November 10, 2012

Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps
— Dave in Texas

237 years. Established by the Continental Congress on Nov 10, 1775 during the American Revolution. Here's a link to a pretty cool timeline, lots of photos and history.

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No better friend, no worse enemy. Semper fi.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at 04:36 AM | Comments (274)
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1 Let. It. Burn. doesn't seem appropriate here... Oh well, can't choose where the flames go.

Posted by: JDTAY at November 10, 2012 04:42 AM (a0nis)

2 Can't wait till they cut a trillion dollars out of all the military.

Posted by: Mr. Pink at November 10, 2012 04:45 AM (++kZl)

3 Happy Birthday, my beloved Corps!  Semper Fi Leathernecks!

Posted by: DebinIowa at November 10, 2012 04:45 AM (iEEm9)

4

So will sequestration cut the bird, the ball or the hook?

Semper fi, BZ, USMC.

Posted by: MisterMoney at November 10, 2012 04:50 AM (wN82N)

5 Beautiful image.

Posted by: sunshine & the beach at November 10, 2012 04:53 AM (LpQbZ)

6 All of the Corps service and sacrifice for nothing as the country signed its death warrant last Tuesday.RIP

Posted by: LeBron Steinman at November 10, 2012 04:54 AM (jfWE9)

7

 

Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

 

http://tinyurl.com/ab344kp

Posted by: MisterMoney at November 10, 2012 04:58 AM (wN82N)

8 OT: Just saw this over at Pajamas Media - Lockheed Martin Exec Who Followed Admin Lead on WARN Act Resigns Due to Affair. What the fuck is going on? Happy Birthday USMC and G-d bless all who served and continue to serve under the Traitor-in-Chief.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at November 10, 2012 04:58 AM (XkWWK)

9 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet. Coming soon to a neighborhood near you.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at November 10, 2012 04:59 AM (3Y7RV)

10 One of my favorite films is "The Wind And The Lion"
Amazingly accurate Marine Company in action.
Milius film of course.

Posted by: Dept. of Accuracy Dept. at November 10, 2012 04:59 AM (BAnPT)

11

Semper Fi, Devil Dogs!  HMLA-367,  Cobra plane captain

 

Posted by: mikecool6114 at November 10, 2012 04:59 AM (fFdFD)

12 Boehner needs to go. No compromise. Do not give TFG an inch.

Posted by: sunshine & the beach at November 10, 2012 04:59 AM (LpQbZ)

13 Happy Birthday to my Marine Cousins.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 05:00 AM (79ueO)

14 Happy Birthday Marines.  God bless the Corps!

Posted by: Tantorius Maximus at November 10, 2012 05:00 AM (mpQxe)

15 How long before today's trolls come in to screw up this thread.

Posted by: Vic at November 10, 2012 05:01 AM (YdQQY)

16 Pfft, where were the Marines when Sgt. Barry Sotero infiltrated Osama's bunker, double-tapped him with stone cold accuracy and did three backflips out the window and into a waiting chopper.

Posted by: W.H. Doubter at November 10, 2012 05:02 AM (Td9D+)

17 Posted by: J.J. Sefton at November 10, 2012 08:58 AM (XkWWK) The Chinese and Europeans are good at that shit. A young uber sexy girl on the dole traps an important man. That story is a s old as the bible. You will notice that the girls disappear, never to be heard from again. There is no love affair because there is no love. It's all about a set up.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at November 10, 2012 05:02 AM (3Y7RV)

18 I emailed my congressman telling him to ask Boehner to step down. Whatever, I do not expect much to happen from it. This guy has led the Republican House to the lowest approval rating in history, and an asswhooping by the worst President in history, yet he keeps his job. I really dont think emailing my congressman will help.

Posted by: Mr. Pink at November 10, 2012 05:02 AM (++kZl)

19 Happy Birthday Marines!

Posted by: Witchfinder at November 10, 2012 05:02 AM (s/PhC)

20 How come conservatives do not organize for common goals??

We do not have a seat at the table because we just roll over and do it again

Heres one...Stop buying UAW products and by your Cars from Right to work law states???

UAW is now a GOTV team for Democrats

Make it hurt where it counts...That is how you get things done

Bitching won't get anything done...Defeat the Nanny

Posted by: Chicken ala King at November 10, 2012 05:02 AM (VvvBE)

21 ...three backflips out the window and into a waiting chopper.


Through the spinning blades!
Eleventy-nine!

Posted by: Dept. of Accuracy Dept. at November 10, 2012 05:03 AM (BAnPT)

22 15 How long before today's trolls come in to screw up this thread. Posted by: Vic at November 10, 2012 09:01 AM (YdQQY) A proposition for Ace or whoever moderates - instant ban hammer forever to anyone who pisses on these kinds of threads. Now, back to your regularly scheduled thread....

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at November 10, 2012 05:03 AM (XkWWK)

23

Happy Birthday USMC!

Posted by: Gmac at November 10, 2012 05:03 AM (IanLz)

24 One of my biggest regrets in life is that I did not serve. To a man, they are all better than me. Happy Birthday to the Corps!

Posted by: Truck Monkey at November 10, 2012 05:04 AM (jucos)

25 Through the spinning blades, without spilling his drink or losing the ash from his ciggarette.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at November 10, 2012 05:04 AM (3Y7RV)

26 To all Marines, past, present and future....thanks.

Posted by: BignJames at November 10, 2012 05:04 AM (j7iSn)

27 O/T...more importantly, who will be providing us with out pointy-elbowz thread today?...DiT?...or Anna Puma?  I choose the latter because she's a proven leader in this category (especially after last week!).

Posted by: billygoat at November 10, 2012 05:05 AM (CfGGV)

28 17 Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at November 10, 2012 09:02 AM (3Y7RV) I know, it just is so utterly ridiculous that it's two in one fucking day!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at November 10, 2012 05:05 AM (XkWWK)

29 Happy Birthday Devil Dogs. I get to watch my wife swoon as the Neighbors adorn themselves in the coolest uniform ever designed, Marine Corps Dress Blues.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at November 10, 2012 05:05 AM (3Y7RV)

30 Marines are the easiest patients I ever treat. Except for that huge one out at Miramar this Summer who fainted ON ME and almost crushed me.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 05:05 AM (79ueO)

31 Hearts and minds! AKA two in the pump one in the conk.

Posted by: VW Zao at November 10, 2012 05:05 AM (vWZa0)

32 I spent 4 years in the Marine Corps a couple generations ago.  Sometimes it was hard. Sometimes miserable. Most times boring. I was challenged and generally rose to that challenge.  It is part of who I am to this day.  I am proud to say I was a Marine.  The young Marines today are more professional, more dedicated and more deadly than I ever was.  Semper Fi, OORAH!

Posted by: Ohio Dan at November 10, 2012 05:06 AM (JKNDp)

33 Same here. I always feel small when I see a person in uniform. 24One of my biggest regrets in life is that I did not serve. To a man, they are all better than me. Happy Birthday to the Corps!

Posted by: Truck Monkey at November 10, 2012 09:04 AM (jucos)

Posted by: Pyrocles at November 10, 2012 05:06 AM (EXxnp)

34 Let me preface this...Marines get shit done and defeat the enemy...

So in their honor:

How come conservatives do not organize for common goals??

We do not have a seat at the table because we just roll over and do it again

Heres one...Stop buying UAW products and by your Cars from Right to work law states???

UAW is now a GOTV team for Democrats

Make it hurt where it counts...That is how you get things done

Bitching won't get anything done...Defeat the Nanny

Posted by: Chicken ala King at November 10, 2012 05:06 AM (VvvBE)

35 Happy Birthday to my Brother and Sister Marines.

Posted by: NR Pax at November 10, 2012 05:07 AM (96XCJ)

36 Happy birthday our wet booted dog faced cousins.

God knows we bitch at each other but no force on Earth can withstand us together.

I love you.

Posted by: sven10077 at November 10, 2012 05:07 AM (LRFds)

37 Happy Birthday Marines. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Posted by: Eisenhorn at November 10, 2012 05:09 AM (OjQYm)

38 ...and thank you USMC...special thanks to LCPL James P. Rizzo (02.18.47 / 02.08.68, RIP / Quang Tri, Vietnam)

Posted by: billygoat at November 10, 2012 05:09 AM (CfGGV)

39 Semper Fi, brothers, and thank you all. God willing and we get these douchebags out of power someday, we'll celebrate the second 237.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at November 10, 2012 05:10 AM (m0+JC)

40 Did not serve. Was fortunate enough to be in the first group of no more draftees.

Do not forget that tomorrow is Veterans Day.  11:11 AM on 11/11.

I will be playing Taps for a local Veterans group. I have done this the past 8 years. I do this to not only honor them and theirs, but for my 2 parents and my 5 uncles, all WWII and my 2 cousins, one who was killed in Viet Nam. Fly a flag, or stop what you are doing and think for a minute or two at 11:11.

Blessings on all who have and are serving.

Posted by: Bruce at November 10, 2012 05:13 AM (z4eur)

41 Semper Fi, brothers, and thank you all. God willing and we get these douchebags out of power someday, we'll celebrate the second 237. Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at November 10, 2012 09:10 AM

All that needs to be said.

When I think of the best of America, I see Marines.

Thanks to all of them.

Posted by: MrScribbler, banned at TepidAir at November 10, 2012 05:15 AM (yKUrR)

42 They did not know who came for them
In their entrenched redoubts
Who should be pressed into the sands
By blustering and shouts

Yet it did not turn out as planned
Through fire and horror scenes
They saw their vanguard swept away
By the United States Marines

The brotherhood of soldiering
That does not have a peer
That always answers freedom call
And all that we hold dear

So when you spot the Red and Blue
Topped by a snow white cover
Shout Semper Fi and raise your chin
And treat them as a brother

Posted by: Dept. of Accuracy Dept. at November 10, 2012 05:18 AM (BAnPT)

43 HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND SEMPER FI!!!

Posted by: LC Aggie Sith at November 10, 2012 05:18 AM (+bSoE)

44 A little story about my cuz who's a navy corpsman.  He at a bar drinking with his buddies, and see a big dude man handling his woman, so Robert gose up a tells him he can not do that.  Big dude says "who gona stop me...you?"  Cuz says...."Yea!"  Big dude thinks twice, and backs down.  Cuz turns around, and sees Every Marine in the bar standing right behind him.

Love the Marines, and the way they take care of their Corpsmen.  

Posted by: Paladin at November 10, 2012 05:20 AM (CtQJP)

45 The Marines are on FOX with Toys for Tots

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 05:21 AM (79ueO)

46 Love the Marines, and the way they take care of their Corpsmen. Posted by: Paladin at November 10, 2012 09:20 AM (CtQJP) 8404 designation: Training to become an HM-8404 FMF Hospital Corpsman (Field Medical Service Technician) begins at Camp Lejeune, (FTMB - East) Jacksonville, North Carolina, or at Camp Pendleton, (FTMB - West) Oceanside, California, also known as FMTB - Field Medical Training Battalion. Each student is issued a MARPAT camouflage uniform to be worn throughout their training. Training is similar to basic training for the United States Marine Corps. Students must pass the physical fitness assessment (PFA), be able to accomplish multiple hikes for extended periods with weighted gear and utilize urban warfare and navigation tactics during field operations. Students must become proficient with the basics of invasive techniques such as needle thoracentesis, cricothyroidotomy, intraosseous device placement, intravenous therapy etc. Practical application labs as well as written tests are administered regularly during the training to establish competency. Students train daily in all weather conditions, and must learn how to disassemble, clean, and reassemble their M4 rifles. Any sailors not meeting the requirements to pass will be dropped from the program, 15% fail out before graduation. Upon completion of FMTB, Corpsmen are presented a Caduceus shield to wear on their left collar as a representation of their field medical capabilities. Graduates are also designated as "green" side corpsmen as opposed to "blue" side corpsmen who maintain their scope of practice in hospitals and clinics not in the field.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 05:25 AM (79ueO)

47 Former Army 1LT here wishing my Marine cousins a Happy Birthday!  God Bless all of you for your sacrifices for our Country.

Posted by: Pete at November 10, 2012 05:26 AM (q6gSc)

48 Happy birthday!
 
As an aside, Alex the Chick is going to be pissed when she finds out that SMOD is doing so poorly in my poll. 5% !!
 
Please don't hurt me AtC.

Posted by: GnuBreed at November 10, 2012 05:26 AM (ccXZP)

49 Happy Birthday, Marines.   I was incredibly stupid, incredibly lucky, and incredibly blessed.  Semper Fi.

Posted by: MarkD at November 10, 2012 05:27 AM (iYBP2)

50 As an aside, Alex the Chick is going to be pissed when she finds out that SMOD is doing so poorly in my poll. 5% !! Please don't hurt me AtC. Posted by: GnuBreed at November 10, 2012 09:26 AM (ccXZP) Maybe but I "assume" SMOD is everybodies 2nd fall back choice

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 05:27 AM (79ueO)

51 Happy birthday USMC. Semper Fi.

Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 10, 2012 05:27 AM (MV5oi)

52 Happy Birthday to the Corpse™!  Barky loves and appreciates you!

(just threw up in my mouth a little bit)

Love my sweet corporal.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 10, 2012 05:28 AM (UOM48)

53 the State Department:
no worse friend, no better enemy

Posted by: Gerry at November 10, 2012 05:28 AM (+lJ43)

54 So.. anyone heard any reliable speculation on how many officers will be resigning now that JEF is their CiC for another 4 years?  Enlisted?

Might as well cut the military budget.. ain't gonna be nothing left.. but they WILL be able to be openly gay.. the services have that going for them..

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at November 10, 2012 05:30 AM (UTq/I)

55 Happy Marine Corps birthday to my son, SGT Matt.

Posted by: TANSTAAFL at November 10, 2012 05:32 AM (52QEX)

56 Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 09:25 AM (79ueO)

My dad tells stories of how the Marines took care of their corpsmen in Europe in the 1950s.

Short version: the corpsmen got laid....a lot.

[When did you get power and internet?]

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 05:36 AM (GsoHv)

57 [When did you get power and internet?] Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 09:36 AM (GsoHv) Power kinda came back Sunday Night but when out again on Tuesday for 10 hours. Now my Fios is all fucked up so no TV/Internet. Office came back Monday but I have not really gotten much 1st Class Mail in 2 weeks which means no money. So things still kinda suck. I bet you got hit hard at home?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 05:38 AM (79ueO)

58 Happy Birthday to my brother Leathernecks. To those currently serving: continue to serve with honor in spite of C in C.

Posted by: E-5 USMC at November 10, 2012 05:39 AM (/A1Rb)

59 Here's a cool birthday video put together by Godaddy (he's a former Marine):

http://tinyurl.com/bxfy7ya

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 10, 2012 05:39 AM (UOM48)

60 I am proud to say I was a Marine.

There is no "was" in "I Am a Marine" Period.
God Bless the USMC!

Posted by: Paladin at November 10, 2012 05:40 AM (CtQJP)

61 The only new thing under the sun is the history you do not know. In June 1942, VT 8, a Navy torpedo squadron, flew off the deck of the USS Hornet to attack the Japanese fleet preparing to attack Midway. It was as critical a moment as any ever faced by the US military. Though their aircraft were badly obsolete _ slow, under armored, under armed _ every man prsssed home his attack and every man in the squadron but one died doing so. In addition to bottomless valor and duty those brave patriots shared something else in common. Not one of them had ever fired a live round in training. For several, the battle was the first and only time they ever took off from a carrier with a torpedo. Despite their total dedication, not one crew scored a hit. But the real scandal is that even if these brave but ill prepared heros had managed to drop their torpedoes it would not have mattered much. The torps likely would not have exploded as they were notoriously unreliable early in the war due to design defects. That was the practical result of FDR's decade of neglect of the Navy. Think about that as Admiral Barky guts the military in the next four years.

Posted by: Jir at November 10, 2012 05:40 AM (ImB4s)

62 Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 09:38 AM (79ueO)

Power two days ago and telephone/internet/TV last evening.

The folks up the street just got power last night.

Ridgewood got hammered, but at least there was no flooding and looting!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 05:41 AM (GsoHv)

63 God bless the Marines.  God bless our military.  I took our flag down on Wednesday morning because America is not America anymore.  But I will fly it tomorrow in honor of the true heros of this country. 

Posted by: Lady in Black at November 10, 2012 05:44 AM (lTVJy)

64 Ridgewood got hammered, but at least there was no flooding and looting! Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 09:41 AM (GsoHv) I'm surprised Steve Duecey did no bitch and moan on FOX. He lives there doesn't he?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 05:44 AM (79ueO)

65

 Thanks, Dave.

 (Bonesteel, Warren R. USMC SGT 6055/6153/6153 HMT-301, HMH-361, HMM-165)

 Semper Fi, Brothers.

Posted by: Warren Bonesteel at November 10, 2012 05:45 AM (WwR1j)

66

I come in peace, I didn't bring artillery. But I am pleading with you with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all.

Marine General James Mattis, to Iraqi tribal leaders

Posted by: Cheri at November 10, 2012 05:45 AM (EAgmr)

67 No better friend, no worse enemy. Semper fi.

No truer words were ever spoken.  Thank you Marines.

Posted by: jrg at November 10, 2012 05:46 AM (PEwU1)

68 Bloomberg turns away shit-tons of food donated to NYC food banks. No way to accurately determine fat and salt content. I am so sick of seeing actual headlines that would be hilarious if only they were in The Onion. Happy birthday, Marines. We love you.

Posted by: Cathy in the Chi at November 10, 2012 05:47 AM (PXvZa)

69 After the country offed itself last week I can lurk no longer. I have also always deeply regreted not serving the country I once knew. Each and every time I see our brave youth my heart swells with pride and in this hot mess of a country...hope.

Posted by: Guido at November 10, 2012 05:47 AM (8EKcT)

70 Travel to exotic places, meet "interesting people," and kill them.

Semper Fi, Cpl. D'oh!

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 10, 2012 05:47 AM (UOM48)

71 And God Bless you Chesty Puller, wherever you are.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 10, 2012 05:48 AM (UOM48)

72 8404 designation:

My Cuz did that .... and much more.  A better man than I!

Posted by: Paladin at November 10, 2012 05:49 AM (CtQJP)

73 Can someone ban the sad shell of a life form that's been in the last few threads?  His mom and dad must really suck to have raised such a failure. 

Posted by: Lady in Black at November 10, 2012 05:49 AM (lTVJy)

74 The Marines I worked with for fifteen years are among the finest people I have ever known. God Bless them and Semper Fi.

Posted by: SurferDoc at November 10, 2012 05:50 AM (6H6FZ)

75 Fox TV to cut the Marine Birthday Cake after they get back from commercial. Should be nice.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 05:50 AM (79ueO)

76 Fox is about to have Marines cut their birthday cake.  And there are some very old Marines, too.  (Makes me tear up.)

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 10, 2012 05:50 AM (UOM48)

77 I have thought long and hard about this. I said I give up. Have it. But this morning it occurred to me. Many moons ago I signed a 4 year blank check to the United States in the amount of anything including my life, should it have been necessary. I still make that promise. I will die for her. My family has bought this nation with their blood (and in the case of my Grandfather, their mental stability ... D-Day) since the 1700s. You think you're taking it from me? You'll have to kill me, you sons of bitches.

Posted by: Cathy in the Chi at November 10, 2012 05:52 AM (PXvZa)

78 78 Fox is about to have Marines cut their birthday cake. And there are some very old Marines, too. (Makes me tear up.) Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 10, 2012 09:50 AM (UOM4 Yep.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at November 10, 2012 05:53 AM (3Y7RV)

79 On now, tearing up

Posted by: Vic at November 10, 2012 05:54 AM (YdQQY)

80 DiT, ban the troll

Posted by: Vic at November 10, 2012 05:54 AM (YdQQY)

81 My 87 year old uncle served as a Marine during WWII in the South Pacific, including at Iwo Jima.  He is currently writing a book about his life.  I hope to read it some day. 


Posted by: huerfano at November 10, 2012 05:54 AM (bAGA/)

82 I really dont think emailing my congressman will help.

Different forms of communication carry different weight with them.  email and fax's ranks low as do pre-printed postcards duped and sent by the millions.

Maximum impact - a hand written hand addressed old school letter that's not being transcribed from a standard script.  A few hundred hand written unique letters about something carry more weight than thousands of emails and tear out postcards you just stamp.

When someone takes the time to sit down at a desk and pen and old school letter, that says they're serious.

Posted by: @PurpAv at November 10, 2012 05:56 AM (SEpzP)

83 84. Awesome. Give him a kiss for me. I'd like to read it to. Has he done Honor Flight to DC to the Memorial? It's free.

Posted by: Cathy in the Chi at November 10, 2012 05:56 AM (PXvZa)

84 *too

Posted by: Cathy in the Chi at November 10, 2012 05:57 AM (PXvZa)

85 Yeah, and on November 8th Obama announced his decision to end them. Happy Birthday!!! "United States Marine Corps Launches New Diversity Campaign" http://tinyurl.com/axe73oj Because when we let it burn, it all burns. Good and bad. I've heard them come out. All those a wipes who thought that Romney wasn't good enough, and that they wouldn't vote for him. Romney wasn't my favorite either. But he might have gained us time. Time we don't have anymore. Thanks to those who knew better... Come to California - once you are on that path, the only thing that can take you off it is societal destruction. Ask any former Eastern European. Like my wife. Yes, they are doing much better, but they basically had to have secret police dragging their loved ones away for decades before they were prepared. Yeah, Romney would have been so bad. Welcome to Zombieland.

Posted by: deadite at November 10, 2012 05:57 AM (8YVZT)

86

Happy Birthday, Marines!  Thank you and God bless.

Huerfano -- let us know when the book is done.  I'd love to read it. 

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at November 10, 2012 05:57 AM (qtKqj)

87 8404 designation: My Cuz did that .... and much more. A better man than I! Posted by: Paladin at November 10, 2012 09:49 AM (CtQJP) I'm in a OHSU ( Operational Health Support Unit ) so my Unit is make up of DR's, Nurse, Medical Services, and of course US Navy Corpsmen. The Corpsmen are some of the finest men/women I eve r met.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 05:58 AM (79ueO)

88 My 87 year old uncle served as a Marine during WWII in the South Pacific, including at Iwo Jima. He is currently writing a book about his life. I hope to read it some day. Posted by: huerfano at November 10, 2012 09:54 AM (bAGA/) My dad was on Iwo

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 05:59 AM (79ueO)

89 Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 09:44 AM (79ueO)

I have no idea. He doesn't live in my neighborhood or drink at The Park West Tavern....that's all I know.

And....join us for a drink on Thursday!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 05:59 AM (GsoHv)

90 Semper Fidelus. Always Faithful. The Marine Corps motto. But what it should be is our promise to them. SEMPER FI!!!!

Posted by: BCochran1981 at November 10, 2012 05:59 AM (GEICT)

91 Making the move to Fortworth Area. Any recommendations on moron realtor? First scan by Mrs.ExPat next week Tuesday .Thrusday.

Posted by: ExPat Patriot at November 10, 2012 05:59 AM (frDtf)

92 Enjoy your sad, pathetic, miserable life, troll.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 10, 2012 06:00 AM (UOM48)

93 And....join us for a drink on Thursday! Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 09:59 AM (GsoHv) Email me the details

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 06:00 AM (79ueO)

94 Libertatem Resurgit. Have a good birthday ball, boys. Keep trying to teach the Navy what war is about. I don't think the surface guys have a clue.

Posted by: A. at November 10, 2012 06:00 AM (Hbg0W)

95 Please ban TROLL in post #90

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 10, 2012 06:00 AM (dqNUA)

96 I'm usually a fan of banning trolls...they always try to distract, and derail. But lately, I think they should be allowed to shit wherever they want. Just don't respond to them. Let each of their posts stand as testament to what ugly, small, and bigoted people they are.

If those conservatives who sat out this election saw...were confronted with on a daily basis...the ugliness the left brings to the table, they might have been motivated to get up, and vote.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at November 10, 2012 06:01 AM (L7hol)

97 Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 09:59 AM (79ueO)

Huzzah!

My uncle was in the South Dakota Guard, and was assigned to the Marines on Guadalcanal.

He never talked much about it, but wouldn't go to Japanese restaurants......

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 06:01 AM (GsoHv)

98 Because when we let it burn, it all burns. Good and bad. I've heard them come out. All those a wipes who thought that Romney wasn't good enough, and that they wouldn't vote for him. Romney wasn't my favorite either. But he might have gained us time. Time we don't have anymore. Thanks to those who knew better... Amen. The Corpsmen are some of the finest men/women I eve r met. Always take care of Doc. Always.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at November 10, 2012 06:01 AM (m0+JC)

99 Lost the full use of my feet trying to join the Corps. Can't run for any real distance, and still have no feeling on the outside halves. But many with better feet lost much more than that after they made it. Thanks for keeping my kids safe, USMC. You are well-loved in my house.

Posted by: Ferb Fletcher at November 10, 2012 06:02 AM (hyP1j)

100 Even Oliver Stone has turned on Obama.  I think that says a lot...

Posted by: @PurpAv at November 10, 2012 06:02 AM (SEpzP)

101 My late grandfather wasn't a Marine, but served as an army Lt. during WWI in France in the Battle of the Argonne Forest.  Was awarded the Croix de Guerre.

He came home and was never the same.  Died in his forties, before my mother and daddy met.

Every man in my family has served in some branch of the military, going back to the Revolutionary War.

I'm proud our son carried on the tradition.

Liberals will never understand.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 10, 2012 06:02 AM (UOM48)

102 105 Even Oliver Stone has turned on Obama. I think that says a lot... Posted by: @PurpAv at November 10, 2012 10:02 AM (SEpzP) Maybe he'll make one of those bizzare movies about him.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at November 10, 2012 06:03 AM (3Y7RV)

103 That douche Oliver Stone recently said in an interview that the U.S. didn't win WWII, the Russians did.

He can FOAD.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 10, 2012 06:04 AM (UOM48)

104 57/63 -- Banhammer, pls.

Posted by: billygoat at November 10, 2012 06:05 AM (CfGGV)

105 And that is why we MUST keep the fine men and women in our military. We must. When they leave, we're screwed. NEVER. SURRENDER. Give D'oh Boy a smooch from the 'ettes.

Posted by: Cathy in the Chi at November 10, 2012 06:05 AM (PXvZa)

106 God Bless the Marines, Semper Fi

Posted by: Thunderb at November 10, 2012 06:05 AM (Dnbau)

107 done

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 10, 2012 06:05 AM (WvXvd)

108 A great election analysis and editorial rant linked in my sock. And happy birthday to the Corps.

Posted by: andycanuck at November 10, 2012 06:06 AM (nkiQM)

109 ...thank you DiT.

Posted by: billygoat at November 10, 2012 06:06 AM (CfGGV)

110 57 / 63 / 90 are now trollfree.

Posted by: billygoat at November 10, 2012 06:07 AM (CfGGV)

111 The Marines who serve me need to make their salutes a little snappier when I trot down the steps of Marine One.

Show me the respect I so richly deserve.

Posted by: General Barky McFlightjacket at November 10, 2012 06:08 AM (UOM48)

112 I just got back from a 12 mi. run with my faithful running buddy, CB, a former Marine Corps officer. I have run 3-5 mornings a week, at 4:30 a.m. with him, for the last 4 years. Dude always shows up. Always. Fidelis, to be sure...

Posted by: Bad Sister Zoot at November 10, 2012 06:08 AM (y14lI)

113 Spent 4 years in the Corps guarding prisoners in the Quantico brig in the early 80's. Ahh to be young again.

Posted by: Darb at November 10, 2012 06:08 AM (iIL8M)

114 We need to cover these chaps in bubble-wrap, and never send them out until we are 100% sure we have all of the intelligence.

Posted by: Leon Panetta at November 10, 2012 06:08 AM (0yCoM)

115 Posted by: billygoat at November 10, 2012 10:07 AM (CfGGV)

DiT is a stud. He deletes the comments as well as banning, so those comment #s are just regular folks now.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 06:09 AM (GsoHv)

116 Happt Birthday Marines,  you  have my respet and prayers.

Posted by: Infidel at November 10, 2012 06:09 AM (Vk6ZI)

117 I am reminded, on this day, that when the Nazis came for the Jews; a great many had served the Fatherland honorably in the First World War. They showed their discharge papers, medals - some of the highest that Germany could give- letters from commanders. "But, we are loyal to the Fatherland. We are German." The SS laughed as they herded them, with all the rest, into cattle cars. Throwing their awards and papers into a ditch. We are almost there.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at November 10, 2012 06:09 AM (m0+JC)

118 Ignore the worm in the thread who is so low of birth and bereft of good genes that he cannot even imagine what courage, honor or valor nor even love of country means.


The smartest, most determined and most honorable men I have know have been Marines. I have had the good fortune to know many thanks to my father's 28 year career as a Marine.
Happy Birthday Marines.

Be by with a beer later ,dad.

Posted by: typo dynamofo at November 10, 2012 06:10 AM (+VMZ0)

119 OT but thanks Andy for posting the poll -- over 1,000 votes with Shut It Down leading by a small margin.
 
Polls -- an AoS favorite since, well, never.

Posted by: GnuBreed at November 10, 2012 06:10 AM (ccXZP)

120 Posted by: andycanuck at November 10, 2012 10:06 AM (nkiQM)

I thought that Romney grew into his role as challenger. He began as an technocrat, but by the time of the election he was an impressive man -- one who I would happily invite to my home.

And this comes from a Perry supporter. I was no fan of Romney, but I am proud of our choice....it was the best one we could have made.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 06:12 AM (GsoHv)

121 113 Spent 4 years in the Corps guarding prisoners in the Quantico brig in the early 80's. Ahh to be young again. Posted by: Darb at November 10, 2012 10:08 AM (iIL8M) I was a couple years before you. Yeah, those were good days. To do it again.....

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at November 10, 2012 06:13 AM (m0+JC)

122 @ he's a moooslin Ive traced your IP. I know where you are. Please stop now or the boys will be visiting.

Posted by: former nsa computer genius at November 10, 2012 06:14 AM (DglcR)

123 Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at November 10, 2012 10:09 AM (m0+JC)

And 70 years later we Jews are doing the same thing.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 06:14 AM (GsoHv)

124 Another OT Dateline Europistan: Brussels has banned the traditional Christmas Tree, (most likely now called a "holiday tree") because...wait for it...it might offend muzzies. Coming soon to a town near you!

Posted by: Bad Sister Zoot at November 10, 2012 06:15 AM (y14lI)

125 We have a survivor of the Battle of Okinawa at our church.  Still as fit and trim as can be.  Has a scar down one side of his face.  Love that guy.

Sadly, at church tomorrow, I'll have to endure the smug faces of a couple of true Obamabots.  They're not worthy to breath the same air as the old Marine.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 10, 2012 06:15 AM (UOM48)

126 The Marines are one of the few good things left about America.

We're running out of good things.

Posted by: Jones in CO says 'let it burn' at November 10, 2012 06:15 AM (8sCoq)

127 Spent 4 years in the Corps guarding prisoners in the Quantico brig in the early 80's. Ahh to be young again. Posted by: Darb at November 10, 2012 10:08 AM (iIL8M) I was a couple years before you. Yeah, those were good days. To do it again..... Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at November 10, 2012 10:13 AM (m0+JC) I got into the Navy at an advanced age (52) . Thank G-D for age waivers for DRs. I wish I had come in as soon as I got out of school. And they are gonna have to throw me out kicking and screaming, which with this Admin and this Budget I fear may be coming.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 06:16 AM (79ueO)

128 I'll have to endure the smug faces of a couple of true Obamabots. They're not worthy to breath the same air as the old Marine. Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 10, 2012 10:15 AM (UOM4 Amen.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 06:17 AM (79ueO)

129

>> DiT is a stud. He deletes the comments as well as banning, so those comment #s are just regular folks now.

It's actually a feature of the software maet did, tweren't me deletin em one by one.

...

 

But you're right, I am a stud.


 

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 10, 2012 06:18 AM (WvXvd)

130 My uncle was a Marine during WWII. Stationed in China preparing for an attack on mainland Japan. They knew there was little chance of them surviving their initial attack. Thank you Uncle Dale.....Thank you Fat Man and Little Boy.

Posted by: Bruce at November 10, 2012 06:18 AM (z4eur)

131 Man, if I was a lib I'd come here for SURE to do my tear-licking, plenty for me and all my friends.  Buck up, motherf**kers and remember the sacrifices of those better and braver than you!!!  Even the little that we are asked to do is now a loathsome burden to those of us who have grown up soft in the cushy world so many brave men and women have sacrificed all to provide us.

Posted by: DAve at November 10, 2012 06:19 AM (XDC0v)

132 Yeah, happy birthday Marines. Just don't forget who's defending your flanks. USA Cav

Posted by: Baraka the Husein at November 10, 2012 06:20 AM (Pta3I)

133 Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 10, 2012 10:18 AM (WvXvd)

Well, then you and Maet are studs.

If we can't have registration then a quick trigger finger is the next best thing.

Thanks.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 06:20 AM (GsoHv)

134 61 Posted by: Jir at November 10, 2012 09:40 AM (ImB4s) You are referring to the late Ens. George Gay, who was floating in the sea with a grandstand seat watching the Japanese fleet get destroyed. The tragic story of Torpedo 8, and the woefully obsolete Douglas TBD Devastators will never be forgotten. Ironically, their sister aircraft, Douglas' immortal SBD Dauntless dive bombers were the aircraft that struck the fatal blows. Though just as obsolete as the TBD's, they were rugged, dependable and soldiered on through most of the war, gradually replaced by the TBF Avenger and SB2C Helldivers. Oh what we could do today with the guts of just a handful of the brave, resourceful guys who flew those ships.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at November 10, 2012 06:20 AM (XkWWK)

135 >Maybe but I "assume" SMOD is everybodies 2nd fall back choice

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 09:27 AM (79ueO)



I bet SMOD has an awesome and terrifying GOTV effort

SMOD will only run once. It will win a decisive victory. No recount required.

Posted by: Jones in CO says 'let it burn' at November 10, 2012 06:21 AM (8sCoq)

136 woohoo, happy birthday killers

sgt powers
2/6 wpns co, 81plt

Posted by: seaniep at November 10, 2012 06:22 AM (mHol2)

137 At a time like this, maybe we could learn something I learned from the Marines, such as: "We pick up our shit and continue to march."

Posted by: SurferDoc at November 10, 2012 06:22 AM (6H6FZ)

138 My kids school put on the most moving Veteran's Day assembly I have ever been to. Months ago they sent and e-mail asking for the names, service and conflict of any that the children's family members had served in. They invited all those family members to the school yesterday. The kids all assembled in the school theater. A girls sang the national anthem, and then we all recited the pledge of allegiance, standing of course. A boy read a poem about the sacrifice of America's warriors and the debt we owe them. Then a girl played the Marine Corp Hymn on the piano. Then the school's history teacher, dressed in his Navy uniform, read the names of the students who had vets in their family, what service, what conflict. As your name was read you were to stand and be acknowledged by the students. The school choir came out and sand a medley of the service's anthems. When your service's song played, you were to stand again. Then he played a video from wounded warriors. That was tough. The mostly WWII vets there were crying. Me too. Next, the school's substitute teacher spoke. He was a Jewish boy growing up in Germany in the run up to WWII. When he was 9, his teacher called him to the head of the class and explained he was a dirty Jew and would not be able to go to school any more. He and his parents fled Europe for New York and he had to start kindergarten as a 9 year old because he did not know any English. He was drafted during the Korean War, and when they found out he could speak German they sent him to translate and assist in interrogations of Nazis awaiting charges and trail from WWII. He said they were unrepentant. And then he spoke of what an amazing country we live in. Finally, the old gunny running the show read the poem "A Common Soldier". My husband I were so moved.

Posted by: Thunderb at November 10, 2012 06:22 AM (Dnbau)

139 Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 10:17 AM (79ueO)

My niece's very nice but terminally stupid boyfriend wants to have a lucrative career in finance.

But he is a lefty and voted for Obama.

When the jobs dry up I wonder who he will blame?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 06:22 AM (GsoHv)

140 Thank you Fat Man and Little Boy. Posted by: Bruce at November 10, 2012 10:18 AM (z4eur) Many of us might not be here today but for those 2 fine gentlemen.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 06:23 AM (79ueO)

141 Apologies. Asshole sock off. (damn iPod's)

Posted by: All a at November 10, 2012 06:23 AM (Pta3I)

142 That douche Oliver Stone recently said in an interview that the U.S. didn't win WWII, the Russians did.

With some help, they did chew up a lot of the German military.  Its fair to say it was a shared effort.  The Russians certainly took the heaviest losses.

After the war was over many German and Soviet generals remarked on Soviet tactics.  ex. The Germans would clear mine fields, Zukhov just attacked through them as if they weren't there and accepted the 10% or so losses the mines caused.  His theory was he'd have lost the 10% anyway halting an advance and becoming more vulnerable to air attack while a mine field was cleared...and it would have delayed the advance.

Posted by: @PurpAv at November 10, 2012 06:23 AM (SEpzP)

143 Finally, the old gunny running the show read the poem "A Common Soldier". My husband I were so moved. Posted by: Thunderb at November 10, 2012 10:22 AM (Dnbau) Where is that?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 06:24 AM (79ueO)

144 138. Damn I teared up just reading your account of it.

Posted by: Cathy in the Chi at November 10, 2012 06:25 AM (PXvZa)

145 My niece's very nice but terminally stupid boyfriend wants to have a lucrative career in finance. But he is a lefty and voted for Obama. When the jobs dry up I wonder who he will blame? Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 10:22 AM (GsoHv) Well President Bush of course, but tell him the country needs ditch diggers also

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 06:25 AM (79ueO)

146 HUGE list of military and Veteran discounts:  http://tinyurl.com/c8uxyl5

Posted by: DAve at November 10, 2012 06:26 AM (XDC0v)

147 Happy Birthday Devil Dogs!

O/T and reposted because I really want  to hear from smart folks /morons about this. 



Question: If Puerto Rico can petition for statehood.WHY NOT??

from Drudge :

Peacefully grant the State of Louisiana to withdraw from the United States of America and create its own NEW government.

http://tinyurl.com/d32c95y

Posted by: T. Hunter at November 10, 2012 06:26 AM (EZl54)

148 Fucking iPhones!!

Posted by: Soona at November 10, 2012 06:26 AM (Pta3I)

149 Well President Bush of course, but tell him the country needs ditch diggers also

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 10:25 AM (79ueO)


A real JEF shovel ready job.

Posted by: Bruce at November 10, 2012 06:27 AM (z4eur)

150 144 I did tear up.

Posted by: Infidel at November 10, 2012 06:29 AM (Vk6ZI)

151 HUGE list of military and Veteran discounts: http://tinyurl.com/c8uxyl5 Posted by: DAve at November 10, 2012 10:26 AM (XDC0v) Yeah I Marched last year in the Vet. Day's here in NYC and will probably do it tomorrow also. And they even let me ride the Ferry from NJ for Free and some Starbucks in NYC gave me a free Coffee. But the best "discount" was the Derek Jeter 24 Hour Gym down near the Marshaling site in Lower Manhattan let us pee for free while we waited to kick off.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 06:29 AM (79ueO)

152 Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 10:25 AM (79ueO)

And he is a Jew who goes to Israel frequently (because it is a great place) but claims that the biggest problem isn't the genocidal tendencies of the Arabs but the bigotry of the Israelis.


Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 06:29 AM (GsoHv)

153
T. Hunter @ 147:

Peacefully grant the State of Louisiana to withdraw from the United States of America and create its own NEW government.

I'd rather it be New York, or California.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at November 10, 2012 06:30 AM (L7hol)

154 We're running out of good things.

A slow roll campaign for 2016...

"Why little Billy and his family can't have nice things anymore"

Billy's dad lost his job due to Obamacare...

The family savings was eroded by Obama's currency devaluation...

Rising energy prices forced the family to choose between heat or Christmas...






Posted by: @PurpAv at November 10, 2012 06:30 AM (SEpzP)

155 Mark Steyn's analysis of America's post-election fall in my sock. (Hat tip to Kate at Small Dead Animals.)

Posted by: andycanuck at November 10, 2012 06:31 AM (nkiQM)

156 And he is a Jew who goes to Israel frequently (because it is a great place) but claims that the biggest problem isn't the genocidal tendencies of the Arabs but the bigotry of the Israelis. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 10:29 AM (GsoHv) Tell him when he moves to Sderot for a few months with his family to give me a call until then to shut the hell up. But that's just me

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 06:33 AM (79ueO)

157 152 Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 10:29 AM (GsoHv) Good to see you back! And with Jews like that, we don't need the muzzies/leftists. In the finest traditions of Noam Chomsky.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at November 10, 2012 06:34 AM (XkWWK)

158 Happy Birthday to my brother and sister Marines!  Anyone going to a Birthday Ball this evening?

20 -- We buy used cars.  The UAW has long since gotten its share by the time the car gets to us.  Next one will be a Ford, though.  We refuse to buy any more GMs after the bailout.

Posted by: Empire1 at November 10, 2012 06:35 AM (YXlJt)

159 Thanks, Dave, Ace, and all other well-wishers. It was my honor to serve the people of the United States for 15 years. -- Humbly, former Gunnery Sgt. Manolo

Posted by: Manolo at November 10, 2012 06:37 AM (PttbO)

160 that tradition, yeah,they didn't build that

Posted by: kj at November 10, 2012 06:38 AM (qEts0)

161 Too bad we haven't won a war in about 70 years. I would eliminate all ground troops and go with drones & missiles only. I am not concerned about collateral damage. If you are close enough to a bad guy to get hit will fallout then I suggest you either move or take out the bad guy.

Posted by: Wario Dodger at November 10, 2012 06:39 AM (K7MxO)

162 Just A Common Soldier by A. Lawrence Vaincourt He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done, In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one And tho' sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke, All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away, And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife, For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way, And the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state, While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great. Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were young, But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land A guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man? Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife, Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life? A politician's stipend and the style in which he lives Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives. While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all, Is paid off with a medal and perhaps, a pension small It's so easy to forget them for it was so long ago That the old Bills of our Country went to battle, but we know It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys, Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand, Would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand? Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend His home, his kin and Country and would fight until the end? He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin, But his presence should remind us we may need his like again. For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise, Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say, Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.

Posted by: Thunderb at November 10, 2012 06:40 AM (Dnbau)

163 Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 10:33 AM (79ueO)

He treats my niece very well, which is why I cut him some slack.

But it is all going to bite him in the ass soon.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 06:40 AM (GsoHv)

164 Posted by: J.J. Sefton at November 10, 2012 10:34 AM (XkWWK)

Good to be back!

And you are in the belly of the beast. I don't know how you tolerate it.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 06:41 AM (GsoHv)

165 Peacefully grant the State of Louisiana to withdraw from the United States of America and create its own NEW government yeah sure,not a problem allowing a foreign state control the mouth of the mississippi

Posted by: kj at November 10, 2012 06:41 AM (qEts0)

166 But it is all going to bite him in the ass soon. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 10:40 AM (GsoHv) Yeah but stupidity like that is gonna bite us all in the ass

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 06:43 AM (79ueO)

167 Did anyone see the Commandants b-day message for this year? Its got panneta in it doing some ass covering. Piissed me off!

Posted by: Darb at November 10, 2012 06:43 AM (iIL8M)

168 Union contract gives TSA bigger uniform allowance per year than Marine officers get in a lifetime

http://tinyurl.com/awfg4ma

Posted by: Jones in CO says 'let it burn' at November 10, 2012 06:44 AM (8sCoq)

169 .it might offend muzzies.
Coming soon to a town near you!

We are so fucked!

A defensible perimeter...

Posted by: Paladin at November 10, 2012 06:45 AM (CtQJP)

170 JJSefton, Charlie Brown's Dildo, and Nevergiveup, the school assembly I wrote about, its a Jewish school. That assembly took place in a Jewish school. And there were tons of vets there. Afterward, when our names were read out and her classmates found out she had 5 vets in her family, her friends swarmed around us to talk to us.

Posted by: Thunderb at November 10, 2012 06:45 AM (Dnbau)

171 Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 10:43 AM (79ueO)

Is it too early to start drinking?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 06:46 AM (GsoHv)

172 the eagle the globe the anchor what does it all mean?

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 10, 2012 06:46 AM (g491q)

173 139 Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 10:17 AM (79ueO) My niece's very nice but terminally stupid boyfriend wants to have a lucrative career in finance. But he is a lefty and voted for Obama. When the jobs dry up I wonder who he will blame? Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 10:22 AM (GsoHv) You are joking right? They will blame republicans in congress. An boner will assist them by putting up a half ass pussy whine session before he bends over and gives Obama everything he wants.

Posted by: Mr pink at November 10, 2012 06:47 AM (ZucMs)

174 So on Saturday mornings I just wanna drink my coffee and watch ESPN College Game Day. So I tune in this am and what's the first thing I see? The Jug Eared FUCK himself, spewing his shit. Couldn't tell you what it said because I always mute it when I see its face on my TV.

Posted by: Jones in CO says 'let it burn' at November 10, 2012 06:47 AM (8sCoq)

175 yeah sure,not a problem allowing a foreign state control the mouth of the mississippi

We like to think of it as the anus.

Posted by: Minnesota at November 10, 2012 06:48 AM (HtUdo)

176

Happy Birth Day Marines! Thanks for having my back and the back of all Americans.

 

Posted by: Judge Roy Bean at November 10, 2012 06:48 AM (MqVQ4)

177 Posted by: Thunderb at November 10, 2012 10:45 AM (Dnbau)

Where? What state?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 06:49 AM (GsoHv)

178 Texas. Of course.

Posted by: Thunderb at November 10, 2012 06:50 AM (Dnbau)

179 the eagle the globe the anchor what does it all mean? Posted by: Soothsayer at November 10, 2012 10:46 AM (g491q) the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. The eagle represents the proud nation we defend. It stands at the ready with our coastlines in sight and the entire world within reach of its outstretched wings. The globe represents our worldwide presence. The anchor points both to the Marine Corps' naval heritage and its ability to access any coastline in the world. Together, the eagle, globe and anchor symbolize our commitment to defend our nation—in the air, on land and at sea.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 06:50 AM (79ueO)

180 Posted by: Thunderb at November 10, 2012 10:50 AM (Dnbau)

I knew it wasn't New York!

Great story. Thanks.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 10, 2012 06:51 AM (GsoHv)

181 You don't see symbols like that being created today. Symbols that mean something big and important, symbols that transcend man or king.

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 10, 2012 06:52 AM (QI6D6)

182 168. My frigging head just exploded.

Posted by: Cathy in the Chi at November 10, 2012 06:53 AM (oiTOF)

183 "Death Before Dishonor"

Posted by: kj at November 10, 2012 06:55 AM (qEts0)

184 182 168. My frigging head just exploded. Posted by: Cathy in the Chi at November 10, 2012 10:53 AM (oiTOF) Four more years, get used to it.

Posted by: Mr pink at November 10, 2012 06:55 AM (ZucMs)

185 >My frigging head just exploded.

Posted by: Cathy in the Chi at November 10, 2012 10:53 AM (oiTOF)


SMOD has a plan.

Posted by: Jones in CO says 'let it burn' at November 10, 2012 06:56 AM (8sCoq)

186 Four more years, get used to it. Posted by: Mr pink at November 10, 2012 10:55 AM (ZucMs) I am afraid of what this Nation will look like in 4 years.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 06:56 AM (79ueO)

187 I am afraid of what this Nation will look like in 4 years. Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 10:56 AM (79ueO) If it exists at all. How many of the Morons saw that commercial about the Chinese guy addressing a bunch of young people and talking about how China now has the Americans working for them? That was a good commercial because it was true.

Posted by: Vic at November 10, 2012 06:59 AM (YdQQY)

188 yeah sure,not a problem allowing a foreign state control the mouth of the mississippi We like to think of it as the anus. lol,well you don't want somebody else controlling that either,right?

Posted by: kj at November 10, 2012 07:00 AM (qEts0)

189 I am afraid of what this Nation will look like in 4 years.

Detroit.  Maybe with zombies too.

Posted by: @PurpAv at November 10, 2012 07:01 AM (SEpzP)

190 All these comments post-election are nearly carbon copies of the comments 4 years ago.

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 10, 2012 07:02 AM (x3Lkt)

191

Seriously, we lost the cold war.

Posted by: @PurpAv at November 10, 2012 07:02 AM (SEpzP)

192 Well Morons, time to hit the rocker.  Be good and keep the trolls busted and banned.  May not be up in time for news tomorrow.

Posted by: Vic at November 10, 2012 07:02 AM (YdQQY)

193 186 Four more years, get used to it. Posted by: Mr pink at November 10, 2012 10:55 AM (ZucMs) I am afraid of what this Nation will look like in 4 years. Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 10:56 AM (79ueO) Look around you it's already fucked. Kids playing knock out games on old people, our citizens knowingly elect liars and felons to public office. It's already fucked. Let it burn.

Posted by: Mr pink at November 10, 2012 07:03 AM (ZucMs)

194 There's still a way out of this. But it requires focus and discipline and most of all: a plan. I'll explain later after I eat my vittles.

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 10, 2012 07:04 AM (73vB9)

195 That was a good commercial because it was true. Posted by: Vic at November 10, 2012 10:59 AM (YdQQY) Commercial? I thought it was a Documentary?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 07:04 AM (79ueO)

196 Semper fi Marines.

Posted by: 8541USMC at November 10, 2012 07:05 AM (Tgn2O)

197 190 All these comments post-election are nearly carbon copies of the comments 4 years ago. Posted by: Soothsayer at November 10, 2012 11:02 AM (x3Lkt) Really, I disagree. People were not saying fuck it like they are now. They were not saying republicans are dead as a party like I see now. They were not saying "give Obama what he wants" like now.

Posted by: Mr pink at November 10, 2012 07:09 AM (ZucMs)

198 The difference between now and 4 years ago, it that there is nothing to stop TFG.  No more reelection, he has free reign and Bohner needs replaced.

Posted by: Infidel at November 10, 2012 07:11 AM (Vk6ZI)

199 A great country is a terrible thing to waste. This is a reminder of just how terrible. Happy Birthday, Marines.

Posted by: Scobface at November 10, 2012 07:13 AM (qNZ3I)

200 They were not saying "give Obama what he wants" like now. Posted by: Mr pink at November 10, 2012 11:09 AM (ZucMs) Who is saying give obama what he wants?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 07:13 AM (79ueO)

201 Who is saying give obama what he wants? Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 11:13 AM (79ueO) I am. It's the only rational way to proceed.

Posted by: Scobface at November 10, 2012 07:15 AM (qNZ3I)

202

Nevergiveup - Speaker of the House.  He has no fight in him.  Where the hell did he get amnesty right out of the box after the election.  He has no spine. 

 

I'm torn between fighting and just let it burn.

Posted by: Infidel at November 10, 2012 07:18 AM (Vk6ZI)

203 Who is saying give obama what he wants? Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 11:13 AM (79ueO) I am. It's the only rational way to proceed. Posted by: Scobface at November 10, 2012 11:15 AM (qNZ3I) Over my dead body. Principals and Honor still matter. And if this election was no mandate for anything.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 07:18 AM (79ueO)

204 I'm torn between fighting and just let it burn. Posted by: Infidel at November 10, 2012 11:18 AM (Vk6ZI) Which is normal. But you will snap out of it and FIGHT, if your nic means anything

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 07:19 AM (79ueO)

205 How do we get people to quit voting themselves free shit?  It's almost 1/2 the population now.  It's all about memememememe.

Posted by: Infidel at November 10, 2012 07:21 AM (Vk6ZI)

206 Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at November 10, 2012 07:22 AM (xtS2H)

207 I agree nevergiveup.  I'm not giving up, just worried abou the future.  The firm I work for has 53 employees.  I may be relegated to working at walmart because the local economy is in the crapper.

Posted by: Infidel at November 10, 2012 07:23 AM (Vk6ZI)

208 Here's to you Dad.  Semper Fi.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 10, 2012 07:23 AM (PHb2k)

209 How do we get people to quit voting themselves free shit? It's almost 1/2 the population now. It's all about memememememe. Posted by: Infidel at November 10, 2012 11:21 AM (Vk6ZI) hey I'm here for moral support and tips on the best Scotch.. It's not like I have any brilliant answers for you.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 07:23 AM (79ueO)

210 left, right, GREEN MACHINE, left, right, left

Posted by: Pecan Scandi at November 10, 2012 07:24 AM (yvSVk)

211 209.  LOL.  I know, just venting.

Posted by: Infidel at November 10, 2012 07:24 AM (Vk6ZI)

212 Anybody...and I mean aanybody can get elected with the full force of the media behind them.  If we had an honest media, this man would never have been elected.  Moreover, he would never have been reelected.  Obama is going to destroy this country.  He has begun and will continue to do so.  And none of it would've been possible if the media did their jobs.  But they didn't and here we are.  The average voter, and even those of our close friends we deem "highly intelligent," know next to nothing about all the scandals that have rocked this administration.  They know next to nothing about what's really in Obamacare and how it will ultimately affect them.  They no nothing about the anti-American sentiment held by so many in this administration.  The MFM kept them all in the dark.  And it's made a profound difference.

I am now like a spectator at the Coliseum watching the Gladiators.  Bring on the carnage. 

Posted by: Lady in Black at November 10, 2012 07:26 AM (lTVJy)

213 179: That image is a photo of the officers' dress cover (cap) device. It is only part of the Corps' emblem. Missing is the pennant in the eagle's beak bears the Corps' motto: Semper Fidelis, meaning "Always faithful." The "fouled" anchor represents the naval heritage and that the ship it is from is underway. The globe represents the world-wide reach or projection of the service, with the Western Hemisphere and North America displayed as the homeland and region the Corps is from and its first successes. The eagle represents the nation. Note that our parent service, the Royal Marines, uses two of these same symbols, with its globe face representing its success in "every corner of the globe."

Posted by: Manolo at November 10, 2012 07:27 AM (PttbO)

214 Did I mention that she sucks a mean dick? She can get all three vowels in her mouth at once.

Posted by: David Petraeus at November 10, 2012 07:27 AM (ufLRj)

215 no = know

Posted by: Lady in Black at November 10, 2012 07:28 AM (lTVJy)

216 How they make MARINES at Parris Island. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwkafHBGZQg Not sure how they make "Hollywood" Marines?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 07:29 AM (79ueO)

217 OT A bit on Petraeus.  So when does keeping an investigation quiet for political reasons become a case of denying someone a speedy trial?  Did the White House interfere with a criminal investigation for political reasons?  Obstruction of justice?  Seems that way from Powerline.

"FBI agents on the case were aware that such a decision had been made to hold off on forcing him out until after the election and were outraged."

http://tinyurl.com/a7rohyn

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at November 10, 2012 07:29 AM (xtS2H)

218 So when does keeping an investigation quiet for political reasons become a case of denying someone a speedy trial? Did the White House interfere with a criminal investigation for political reasons? Obstruction of justice? Seems that way from Powerline. No one has been charged with anything yet. No civilian crime may been committed. Now Violation of a whole slew of Military Regs- yeah that happened

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 07:32 AM (79ueO)

219 But they said nothing Anna.

Posted by: Infidel at November 10, 2012 07:32 AM (Vk6ZI)

220 The hardest part about the pending budget battle between Mr. Obama and the House is pretending I'm not giddily excited about it. He might have won the election, but politics is a war of attrition. And, as the saying goes, Congress has long memories and longer knives.

Posted by: Manolo at November 10, 2012 07:32 AM (PttbO)

221 168 Union contract gives TSA bigger uniform allowance per year than Marine officers get in a lifetime http://tinyurl.com/awfg4ma Posted by: Jones in CO says 'let it burn' at Well, that's because TSA types are so fat and sweaty. And who get fatter every six months as they sit behind their monitors leering at the X-ray pictures of the hot passengerettes. Marines sweat, but its an honest sweat. And they stay as steel. Worn uniforms are honest uniforms.

Posted by: deadite at November 10, 2012 07:33 AM (8YVZT)

222 220 The hardest part about the pending budget battle between Mr. Obama and the House is pretending I'm not giddily excited about it. He might have won the election, but politics is a war of attrition. And, as the saying goes, Congress has long memories and longer knives. Posted by: Manolo at November 10, 2012 11:32 AM (PttbO) Sorry - Boner only uses butter knives.

Posted by: deadite at November 10, 2012 07:34 AM (8YVZT)

223 This country is MINE. BULLSHIT if I'm going to roll over and play dead. Death is NOT the worst thing. I'm coming out of the surrender fog. I am not going down without a fight for my principles.

Posted by: Cathy in the Chi at November 10, 2012 07:35 AM (oiTOF)

224 Left, left, left, left
Yer left, left, left, left
I don't know but I've been told
Eskimo pussy's mighty cold
Left, left, left, left

Posted by: SurferDoc at November 10, 2012 07:35 AM (6H6FZ)

225 223 This country is MINE. Not any more.

Posted by: Scobface at November 10, 2012 07:35 AM (qNZ3I)

226 216: They hire bad actors. Now, the Marines made at MCRD San Diego, however, come from the crucible just as fine as those forged at MCRD Parris Island.

Posted by: Manolo at November 10, 2012 07:35 AM (PttbO)

227 225. BULL. It always WILL BE. From my GGGGGG grandfather Laurence Corley in the fight for independence to my own DD214, it's PAID FOR. The fact that thieves exist and want my shit doesn't make my shit less mine.

Posted by: Cathy in the Chi at November 10, 2012 07:37 AM (oiTOF)

228 Some of y'all want to focus all your anger on John Boehner right now, and I guess that's natural.  I suspect though, before the two years is up, a lot of you will be singing a different tune.

And thanks to the person who posted the Marine Corps Wisdom link above.  As a former Army guy, I always respect the Marines.  Not love; respect. 

Posted by: BurtTC at November 10, 2012 07:38 AM (BeSEI)

229 And, as the saying goes, Congress has long memories and longer knives. Posted by: Manolo at November 10, 2012 11:32 AM

Oh, Jesus, another laff-a-minute comment!

Congress will keep Choom Boy in line? Tell that to noted cowards and fuckwits Boner and Bitch McCullough. Or try to...right now they're worn out and napping after the arduous efforts they put forth for Teh Peeple during the last two years.

You might as well claim Ed Morrissey will scare the Democrats into submission with a blog post containing an actual opinion.

Posted by: MrScribbler, banned at TepidAir at November 10, 2012 07:40 AM (yKUrR)

230 Elitist Fat Old White Man writing for Zombie Elitist Magazine says;

Newsweek to GOP: 'You're Old, You're White, You're History!'

http://tinyurl.com/apv62r8

Your days are done, GOP white man. In its November issue, Newsweek and writer David Frum want you to know that youÂ’re old, youÂ’re white, and youÂ’re finished.

Posted by: kbdabear at November 10, 2012 07:41 AM (wwsoB)

231 Why the Branches of the Military Don't Get Along



It's largely due to the fact that there is no standardization of the terminology.

Take the phrase "Secure a building" for example.

To the Army this means that you set a perimeter and make sure nothing goes in or out.

To the Marines, this means going in room by room, neutralizing all threats, setting a perimeter and God help anything that comes near the place.

To the Navy it's turning off the lights and locking the door.

To the Air Force it is get a three year lease with an option to buy.

Posted by: SurferDoc at November 10, 2012 07:42 AM (6H6FZ)

232
This post is military oriented and appropriate for the Marine Corp birthday celebration.


Benghazi was impossible according to the CiC, SecDec, and numerous other liberal naval pontificaters. 


Well, Brig Gen Steve Ritchie has a different opinion about leaving American's behind based upon the rescue of Roger Locher.  Over eight minutes, but well worth the time.


http://tinyurl.com/8rcb3tf


Posted by: Doctor Fish at November 10, 2012 07:45 AM (lDWQr)

233 Thanks DiT and Semper Fi Marines

Posted by: robtr at November 10, 2012 07:45 AM (rTgOf)

234 Happy birthday, Marines! Thank you for what you do. And now for some potentially good news: http://preview.tinyurl.com/bjkho2g Allen West up by 195 votes at the end of the recount, triggering an automatic official recount by the state. Pray he survives that.

Posted by: Mandy P., lurking lurker who lurks at November 10, 2012 07:47 AM (qFpRI)

235 Now, the Marines made at MCRD San Diego, however, come from the crucible just as fine as those forged at MCRD Parris Island. Posted by: Manolo at November 10, 2012 11:35 AM (PttbO) I know I was only kidding. It's just I usually go to Parris Island, since the Navy is less involved that MCRD San Diego, my life is a lot easier.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 07:47 AM (79ueO)

236 Thank you, Marines. God bless the USA in spite of ourselves.

Posted by: Mindy at November 10, 2012 07:47 AM (6jLT3)

237 Next election we should try letting the military vote.   Seems fair.   Semper Fi Marines.  

Posted by: Beagle at November 10, 2012 07:53 AM (sOtz/)

238 I must admit reading most of the comments here made me feel a little better.

Happy Birthday USMC, God Bless All Those That wear or have worn that uniform!  And lest we forget, God Bless All Those That have serve or have served in any branch of the US military or the Coast Guard.

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 10, 2012 07:54 AM (Cnqmv)

239 Next election we should try letting the military vote. Seems fair. Semper Fi Marines. Posted by: Beagle at November 10, 2012 11:53 AM (sOtz/) yeah liberals don't seem to got all bent out of shape over that ha?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 07:55 AM (79ueO)

240 Mr Pink, after the 2008 election there were lots of comments such as: -- it's good that a Republican didn't win, doom is on the way, let Obama and the Democrats own it.

Posted by: soothsayer at November 10, 2012 07:55 AM (jUytm)

241 Next election we should try letting the military vote. Seems fair. Semper Fi Marines.

Posted by: Beagle at November 10, 2012 11:53 AM (sOtz/)


Think you can thank your state politicians for taking care of military voting rights!

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 10, 2012 07:56 AM (Cnqmv)

242 it's good that a Republican didn't win, doom is on the way, let Obama and the Democrats own it. Posted by: soothsayer at November 10, 2012 11:55 AM (jUytm) yeah let them own it. But that does not mean we have to help them destroy this Country

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 07:56 AM (79ueO)

243 Happy Birthday Daddy. Enjoy your whiskey & cigar with Chesty.

Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at November 10, 2012 07:59 AM (ScnnK)

244 Semper fi, Mr. Bebe.

Posted by: Cathy in the Chi at November 10, 2012 08:00 AM (oiTOF)

245

Happy birthday, Marines.   The best, most difficult, most rewarding years of my life was spent in the Corps. I would go back and do it all again in a heartbeat.

Semper Fidelis

Posted by: DPR VIII at November 10, 2012 08:11 AM (Rh+tg)

246 i went to school in a little town in greenville NC. on weekends we went downtown. got drunk. found out the hard way, you do not fight one marine. you fight all of them. and that shit hurts. god bless them. i'm glad they are on our side.

Posted by: whiskey tango at November 10, 2012 08:11 AM (JvP2I)

247

No better friend, no worse enemy. Semper fi.

 

.....unless you're a SCFOMF

Posted by: Bud Hurdt at November 10, 2012 08:11 AM (BCiHi)

248 Husband Wrote Letter to NYTimes About Wife Having Affair with 'Government Executive' Related to the Petraeus affair? 9:18 AM, NOV 10, 2012 • BY DANIEL HALPER Single PagePrintLarger TextSmaller TextAlerts Here's a letter to the New York Times Magazine's "ethicist," which was published over the summer: My wife is having an affair with a government executive. His role is to manage a project whose progress is seen worldwide as a demonstration of American leadership. (This might seem hyperbolic, but it is not an exaggeration.) I have met with him on several occasions, and he has been gracious. (I doubt if he is aware of my knowledge.) I have watched the affair intensify over the last year, and I have also benefited from his generosity. He is engaged in work that I am passionate about and is absolutely the right person for the job. I strongly feel that exposing the affair will create a major distraction that would adversely impact the success of an important effort. My issue: Should I acknowledge this affair and finally force closure? Should I suffer in silence for the next year or two for a project I feel must succeed? Should I be “true to my heart” and walk away from the entire miserable situation and put the episode behind me? NAME WITHHELD There is, as one might imagine, much speculation that this is somehow related to CIA director David Petraeus's affair with biographer Paula Broadwell. Or it could be completely unrelated. ????

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 08:12 AM (79ueO)

249 CHICAGO (CBS) – A former U.S. attorney representing embattled Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is negotiating a plea deal with the federal government, CBS 2 has learned. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine has the exclusive details. The plea deal would end Jackson’s 17-year career as a congressman representing Chicago’s South Side and suburbs. Why? The fuckin Idiots in Chicago re-elected him as he sits in the cookoo bin. And they actually let them vote for President also? G-D help us all

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 08:15 AM (79ueO)

250 I love this guy!


Rep. Trey Gowdy: Either Petraeus Will Come and Testify to Congress Or He Will Be Subpoenaed


Posted by: Tami at November 10, 2012 08:15 AM (X6akg)

251 Rep. Trey Gowdy: Either Petraeus Will Come and Testify to Congress Or He Will Be Subpoenaed Posted by: Tami at November 10, 2012 12:15 PM (X6akg) I wonder if we are looking at the beginning of a Nixon/Watergate unraveling here? Hubris has gotten more people in trouble than gold and boards. Well ok maybe not broads.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 08:21 AM (79ueO)

252

LTC Allen West wins by 195!

 

http://bit.ly/TAQIFM

Posted by: RushBabe at November 10, 2012 08:22 AM (tQHzJ)

253 LTC Allen West wins by 195! http://bit.ly/TAQIFM Posted by: RushBabe at November 10, 2012 12:22 PM (tQHzJ) Yeah but doesn't that now trigger a State Supervised recount? It's not over tills it over

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 10, 2012 08:25 AM (79ueO)

254 249. Never underestimate the utter retardation of the Chicago electorate.

Posted by: Cathy in the Chi at November 10, 2012 08:28 AM (oiTOF)

255 178 God bless Texas and God bless the Marines.

Posted by: Peregrine Took, Hobbit S.O.B. at November 10, 2012 08:37 AM (Mwakv)

256 #224
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHuhG2vx1is

Posted by: andycanuck at November 10, 2012 08:41 AM (nkiQM)

257 1,2,3,4, God Bless the Marine Corps. MY Mighty, Mighty Marine Corps!
Semper Fi to all Marines and those they protect.

Posted by: Dirty Old Man at November 10, 2012 08:41 AM (O+LNZ)

258 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaTOd953puc&sns=em

Mike Ehredt Nears Project America Run Finish - this Veterans Day, Nov. 11




Posted by: LC LaWedgie at November 10, 2012 09:16 AM (rzTDZ)

259 http://tinyurl.com/ajyrh4v (Galveston News)

Local runners will have a unique opportunity to support an ambitious runner, honor veterans of American military service and get in a run of their own on Sunday. On Veterans Day, ultrarunner and Army veteran Mike Ehredt will finish a 2,140-mile run honoring service members who were casualties of the war in Afghanistan.

Ehredt began the Project America Run at the northern border of the U.S. in International Falls. He will finish along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico at Stewart Beach in Galveston.

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at November 10, 2012 09:21 AM (rzTDZ)

260 "Marine Corps launches new diversity campaign".

I recall once reading that during WWII the Marine Corps adopted the Army practice of wearing division insignia on the shoulder of the uniform.  After the war ended, however, the Commandant ended that practice declaring that the use of such insignia was intended to instill pride in one's division but Marines should not be divided amongst each other as there were only Marines.

Is not this new call for "diversity" in the Marine Corps inconsistent with that?

 

Posted by: History reader at November 10, 2012 09:30 AM (u3N3z)

261 http://tinyurl.com/afdaklk Sudden new report to Larry Kudlow of CNBC Kudlow Report on the sudden resignation of DCI David Petraeus. The information is that the resignation was not about the alleged affair. The resignation is about Benghazi. More twists ahead than a road on Gibraltar.

Posted by: Evilpens at November 10, 2012 09:43 AM (ck76k)

262 Rep. Trey Gowdy: Either Petraeus Will Come and Testify to Congress Or He Will Be Subpoenaed

Posted by: Tami at November 10, 2012 12:15 PM (X6akg)

 

 

---------------------------------------

 

 

If Choomboy doesn't want it to happen, it won't happen.  Subpeoenaes have no power over the preezy anymore.

Posted by: Comrade Soona at November 10, 2012 09:47 AM (mUr1V)

263

To all my fellow Devil Dogs, past, present and future...Happy Birthday!

Posted by: BigDaddyD at November 10, 2012 09:49 AM (S4N/h)

264 If Choomboy doesn't want it to happen, it won't happen. Subpeoenaes have no power over the preezy anymore.


***

I'm gonna bet that Petreaus WANTS to testify. I suspect that when called to serve his country, he did so, and has been regretting it ever since.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 10, 2012 09:56 AM (piMMO)

265 What would it take to have a Speaker Gowdy or Issa?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 10, 2012 09:57 AM (piMMO)

266

Is not this new call for "diversity" in the Marine Corps inconsistent with that?

 

100%.  I remember back in my day (1980's-early 90's) the absolute worst insult to give to a Marine (at least by a fellow Marine) was to call him an 'individual'.

 

Unfortunately, politics has a way of asserting its ethos over the military.  I remember the Tailhook scandal, and having to go through mandatory sensitivity/sexual harassment training.  I knew right then that it was time to go.  It only became worse with Clinton.  Most of the guys I served with are all retired now, so I don't have any contacts with todays Marine Corps, but I can only imagine the PC crap they have to endure.  Sort of like the old Soviet political officers, looking out for any hints of unauthorized thoughts.  The upper echelons of all the services are filled with time serving political suck ups, I would like to think the Corps has a lower percentage than the other services, but it probably isn't so. 

 

I knew when I heard that Army general tesitfying to Congress after the Ft. Hood massacre that the biggest problem he foresaw was if the Army did anything to disrupt the 'diversity' of the Army, which is its greatest strength.  It is one thing when politicians and college presidents spout that pablum, but it is downright disgusting to hear it from a 'military' man. 

Posted by: BigDaddyD at November 10, 2012 10:05 AM (S4N/h)

267 I'm gonna bet that Petreaus WANTS to testify. I suspect that when called to serve his country, he did so, and has been regretting it ever since.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 10, 2012 01:56 PM (piMMO)

 

 

------------------------------------------------

 

 

What I was saying is  if Baraka doesn't want Petraeus to testify, he won't testify.  And this is whether Petraeus wants to or not.  Dear Leader now has the final word on everything.  The American people voted for dictatorship.  It's what we'll get.

Posted by: Comrade Soona at November 10, 2012 10:10 AM (mUr1V)

268

Another thing about the Petraeus resignation that I have been banging around in my head.  If Petraeus was CIA director, he could be covered under executive priviledge, the same as Holder was on F&F.  If he is no longer in the executive branch, I suppose that no longer applies.  Obama could probably attempt to withold documents under executive priveledge, but he couldn't exempt Petraeus from testifying as a private citizen as to his direct knowledge of events.  I am not a lwayer (thanks be to God), so if I am wrong someone can correct me, but this sounds logical.

Posted by: BigDaddyD at November 10, 2012 10:10 AM (S4N/h)

269

Happy Birthday, Marines.

 

I am eternally grateful to you, for your bravery and valor.

Ever vigilant, watching over us in places you'd rather not be...it humbles me to think of your sacrifices.

 

I'm so sorry that we were unable give you a better Commander in Chief.

*sobs*

 

Posted by: wheatie at November 10, 2012 10:16 AM (ICEh3)

270 Every day without an EGA makes me feel less.

Posted by: Wickedpinto at November 10, 2012 10:25 AM (7zzd8)

271 We buried my mom in my dad's plot in Arlington last year. The Marine honor guard was outstanding. One of my biggest regrets in life is not joining when I had the chance.

Posted by: Ostral B Heretic at November 10, 2012 10:32 AM (eacF6)

272 It's only been about 15 years for me but yes, This.

32 I spent 4 years in the Marine Corps a couple generations ago. Sometimes it was hard. Sometimes miserable. Most times boring. I was challenged and generally rose to that challenge. It is part of who I am to this day. I am proud to say I was a Marine. The young Marinestoday are more professional, more dedicated and more deadly than I ever was. Semper Fi, OORAH!

RAH!  To tell the truth, I only did 4 odd years in during peace, and It made me more and less.  I rose to the pinnacle they told me to climb and I'm DAMN proud of it, but it made me less when I left and came home because noone had ever been there, so I felt as though I fell.

If you believe, which I did, then it's hard to transition out.  and 15 years later, I'm disgusted at my fellow citizen because they don't act like my fellow Marine.

Posted by: Wickedpinto at November 10, 2012 10:34 AM (7zzd8)

273 Whenever I get all saddy, my brother reminds me that since I was an NCO I can rejoin until I'm 43.  I don't know if that rule still stands.

Posted by: Wickedpinto at November 10, 2012 10:35 AM (7zzd8)

274 Kill.

Posted by: brando at November 10, 2012 03:34 PM (8c6bC)

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