Dear Civilians,

Brutuskend

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We know that the current state of affairs in our great nation have many civilians up in arms and excited to join the military. For those of you who can't join, you can still lend a hand. Here are a few of the areas where we would like your assistance:

1) The next time you see an adult talking (or wearing a hat) during the playing of the National Anthem ... kick their ass.

2) When you witness firsthand, someone burning the American Flag in protest ... kick their ass.

3) Regardless of the rank they held while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, quietly pull him or her aside and explain how these Veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second. Enlighten them on the many
sacrifices these Veterans made to make this Nation great. Then hold them down while a Disabled Veteran kicks their ass.

4) (GUYS) If you were never in the military, DO NOT pretend that you were. Wearing battle dress uniforms (BDU's), telling others that you used to be "Special Forces," and collecting GI Joe memorabilia, might have been okay if you were still seven. Now, it will only make you look stupid and get your
ass kicked.

5) Next time you come across an Air Force member, do not ask them, "Do you fly a jet?" Not everyone in the Air Force is a pilot. Such ignorance deserves an ass kicking (children are exempt).

6) If you witness someone calling the U.S. Coast Guard non military, inform them of their mistake...and kick their ass.

7) Roseanne Barr's singing of the National Anthem is not a blooper...it was a disgrace and disrespectful. Laugh, and sooner or later your ass will be kicked.

8) Next time Old Glory (U.S. flag) prance by during a parade, get on your damn feet, and pay homage to her by placing your hand over your heart. Quietly thank the military member or veteran lucky enough to be carrying her...of course; failure to do either of those could earn you a severe ass kicking.

9) What Jane Fonda did during the Vietnam War makes her the enemy. The proper word to describe her is "traitor". Just mention her nomination for "Woman of the Year" and get your ass kicked.

10) Don't try to discuss politics with a military member or a veteran. We are Americans and we all bleed the same regardless of our party affiliation. Our Chain of Command is to include our Commander in Chief. The President (for those who didn't know) is our CIC regardless of political party. We have no inside track on what happens inside those big important buildings where all those "representatives" meet. All we know is that when those civilian representatives screw up the situation, they call upon the military to go straighten it out. The military member might direct you to Oliver North (I can see him kicking your ass already.)

11) "Your mama wears combat boots" never made sense to me ... stop saying it! If she did, she would most likely be a vet and therefore, could kick your ass!

12) Bin Laden and the Taliban are not communists, so stop saying "Let's go kill those Commie's!!!" And stop asking us where he is!!!! Crystal balls are not standard issue in the military. That reminds me ... if you see anyone calling those damn psychic phone numbers; let me know, so I can go kick their ass

13) Flyboy (Air Force), Jar Head (Marines), Grunt (Army), Squid (Navy) etc, are terms of endearment we use describing each other. Unless you are a service member or vet, you have not earned the right to use them. That could get your ass kicked.

14) Last but not least, whether or not you become a member of the military, support our troops and their families! Every Thanksgiving and religious holiday that you enjoy with family and friends, please remember that there are literally thousands of sailors and troops far from home wishing they could be with their families. Thank God for our military and the sacrifices they make every day. Without them, our country would get its ass kicked.

REMEMBER:

"It is the soldier, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag."

Authored by: Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, Sergeant, USMC
 

Brutuskend

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Originally posted by: steeplerot
Ugh me shoot gun! Me smaaaaash!

Not everyone in the Military shoot gun, not everyone in the Military SMAAAASH.

I was a Jet Engine Mechanic for instance.

Can YOU fix a jet engine? Do you even know how one works? ;)
 

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Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Originally posted by: steeplerot
Ugh me shoot gun! Me smaaaaash!

Not everyone in the Military shoot gun, not everyone in the Military SMAAAASH.

I was a Jet Engine Mechanic for instance.

Can YOU fix a jet engine? Do you even know how one works? ;)

Just like an anit-war asshat. Sucks in the air, stinks it up and pushes it out the rear.


PS: Any idea what is the standard acceptable name for the Coasties?
 

biostud

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Next time somebody tries to think for them self, strike them to the ground
Next time somebody puts up a question, smack them hard

This is the freedom we fight for
 

Brutuskend

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Hey, thinking for yourself is GOOD!
Even though I was in the service during Nam, I was STILL against the war.

I'm against this one as well.

But this post is about respect. Respect for those who ARE serving. They don't MAKE the decisions. Most of them don't want to be over there. Just like in Nam. The treatment returning vets got during that debacle was IMO one of the low points in this nations history.
 

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Originally posted by: biostud666
Next time somebody tries to think for them self, strike them to the ground
Next time somebody puts up a question, smack them hard

This is the freedom we fight for

Need to differentiate between the politcal leaders and the military.

We go where we are told, do the job we were trained for and accept the orders from our superiors.

If we did not do that, the asshats who critize us would not be able to.

How much freedom of speach is/was there under the Communist rule?

We sacrifice so others can bitch about it.
 

biostud

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Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Hey, thinking for yourself is GOOD!
Even though I was in the service during Nam, I was STILL against the war.

I'm against this one as well.

But this post is about respect. Respect for those who ARE serving. They don't MAKE the decisions. Most of them don't want to be over there. Just like in Nam. The treatment returning vets got during that debacle was IMO one of the low points in this nations history.

I pay equal respect to every man/woman no matter what job they have, we're all a part of society and we all make the world go around. The doctor who save life, the teacher who educate our children and the farmer who grow our crops. Without those we would not have anything to fight for. So if this is about treating eachother with respect I agree that it's a good thing, if it's about treating soldiers with more respect than others I don't.
 

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Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Originally posted by: biostud666
Next time somebody tries to think for them self, strike them to the ground
Next time somebody puts up a question, smack them hard

This is the freedom we fight for

Need to differentiate between the politcal leaders and the military.

We go where we are told, do the job we were trained for and accept the orders from our superiors.

If we did not do that, the asshats who critize us would not be able to.

How much freedom of speach is/was there under the Communist rule?

We sacrifice so others can bitch about it.

Who are these "asshats who critize" the rank and file members of the military? Quotes and citations please.
 

EagleKeeper

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Pick up any newpaper or watch most of the media shows.

There are even some members here on this forum.

Search for references on any of the derogatory terms that were also prevalent during Nam.

People have a hard time seperating the politics that create the situation from the people who obey the orders.

Also, many refuse not look at what the other side does or the track record. A battle is to be won, tatics much change as the enemy adjusts.
No battle plan survives the initial conflict.
 

Bowmaster

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That is one strange piece. I first thought it was sarcasm, then a real op/ed, then pure comedy, then back to real. Now I don't know where it falls...
 

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3) Regardless of the rank they held while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, quietly pull him or her aside and explain how these Veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second.

It's been almost 200 years since the US military fought a war for the freedom of the American people in the War of 1812 (and the British and Canadians would disagree with us on the purposes of that war too.) While some will try to argue that WW2 was about American freedoms, you have to look back at how hard FDR worked at getting Japan to start a war. Since the federal government chose to get us into WW2, I can no more count it as a war in defense of American freedoms than I can count the Mexican War, with its manufactured provocations.

That's not to say that the US shouldn't have been involved in either war--both provided tremendous long term gains to the US at very little cost--but let's not have any illusions that we were minding our own business and only "defended our freedoms" when another country attacked for no reason.
 

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Originally posted by: cquark
3) Regardless of the rank they held while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, quietly pull him or her aside and explain how these Veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second.

It's been almost 200 years since the US military fought a war for the freedom of the American people in the War of 1812 (and the British and Canadians would disagree with us on the purposes of that war too.) While some will try to argue that WW2 was about American freedoms, you have to look back at how hard FDR worked at getting Japan to start a war. Since the federal government chose to get us into WW2, I can no more count it as a war in defense of American freedoms than I can count the Mexican War, with its manufactured provocations.

That's not to say that the US shouldn't have been involved in either war--both provided tremendous long term gains to the US at very little cost--but let's not have any illusions that we were minding our own business and only "defended our freedoms" when another country attacked for no reason.
Sorry, after that comment I don't believe I can take anything you may post from now on seriously.
 

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Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Hey, thinking for yourself is GOOD!
Even though I was in the service during Nam, I was STILL against the war.

I'm against this one as well.

But this post is about respect. Respect for those who ARE serving. They don't MAKE the decisions. Most of them don't want to be over there. Just like in Nam. The treatment returning vets got during that debacle was IMO one of the low points in this nations history.

If it is about respect, than how about respecting someone else right to have a different opinion?
"kickin their ass" because they have a different opinion or because their didn't show the same respect as you towards something that you consider important but they might not, does not sound like respecting someone elses freedom of choice.
I agree with respecting the troops, but not with the original poster.
 

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This is all predicated upon your ability to kick everyone else's ass, good luck with that Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, Sergeant, USMC ;) There should be a #15 that reads

#15) Being a Marine of Irish decedency can cause one to believe they are invincible, That could get your ass kicked :laugh:
 

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Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Pick up any newpaper or watch most of the media shows.

There are even some members here on this forum.

Search for references on any of the derogatory terms that were also prevalent during Nam.

People have a hard time seperating the politics that create the situation from the people who obey the orders.

Also, many refuse not look at what the other side does or the track record. A battle is to be won, tatics much change as the enemy adjusts.
No battle plan survives the initial conflict.

So no quotes and citations? You're the one that made the charge, not me. Prove it. And an attack on Bush and his administration is not an attack on the rank and file servicemen of the US military...
 

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I am not going to get into such a she said - she said situation. One example only.

Look at the uproar about the prison.
The soldiers were doing what was ordered/requested and getting crucified.
They are being blamed for the polices and orders taht were passed down.