tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post4294133638354997805..comments2024-01-03T05:18:54.650-05:00Comments on CDR Salamander: Sheehan; the GentlemanCDR Salamanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05981221786954902349noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-21721740644135049722010-04-02T08:21:25.000-04:002010-04-02T08:21:25.000-04:00Oh cut the crap, CNFO. What OM is referring to is...Oh cut the crap, CNFO. What OM is referring to is an emasculation of the US Military, for much the same reasons the Dutch turned into tapioca. Deliberately de-emphasize the aggressive nature of the type A male personality that is so crucial to the spirit of a fighting force, and you weaken the entire structure. Maybe you need to climb down and hump a mortar plate for a bit.<br /><br />Back in 1996, I had a Lance Corporal and a Corporal I put in for Marine of the Quarter and NCO of the Quarter, respectively. The LCpl was an FO in a Sgt billet who took two PFCs onto the hill for a 15-day FIREX and taught them to be reliable and competent FOs. While still performing the FO job himself. The Cpl was a section chief, in a SSgt billet, with half his crew right out of school. By the third day his crew was performing so well that they became the base piece for the battery and got praise from the Chief of Smoke, who hated everybody.<br /><br />The winners of MOQ and NCOQ were two females in the admin shop, a LCpl and Sgt doing admin in garrison while the rest of us were in the field executing 24-hr ops. The award happened to coincide with Women's History Month. The speech was all about how admin was a critically important function and how these two Marines worked long hours in the S1 and were an inspiration to everyone.<br /><br />What impact does that have on the FO and the Section Chief? And the rest of the Marines who see an exceptional job well done ignored? <br /><br />I put both Marines in for NAMs, but admin lost both submissions.UltimaRatioRegisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-81015383543960581662010-04-02T04:09:34.000-04:002010-04-02T04:09:34.000-04:00Words marked. There are thousands of gay people i...Words marked. There are thousands of gay people in the military. Your lack of respect for those that serve is noted, along with your words.Combat NFOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-61821650366169168682010-04-01T17:28:44.000-04:002010-04-01T17:28:44.000-04:00Anyone know how many of those service personnel we...Anyone know how many of those service personnel were gay?Therapist1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-9399802526789580932010-04-01T14:56:59.000-04:002010-04-01T14:56:59.000-04:00I know, I know, I was being a bit too much of a sm...I know, I know, I was being a bit too much of a smartass again, using "liberating" more as an euphemism for stealing.<br /><br /> They should have been there to protect civilians, but I'm not sure they had been told they could try.<br /><br />And what do you mean with cultural surrender? Islam is winning ground, but hardly the combined secular and christian forces are not being beaten... Bible Belts are useful things. ,Theodorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-35484104969699856032010-04-01T11:05:52.000-04:002010-04-01T11:05:52.000-04:00On that, you may be right. One seldom wins battle...On that, you may be right. One seldom wins battles by showing one's throat to the wolf.UltimaRatioRegisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-23668571951626054942010-04-01T10:27:02.000-04:002010-04-01T10:27:02.000-04:00Theodore,
The main point is that the western Alli...Theodore,<br /><br />The main point is that the western Allied soldiers in WWII were not just fighting for "my country right or wrong" reasons, and they recognized this. So did their governments. Stalin's troops, on the other hand, were mostly fighting for Mother Russia and revenge. But, even many of them saw themselves as fighting in a greater cause against an evil enemy. The difference in what happened in the parts of Europe "liberated" by the Soviets, reflects the fact that the Soviet government was fighting for communism.<br /><br />With respect to Srbrenicia, I agree with URR's comments: the troops were there to protect civilians and should have done just that.<br /><br />The surrender in question to which I was referring was a more on-going cultural surrender.Anthony Mirvishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-87306647244379482542010-04-01T09:14:23.000-04:002010-04-01T09:14:23.000-04:00Theodore,
All members of the armed forces of this ...Theodore,<br />All members of the armed forces of this nation swear an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, the first Amendment of which states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." It is pretty self-explanatory, and we are sworn to defend this principle - which we have for over two centuries.<br /><br />As far as the name of Commander Guy Gibson's dog - it was what it was. the 617 RAF Squadron did some amazing things - and the name of a dog is inconsequential and doesn't detract from their accomplishments. History is sometimes controversial, but the facts are the facts and shouldn't be revised in an effort to assuage our sensibilities as we view those facts from our modern perspective. As I'm sure you know, Commander Gibson is buried in Steenbergen and Gibsonstraat is named in his honor. I sincerely hope that the "tolerance crowd" haven't yet changed the name.<br /><br />And finally, you do not have to try to be nice. Though I categorically disagree with most of your statements on this topic, I do not find you disagreeable in the least. You have not taken refuge in name-calling, made no personal attacks, and have stated your positions quite clearly. In short, you have engaged in a contentious debate without becoming contentious - and for that I salute you.OnceAMarinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-47298197943960866722010-04-01T09:02:20.000-04:002010-04-01T09:02:20.000-04:00Well, I was keeping it short but I had planned to ...Well, I was keeping it short but I had planned to write that there is nothing worse than Peacekeeping ON the Balkan BY the Dutch WHEN Socialists have found their way in the Dutch government again. Theodorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-1450700320144531682010-04-01T08:37:47.000-04:002010-04-01T08:37:47.000-04:00On a somewhat related topic, lookie what I have he...On a somewhat related topic, lookie what I have here...from on of Sal's *ahem* favorite people.<br /><br />http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/opinion/05mcpeak.html<br /><br />He got it right...and it's in the NYT of all places! :-Dsobersubmrnrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-68120697565690178872010-04-01T08:29:46.000-04:002010-04-01T08:29:46.000-04:00Theodore,
Your audience on this porch includes se...Theodore,<br /><br />Your audience on this porch includes several who have done "peacekeeping". While I agree witht that sentiment, there are more than a few things worse than peacekeeping. One is an unwillingness to cultivate and maintain a warfighting capability and a martial spirit in one's military.UltimaRatioRegisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-85119187364625871712010-04-01T08:27:04.000-04:002010-04-01T08:27:04.000-04:00<span> "The entire regiment has been r...<span> <i>"The entire regiment has been really supportive," </i></span><br /><br />Or else.sobersubmrnrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-43608988186729046242010-04-01T08:24:54.000-04:002010-04-01T08:24:54.000-04:00You still don't get it, I try to make clear to...You still don't get it, I try to make clear to you there is nothing worse than Peace Keeping.Theodorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-9828263306638729392010-04-01T08:02:53.000-04:002010-04-01T08:02:53.000-04:00See, we agree :) .See, we agree :) .Theodorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-87479056523369095922010-04-01T07:52:19.000-04:002010-04-01T07:52:19.000-04:00"<span>the brave thing would be to beh..."<span>the brave thing would be to behave like a coward"</span><br /><br />Doctor, I believe we have found the disease. Nothing worse than war, not even slavery. Well, then. Should enough other Dutchmen feel as you do, cowards and slaves you shall be. You will hear it shouted from a minaret near you.UltimaRatioRegisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-76056570909543269882010-04-01T07:51:17.000-04:002010-04-01T07:51:17.000-04:00URR, hasn't your nanny taught you that it is v...URR, hasn't your nanny taught you that it is very naughty to call people "socialists", as they are nasty people with no guidance, no mission, no instruction manual and no reason to be trusted?Theodorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-50840232353178469812010-04-01T07:46:58.000-04:002010-04-01T07:46:58.000-04:00C-dore,
Someone throws me a batting practice fast...C-dore,<br /><br />Someone throws me a batting practice fastball, I'm hacking. Besides, what else is the SgtMaj gonna say?<br /><br />"Aw, bleedin' 'ell! Me son's a poofter!"UltimaRatioRegisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-25655235829383977192010-04-01T05:17:40.000-04:002010-04-01T05:17:40.000-04:00Free expression?
Are you willing to fight for the...Free expression?<br /><br />Are you willing to fight for the freedom to use the name of the Dam Buster dog?<br /><br />That's free expression.<br /><br />I was just trying to be nice, my tribe are the masters of understatement, so let me rephrase: "Your statements might be slightly corrected, sir". (deep under)Theodorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-73879257768848591002010-04-01T04:32:23.000-04:002010-04-01T04:32:23.000-04:00Oh come on, history is rather clear that a Dutch p...Oh come on, history is rather clear that a Dutch peacekeeping mission on the Balkan is one of those things people make up FUBAR variants for, but be real,way less than one million people killed, that's great progress, we still ain't sure how many people died the first time but that seem to have been about 16 million, that's progress, if being brave enough to get a peronal monument carries that cost, the brave thing would be to behave like a coward. Theodorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-29182845377999816942010-04-01T04:11:54.000-04:002010-04-01T04:11:54.000-04:00OK, I said glory, I should have used "credit&...OK, I said glory, I should have used "credit" or so. Small difference if one is cynical enough. Theodorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-52176000372239951122010-04-01T04:02:53.000-04:002010-04-01T04:02:53.000-04:00Really? Then I'm proud to be out of touch.
Ma...Really? Then I'm proud to be out of touch.<br /><br />Mark my words, you end up with pansies.Outlaw Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-73822565696153284202010-04-01T00:03:41.000-04:002010-04-01T00:03:41.000-04:00Thanks for the words of caution, but again Teddy, ...Thanks for the words of caution, but again Teddy, who gives a rat's ass? Hyperboles should be used with care? Some people might mistake them for blah,blah,blah? I'd laugh out loud if it weren't so pathetic - are you so emasculated, do you hold your manhood so cheap, that speech and free expression frighten you? Teddy my friend, you need to come on over - perhaps spend a little time in Texas ;)OnceAMarinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-17065406855780672422010-03-31T23:51:33.000-04:002010-03-31T23:51:33.000-04:00Glory? Are you kidding me? The burden of war fal...Glory? Are you kidding me? The burden of war falls heaviest on those who have to fight, that is why we pray for peace as we prepare for war. But at the same time we understand that peace at any cost is not peace - it is slavery. This Nation, with all her faults, has always understood this since our founding and we have always produced exceptional men who know what is right and are willing to fight and die to see it done. Glory has nothing to do with it. OnceAMarinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-576803537248284772010-03-31T22:51:13.000-04:002010-03-31T22:51:13.000-04:00URR, This article provided what we used to call a ...URR, This article provided what we used to call a "target rich environment" WRT opportunity for snide comments. From reading it, however, it seems that the retired Sgt/Maj is very supportive. <br /><br />I don't think I'll pass the article to my son-in-law, the Gunny. C-dore 14noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-80976982702015578282010-03-31T22:19:48.000-04:002010-03-31T22:19:48.000-04:00To assume only does one thing... it makes an ASS o...To assume only does one thing... it makes an ASS out of U and ME. Try to avoid it, if you can.Malachy Marinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-65931040143582909442010-03-31T21:21:18.000-04:002010-03-31T21:21:18.000-04:00Who cares? General Sheehan, I would say and probab...Who cares? General Sheehan, I would say and probably with some reason. By the way, there were some bases too, and the Dutch involvement in Korea, rather some money went to the weapon industry, you are welcome, but hyperboles should be used with care, some people might mistake them for factual statements and that leads to things similar to the regrettable hearing incident.Theodorenoreply@blogger.com