Semper Fi ladies, Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! Keepin' the peace 'n kickin ass since 1775!
CLINK! (the sound of a Tank 'n tonic)
-Rocky-
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Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat."
Reagan ? Ok . I wonder how his co-star the chimp is doing ; the smarter of the duo . "Nancy , can I have another cookie ?"
Care to list all yer world changing accomplishments next to President Reagan's? Let see how they add up.............
Semper Fi!
-Rocky-
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Was that really necessary in a thread about the Marine Corps Birthday?
Back on topic, Semper Fi.
Oh , full respect for Brothers in Arms , but I'm not the one who sullied them with a quote from that fvcking neanderthal Reagan . World changing accomplishments ? Yeah , as if the wall wouldn't have come down before his PR man's speech . Check out the recent CBC (that's Canadian Broadcasting Corporation--our socialist TV company) interview with Gorbachev who's asked about the retard's speech , and just laughs , making clear that changes were already under way . I know , I know , what else is he going to say , but I used to live in the Eastern Blok and still had friends there who told me the same thing .
Yeah, I get that from;(decending order....)
Wife
Kids
Employees
Dogs..................
Semper Fi!
-Rocky-
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Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat."
Oh , full respect for Brothers in Arms , but I'm not the one who sullied them with a quote from that fvcking neanderthal Reagan . World changing accomplishments ? Yeah , as if the wall wouldn't have come down before his PR man's speech . Check out the recent CBC (that's Canadian Broadcasting Corporation--our socialist TV company) interview with Gorbachev who's asked about the retard's speech , and just laughs , making clear that changes were already under way . I know , I know , what else is he going to say , but I used to live in the Eastern Blok and still had friends there who told me the same thing .
Yeah, and I guess Iran was just on the verge of releasing the hostages too.......
Semper Fi!
-Rocky-
(I'm beginning to understand what extreeme exposure to snow does to peoples brains..... )
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Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat."
Hey Nomo! Cheer up buddy, it can't be THAT bad up there! Take heart and reverence in knowing that you live next door to the greatest country that provides the greatest standard of living for it's people in the history of the world. Maybe you'll learn something. For now, we're showing some respect (look it up...) to the United States Marines, take all that other stuff to the war room. You're welcome.
R. Lee Ermey is a class act, love his show.
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GOD Bless....and yes I'm saying "GOD" so all of you that have issues with the term F'off.....GOD Bless everyone thats serving in the armd forces!!!! Thanks for everything you do and provide this great country!!!!!!! Stay safe!
Oh , full respect for Brothers in Arms , but I'm not the one who sullied them with a quote from that fvcking neanderthal Reagan . World changing accomplishments ? Yeah , as if the wall wouldn't have come down before his PR man's speech . Check out the recent CBC (that's Canadian Broadcasting Corporation--our socialist TV company) interview with Gorbachev who's asked about the retard's speech , and just laughs , making clear that changes were already under way . I know , I know , what else is he going to say , but I used to live in the Eastern Blok and still had friends there who told me the same thing .
Here's the fvcking thing here, Mr Nomo, I couldn't give a fvck which communist shithole you used to live in, or which free country you're trying to convert now, this conversation is about the US Marines. It's not about which leader was worthy, or which one wasn't. It's not about your political beliefs, or mine. It's not about whether communism or capitalism is better. It's about the men (and women) who were, and are, willing to give all for what they believe. Today is our birthday. Don't sully this day by bringing your politics here. We chose to serve our country, without reservation. We didn't make the policies of the government. Good leaders and bad recognized the greatness of the USMC. Good leaders and bad praised the sacrifice of the men and women who served, without reservation, their country. You should be ashamed.
I'll share a story from my experience. 20 or so years ago, there was an NCO in my company that I couldn't see eye to eye with. Fortunately we weren't in the same squad. If we were in the same club, we would eventually be thrown out for fighting each other. We just didn't get along. I had nothing against him, and I don't think he had anything against me, it was just that way. During Operation Desert Storm, as part of task force Ripper, I was staring a Chinese copy of a Russian light armored vehicle from about 75 yards. The only problem with that was we were looking the wrong way at a 30 mm cannon. No time, no chance, it was too close. The 30 mm starts firing, I can see the rounds, 1, 2, 3 right in front of us, and I wince for the impact. Then, BOOM!!!! fvcking thing is like a fireworks display. Off to my right is the above mentioned NCO flying both birds at me with a grin and a smoking barrel. We didn't like each other, but we are the same. We don't care about politics. We don't care about political correctness. We are the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis.
Apoligies to all. As is my tradition on this day, I've shared a fantastic bottle of scotch with my friends from the past. Unfortunately, many of them are no longer with us, and I fear that I've had more than my share tonight. I normally don't get baited into this type of discussion; however, this is a day that matters more than most.
Good night my friends.
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There are 2 days I hold dear other than family relate dates. Thats Nov 10th and Oct 23rd. We all know what Nov 10th is but how many remember Oct 23rd?
God Bless you Chesty Puller.
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Happy B-Day 'n Semper Fookin' Fi!
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