Recent content by Gunnar

Sorta like, "you're right, Son, we should respect you as an adult. That's why you're moving out..."

I would, and have, sent my kids to Cadets. I believe that Scouting has been finished for some time, although individual units may shine. I was a scout, it makes me sad. Yet here we are

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Some time ago, I remember reading a plan for planning of exercises/FTX's. Included were things like when to issue the warning order, who to discuss things with in advance, what supplkemental meetings to schedule and with whom, and so on. It mentioned things like "three weeks out have a talk...

Jury nullification is a thing...

Realistically, government money is simply pooling society's resources to achieve things we all agree are a good idea, like police, roads, etc. However, once elected officials can spend other people's money any way they want, and can keep raising the amount they tax, then anything "free" that...

I understand that back in the day, drinks were significantly cheaper as federal and provincial taxes were not paid thereon. What incentive do I have to hang with my workmates and build camaraderie in an antiquated building for which I am required to pay dues and which charges me standard rates...

Rah rah!

The issue is more about you advertising your cadet service than the fact that you were one. Keeping your head down, helping your buddies (who never did drill before), following instructions intelligently, displaying leadership all while not pretending you know it all because you were in a...

Then you and I agree. I never was a cadet, but I know I was never an artilleryman. I can see some wiggle-room for certain aspects of tradition as adult representatives of the (cadet) unit, internally, but CIC are not Highlanders, Arty, Infantry....we are instructors.

I don't think I agree with you there, at least on the cadet level. On the officer level, I would be glad of more history and traditions tho... In a very real sense cadets are "playing army" to learn real skills and experience. Pointy end army affiliation helps round out the dream, bringing a...

On the plus side, CIC of kilted units are no longer authorized highland dress. Kinda makes sense, as we are the instructors cadre, but I would be sad to see the loss of bling...

Yes, but if one wants a mass of the unthinking public to vote to give you power, especially if you have dumb, unworkable ideas that for which two minutes of sober reflection would be enough to inspire doubt, then ad hominem attacks are absolutely crucial. You gotta get people riled up if you...

If your perserverance on this topic in the face of repeated cautions from those with superior experience is indicative of a long term will to succeed, there is a slim chance that you might make it thru, if you can pass the medical. Something to work on might be the acceptance of criticism which...

I run a linux computer. It takes about 9 seconds to boot. It updates when I want it to. I'm no linux guru, I just got tired of my computer telling me what I could and couldn't do, and constantly questioning whether I want to do something. And modern apps which send links to files on your...