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Post by lindel on Feb 19, 2009 7:42:36 GMT 9
Boy, ain't that the truth!
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Feb 19, 2009 8:49:58 GMT 9
Someone has said the first step to Communism is Socialism.
As observed in Europe, the first steps to Socialism are: Nationalizing the economic system and industry. Guess what folks? The Federal Reserve is the United States National Bank to the Nth degree. The Fed will be doing more, and more supervising of what banks do. The King is proposing a mortgage bail-out plan of multiple billions of dollars. He is looking at the Swedish plan of nationalizing banks.The North American equivalent of the Euro can't be far behind.
The King is also impaneling an "oversight" committee of the automobile industry. Any of you who have been to Europe know what cars are like that the government made. Hope y'all like the new Fiat 500. It may be the biggest car available in a few years.
The bailout has already set in place socialized medicine, by forcing parents to use the government health care system.
The King mandated, with few witnesses, that all Federal construction projects by by union contractors. Payback time.
The Parliament is pushing to take away the secret ballot for unionization elections. Can you see the thugs from the union hall standing there while people vote on having, or not having a union?
Welcome to The United States of Great Britain.
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Post by lindel on Feb 19, 2009 11:11:33 GMT 9
At least it'll be a short stop on our way to the United Soviet States of America...
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Post by Jeff Shannon on Apr 4, 2009 17:26:54 GMT 9
WOW! WHAT A LETTER....... Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were. A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on the back. Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near Luke AFB wrote the local paper complaining about a group of F-16s that disturbed his/her day at the mall. When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB officer, it must Have stung quite a bit. The complaint: 'Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 A.M, a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns early bird special? Any response would be appreciated. The response: Regarding 'A wake-up call from Luke's jets' On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four- ship fly by of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt. Jeremy Fresques. Capt Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. At 9 a. m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the fly by, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the President of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured.. A four-ship fly by is a display of respect the Air Force gives to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects. The letter writer asks, 'Whom do we thank for the morning air show? The 56th Fighter Wing will make the call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives. Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you....Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. Lt. Col. Grant L. Rosensteel, Jr. USAF   www.snopes.com/politics/military/wakeup.asp |
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Post by Jeff Shannon on Apr 6, 2009 21:14:41 GMT 9
Didja ever think that a dime is a dollar with all taxes taken out?  |
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Post by Jeff Shannon on Apr 9, 2009 22:43:21 GMT 9
I KNEW YOU OF ALL PEOPLE WOULD WANT TO KNOW THIS! At five minutes and six seconds after 4 AM on the 8th of July this year, the time and date will be 04:05:06 07/08/09.
This will never happen again.
PS...If I receive more important-but-useless information I will be sure to forward it. :salute :teacher
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Post by Cougar on Apr 10, 2009 12:23:26 GMT 9
I KNEW YOU OF ALL PEOPLE WOULD WANT TO KNOW THIS! At five minutes and six seconds after 4 AM on the 8th of July this year, the time and date will be 04:05:06 07/08/09. This will never happen again. The statement is only true if you're running on military time, otherwise it will also occur during the 4 PM hour. :  :green-beer :drunk :green-beer |
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Post by Jeff Shannon on Apr 29, 2009 8:47:23 GMT 9
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Post by lindel on Apr 29, 2009 19:49:27 GMT 9
Never saw that before, guess the snow here and at the Griff was too wet for that.
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Post by Bullhunter on Apr 30, 2009 4:05:19 GMT 9
Nature will always shock you with something. Those are great pictures of snow rollers. Talking about shock. Did you hear about the dude that advertized on Craig's List that he wanted to have sex with a woman and then kill her? this was on TV news last night. Seattle TV station and I believe it was reported in Seattle. Anyway the police responded undercover to the add and after talking with him on the phone dicided he was serious. It was decided to meet and the busted him. What kinds of nuts are we growing now in society?  ;D |
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Post by Jim on Jun 22, 2015 13:43:56 GMT 9
CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Get upset if you're too busy to talk to them for a week. MILITARY FRIENDS: Are glad to see you after years, and will happily carry on the same conversation you were having last time you met. - CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Never ask for food. MILITARY FRIENDS: Are the reason you have no food. - CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Call your parents Mr. And Mrs. MILITARY FRIENDS: Call your parents mom and dad. - CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Bail you out of jail and tell you what you did was wrong. MILITARY FRIENDS: Would be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...we screwed up...but man that was fun!" - CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry. MILITARY FRIENDS: Cry with you. - CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Borrow your stuff for a few days then give it back . MILITARY FRIENDS: Keep your stuff so long they forget it's yours. (Kinda disagree with this one) - CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Know a few things about you. MILITARY FRIENDS: Could write a book with direct quotes from you. - CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that's what the crowd is doing. MILITARY FRIENDS: Will kick the whole crowds' ass that left you behind. - CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Would knock on your door. MILITARY FRIENDS: Walk right in and say, "I'm home!" - CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Are for a while. MILITARY FRIENDS: Are for life. - CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Have shared a few experiences... MILITARY FRIENDS: Have shared a lifetime of experiences no Civilian could ever dream of... - CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will take your drink away when they think you've had enough. MILITARY FRIENDS: Will look at you stumbling all over the place and say, "You better drink the rest of that, you know we don't waste...that's alcohol abuse!!" Then carry you home safely and put you to bed... - CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will talk crap to the person who talks crap about you. MILITARY FRIENDS: Will knock them the hell out them for using your name in vain. Thought that this should be brought back...... The Old Sarge |
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Post by Jim on Jun 22, 2015 13:49:09 GMT 9
My 72-year-old mom sent me this... This sounds good to me.................. Dear Civilians, 'We know that the current state of affairs in our great nation has many civilians up in arms and excited to join the military. For those of you who can't join, you can still lend a hand. Here are a few of the areas where we would like your assistance: 1. The next time you see any adults talking (or wearing a hat) during the playing of the National Anthem - kick their ass. 2. When you witness, firsthand, someone burning the American Flag in protest - kick their ass. 3. Regardless of the rank they held while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, quietly pull them aside and explain how these veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second. Enlighten them on the many sacrifices these veterans made to make this Nation great. Then hold them down while a disabled veteran kicks their ass. 4. (GUYS) If you were never in the military, DO NOT pretend that you were. Wearing battle dress uniforms (BDU'S) or Jungle Fatigues, telling others that you used to be 'Special Forces,' and collecting GI Joe memorabilia, might have been okay when you were seven years old. Now, it will only make you look stupid and get your ass kicked. 5. Next time you come across an Air Force member, do not ask them, 'Do you fly a jet?' Not everyone in the Air Force is a pilot. Such ignorance deserves an ass-kicking (children are exempt). 6. If you witness someone calling the US Coast Guard 'non-military', inform them of their mistake - and kick their ass. 7. Next time Old Glory (the US flag) prances by during a parade, get on your damn feet and pay homage to her by placing your hand over your heart. Quietly thank the military member or veteran lucky enough to be carrying her - of course, failure to do either of those could earn you a severe ass-kicking. 8. Don't try to discuss politics with a military member or a veteran. We are Americans, and we all bleed the same, regardless of our party affiliation. Our Chain of Command is to include our Commander-In-Chief (CinC). The President (for those who didn't know) is our CinC regardless of political party. We have no inside track on what happens inside those big important buildings where all those representatives meet All we know is that when those civilian representatives screw up the situation, they call upon the military to go straighten it out. If you keep asking us the same stupid questions repeatedly, you will get your ass kicked! 9. 'Your mama wears combat boots' never made sense to me - stop saying it! If she did, she would most likely be a vet and therefore could kick your ass! 10. bin Laden and the Taliban are not Communists, so stop saying 'Let's go kill those Commies!' And stop asking us where he is! Crystal balls are not standard issue in the military. That reminds me- if you see anyone calling those damn psychic phone numbers, let me know, so I can go kick their ass! 11. 'Flyboy' (Air Force), 'Jarhead' (Marines), 'Grunt' (Army), 'Squid' (Navy), 'Puddle Jumpers' (Coast Guard), etc., are terms of endearment we use describing each other. Unless you are a service member or vet, you have not earned the right to use them. Using them could get your ass kicked. 12. Last, but not least, whether or not you become a member of the military, support our troops and their families. Every Thanksgiving and religious holiday that you enjoy with family and friends, please remember that there are literally thousands of soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen far from home wishing they could be with their families. Thank God for our military and the sacrifices they make every day. Without them, our country would get it's ass kicked.' 'It's the Veteran, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press.' 'It's the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.' 'It's the Veteran, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate.' 'It's the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.' One more: 13. If you ever see anyone either standing for or singing the national anthem in Spanish - KICK THEIR ASS. |
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Jun 22, 2015 23:00:09 GMT 9
Jim, thanks for reposting those "old" posts about the Military. --------------------
In recent years, the haters of our Republic, have been protesting the wealthy "One Percenters", who used their capital to build our industries and our nation.
The haters of our Republic think the "One Percenters" are greedy slave masters, who want to oppress the "poor".
Seems that those doing the loudest protesting are the politicians, many of whom are quite wealthy, and the slaves of the government welfare systems.
There is another group of "One Percenters" that is also protested by the same stooges of the Hate America Puppet Masters.
We, those who wore the Uniforms of our Military, all of us, from the beginning of our Republic, are a part of that group of "One Percenters".
Think of that number: "One Percent".
If you look at the numbers, it is quite clear; less than "One Percent" of our population has served in the Military.
During World War Two it came close to Ten Percent, but overall, it has been under "One Percent".
Of that "One Percent", an even smaller number served in the Military long enough to Retire.
Yet, for some reason, our politicians and the "Haters of our Republic" seem to think we are the cause of all our Budget problems, and more.
I am proud to be a "One Percenter", as well as being one of the smaller percentage of "Retired United States Air Force".
Thank you to each one of you for your time in uniform, be it one tour or many.
You are one of the true "One Percenters".
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Post by Gene on Apr 5, 2017 1:34:08 GMT 9
THE HAIRCUT
Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting.
One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, 'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The florist was pleased and left the shop.
When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for
him at his door.
Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill , the barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The cop was happy and left the shop.
The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a 'thank you ' card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.
Then a Congressman came in for a haircut, and when he went to pay his bill , the barber again replied, 'I can not accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The Congressman was very happy and left the shop.
The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen Congressmen lined up waiting for a free haircut.
And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the politicians who run it.
As Ronald Reagan said:
BOTH POLITICIANS AND DIAPERS NEED TO BE CHANGED OFTEN AND FOR THE SAME REASON!
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Post by adart on Apr 5, 2017 7:57:56 GMT 9
I love that. GO figure...
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Post by Gene on Apr 5, 2017 8:19:31 GMT 9
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Post by Jim on Jun 1, 2017 2:29:45 GMT 9
The "M" word....by comedian Jeff Foxworthy
Have you ever wondered why it's OK to make jokes about Catholics, Jews,
Christians, the Pope, the Irish, the Italians, the Polish, the Hungarians,
the Chinese, the French (including French Canadians), the elderly, bad
golfers, men/women, blacks/whites, etc, but its insensitive to make jokes
about the Muslims?
Well, it's time to level the playing field and be politically incorrect, by
including our friends, the Muslims, on this grandiose list.
So Jeff Foxworthy did his part to include the Muslims on his list ...
1. If you grow and refine heroin for a living, but morally object to the use
of liquor, You may be a Muslim.
2. If you own a $3,000 machine gun and a $5,000 rocket launcher, but can't
afford shoes, You may be a Muslim.
3. If you have more wives than teeth, You may be a Muslim.
4. If you wipe your butt with your bare hand, but consider bacon to be
unclean, You may be a Muslim.
5. If you think vests come in two styles, Bullet-proof and suicide, You may
be a Muslim.
6. If you can't think of anyone that you haven't declared jihad against, You
may be a Muslim.
7. If you consider television dangerous, but routinely carry explosives in
your clothing, You may be a Muslim.
8. If you were amazed to discover that cell phones have uses, other than
setting off roadside bombs, You may be a Muslim.
9. If you have nothing against women and think every man should own at least
four, then you, too, may be a Muslim.
10. If you find this offensive and do not forward it, you are part of the
problem here in America ...but if you delete this, you are most likely a
Muslim.
TELL ME THERE AIN'T ANY TRUTH IN THIS!!!!!!!!!The Old Sarge
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Post by Gene on Jun 1, 2017 5:39:07 GMT 9
always good to repeat these... i love foxworthy... the last time you posted this was 2012... so its been a while...  |
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Post by Jim on Jun 1, 2017 6:13:17 GMT 9
always good to repeat these... i love foxworthy... the last time you posted this was 2012... so its been a while... |
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Post by Gene on Jun 1, 2017 6:28:21 GMT 9
you bet!!  |
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