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  1. Zell_Dietrich

    Taliban blamed for "deadly phone virus" rumour

    Remember,  we'd need to get a certain political party to call them for donations. But in all seriousness,  there is a program now to give old cell phones to streetwalkers and homeless.  (Even without sim cards or the like a cell phone can call 911) I remember watching a CBC report about hot...
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    Afghanistan: Why we should be there (or not), how to conduct the mission (or not) & when to leave

    Okay,  in my last post - I was replying to postings someone else had up there.  Now that they're gone,  my post seems out of place.  I'm not crazy ... okay, I'm not that crazy.
  3. Zell_Dietrich

    Afghanistan: Why we should be there (or not), how to conduct the mission (or not) & when to leave

    You write English better than I understand French.  I'll be sure to look at the meanings behind what you're saying - I'm not a fan of nitpicking arguments. A connection between the Taliban and al-Qaeda is easy to establish.  From the press conferences the taliban had saying they'd protect...
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    Afghanistan: Why we should be there (or not), how to conduct the mission (or not) & when to leave

    First,  let me compliment you on your English, you write it very well.  I think I see what  you meant and I do see how others will understand what you've written.  I have to agree with you that most of the postings on this thread are tendentious.  However I want to dispute your other assertions...
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    Taliban blamed for "deadly phone virus" rumour

    Well if we started doing that stuff,  we would instantly radicalise the Muslim population against us.  Apparently they have "issues" with foreigners who use witchcraft - go figure ;-) (I am of course saying all of this in jest)
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    Taliban blamed for "deadly phone virus" rumour

    Well,  unfortunately I have to dispute the debunking of this rumor. I got a call from a 416 number,  next thing I remember I felt like my ears were bleeding and I was choking on my own blood and rage.  It was the NDP phoning me up for a contribution and they opened with a very not so flattering...
  7. Zell_Dietrich

    Any favourite BMQ memories?

        One of our instructors,  super hard core and really looks it.  Half way through a lecture on voice procedure,  decided to stop and jack everyone up because we're going into the field and we're all worms.  I completely understand why he chose to put a little "attention" into the group, ...
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    Any favourite BMQ memories?

    All this talk of food made me remember the true horribleness of the kebabs.  Every so often on course there was a meat item the I honestly believe would make me sick.  Cold chicken, looking kinda raw and pink inside - oh yea I threw it in the garbage (along with anything that touched the...
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    Facial covering/courts-elections-etc. (merged)

    I remember being a scrutineer during a federal election DT Toronto.  Veiled Muslims aren't allowed to show themselves to men. Simple solution, have the female clerk check the identification.  I thought this was just how it was done; take them to the side and have a female employee check. ...
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    "radical discussion group?"

    I have to agree that it is ironic that antiwar protesters would use violence.  I also see similar irony in many things (to long to list)  however I do know that in every group  that protests they tend to attract a "freak" element.  Not so much attached to the goal but the means.  I saw this in...
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    Any favourite BMQ memories?

    On the AN PRC 521 radio power lecture,  there were a few typos... one of which had this small hand held radio broadcasting 30,000 MHz to 80,000 MHz. This was around the time we got the lecture on how the radio is the most powerfull piece of kit you'll have in the field.  All I could think of...
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    HELP! LOSING the fight in AFGHANISTAN?

    I wish I had the time to properly rip their numbers apart,  but I am just taking a break from packing my kit up for a weekend of fun.  I love how they have learned how to attack from both sides of the sword.  You're not doing enough ie out of controll poppy production and lack of progress on...
  13. Zell_Dietrich

    Snow in Toronto... "where is the army?"

    NO NO NO NON NON NON!!! I was walking home today and the streets are jammed.  I walked faster than anyone was driving.  I heard thunder twice - as long as the power stays on I'm happy as a clam in my nice warm apartment. I got two phone calls - and an e-mail from my unit saying not to come in...
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    Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader.

    I remember watching the commercial for the show.  It asked "what is a trapezoid"  and I could only picture a triangle with a point cut off.  :-S  I knew four sides with only two parallel.  I was taken aback.  I want to watch it,  just so I can find out what I've forgotten.
  15. Zell_Dietrich

    What Foreign Armies Can We Join?

    I haven't read this entire thread,  so I don't know if anyone has made these jokes yet.... (and before I forget,  "Which foreign armies can we join?") ** This is a joke,  I mean it with levity ** Well I think the salvation army is looking for a few good Canadians, also I know America is giving...
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    Circumcision helps prevent HIV infection, studies confirm

    .....  the news story hast to be taken out of context.  Condoms are more effective than 60%.  Much more reliable.  http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2006/08/17/male-circumcision.html "Adult male circumcision could prevent millions of new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa, but circumcised men...
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    Top ten signs you've been single for too long

    I've been single for 5 years now.  Two weeks ago I realised it might be a little to long when this total cutie asked if we could see more of eachother more often and my first thought was "But wont that cut down on the amount we can date other people".  Thankfully,  it was taken as a joke ... ...
  18. Zell_Dietrich

    Any favourite BMQ memories?

    First day,  they told everyone that if you didn't know rank structure to simply call an instructor staff.  Fair enough right?  One of the instructors came up to me, while walking reading a piece of paper which covered his slip on, and asked my name.  I answered "I am Ocdt XXX Staff".  He, ...
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    QMB, réserve vs régulière

    C'est très intéressant parce que j'ai demandé si mon weekend-BMOQ est assez bon pour régulière. J'ai été dit qu'il était assez bon pour régulier. :-\
  20. Zell_Dietrich

    Global Warming/Climate Change Super Thread

    Thing is,  Kyoto was an attempt to force companies to pay for their "external" costs.  Imagine this,  a Widget maker packs his product in Paper-A.  Paper-B comes along and costs the Widget maker $0.75 a widget less to pack.  This sounds great until we realise that Paper-B will cost $5 more to be...
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