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Reply to State-of-the-Blog Address in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

Oh, that will get me to write about this. Unlike some people, I can be honest to a fault, if you recall. But, to rationalize it (as much to myself as to you): The "quizzes" (mult. choice and T/F) are labeled "review" on the actual content pages, and we are required to take them until we receive a mark of 100%. Already I've had some minor difficulty with Lesson 2, but whaddayaknow, I got 100% on it after all. meh As for the short answ

Reply to Deadly Charisma (Pt. 8) in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Which good parts do you mean? The self-incriminating parts? Not everyone involved has left the unit or the Army yet... I think he fears for his life if this managed to get in the wrong hands. And, yes, he enjoys the sound of his own voice/sight of his own words. But you knew that.

State-of-the-Blog Address in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

As Greywar and Estrogen Lass (amongst others) would tell you, I have been slacking at this blog bit. While there are numerous excuses I could espouse, I'll just let you know how it is. It's never been about me being stupid; it's all about the sloth, folks. (I actually have a rabid fear/allergic reaction to being called/thought of as stupid. While I can't stop

Reply to Masculine or Feminine? in Humor JoeUser Forums

Oh, stop it. Post proof or retract, both of you. (i.e. at least support your stance) : P (okay, I just really wanted to say PPOR) I think Vodka is pretty masculine. Please refer to large Russian men drinking canned (!) Vodka straight. Please also note that just because you drink a "masculine" drink doesn't mean you have a penis, or like chicks. Please also also note that if you drink "feminine" drinks, you are a bit of a poof.

Reply to Germany's Idea for stabilizing Iraq! Send in Iran! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Gerry, Why do you feel they would be under control of other countries officers? Are we looking at a definite, comprehensive UN presence here? I mean, I'd honestly like for the UN to be involved... I don't think it does nearly what it should to justify its existence. But is it UN SOP to place troops under officers of other nations? While Indonesia may have a lesser interest in taking over Iraq, if its military has a poor reputation, I'm not

Reply to Masculine or Feminine? in Humor JoeUser Forums

Arq, instead of economically conscious did he label you "flouncing nancy?" Jess, do you feel that Long Island Tea is feminine, then? I'm starting to form a theory based on number of ingredients... mostly due to the "punishment" drinks that Monobrow forced upon us in San Fran. Then again, maybe they weren't "feminine," but instead "stupid." Maybe I have to get another category. After tonight, I think Red Bull and Vodka is masculine, and Red

Reply to Masculine or Feminine? in Humor JoeUser Forums

I was drinking the same pinot grigio that I started on in Almania. Of course, it was 4.80/bottle there, but I found a "double bottle" yesterday at the Class Six for 11.35 ... good times. Also, if anyone is interested in adding their opinions of the listed drinks, you can also post other drinks that I left off the hastily compiled list. Like whiskey, Rum or Old Crow.

Reply to Germany's Idea for stabilizing Iraq! Send in Iran! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

If it makes you feel any better, grey, it's just that I would find grappling with her preferable to grappling with, say, Judoman over there, or Drunken You. That's what I meant by "just", anyway.

Reply to Masculine or Feminine? in Humor JoeUser Forums

Originally, the question was posed because SGT Monobrow and I got in an argument over whether a Cape Cod was a girly drink. We agreed to ask you (the subject matter expert), but he said I couldn't stack the question against the 'Cod. Your answer supported my stand, but also supported him in his drinking of it. (He also latched onto the 3rd Dictionary.com definition of "effete" ~ effeminate, in reference to the liter and a half of wine I had last nig

Reply to Germany's Idea for stabilizing Iraq! Send in Iran! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I wanna wrestle, too, but just with Estrogen Lass. Politics is a pretty inexact science, tho, guys. Most of my analyses are accomplished by looking at a situation and applying my natural pessimism. Gerry, do you think the corruption would be a problem for them working as security forces, then? I'm not sure, but I had heard an anecdote that Mexican companies wouldn't invest in Indonesia because they were too corrupt. I really have no idea if

Reply to Iraq after June 30 in Politics JoeUser Forums

For the record, it's unlikely that Greywar or I will be heading into harm's way any time soon. I think we're safe for about a year... but as Dharma knows nothing is certain in the military (good luck getting a solid answer on your PCS status soon). The Iraqis who have the say on whether we should stay or not are, right now, the same people we've put into power: the Governing Council (minus, what, two or three original members now?). I'm fairly ce

Reply to Married and Buried in Humor JoeUser Forums

AssenKlownen is actually the plural. (Or double plural. I'm not sure. It's like booben.) I'm not sure if I share credit in its conception or not, but I sure used the hell out of it while we were in Almania.

Reply to The Power of Our Words Part 5 in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Well, for those who know me, please realize that the abuse I heap upon my friends (rarely my acquaintances; if I call you names, it usually means I'm more comfortable around you) pales in comparison to my own CD soundtrack in my head. I've tried to stop the disk, but usually as I reach for the controls, it skips to that one track about how I can't change.

Reply to Iraq after June 30 in Politics JoeUser Forums

Turning sovereignty over to them... or, somewhat, anyway. Of course, we have to keep control of their budding military force. And the police. Ooh, the border guards. And, really, any other security organizations that anyone has set up so far. And the governing council can't pass any laws that last past January. But other than that, they can have sovereignty, sure. Not that I have a better answer than the one we're using, mind you. I've l

Reply to Origin Story in Welcome JoeUser Forums

Mostly, I'm working on the dialect class on TDY and also trying to get enough of my Government class done in order to earn an "incomplete" and extra time to finish the class. I'd hate to have to pay for the class and this shitty, virus-infected laptop. Maybe if SGT Mono-Brow and I go to a rave with the British this weekend, tho...

Reply to We're *NOT* Last! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Ah, the three words (one of which vulgar) that can get a cute girl to say, "Thank you, baby."

Reply to Germany's Idea for stabilizing Iraq! Send in Iran! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Well, we seem to be at odds with definitions of "Muslim country." Gerry, is Indonesia the "largest Muslim country in the world" based on size or population? And is it a "Muslim country" because it contains Muslims? A majority of Muslims? Is it the largest based on population of Muslims or percentage of the total population of Muslims? Regardless, it's pretty apparent that in these articles and in many peoples views that "Muslim country" is equi

Reply to Army Inactive Reserves to Become Active Reserves! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Greywar is getting a pretty good push, being put over a lot of long-time superstars here. Muggaz, for example, is being forced to job for awhile... some call it a passing of the torch, some call it a screw-job swerve. About the clueless soldier... it was the Pokekorean. Maybe he was making a bit of a joke, but it was lost on me. Then again, he's the same kid who told me about the guy who complimented him on his dancing and bought him a drink...

Reply to Army Inactive Reserves to Become Active Reserves! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Please stop trying to kill the thread with lovey-dovey saccharine. I hadn't been aware that they do track down the AWOLs. I had always heard that they just sort of... let them go. If you say it is so, I believe you, and even rejoice (well, a little). People need to sign up (and re-up) for the military with their eyes open, a lesson that I continue to relearn. And people need to be ready to face the consequences of their actions. With the fallo

Reply to All Soldiers Should Be Treated Equally! in Politics JoeUser Forums

You make some good points here. I mean, I reenlisted (may ghod have mercy upon my soul) because I knew that I could easily take care of my dependents in the service, rather than trying to find a job in a short amount of time. There was always the concern that I wouldn't have health-care for them... it's free in the military. Your point is even further supported by soldiers who get married simply for the pay raise/off post privileges, and other m

Reply to Army Inactive Reserves to Become Active Reserves! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Okay, thanks for not taking my demand for proof the wrong way. I'm just honestly curious about this. It seems odd to me that they are willing to track down soldiers who have willingly completed a good protion of their commitment, but they've never done this for SMs who go AWOL. It also seems odd that you're acting as Greywar's Retention NCO/Career Counselor, but on further reflection, you're the least likely to screw him over. (Over.) And, a

Reply to Thanks Mom in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

What a good boy... *sniffle*

Reply to We're *NOT* Last! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

His team did fine. With the minimal train-up that was offered, and the usual *stellar* amount of language training we normally get, all four teams sent performed adequately. God willing, we'll get a chance to send one team per language next year, but that may not come to pass. Alternately, *I'll* still be in the unit for the following competition, so I can try and take an FNG with me to Monterey... Yes. He said w007.

Reply to Army Inactive Reserves to Become Active Reserves! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Say, any of you kids have a link to this message on the 'net? I haven't successfully found anything related to this since hearing about it... perhaps at least cite the source? (I don't want to start yelling "Post proof or retract", tho.)

Reply to Promotions (pt 2) in Work JoeUser Forums

Yah, das booben. Now that EL has brought it up, how many soldiers have you successfully taken to the board here, Greywar? Maybe the karmic cloud of doom has followed you for longer than you realize...