#1 2010-11-18 01:38:20
I have the greatest respect for the heroism of Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, who earned a Congressional Medal Of Honor..
...but, shit, what's with the goofy hat?
Edited to show what I assume is said hat.
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#2 2010-11-18 06:31:33
sigmoid freud wrote:
I have the greatest respect for the heroism of Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, who earned a Congressional Medal Of Honor..
...but, shit, what's with the goofy hat?
The head gear is a beret. The color [maroon] designates active Airborne status. If you think it is goofy, I suggest next time you see a someone wearing one [black, maroon or green], tell the soldier what you think.
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#3 2010-11-18 18:45:10
MSG Tripps wrote:
sigmoid freud wrote:
I have the greatest respect for the heroism of Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, who earned a Congressional Medal Of Honor..
...but, shit, what's with the goofy hat?The head gear is a beret. The color [maroon] designates active Airborne status. If you think it is goofy, I suggest next time you see a someone wearing one [black, maroon or green], tell the soldier what you think.
That he's wearing a pink beret? Why bother, I'm sure every Marine he meets will point that out to him.
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#4 2010-11-18 18:59:53
I'm thinking it's the famous "raspberry beret".
On the other hand, I wore a real cool hat like this guy.
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#5 2010-11-18 19:18:23
phreddy wrote:
I'm thinking it's the famous "raspberry beret".
On the other hand, I wore a real cool hat like this guy.
http://www.uscg.mil/history/gifs/salvuc … _1_300.jpg
Oh wait, I found some of your Pics!
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#6 2010-11-18 19:21:52
It's a red beret, they are worn by Airborne units. I can't wait for USMC Cpl. Dakota Meyer to get his, he really deserves it.
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#7 2010-11-18 20:33:43
I'm just happy to see that the term Hero is once again used to describe those who have performed heroic acts; I was sick to death of anyone wearing any sort of uniform being called a hero. The fact that I served in the Corps didn't make me a hero and I was never comfortable with being called that; ditto for every fireman in suburban America.
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#8 2010-11-18 21:04:38
Emmeran wrote:
I'm just happy to see that the term Hero is once again used to describe those who have performed heroic acts; I was sick to death of anyone wearing any sort of uniform being called a hero. The fact that I served in the Corps didn't make me a hero and I was never comfortable with being called that; ditto for every fireman in suburban America.
I agree. After the Sept 11 Terror shit our local volunteer fire dept.(which is comprised of 15 or so people on disability and no job) wore T-shirts around the said: "We are Heros" With a pic of a fire truck.
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#9 2010-11-18 21:43:33
It's a non-regulation, but traditional way of wearing the beret. I wore mine like that even back in 1990, and it was an old tradition then. the liner is cut out of the beret leaving just the wool shell and the black band around the edge. The fuzzy wool is shaved smooth and the beret is put on while wet and shaped. The general consensus is that you look like a hard core, bad ass mother fucker that way.
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#10 2010-11-19 00:23:30
SilverSmythe wrote:
The general consensus is that you look like a hard core, bad ass mother fucker that way.
I do have to admit that we sang 'Rasberry Beret' at the top of our lungs during exercises in the early '80s, mostly encouraged by the fact that the Army (airaborted and all) was forced to launch tactical nukes to survive the exercises every year. They hated the fact that we would turn our heavy weapons on the AirAborted during their drops and eliminate entire regiments.
Blackhawk Down indeed!!
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#11 2010-11-19 01:05:03
I wear my beret like the peasant I am. You guys are all to fancy.
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#12 2010-11-19 01:13:15
The campaign hat is the manly headgear, as any DI can tell you.
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#13 2010-11-19 02:37:53
Emmeran wrote:
I'm just happy to see that the term Hero is once again used to describe those who have performed heroic acts; I was sick to death of anyone wearing any sort of uniform being called a hero. The fact that I served in the Corps didn't make me a hero and I was never comfortable with being called that; ditto for every fireman in suburban America.
What about that kid that fell down a hole? Wasn’t he a hero? I thought if bad shit happens to you, even if it’s your fault, and you survive, then you’re a hero.
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#14 2010-11-19 13:52:28
Emmeran wrote:
I'm just happy to see that the term Hero is once again used to describe those who have performed heroic acts; I was sick to death of anyone wearing any sort of uniform being called a hero. The fact that I served in the Corps didn't make me a hero and I was never comfortable with being called that; ditto for every fireman in suburban America.
The term hero has been overused and misapplied, just like the so-called "race card", and the term rape (as in "virtual rape", or "I felt as though I was raped when Johnny took my sandwich"). And it pisses me off that every cop and fireman are bestowed the honor before ever stepping beyond the call of duty.
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#15 2010-11-19 14:03:40
phreddy wrote:
The term hero has been overused and misapplied ...
I think the common definition of hero is for the most part a civilian construct.
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#16 2010-11-19 14:32:44
MSG Tripps wrote:
I think the common definition of hero is for the most part a civilian construct.
You sure? How about, "A perfect idiot who manages somehow to survive against all odds."
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#17 2010-11-19 14:54:41
choad wrote:
MSG Tripps wrote:
I think the common definition of hero is for the most part a civilian construct.
You sure? How about, "A perfect idiot who manages somehow to survive against all odds."
The line between perfect idiot and brave hero can be a thin one. Have you ever read Audey Murphy's story?
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#18 2010-11-19 14:56:56
choad wrote:
You sure?
Not sure if you are trolling me... [disclaimer]
I think the Press Secretary/media/public controls what is considered a hero at any given time. Who was the last Medal of Honor awardee?
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#19 2010-11-19 15:08:59
phreddy wrote:
the term rape
Always remember that 50% of the people involved in rape approve of the activity.
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#20 2010-11-19 16:56:30
Emmeran wrote:
phreddy wrote:
the term rape
Always remember that 50% of the people involved in rape approve of the activity.
I would agree with that number, considering some of the rapists don't approve of their own activities.
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#21 2010-11-19 19:45:04
phreddy wrote:
Emmeran wrote:
Always remember that 50% of the people involved in rape approve of the activity.
I would agree with that number, considering some of the rapists don't approve of their own activities.
True and some of the rapee's secretly like it.
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#22 2010-11-19 19:53:55
Emmeran wrote:
phreddy wrote:
Emmeran wrote:
Always remember that 50% of the people involved in rape approve of the activity.
I would agree with that number, considering some of the rapists don't approve of their own activities.
True and some of the rapee's secretly like it.
Did you do a poll?
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#23 2010-11-21 20:54:10
Raped much, Em? Enjoy it any?
(Deepest apologies to phred)
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#24 2010-11-22 07:24:06
Dmtdust wrote:
Emmeran wrote:
phreddy wrote:
I would agree with that number, considering some of the rapists don't approve of their own activities.
True and some of the rapee's secretly like it.
Did you do a poll?
Yup, but only of your mother, sister and wife.
(Hint: Your mom is the one that likes it, keep up the good work.)
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#25 2010-11-22 07:27:54
sigmoid freud wrote:
Raped much, Em? Enjoy it any?
(Deepest apologies to phred)
Quite a bit actually, it was a serious obsession of an old girlfriend; freaked me out a bit so I had to cut things off after a while. On the plus side her endless harping would stop for a while once I got the panties stuffed into her mouth.
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#26 2010-11-22 12:31:45
Emmeran wrote:
Dmtdust wrote:
Emmeran wrote:
True and some of the rapee's secretly like it.
Did you do a poll?
Yup, but only of your mother, sister and wife.
(Hint: Your mom is the one that likes it, keep up the good work.)
Fuck you, my sister was raped Em. Nice one. All class this morning I can see.
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#27 2010-11-22 12:32:51
Dmtdust wrote:
Emmeran wrote:
Dmtdust wrote:
Did you do a poll?Yup, but only of your mother, sister and wife.
(Hint: Your mom is the one that likes it, keep up the good work.)Fuck you, my sister was brutally raped asshole.
Yeah, she wasn't nearly as keen on it as your mother was.
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#28 2010-11-22 12:40:07
I'm done here, go fuck yourself asshole.
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#29 2010-11-22 12:55:44
Dmtdust wrote:
I'm done here, go fuck yourself asshole.
If only, the ability to do that would save me a shit load of money currently spent on women.
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#30 2010-11-22 20:53:37
Damn, there was a time (a few years ago) on a website (cruel.com) that this sort of thread would blow up for weeks. In reality Em's not a bully and Dusty's not a victim, but the 12 year old in me really appreciates these Jerry Springer moments.
My legal department advises me to make known that This comment is not to be construed that I ate a 12 year old
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#31 2010-11-22 21:40:44
Yup, I was really disappointed that Dusty dropped the typical "gloves off" response and then scuttled away.
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