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Annon, I've come to the conclusion all I'm doing here is talking to an idiot child. My original discussion this morning was related to a post by Tony Keene.  He said something I took issue with, and I decided to challenge him on it.  He at least has some T.I. on this site, and a profile so we...

George. Agreed.  I'm finding it difficult to work through how hard it is for civs (particularly those who were in their teens and early adulthood in the 70s) to understand that peacekeeping is a role, not a mission.  It IS hard for them, but they've been indoctrinated. The governments of the...

Reply from Lorrie Goldstein to an email I sent him this morning regarding his comment in the Toronto Sun. See post 137 of this thread for my original email.  I'm not letting him off the hook completely, but he gets brownie points for his answer. *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   Lorrie...

Moderator I just received a rather decent reply (via my regular email) from Lorrie Goldstein regarding his column earlier today. (Please see post number 137 of this thread).  I'd like to post the reply for the others to view, but I'm not sure if there's copyright issues.  Can you clarify?

Bruce/Mike I dunno, this guy Annon is flying the Jolly Roger and won't declare his intentions (or tell us who he is).  He's not reading the posts, he's simply repeating the same thing over and over, with no discernable new information or justification. I'm calling a Troll Sighting....

Hollywood Hitman, You said it. You said it with heart. You said it with feeling. You said it eloquently. Come home safe man.

Annon223, It's pretty hard to take you vy seriously based on yr profile...i.e. you signed up today, and there's the square root of f***-all to tell me what or who you are.  Nonetheless, I will risk answering yr comment. Since I know neither yr age, or profession, I don't know how much you've...

Zach, Regardless of how this sounds, I'm not being flip or funny.  I wanted aircrew back in 1975, and couldn't make the required med category because of my vision.  I wanted to be a pilot man, nothing else.  So, I didn't join the air force.  I became a lifetime reserve, and enjoyed what I did...

Just sent this to Lorrie Goldstein a couple of minutes ago.  It won't make a difference, but at least he now knows w/out a shadow of a doubt what the msn of the CF is, and has been for as long as I've been around, (50 yrs) *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *...

Tony Keene, I don't want to pee on yr parade square, but here's a couple of important indicators for you that MIGHT help you understand some of the frustration being vented on is board.  I note that yr profile lists you as a Maj/public affairs, but I'm not sure it that means yr a res. major...

Ah, fond memories.  The only time I wound up doing the Hatless Dance infront of the OC was for insecure weapon. 'Course the other side of that coin is that the only thing that kept me from doing it a lot more often was some very good (and occasionally very understanding) sgts and WOs. I agree. ...

Signalsguy:  many thanks. I wasn't trying to be obtuse by dismissing the idea that it was only the metal badge that was obsolete.  My rationale was based on the fact that many of the other Branch cap badges have been rendered in thread as well, yet they are NOT noted as being obsolete. ...

DK - Thanks for trying, ( and checking the Museum web site) but that hat badge is about twenty years old, and is used by CELE officers--note the gold bullion thread.  There is actually a thread-embroidered cap badge for ORs, (i.e. pte to WO) which has been around equally as long. Interesting...

Okay guys, be gentle with me... I've done all the stuff I'm supposed to: I used the search function, looked at the thread on recurring subjects, and I can't find the answer to my question. I'm still reeling here. What the hell is happening with Jimmy? I just looked at this website (at the...

Oh My Go.... Oh wait a minute: you mean it was intentional?  Whew. I was up until 2:00a w/ a buddy of mine from "the old days". I was already hemorrhaging at the eyesballs when I got up this morning, but the red website...I was sure I was done for. Happy Canada Day Everyone...or as a remember...

For Enzo -- reference message number 39 Just to clarify.  I've been to Alcatraz a couple of times, (as a visitor mind you: I'm neither that old or that larcenous).  Alcatraz was originally a MILITARY PRISON, not civilian.  Indeed it was built by servicemen who were prisoners, sort like like...

Ummmmm, do they have an I.A. in the event the human bipod has to pass gas?

You know, it's funny Tess, but you reminded me of something.  Back in the late sixties my folks used to visit friends in Richmond BC. There was a kid down the block that I chummed with when we went to visit, and after a few visits I found out his dad had been in the Heer during WWII.  He...

Appreciate you pointing that out.  Fortunately for me, when I was getting all my references together before mailing, I checked this website http://www.airbus.com/en/presscentre/pressreleases/pressreleases_items/05_27_03_A400M.html and found the error.  So, the email went out with the 2008 date...

Thank-you all for excellent suggestions.  I did info the MND, and added references to each of my "research" points. I have to admit, I resisted mentioning the dismal Liberal record in equipping our Armed Forces, simply because it smacks of "baiting", however valid.  I wanted the letter to be...