Thursday Open Thread (Temp)

| January 19, 2017

Putting another Open Thread here until Platoon Sergeant returns to duty station.  The flowers are for him, just in case he thinks anyone forgot to send him some.

 

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Sapper3307

1st

Sapper3307

And get well soon, Airborne!

Combat Historian

First?

Combat Historian

Second…

Sparks

2/17 Air Cav’s very deep rules of order for Open Threads say that, you are indeed First.

Congratulations!

2/17 Air Cav

The rules do not bend, even in exigent circumstances. They are as constant as the sun and the moon. Thus, Sapper 3307 would be first but for one rather important point: this is not the Weekend Open Thread. The rules do not apply to merely Open Threads but only to the once-a-week official Weekend Open Thread. Sapper3307’s first cannot, therefore, be recorded in the Book of Firsts. Sorry.

Sapper3307

I think the Russians have hacked this server.
Comrade Putin approves.

John Robert Mallernee

Happy birthday to General Robert Edward Lee, Commanding, Army of Northern Virginia, born this day, the 19th of January, in 1807!

John Robert Mallernee

History really DOES repeat itself!

In the 1860’s, the North invaded the South, my ancestor fought for the South, and the South lost.

In the 1960’s, the North invaded the South, I fought for the South, and the South lost.

Bernie Hackett

Third times the charm, Mr. John! Disclosure: I have Confederate ancestors.

desert

My family fought on both sides! must have been dyslectic lol..most ended up dumocraps, but when the dumocraps turned communist, most switched to Republicans..so guess they finally got it right!

AW1 Tim

Another Happy Birthday, and heartfelt thank you,to Marse Robert.

In the South,it was customary to celebrate “Lee/Jackson Day” with parties, dances, cotilions, soirees and other such festivities.

Then, the federal government, under that rapscallion and otherwise regrettable administration of BJ Clinton, replaced the recognized date with “Martin Luther King Day”.

I have no personal animosity towards Dr. King. However, the means by which his day of recognition were forced upon the nation, at the expense of a great Southern holiday, do upset me. In addition, why just him? If this nation can blend together two of it’s greatest presidents and turn what was once fitting celebrations of them into a general recognition day of the office they held and refer to it as “Presidents Day”, why could they not have a similar holiday and call it “Civil Rights Day”?

But I digress. My best wishes to Jonn for a full and speedy recovery, and may we all have a wonderful Lee/Jackson Day!

26Limabeans

I believe it was New Hampshire that held out the longest. “Civil Rights Day”?

Nah, we already have that 24/7. The Bill of Rights. That gets celebrated on 17SEP17. http://www.constitutionday.com/

John Robert Mallernee

Actually, 17 September is Constitution Day.

Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.

And NEVER forget the 19th of April, for in 1775, seventy-seven men and boys, farmers and shopkeepers, stood at the Concord Bridge, where the “shot heard ’round the world” was fired, for the government had sent troops to seize their guns.

The 19th of April is probably the most important patriotic date in American history, yet very few Americans are even aware of it, and only two(?) states observe it as Patriot Day, an official(?) holiday.

26Limabeans

Thanks for the correction John.
I always get the three mixed up. /s

radar

In Virginia, we just moved Lee-Jackson Day to the previous Friday. It’s still a state holiday.

Pineywoods NCO

Top 10.

Hope you continue to improve, Jonn.

ChipNASA

Well Jonn bet muchly betters soonish and my dreams have come true.
Mr. Dan Bernath, it seems, has indeed gone and fucked himself nicely.

HMCS(FMF) ret

I’m sure he got to have the opportunity to check out the cockmeat sammiches, ghey whey and tubesteak at the all he will eat jailhouse deli managed by BTJT Enterprises

BTJT = Bubba, Thor, Julio and Mr. “Tiny”

Dave Hardin

Let this incident be a lesson to all, drinking rum that comes in plastic bottles and smoking cheap cigars is not good for you.

EX-PH2 has been hell bent to change the background of the site to pink with pictures of kittens on it. She also tried to change the Daily Feel Good Story to Daily Gravy Recipes by posting a riveting article called “The Secrets of Roux”.

If you think having her at the Helm is scary, you should see things from this side of the operation. I tried to thank her for stepping up but all she said was, “A friend in need is a pain in the ass”.

I couldn’t find a gender neutral way of expressing her Performance Evaluation so far, so this is the best the Old Gray Mare gets:

http://www.generadormemes.com/media/created/axat1e.jpg

ex-OS2

The apocalypse is upon us.

2/17 Air Cav

I see the outgoing SOB Baracka Hussein oBaMa just commuted the sentence of a Puerto Rican terrorist who was convicted of attempting to overthrow our government. There really are not enough bad things I can say about that un-American, grotesque, repulsive bastard who, until tomorrow, remains president.

2/17 Air Cav

Good. Post it. It’s part of The One’s great legacy. And don’t forget Morales, the bombmaker who, along with a cop killer, continues to be sheltered in and by Cuba, the tiny POS island nation that oBaMa welcomed back with open arms.

David

http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/chelsea-manning-lose-army-health/2017/01/18/id/769284/

Hard to know whether to post this here or under feel good stories…. since Manning is getting the Big Chicken Dinner, when he gets out of Leavenworth all treatment (such as for the sex change) CEASES. No more taxpayer funded lopadickfromme operations!

Ermigawd, Obama finally got something right….after 7 years and 364 days…

ChipNASA

I believe (s)he is getting a DD not a BCD which is even better.

Fjardeson

It is getting a delta-delta. That’s the worst possible discharge there is, much worse (and rarer) than the Big Chicken Dinner. It’s basically “You done totally f**ked up, and you’re out of here”!

Dolch Mann

Its a good thing. Imagine our tax dollars going to work as payments for manning’s hormones, and gender reassignment surgery. letting manning out means that the fedgov won’t have to spend tens of thousands of dollars a YEAR on manning’s gender Odyssey. fiscally a great idea. in prison, you are supposed to pay for your crimes, not to have the prison PAY you for YOUR crimes.

AZtoVA

Should have been Treason (during wartime) and gotten the fried chicken treatment.

26Limabeans

I will perform the surgery for free.

Dolch Mann

i’m sure there are many rusty, dull and chipped butter knives out there, or barring that, a lid from a campbell’s tomato soup can…. I’m a big fan of vivisection too.

HMC Ret

He’s already a pussy. Why does he need surgery to give him another one. His entire being screams ‘pussy’. Fuck him.

2/17 Air Cav

Apparently, the word is now out that no Black performers are to go anywhere near Trump’s inaugural celebrations. None other than the latest spokesman for all things Black and American, one Snoop Dogg, has issued the order and supported it with a threat. How can one argue with a grown man who calls himself Snoop Dogg? Really.

2/17 Air Cav

And while I’m on Trump, when do the box cars pull up to Union stations? Anyone know?

HMC Ret

The failure of black leadership in this country is alarming. Heaven forbid Trump should implement measures to reverse the decades of failure brought about by this leadership. Feel free to dump on me for this, but I feel the leadership, such that it is, would prefer that Trump fail in his efforts to improve the circumstances of all citizens, particularly people of color. There, I said it. He’s not even sworn in and the MSM whores are harping about how he will be a massive failure.

Eden

Didn’t want to hijack the excellent thread on our most cantankerous, contentious valor thief, so I’ll post this here:

Welcome back, PSG! It’s great to see you posting again–praying you’ll be well enough to go home very soon.

And thanks again to Ex-PH2, TSO, and Dave Hardin for keeping things running around here.

AnotherPat

Like and Agree..?

IDC SARC

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/01/18/mayim-bialik-posts-video-ahead-trump-inauguration.html

How cute…celebs taking an oath to support and defend the constitution. I think we’re all familiar with doing this already in a more meaningful way. Just more actors performing in their fake little world.

26Limabeans

Yeah but would you hit the little Blossom?

AZtoVA

Obviously not, since her boi has been violating said constitution for the last 8 years

rgr769

She is an excellent little actress, but like almost everyone in Hollywierd she is brain damaged and suffering from TDS–Trump Derangement Syndrome. Let’s face it, she needs a gay actor to pretend to romance her.

Dolch Mann

anyone know this guy: http://testschoolray.weebly.com/about.html claims to have spent 20 years in the army and marines in combat arms, and spec op units. His name is Ray Silverstrand. Claims to have been a h2h instructor. I did not know that was an MOS… of course he also claims
9TH degree Black Belt Goju ryu Karate
9TH degree Black Belt Jujitsu
7TH degree Black Belt Judo
6TH degree Black Belt Aikido
FB page shows interest in 1st Marine Division and 1st MEF. any help would be appreciated.

John Robert Mallernee

Looking at his web site, I noticed he doesn’t know how to spell “United States Marine Corps”.

Dolch Mann

http://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/education/2017/01/18/pe-gets-kick-kirby-martial-arts-teacher/96729026/

he was born in 1959. The years and timeline don’t quite cut the mustard. Comments????

Dave Hardin

http://www.militaryphony.com Use the report form. I already have some information on this guy.

Legit or not we only comment on a case after it is properly investigated.

John Robert Mallernee

It concerns me that a possible (or probable?) military imposter is a junior high school teacher.

HMCS(FMF) ret

Got to give another “SHOUT OUT” to Ex-PH2, TSO, and Dave Hardin for executing “OPERATION CAT WRANGLER” and trying to keep us under control while Jonn is hopefully enjoying long sponge baths, cigars and his favorite adult beverages provided to him by some very pretty nurses!!!

Now, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, put the cattle prods away!!!

just some feller

“OPERATION CAT WRANGLER”

radar

Here’s a question for you Army types – why is it acceptable in the Army to call any E5-E7 “sergeant” rather than by their full rank? That has always puzzled me. In the Corps, that would get you a serious ass-chewing.

John Robert Mallernee

@ RADAR:

I spent nine years on active duty in the United States Army, followed by service in the Utah National Guard, followed by service in the Utah State Guard.

During my Basic Combat Training, I was taught by my Drill Sergeant that all sergeants, regardless of rank, are addressed as, “Sergeant”.

First Sergeants and Sergeant Majors are addressed by their complete title, and of course, a Drill Sergeant is addressed as, “Drill Sergeant”.

I reckon it’s a tradition of the Service.

I wish I could answer your question, but I reckon it’s just one more of those differences between the way things are done in the United States Marine Corps, and the way things are done in the United States Army.

nbcguy54ACTUAL

We didn’t use the full and proper titles because our attention spans and memories are too short.

AnotherPat

IMO:Informal Titles.

Same reason why Warrant Officers are called Chief…or 1SGTs called Top..or Lieutenants called L-T.

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AnotherPat

Forgot to add: E1-E3 are normally called Private; when there were Specialist Ranks (SP3-4-5-6-7), they were addressed as Specialists and normally CSMs are addressed as SGT Majors.

At least that is how I remembered.

AnotherPat

Typo on SP3 (supposed to be SP4: forgot to erase…need more coffee).

11B-mailclerk

Is E-3 now a “Specialist Minus One”?

AnotherPat

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nbcguy54ACTUAL

Only CWO2-CWO5 would be called Chief although most of the one’s I knew would remind you that they “ain’t no fuckin Indian.”

WO1 is “Spot”.

AnotherPat

LOL!?

AnotherPat

Ex-PH2,

Found this story and thought about you and your Orphan Punkin (thanks for saving her):

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2017/01/19/rescue-cat-recovers-after-shedding-5-pounds-matted-fur.html

“Rescue cat recovers after shedding 5 pounds of matted fur”

2/17 Air Cav

Know what Trump is doing today? Visiting Arlington. For a man who tomorrow will be our military’s Commander in Chief, I can think of no better thing for him to do. It’s a sacred and sobering place. I have no doubt that he will think of it when he is faced with a decision that keeps our people in harm’s way or puts them there.

John Robert Mallernee

I haven’t yet read the report, but the headlines say he placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Mick

‘I have no doubt that he will think of it when he is faced with a decision that keeps our people in harm’s way or puts them there.’

Roger that. And if he ever forgets, General Mattis will be right there to remind him.

OWB

Yep. I tried to remember if other incoming presidents have done that. Sounds like a great place to start a term. Kinda choked me up a bit when his trip there was announced.

John Robert Mallernee

I just now received an e-mail from the VFW.

When Obama commuted Manning’s sentence, he also commuted the sentence of PFC Dwight Loving, a double murderer on Death Row.

Here is the URL:

http://www.vfw.org/news-and-publications/press-room/archives/2017/1/vfw-critical-of-presidents-military-commutations-pardon

rgr769

I was wondering why the double murderer had his sentence commuted. His crimes were heinous and he attempted a third taxi driver murder in 1988, but his victim survived. The two he robbed and killed were both fellow soldiers. I found pictures of Loving online and they confirmed my suspicion of 0’s rationale.

John Robert Mallernee
AnotherPat

Someone just sent me this info and asked if I knew about it (which I did not).

FYI (and it is a bit old) if anyone is interested:

Remember this guy, Ronnie Seaton, Phony Chef. Phony POW with Purple Heart from LA?

http://valorguardians.com/blog/?p=63107

He passed away in August 2016. He was only 61. No mention of his military service or even being a Chef in the White House in his obit.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theneworleansadvocate/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=181233443

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/ronnie-seaton-obituary?pid=1000000181232767&page=2

Interesting.

rgr769

Since he died last August at 61, my math says he would have to have been 15 or 16 years old when he claimed to have been a POW in Vietnam and awarded a Purple Heart. But hey, our “fake news” mainstream media prolly loved his stories about W smoking weed and drinking copiously in the White House. It wouldn’t surprise me if MSNBC financed the publication of his tell-all book about his experiences as White House fake chef for 32 years.

2/17 Air Cav

“Next….Chelsea Manning?”

“Yes.”

“Just a few questions, Chelsea. Why do you want to work here and what qualifications do you have that will help this company?”

“Well, ever since I was released from Leavenworth, people expect me to pay for everything. I’m not used to that. So, I need to earn some money. Qualifications? I have computer experience. Oh, and I suck a mean dick.”

Pinto Nag

He will never hold a job, and I doubt he will even try.

OWB

The Casa OWB celebration has started. The United States Army Band playing “Stars and Stripes Forever” at the Lincoln Memorial is about as good as it gets.

The crowd is hopping. The artists are superb, each with a very positive message. Too bad the special snowflakes probably missed Toby Keith thanking Obama for his service then welcoming a most gracious Trump. Looks like all the acts are showing a bunch of class.

Outstanding! What a beautiful sight.

AnotherPat

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Watching it now as I write and caught what Toby Keith said when acknowledging Service Members to include BHO.

Still love “American Soldier”.

sj

Agree. Great event. DJT spoke with no prompter. No uh’s, er’s, etc.

2/17 Air Cav

Trump and Pence at a private wreath-laying ceremony today ast Arlington. Looks like the two drilled. Damn fine. Great and appropriate start to a new administration.

OWB

Nice. Very nice.

Thanks for posting that – I managed to miss it when it happened.

The Stranger

My soon to be former C-in-C (State) and soon to be C-in-C (Federal)…showing proper respect to our fallen brothers and sisters. As it should be.

2/17 Air Cav

Our presidents, great and small in terms of character, are, of course, human. Thus, I have to wonder what it must be like to say to oneself, “Holy shit! I’m the President of the United States of America!” Some things I’ll never know, and that’s one of them.

UpNorth

Meanwhile, MSNBC is heart-broken. As their reporter circled the crowd at the celebration today, they were greeted with chants of “NBC sucks” and “CNN sucks”.
Their reporter, one Cal Perry(who?) seemed out of sorts, saying “This is certainly a divided nation and this idea that the Trump supporters have seems to be that, if you are not with Trump, you are dead-set against him. There doesn’t seem to be a middle ground.” You have to admire the man’s grasp of the obvious.

2/17 Air Cav

“You have to admire the man’s grasp of the obvious.” Truly. As an aside, I see the comments from those who watch the leftard newsies and I have to wonder why. Is it morbid curiosity or is it there is not enough else in the world to get pissed off about?

ex-OS2

Feel free to drop some friendly “fuck you” posts on Jimmy Walls, phony UH-1 pilot FB page, I have.

https://www.facebook.com/jimmy.walls.96

His FB friends slurp cock too.

The Stranger

12 hours and 57 minutes!

The Stranger

11 hours and 11 minutes!

The Stranger

Oh, and let me claim a pre-emptive FIRST!!!!!
Perdona mi Buen Amigo, es que yo llegue PRIMERO!

The Stranger

Dammit…I can’t count! 11 hours and 48 minutes!

The Stranger

10 hours and 1 minute!

FUCK YOU LARS AND FUCK YOUR COUCH TOO!

rgr769

Lars has a couch? Who knew. I know he has a cat, but a couch too.

The Stranger

Yeah, he’s got a couch…but I dropped a deuce on it so it’s not inhabitable! You gotta twist with it…do like this with it…Fuck yo couch…

El Ingeniero Estranjero

This one is just for The Commissar Zampolit….

https://youtu.be/JQa8J5BPEJs

The Stranger

8 hours and 45 minutes!

The Stranger

So someone told me that as a person of Hispanic descent, I shouldn’t have voted for Trump…I remember that I was for Reagan back in ’80. When I was 7 years old and I saw Ronaldus Magnus get sworn in and seeing the Peanut Farmer get sent packing, my classmates said “You made the President cry!” I remember that I said “He’s not the President anymore!” I’m feeling the same today…looking forward to the future.

The Stranger

7 hours and 57 minutes!

The Stranger

2 hours and 1 minute!