tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post1851768275336033717..comments2024-03-29T02:32:07.583-07:00Comments on Chant du Départ: The Stuff That Spills OutOldAFSargehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-84973090660942877672016-02-25T05:04:57.460-08:002016-02-25T05:04:57.460-08:000 out of 100%.0 out of 100%.SCOTTtheBADGERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12859188068159799373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-56567813331388134592016-02-24T19:33:38.893-08:002016-02-24T19:33:38.893-08:00I don't disagree. My history and Government t...I don't disagree. My history and Government teachers were phenomenal but I rarely see that now. We have to figure out how to fix that problem. juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-75961907013387015502016-02-24T17:43:34.895-08:002016-02-24T17:43:34.895-08:00Oh dear, and I've been told that this material...Oh dear, and I've been told that this material is on the final...OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-67901100882851543042016-02-24T15:55:54.036-08:002016-02-24T15:55:54.036-08:00What we desperately need is a whole boatload of hi...What we desperately need is a whole boatload of history teachers and civics teachers. <br /><br />We are criminally ignorant of our own history, the world's history, and beyond ignorant of how our Founding Fathers set up this government. And so, no one knows who Joe Biden is, but everyone knows who Kim Kardashian is. <br /><br />Rome is looking at us in wonderment thinking, didn't you pay attention to us?! And, no, we didn't.<br /><br />STEM classes are important. But not as important as preserving the republic.Jim Shawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05488328277463575274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-534249499766641752016-02-24T13:05:00.118-08:002016-02-24T13:05:00.118-08:00The way I would handle that is We don't tell t...The way I would handle that is We don't tell them that you are going to be a doctor, He is going to be a engineer, she is going to be a computer scientist. We tell them the only degrees paid for by the gubmint are... If you want to study Lesbian Literature from Lithuania, do so on your own dime. Oh, and by the way, any other gubmint subsidies, such as welfare, are not available to you either. You've got to make your way on your earnings with a MA -LLLjuvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-90149128250766818682016-02-24T12:58:49.168-08:002016-02-24T12:58:49.168-08:00I suspect Trump will grow on us.
I believe that th...I suspect Trump will grow on us.<br />I believe that the greatest test pilots died unknown to us. They were incredible men who died unmourned and unlamented in a smoking hole in the ground. It was the lucky ones who came after that we all remember. Lot's of men went faster than the speed of sound in Spitfires or Thunderbolts, but none ever lived to tell about it.HMS Defianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024721130102173694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-67728468284534430172016-02-24T12:13:36.369-08:002016-02-24T12:13:36.369-08:00Oh, on the Stephanie Williams Article it reminds m...Oh, on the Stephanie Williams Article it reminds me of something about R. Lee Ermey. Just saw (again) Full Metal Jacket and just marveled at his portrayal of the Perris Island DI. Me having somewhat OCD, had to then get one of his books to learn more about him, in which he basically tells about his life and his philosophy. <br /><br />He certainly wasn't born with a lot of privileges; you could say he was born poor. Enlisted in the Marines at an early age and 11 or so years later due to an injury given a medical discharge. <br /><br />He didn't have a lot of formal education but he had (and has) a great work ethic and the desire to take advantage of any opportunities he sees that might come his way. <br /><br />Not afraid to take any job no matter how humble but always on the lookout for something better. <br /><br />Like Stephanie in the linked article. <br /><br />Doesn't whine about "how unfair life is". <br /><br />I'm still towards the beginning of his book but learning how he learned in Okinawa (where he started and built a successful bar off base) that they are making a movie about Vietnam in the PI - he sells the bar, hops on a C-130 to the PI to see if there might be anything for him. Imagine, they don't know him but he is just going on the chance that there might be something for him. <br /><br />The movie being made, of course, is Full Metal Jacket and while I haven't gotten to this part in the book I know that he originally got a gig as a consultant but was so convincing he became the DI on set. The guy who was **supposed** to be the DI - the profewssinoal actor - got a consolation prize of being the door gunner on the helicopter. <br /><br />My Dad used to always say that the losers in life always have someone to blame - and it is true. You have tot to grab those chances that come your way. <br /><br />Ermey's book: <br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Gunnys-Rules-Squared-Away-Marine/dp/1621571599Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05720206407574457665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-35798416002919276832016-02-24T11:46:45.936-08:002016-02-24T11:46:45.936-08:00Wow! You covered a lot! And you have daughters - a...Wow! You covered a lot! And you have daughters - and still having time to think? Interesting about the GI Bill - didn't know it was transferable. Used a bit of mine to attend a computer programming school in San Diego. <br /><br />On Trump, I have undergone somewhat of a change. Thought he was great when he first arrived on the political stage. Here was a guy who was refreshingly "un-PC" and said things that are on the minds of millions. <br /><br />But as time wore on I'm wondering what in his life's past would tell me that he would actually govern in the way he says he will? <br /><br />As the old ad from Wendy's hamburgers asked, "Where's the beef?" <br /><br />Then when reporters question him he gets belligerent and "in your face". <br /><br />Promised people he's be transparent (ever remember that before?) and show people his tax returns. <br /><br />Now he's reneging on that. <br /><br />The WSJ yesterday had a great op-ed on this; it is a shame everything is subscription based or I'd link it. <br /><br />The way he denigrates his opposition is worthy of a Don Rickles stage act; not a Presidential candidate. <br /><br />Trump is wearing very thin on me. <br /><br />I don't really have a favorite; I can see problems with them all. <br /><br />And look at what our country is facing both domestically and overseas. <br /><br />God help us. <br /><br />Didn't know Eric Brown had anythiknkg to do with the Mustang - but I think he might be the greatest test pilot of all. <br /><br />His story of test flying the rocket powered Me163 is legendary. <br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PN9AP710e0<br /><br />Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05720206407574457665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-58521002939478562592016-02-24T11:30:48.607-08:002016-02-24T11:30:48.607-08:00I heard from a good friend that if you did your VA...I heard from a good friend that if you did your VA right, CA would pay for your child's tuition at UC or CSU if one had 10% disability. Interesting but I no longer live in Cali.HMS Defianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024721130102173694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-11100524695940813032016-02-24T10:41:42.219-08:002016-02-24T10:41:42.219-08:00The Post-911 GI Bill covers approximately up to th...The Post-911 GI Bill covers approximately up to the highest in-state tuition, $1000 stipend per year for books, and E-5 Housing Allowance in that location. That's almost 60K in some parts of the country, in states that charge far to much for their state colleges in my opinion.Tunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930237104692982421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-40458568960595819942016-02-24T08:31:06.464-08:002016-02-24T08:31:06.464-08:00Wait... what?Wait... what?(not necessarily your) Uncle Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705753220273516841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-10254973514435244832016-02-24T08:11:51.859-08:002016-02-24T08:11:51.859-08:00Wait a sec. What kind of GI Bill did you get? All ...Wait a sec. What kind of GI Bill did you get? All they offered me was VEAP and that totally completely sucked. I wouldn't give it to my daughter. Hell, it's worse than a social disease!<br />I decided to stop worrying about creds and degrees of wrong with this election. Trying to vote for the least unpalatable lying scumbag to don a republican coat has been a waste of time. I'll be satisfied to send to Washington anything that ires republicans as much as democrats ire me. HMS Defianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024721130102173694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-90674758492320834122016-02-24T07:57:22.546-08:002016-02-24T07:57:22.546-08:00Never thought about that college thing. You are r...Never thought about that college thing. You are right on. If we are going to help with education, it should be in areas where the country needs expertise...engineering, teachers, doctors...except as I type this it starts to sound too much like communism...hmmm how do we determine what subjects should be supported? Love the idea, not sure how government will be able to implement. Come on smart people figure this out because Tuna is right, we do not need more experts in Albanian Dance, or Navajo Basket Weaving. joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-26977112571649630432016-02-24T07:55:06.590-08:002016-02-24T07:55:06.590-08:00Winkle Brown. We'll not see his like again.
W...Winkle Brown. We'll not see his like again.<br /><br />What are the odds that any of the front runners can be trusted with execution by drone? PrairieAdventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466447251827774900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-83511227388264209302016-02-24T06:52:03.368-08:002016-02-24T06:52:03.368-08:00Love it. Thanks. I concur on Trump: I think that d...Love it. Thanks. I concur on Trump: I think that deep down he believes he can browbeat, bully or buy anything or anyone.I don't browbeat, sure don't bully worth a damn and am not for sale at any price. Go Marco!Captain Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17297301009511642108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-25052281303746679092016-02-24T05:00:34.833-08:002016-02-24T05:00:34.833-08:00One of the coolest things about Captain Brown was ...One of the coolest things about Captain Brown was that he was stationed at Pax River for two years, in an exchange program. So, he was qualified as a Naval Aviator in both the Royal Navy, and the United States Navy! Plus, he was a fellow 5'/7"er! SCOTTtheBADGERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12859188068159799373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-17328555689528654932016-02-24T04:52:33.369-08:002016-02-24T04:52:33.369-08:00You need to clean the cobwebs and stuff out more o...You need to clean the cobwebs and stuff out more often. Great post.<br /><br />Hhmm, now you've made me think about drones...OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.com