SD Jarhead

Maybe Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen want to play San Diego. I'd go see Barry speak if I could go to a free concert. One of the main concerns against bailing anyone out is the moral hazard argument. Look what's happening now to see that in action. The big 3 are prime examples of this. They ran their companies into the ground and came to the taxpayer with thier hands out for $25 Billion which they took, making NO changes to help them survive the current situation, and now want $50 Billion more?! IMO, they need to (should be allowed to) go bankrupt in order to forge a new agreement with the UAW. The present deal they have is untenable and a recipe for dumping my (and your) money into a bottomless pit. Make no mistake about it, this will be very painful for all involved, but the longer we put off taking our medicine the deeper the cancer metasticizes. If you think giving Ford and the others more money will fix this look no farther than the Detriot Lions and their former GM Matt Millen as an example of how long it takes a Ford to make a change... And FWIW, my father is a retired Ford worker.

Yes, the Mens department.

Actually Semen, I think I was clear on that point. Yes, I might think the person a wacked out liberal, but I also would respect that persons right to do so. Kind of like the Code Pinko's in Bezerkley. I think they're wackos but understand that they have to right to be, well wackos, so long as they don't break the law. Same with those on the right. I'm being honest with you Semen, really!

Wow, there's a shocker. Exiled in Idiotville and NozzleNUT in synch. Whodathunkit? While we're on the subject of control- does your supervisor know you're on the interweb and not manning the weedwacker like you're supposed to be? I'm sure there's some lock that needs painting while you're at it. Snap to boy!

I beg to differ. We need him to suck the hot air in, not contribute to the problem by spewing it out...

Man that's impressive! I beg your pardon. I didn't realize the vast depth of your military experience.

I don't disagree and maybe wasn't clear in my post. My buddy Lee was much more fired up and I tried to explain her POV to him. She absolutely was flying it out of Patriotism. That's why I posted that I'm conflicted about it. My first instinct is to be offended but it seems to me that more people are waking up to the reality of where our country is headed (and that is not just directed at Obama). Also, I wasn't 100% comfortable knocking on her door when Lee suggested it. I do respect an individual's right to protest without being harassed. I was the peacemaker in the encounter and tried to express to both parties that I think we had similar feelings. In hindsight, I probably should've been more thorough in my initial post.

No thanks necessary, but appreciated just the same. I don't mind feedback or discussion, but don't appreciate wisecracks from a snot nosed kid who's probably still living off of Mom and Dad's dime.

Again, and this is primarily for NozzleNUT, I respect every American's right to do the things you mentioned above, that doesn't mean I have to like it...

You'd be best served by keeping your rooster holster closed there Little kitty.

Actually, I think dudes happy today. That's about as chipper a mood as I've seen him in some time.

I have a meeting out there with 7th Marines at the Regiment HQ bldg. on the 25th. I think it may be in that conference room, but not totally sure. I'll let you know how the AV system works if that's the room.

So I'm returning from a day of work at 29 Palms and my training partner Lee decides to take a detour on the way home to show me The Mission Inn in Riverside, CA. It's an historic hotel he's recommended for my wife and I to stay at and wanted to give me a brief tour. We walk through the hotel and on the way toward the freeway home we detour through a beautiful neighborhood of early 1900's homes. I notice a house that has the flag hung upside down and do a double take. I show Lee, who is a retired Marine LtCol and he stops the truck and says let's go talk to them and fix it. So we knock on the door of the house and a lady comes to the door and acknowledges that the flag is that way on purpose. She goes on to state that the flag can be hung upside down in times of distress and she feels our nation is in great danger. Lee, my partner is visibly upset and argues that we're both retired Marines who fought for her fight to do that and feel its unacceptable. She responds that we just elected a President who feels the Constitution of the US is deeply flawed and that she feels our country is heading rapidly toward socialism. She was kind, but firm in her expression. After some bantering between them I basically moved Lee of off the porch and toward the vehicle. Anyway, I did some quick research and this is becoming a more common expression of distress for many Americans. At this moment I'm not exactly sure how I feel about it. As someone who has fought and had brothers die defending the flag and what it stands for, I'm a bit offended, but I've got to respect her right to express where she see our nation going.

The Marine Corps saved this punk kids life. Without the kick in the arse it gave me I have no doubt I wouldn't be the person I am today. Although my family and I made many sacrifices throughout my career, I got back tenfold in intangibles through my service with great Americans and by embracing the Core Values and culture of Esprit de Corps. I could go on for pages about how much I learned during my time in. But one of the things I also learned is not to be late...and I must leave for work- to be 15 minutes early!

The country's going to hell in a handbasket and what are Dem's going to focus on? Let's investigate Bush! Woo-Hoo! That'll get the lemming public attention off of us. C'mon, seriously folks...is this what you want them to do with their new found power? Just asking the Dems on the board. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/13/washingt...amp;oref=slogin

What happens when people or nations refuse to lend to us or, better yet, attempt to redeem their debts? Can't happen, right?

Good times for the US Gov't. http://www.cnbc.com/id/27641538 And the corporations keep coming at us with their hands out... http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081112/american_ex..._bell.html?.v=1 Who's next...Walmart? But seriously, it's possible that the Gov't could become bankrupt. Then what? Actually, I know the answer to that one and it falls into one of the Dwight Drane scenarios that nobody wants to consider...

Did they let you grow a beard?

That dude is funny!

When did this happen? I missed it. Actually I, for one, have missed his postings and am glad he's back, at least part time.

Crayonz, you know you are my hero!

Again Jackoff you demonstrate your lack of reading comprehension. I used that anecdote as an example of how closely gun dealers follow the law. Why would I expect you to understand? Fuggin retard.

Look, I don't have a beef with you. Although you are a Liberal (who once pretended to be conservative), I think you're pretty straight forward. Do you REALLY believe what he said on the trail while he was trying to court the middle? It has been proven that a survey he filled out that expresses very Leftist views on guns was written by him. The campaign tried to deflect and say a staffer filled it out, but a handwriting analysis proved it was Obama who completed the survey. You mentioned the Delmar Gun Show. I don't attend those as I think they're ripoffs, but I understand why they don't want cameras in there. Please trust me when I tell you that gun merchants do follow the law. Here's a quick anecdote that happened to me- I bought a gun from a store where a close friend is a gunsmith. In cali they have a two week waiting period before accepting delivery. Well after two weeks I went to pick up the gun and my very close friend said- hey dude, I can't give it to you until three thirty (it was 11ish). I said why not? He said the law states that it has to be exactly fourteen days to the minute in the law and not before. Ridiculous? Yes. But he would not jeapordize their FFL. Good on him. Anyway, I am a person who cares greatly about the Constitutional right and see how the Left wing politicians have tried and continue to try to get rid of it. If you honestly either can't see that or fail to acknowledge it then shame on you.

Gee, thanks for the reassurance. I won't worry anymore...

I've already got that covered. But again, why no response on the likely elimination of one of our Constitutional rights. The Left does not want us armed, cut and dried. How do you view the 2nd Amendment?