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by Reiver
November 5th, 2009, 11:53 am
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: Good book?
Replies: 9
Views: 3203

Re: Good book?

...and the belief that non-regulated corporations will self-regulate, and work towards the Common good - is a belief; akin to Santa Claus, Tooth Fairy (insert other fairy of choice, where is between the two of ewe), Great Pumpkin, Easter Bunny (and/or Easter itself), ad inifinitum, ad absurdum...
by Reiver
October 30th, 2009, 3:46 pm
Forum: Personal Gear
Topic: Suede boot cleaner
Replies: 10
Views: 5435

Re: Suede boot cleaner

& how do we know that it was only "coke"?
by Reiver
October 29th, 2009, 6:49 pm
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: U.S. Govt to pay Taliban to switch sides
Replies: 9
Views: 2657

Re: U.S. Govt to pay Taliban to switch sides

Remains to be seen how well the "brilliant" strategy worked in IZ? Success based upon the perspective of the Observer. Locally initiated anyway, USA just dumped $$$ upon effort. Time will tell... AF is a COMPLETELY different dynamic. Don't think Nation-State in the classic euro mind-set. T...
by Reiver
October 28th, 2009, 5:47 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Intro of Proud Texas Mom AIT graduate
Replies: 17
Views: 5451

Re: Intro of Proud Texas Mom AIT graduate

Welcome Ma'am, Congratulations to You, and the Lad. Entering service, during a time of active conflict is to be honored. Tell him to hang in there. Better to be on "hold" and emerge a Predator, than bail out and become Prey. Seems to be another Thread hereabouts with a similar theme. Very ...
by Reiver
October 28th, 2009, 3:42 pm
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: tool to check if your withholdings are sufficient
Replies: 1
Views: 743

Re: tool to check if your withholdings are sufficient

...all females state that I'm withholding from them, and seem to be VERY greatful for such?
by Reiver
October 24th, 2009, 6:23 pm
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: Update and question.
Replies: 6
Views: 2059

Re: Update and question.

...am sure there are MUCH smarter folks hereabouts than I. Heed their counsel, but do not compromise with Recruiting staff.
by Reiver
October 24th, 2009, 5:58 pm
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: Update and question.
Replies: 6
Views: 2059

Re: Update and question.

New hereabouts me-self, Lad. But glasses Rx should not impact upon a physical (to much). That is why we wear glasses, to correct shite. Hold onto your dreams/desires, don't Sign up for anything less than your desire.
by Reiver
October 24th, 2009, 5:22 pm
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: Italians accused of paying Taliban protection money
Replies: 6
Views: 2235

Re: Italians accused of paying Taliban protection money

It's worked before, Ostrogoths, Vandals, Huns...

Hmmmnn...may be not so much. Butt they're more experienced than most.
by Reiver
October 23rd, 2009, 8:22 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction - Mike
Replies: 11
Views: 3405

Re: Introduction - Mike

Lad,

Are you sure that is a Good two mile time? Ran faster than that in old style Combat Boots, for old five event PT test. PU/SU wouldn't be bad, for one minute periods in same OLD test.

Are you wasting your/mine/OUR time?

SGM, USA (ret.)
by Reiver
October 23rd, 2009, 4:34 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Intro to Charles in Fayetteville, N.C.
Replies: 9
Views: 2521

Re: Intro to Charles in Fayetteville, N.C.

...and your desired "end-state", Charles in Faytvl? Can't quite discern from initial post.

I was another Charles in Faytvl as well, for most of my "adult" life. Planning on being thereabouts next month, FYI.

Do an Azimuth check, before responding.
by Reiver
October 19th, 2009, 3:32 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction- Future Soldier
Replies: 11
Views: 3096

Re: Introduction- Future Soldier

Perhaps the Kilt confused the Lad? Could be taking vows of celibacy as I type, psychologically damaged at levels that we can barely comprehend. Or not;-) Re: Introduction- Future Soldier by Kilted Heathen » October 16th, 2009, 4:12 pm What fucking "Guys and Girls" "The lapdance is alw...
by Reiver
October 18th, 2009, 12:40 pm
Forum: Good Humor Popsicle Zone
Topic: RockIslandRangers cover is blown in Texas...
Replies: 17
Views: 4266

Re: RockIslandRangers cover is blown in Texas...

Many points in my sorry life, happiness was a pair of dry socks. Never considered compromising their integrity. Even if they were Virgin wool.

Civvies do look at you strange, when you define happiness as "dry socks".
by Reiver
October 18th, 2009, 8:28 am
Forum: Letters from School
Topic: SITREP
Replies: 17
Views: 5890

Re: SITREP

Strangely enough, all my FSOK AIT Instructors were USMC, two months of learning how to be a "conventional" FA FDC. Never did it again after assignment 2-75, FLWA, all FO work.
by Reiver
October 18th, 2009, 7:57 am
Forum: Good Humor Popsicle Zone
Topic: RockIslandRangers cover is blown in Texas...
Replies: 17
Views: 4266

Re: RockIslandRangers cover is blown in Texas...

...now if she'd said Poncho Liner & M203 barrel...

Didn't this start with RIR (No, Not Royal Irish Rangers)?
by Reiver
October 18th, 2009, 7:05 am
Forum: Good Humor Popsicle Zone
Topic: RockIslandRangers cover is blown in Texas...
Replies: 17
Views: 4266

Re: RockIslandRangers cover is blown in Texas...

...and the lanolin from the wool keeps your hands silky smooth...I hear...

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