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Originally posted by Saeed:
Generally, I am at the receiving end of their frustrations, but sometimes someone else gets a few of their shots.

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You are usually quite tolerant of us.



Personally I find people who say what they think a lot more interesting than fawning sycophants.

As for rank, it's just pretentious. If someone needs to read their resume when introduced in order to have self-confidence, then that's fine; this is a free country.

[ 08-01-2003, 00:24: Message edited by: 500grains ]

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Originally posted by 500grains:
Personally I find people who say what they think a lot more interesting than fawning sycophants.

Ain't that the truth! I do agree.

As for rank, it's just pretentious. If someone needs to read their resume when introduced in order to have self-confidence, then that's fine; this is a free country.

1. I hope you're speaking in a general (no pun intended ) sense here, because CB did NOT register here with his rank, now, did he?

2. If I'm not mistaken, he doesn't submit his work with his rank on it, either. The editors tack it on to attract readers/perpetuate an image. If he wanted to, he could, but he doesn't. Although extremely accomplished, the man is obviously humble. Nothing wrong with that.

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Originally posted by dwhunter:
Why can't this just die out. Let Craig post like anyone else and then if he deserves it pick on him as everyone else gets picked on around here. He can hang with the best of them, I promise you.

Doug

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I'm sure he will. Just as soon as all of the hickeys on his butt heal so he can sit down in front of his computer.

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I'm sure he will. Just as soon as all of the hickeys on his butt heal so he can sit down in front of his computer.

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Originally posted by 500grains:
Personally I find people who say what they think a lot more interesting than fawning sycophants.

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Originally posted by vip:
Does the great Canadian minds thinking alike have anything to do with the gun registration? Just thought I'd ask. Paul.

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That was a bunch of weak, liberal minds thinking alike. Unfortunately we have just as many ass-clowns per capita as the great US of A. More unfortunately, however, we were not able to depose our ass-clowns in the last election and they are still running our country.

If Bush hadn't won by that narrow margin, you could be in the same boat or at least in for the same ride. Be thankful, everyday. Our pro-gun lobby was not as influential or affluent as yours, so I would expect a different outcome for you guys, but you wouldn't have enjoyed the ride regardless.

Now, I am curious...was your comment an insult or a tongue-in-cheek jab? Just wondering if you might be trying to be "interesting" or get some respect by being contrary and confrontational?

Canuck

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Originally posted by 500grains:
If I gave Sgt. Boddington a free rifle and he sold it, I would be pissed.

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Originally posted by 500grains:
I guess the Boddington worshippers are out in force.

It's good to have heroes and role models and I am glad that some of the fellows here have found one.

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Originally posted by Bill Leeper:
After all, I know quite a bit (really I do!)

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Suuure you do Bill, suuuuure you do...

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Originally posted by seafire:
Canuck and Gatehouse:

" Great Canadian Minds Think alike"????

Thought with all that good beer upthere, you guys got to give up on having to think.

My Canadian buddies tell me " Unlike in the States, We don't think, we don't have to, We just do!"

Has that changed?

Personally I am glad that Canada is so close and keeps some of our citizens clued in on what Socialism still is. Canada should be a wake up call to this country, and hopefully if you guys can get rid of Cretian, Canada can be the great place it once was. ( Still aint bad, but like us, you have way too much government, a bad habit you learned from all the democrats in this country.)

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I'm not sure how to take this.. this thread isn't about Canada or it's government, but if you'd like to start a thread about it, I'd be happy to talk about it.

But, to answer your questions...Yes, we just 'DO'...we have a small population, and unlike much of the USA, we don't have some sort of government official telling us where to take a dump in the woods.

Socialism is a subjective thing..Yes, we have socialized health care, etc. But the USA has a lot of government sponsered things as well...

I agree that Chretian is about the worst thing that happened to our country. I respect a man who can admit when he is wrong. I've had to do it a number of times myself...It is hard, but it's the right thing to do. Unfortunately, Chretien has never been wrong in his opinion...

And, the most important thing you touch on is, of course, true. We have excellent beer. Although in Oregon, there is a million good microbreweries, the 'common' American beer sucha s Budweiser etc SUCKS!!!

At least after downing 6 deliscious Canadian beer, you might get a nice beer buzz!

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Originally posted by Canuck:
Maybe your "fawning sycophants" are saying exactly what they think?

I think its funny how those that are negative, cynical and critical are the only ones that are "saying what they think".

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Thanks, Canuck.

BTW, I like Craig Boddington, too, and on top of that I'm impressed by the fact that he's a USMC general.

But, of course, everybody I know considers me a fawning sycophant! !! Wait 'til I tell my wife! She thinks I'm, well, never mind, but fawning sycophant it ain't.

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Originally posted by Marsh Mule:
Got to agree with you guys!
That "JarHead" [said with affection] sure does have his "Groupies" doesn't he?
It should be telling story to see what he has built to replace it. [If you catch my drift]

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If I gave Sgt. Boddington a free rifle and he sold it, I would be pissed.

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Too bad you have such an axe to grind. Wonder which parade of yours I rained on? Personally, I much prefer plain old Craig, but whatever you choose to call me, it isn't fair to a whole lot of great Americans to call me "Sgt." They're the guys who run the Corps and the Army, take the big risks and win the wars--and that's not a rank I ever held. As for free rifles, I wish there were a lot of them. There have been a couple, damn few over the years. Those are the ones I figure I'm stuck with, whether I like 'em or not. Rifles like the Miller rifle, that I paid a whole lot of cold, hard cash for when I really couldn't afford to, those I figure I can at least try to sell whenever I choose. Whomever buys that one will have a very fine rifle, hasn't shifted zero (or changed group size) in 16 years. But I'm not about to give it away, and maybe there's nobody out there who thinks it's worth what I paid for it. Me, I thought it was bargain then and I think it's a better bargain now.
Shoot straight, Craig

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Originally posted by RSY:
Man, what a bunch of star f*ckers we have here! An individual of some celebrity shows up and people suddenly start falling all over themselves as the drool starts flowing. Looks like a pack of Pavlov's dogs found their way to this thread yesterday. Get off his d*ck, and let the man sell his rifle.

I'm sure glad I turned my computer off last night, otherwise the sound of all this name-dropping would have kept me awake all night.

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