you your family killed..I think I would hate them..forever.. He never owned a Japanese car and or electronics.. He still has the old TV , and stereo I grew up with. But one thing he is, He's a born and raised Pilipino and a Proud American Citizen.. 
 Like most Americans, He loves fast food, fast women and fast cars.. He's a fast talking, no bullshit taking dad,. Even now. at his advanced age,, He still talks shit and still proud to be a American,, And why not? They took this skinny kid out of the beaches of PI and make a great life for his family in the United States of America.. I had a rough time with my dad, perhaps too much alike.. But the constant moving from Virginia. Texas. California.. Oakland , Long Beach to finally residing in South San Diego.. Was tough,, Its tough to be the new kid in school.. You are bullied or picked on..Especially if your dark , short and skinny and didn't talk much.. But as I grew older and learned how to fight and learn the American ways,. I excelled at sports, street fighting and academics. I was like a academic , street smart bad ass.. At times it was good, other times.. I would get harassed by the COP" CROOKS ON PATROL" I once called one, as he patted me down for drugs and weapons.. Those were tough times back in 80's - the height of gang life.. Just because we looked like thugs , doesn't mean we were. But stereotypes,, even today.. are hard to shake,, and I'm thankful that my kids are not even close to what i was when growing up.. I was a short tempered, ruffian that was affected by racial slurs and bigotry. But I realized education is the equalizer , as well as the left hook I developed  learning karate and boxing.. Its funny , the lack of patience and fighters attitude,, was ingrained in me by my father. I always said to my friends I would not be like my dad.. But when I joined he navy,, I was bad ass , heavy drinking loud mouth sailor.. In those days it was ok. at times. But as the Navy ,, new navy,, evolved, I became more of an eye sore or a replica of the old navy.. It was tough my last years in the navy,, because I was schooled in the old ways,, the fan room counseling beat downs and hazing was part of the navy way of life. Though many officially will not admit to it,, But back in the day. we had issues we went to a storeroom , beat the hell out of each other than go out and that night ..liberty call and drink the night away.. Man.Those were the days,, No liberty buddies,, no terrorist threats. We came , we conquer , we ruled back in the day. Now its so image , perception driven.. Today's navy is so different than the days gone by.. Perhaps its good, because the scars I have mentally and physically will never go away and perhaps jaded my views about today's youth and life experiences,I have no sympathy for today's youth,,Why? Because i went through hell ,, wog day, beat downs,, hazing,, to the point your bleeding and bruised , that I had to g to medical.. But was I a snitch,,, Nope,,I said I fell.. Its amazing .. the life I lived,,But I loved it and embrace it,, would I do it again.. Hell Yeah.. because those were the best times of my life.. But now.. I'm like my dad., a retired , loud mouth , Proud American - Filipino.. !! We love American Muscle Cars,, American Music.. We love America.. because with out him joining the US Navy and adopting navy values and such.. Gave him and myself the life.. Yea, I know Americans are rude, crude and lewd, we talk shit , we fight for our rights , we are arrogant sons of bitches,, But that's what America is.. Our Ancestors,, came to this country,, saw what they liked and said,, I want this,, and you cant stop us.. Its the American Way.. We don't listen to you, you listen to us, You fear US. or you better.. ala ,, The Ronald Reagan years.. My favorite American and true patriot in today's modern presidency.. I know John F. Kennedy, Roosevelt, Lincoln, Washington are great Presidents.. But Reagan,, fit the bill. Military , Actor, Announcer, Governor and finally President of the United States,, He lived the charmed and perfect life.. and he defended this country like no other president ever and he wasn't afraid to show his emotions, Because he was true American , that fought for his country and served it well as Governor of California and finally President of the United States of America.. Like father , like son.. I agree with my dad's praise of Ronald Reagan , he was one of the last true Americans from the greatest generation. I pray and hope ,,Someone with those qualities , save America,, because this country is meant to be feared and respected , not jeered and disrespected like it is now.. We need a true leader of men and that will keep his promises and not just talk well but follow through with his intentions,, Like father , like son..I miss the old Navy and the Reagan Era,, those were the best of times.. hands down!!! Until MY next blog.. Like father like son, We both admired one the greatest Americans who ever lived.. I'm proud to be American and not afraid to say so!!
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