Maybe we've forgotten...............

[Bob Wright]

What were Gene Autry’s “Ten Commandments of a Cowboy”?
February 18, 2012 by Pamela Landy · Filed Under: Movies

Gene Autry’s “Ten Commandments of a Cowboy” were:

1. A cowboy never takes unfair advantage, even of an enemy.
2. A cowboy never betrays a trust.
3. A cowboy always tells the truth.
4. A cowboy is kind to small children, to old folks, and to animals.
5. A cowboy is free from racial and religious prejudice.
6. A cowboy is helpful, and when anyone’s in trouble he lends a hand.
7. A cowboy is a good worker.
8. A cowboy is clean about his person and in thought, word, and deed.
9. A cowboy respects womanhood, his parents, and the laws of his country.
10. A cowboy is a patriot.

And:

The Lone Ranger's Creed
By Fran Striker

1. I believe that to have a friend, a man must be one.

2. That all men are created equal and that everyone has within himself the power to make this a better world.

3. That God put the firewood there, but that every man must gather and light it himself.

4. In being prepared physically, mentally, and morally to fight when necessary for that which is right.

5. That a man should make the most of what equipment he has.

6. That "this government, of the people, by the people, and for the people," shall live always.

7. That men should live by the rule of what is best for the greatest number.

8. That sooner or later... somewhere... somehow... we must settle with the world and make payment for what we have taken.

9. That all things change, but the truth, and the truth alone lives on forever.

10. I believe in my Creator, my country, my fellow man

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And more:

Rider's Rules By Roy Rogers
1. Be neat and clean.

2. Be courteous and polite.

3. Always obey your parents.

4. Protect the weak and help them.

5. Be brave but never take chances.

6. Study hard and learn all you can.

7. Be kind to animals and take care of them.

8. Eat all your food and never waste any.

9. Love God and go to Sunday school regularly.

10. Always respect our flag and our country.

These were made up for kids back in the day. I still try to abide by them.

Bob Wright

 

[bogus bill]

Sounds like it`s the parents they were trying to get to. You know, salt the calf to get to the cow.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

World would be a better place...

 

[Merle1948]

World would be a better place...

A MUCH better place....

 

[vito]

"On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.” -- The Boy Scout pledge.

Its been 60 years since I was a Boy Scout, but these are still words to live by. And even more apropo during these uncertain times, is the motto "Be Prepared, carry a Ruger LC9s in a concealed holster". Okay, I added a bit to the motto, but its what I try to live by.

 

[Bull Barrel]

Vito, ya beat me to it.
Much of those rules sound ass if they c ame from Lord Baden-Powell.

 

[Fox Mike]

My parents instilled those things into me as I grew up. I probably didn't follow every one to the letter, but I tried.
One thing I didn't see anywhere was to not carry a grudge. I was told that carrying a grudge is a lot like stabbing yourself in the leg, and waiting for the other guy to bleed. It just doesn't happen; and the other guy doesn't even know.

 

[SR1911SHOOTER]

That was in the days when Americans believed in right and wrong.
Today, kids are left alone with their vid games, laptops and smart phones.
Mommy and Daddy are too busy to over see them.
And if they get breaking the law, they get a plea deal.
Blackie

 

[blackhawknj]

Too many kids today don't have a Daddy.
And "Morally Straight"....?

 

[Poco Oso]

All good codes to live by. If only we could get the young folks (and more than a few of the older ones) to learn and honor these old fashioned morales. The cowboy way taught a bunch of us geezers the way to live an honest, respectable life.

 

[blackhawknj]

IIRC a cowboy was a very self reliant individual.

 

[caryc]

Well. looking over Gene Autry’s “Ten Commandments of a Cowboy" I guess that's why I never met a real cowboy or for that matter know anyone who ever did. Were there ever any true cowboys?

But...it would be nice. See any true cowboys in this bunch?

I remember "Engineer Bill's" Redlight / Greenlight game. All he ever said was that a good engineer would never run a red light. I guess that was a good thing.

 

[Merle1948]

Well. looking over Gene Autry’s “Ten Commandments of a Cowboy" I guess that's why I never met a real cowboy or for that matter know anyone who ever did. Were there ever any true cowboys?

But...it would be nice.

I remember "Engineer Bill's" Redlight / Greenlight game. All he ever said was that a good engineer would never run a red light. I guess that was a good thing.

never heard of "engineer Bill"......

 

[blackhawknj]

We've all probably met few "real" cowboys-or cowgirls-but we've all met plenty who tried very hard.

 

[wwb]

All good codes to live by. If only we could get the young folks (and more than a few of the older ones) to learn and honor these old fashioned morales. The cowboy way taught a bunch of us geezers the way to live an honest, respectable life.

Herein lies the solution to society's woes. A handful of very simple rules to live by.... and ignored by so many today.

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Well. looking over Gene Autry’s “Ten Commandments of a Cowboy" I guess that's why I never met a real cowboy or for that matter know anyone who ever did. Were there ever any true cowboys?

But...it would be nice. See any true cowboys in this bunch?

I remember "Engineer Bill's" Redlight / Greenlight game. All he ever said was that a good engineer would never run a red light. I guess that was a good thing.

Well That Bunch you refer to were BAD ARSH Lawmen NOT
Cowboys.
Even in today's world I try and live by the Cowboy Way. Try it you just might like it :wink:

Most of us that are SASS/CAS shooters try and live by The Cowboy Way :wink:

 

[caryc]

Well. looking over Gene Autry’s “Ten Commandments of a Cowboy" I guess that's why I never met a real cowboy or for that matter know anyone who ever did. Were there ever any true cowboys?

But...it would be nice. See any true cowboys in this bunch?

I remember "Engineer Bill's" Redlight / Greenlight game. All he ever said was that a good engineer would never run a red light. I guess that was a good thing.

Well That Bunch you refer to were BAD ARSH Lawmen NOT
Cowboys.
Ever in today's world I try and live by the Cowboy Way. Try it you just might like it :wink:

Hmmm...just wondering why none of them is wearing a badge?

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Badges we don't need no stinking Badges we are the Law.

 

[SR1911SHOOTER]

Just lremember Willie's song, My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.
In case you forgot.
Blackie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFDq0VMV-Vc

 

[Fox Mike]

Just lremember Willie's song, My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.
In case you forgot.
Blackie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFDq0VMV-Vc

Waylon Jennings recorded it way before Willie. Willie just made more $$ with it.

 

[Bob Wright]

Well, I'm proud to say I've met more than a few cowboys in my time. At least they meet the standards as set forth by Lone, Gene, and Roy. Maybe they didn't wear the boots and hats, but they sure met the standards.

I'll call them cowboys.


Bob Wright

 

[caryc]

Well, I'm proud to say I've met more than a few cowboys in my time. At least they meet the standards as set forth by Lone, Gene, and Roy. Maybe they didn't wear the boots and hats, but they sure met the standards.

I'll call them cowboys.

Bob Wright

Well, I guess you got to be the "Wright" kind of people to hang around with the "right" kind of people. :wink:

 

[Ale-8(1)]

"On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.” -- The Boy Scout pledge.

Its been 60 years since I was a Boy Scout, but these are still words to live by. And even more apropo during these uncertain times, is the motto "Be Prepared, carry a Ruger LC9s in a concealed holster". Okay, I added a bit to the motto, but its what I try to live by.

And the Scout Law . . . say it with me . . .

A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
and Reverent

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[caryc]

A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
and Tired

 

[Ale-8(1)]

At that age, we're never tired.