A ronin is a samurai who's master was slain. In the old times, a samurai would commit seppuku if his master died, but that was outlawed centuries ago in feudal Japan. Thus, all those mourning Master Reagan, you are not to disembowel yourselves. It is our duty to live on with honor, fight for our nation, and seek vengeance against the enemy in his memory. Those who swore allegiance to Master Reagan are now ronin, and we must ensure our blades are sharpened and ready, for our duties still are many.

DUTIES OF THE FORMER RETAINERS OF MASTER REAGAN:

* We fight all enemies of America and American principles, even if the enemy is quite large and speaks a strange, angry sounding language.

* We never surrender our principles, even if offered money or yummy candy.

* In all areas of life we conduct ourselves with honor, and we sever the necks of those who show dishonor.

* If we see stupid hippy, we explain to hippy that he is stupid and a hippy.

* We then beat hippy.

* We then explain to hippy that he was beaten.

* When the Democrats show dishonor in fighting terrorism, they are to be shunned. Their symbol, the donkey, is to be cut down on sight.

* A bowl of jelly beans should rest upon one's table in remembrance of Master Reagan.

* Those in the military are to fight with honor abroad. Those who are civilians are to fight with honor at home in defense of those risking their lives on the front.

* The French are to be threatened with harm whenever they speak. Their white flag of surrender are to be spat upon.

* The media is to be distrusted; we, who no longer serve a master, must get the truth out by reading and writing in our blogs.

* Always stand up for the principles of America when challenged; if a rogue will not relent in his slander of liberty, then the matter should be settled by clash of swords.

* If the slanderous rogue does not have a sword, cold cock him and run away.

* Any remaining Communists are to be slain on sight with no honor given to him. They are less than peasants.

* If apple pie is ever threatened, you are to stand firm in its defense.

* The way of the samurai is serenity; if a rogue tries to break a samurai's peace by shrill lies, the rogue is to be ignored if he cannot be smitten quickly. Breaking our serenity is all the rogue wishes to achieve.

* He also might be trying to boost book sales by getting attention. Just ignore the idiots.

* You must vow that your sword shall seek the blood tyrants throughout the globe.

* A samurai is always fearless and prepared for battle; his actions each day should be to fight for the founding principles of America. He is never to relent.

These are the duties of the ronin who wish to honor Master Reagan as I have now written them. They may be added to or changed as needed, but the principles of the samurai are always the same: he is foremost a warrior who will fight with honor for the principles of his master. If you are ready to take on these duties - and this is not a decision to take lightly - then you may use this banner to link to the principles of the ronin:

Master Reagan defeated many enemies in his day, but there is still much battle to do to preserve America and the world. Thus we must fight on to honor Reagan-san.

You know where I stand.