The soldier in question, Aruqonzo, is one that is known to you, but I think being a bit ambiguous is fine here. Suffice it to say that he has exhibited this sort of behavior in the past (intentional or not), and has appeared disrespctful at those times by doing so. Sad, as he's actually above the competence line for promotion... not that this is saying much (as I alluded to earlier).
An interesting note on SGT Bull and his acclimation to "unit personality": This morning's PT session was going to be a little short, as the BC wanted everyone to attend the NBC chamber. It seems HQ PLT only had 2 personnel otherwise unoccupied: SGT Bull and SGT Shi...hmm. Shammer? for lack of a better name. Both fine examples of Supply SGTs in any case. They ambled over to join us in SGT Runsalot's PT group, although she had announced that tod
Well, perhaps we'll see me actually get to lead soldiers, if I get less fat, and the Phantom Half-Dozen actually show up (have you heard this rumor yet?). Also, I'm not sure if you're clear on which CSM I meant. He wasn't ours (directly)... another pseudonym for him might be, um, Birdtown? Whatever. See you way too early Sunday, I suppose.
Well, I couldn't avoid the spoilers, but even when I know there will be a death at the end of a novel (and perhaps even who that death is), the right author can still make me enjoy the trip to that fatal end. As such, I enjoyed the trip, insofar as I could enjoy this sort of debacle. I can sypathize with the soldiers that choked in this instance, as I honestly didn't do much better. However, my board was not regulated by this particular CSM, but
I thoroughly enjoy your writing style, you know that, but you've done this before as well, so I thought I'd comment on it. You promise something in the title, but then... you fail to deliver. You tease "Cascade Failure," and even go on to explain it, and yet we don't get to see it (today). The same thing happened with "The Fall." Now, your articles are still very pleasing as stories and I know you are deliberately pacing yourself, both to elimin
Good point, Arquonzo. Link mentions some of the torture, and I had read another article recently (lost link) where the exact thing you described was said by an Arab. Notice, too, that it's not just the homosexual behavior (although I'm sure that weighs in), but also that they were being forced to do these things by women, who also witnessed them doi
You should have seen SGT Runsalot get pissed off this morning when I "let it slip" Pyramid led a run on Thursday instead of MSE. I then had the pleasure of telling her that we could have done push-ups in standing water, instead... and it clicked for her. Why do I find such perverse pleasure in that sort of thing?
Hmm. If I'm correct: Hint One: He likes Dr. Pepper, although some of his contemporaries declare it a sin. Hint Two: He had the longest stay of one of his job (with the possible future exception of Greywar, soon). Hint Three: The boy is back in town, FWIW. If I'm wrong... then I have no idea. It's not much of a clue that Greywar gave.
While I'd like to abide by Godwin (and boy did I have to try hard to avoid it in my post), it looks like I have to eat some crow, at least in this specific indicident: Link I still stand by my comments in general. We will have to trust someone , right? Of course, it would help if we actually checked out their background first...<BR
http://www.cpa-iraq.org/pressreleases/20040422_generals.html So. Generals from the Iraqi Army from the former regime are being rehired. Ba'athists are going to be allowed to vote and hold office. Why would we possibly do this? There are background checks in place. Obviously, anyone in the infamous deck of cards would be excluded from these sorts of initiatives. Saleh has been "checked by the Marines who have full confidence in him."
Where were the blogs? Well, I for one wasn't blogging at that time (not that you could accuse me of blogging now...), and I also wasn't reading these forums. But when I heard about the happenings in Fallujah... Our Platoon had already gotten together for a weekly "Intelligence Briefing." Really just a recap of the news, more or less, but the events had just transpired. The briefer barely touched on the subject, but I had been net-s
Draginol - Yes, you have included a sentence that says extenuating circumstances don't excuse this behavior. However, the rest of your statements seem to imply mitigating factors that might lighten the burden of guilt upon the soldiers involved. You may not have intended for it to sound that way, but statements like (paraphrasing) "for all we know, these guys killed the Americans in Fallujah," and (quote) "don't be so quick to rush to judgement. Ther
I will reserve suicide by alcohol for GA, thanks.
pseudosoldier (real name classified: uninteresting) is a failed ROTC cadet. Approached by the military, he was enrolled in a secret government eugenics project located in the basement of the NSA (next to the alien autopsy room and down the hall from the telepathic listening stations for interstellar communications). Graduating from this program (among others), pseud
*ouch* (At least it was his *ego* this time...) "Trolling" is simply the (misapplied) tag that the sysad has given to "bad comment" here. Trolling in actuality would be... hmm. Flamebaiting (Greywar *has* done this), name dropping (this too)... Being intentionally inflammatory in one's comments just to get a (usually negative) reaction. oleteach, I don't think you've come close to that. And I won't go easy on you just because you're so
Say, Grey, is there any word back from the developer on the newest versions? I'd really like to see what he has done for an update...
Okay, that rings true, actually... Sister oleteach, if I have offended you, I apologize. I *really* don't think I was harsh up there (plz notice the winky smiley after the first comment), but perhaps it came off that way. Honestly, I *do* have respect for Greywar's linguistic skill, at least as it pertains to his immediate job (and possibly ordering alcohol, although I haven't witnessed this first hand). I *do* only give this respect grudging
So, does this mean you've sworn off instigating this sort of thing? It's odd that you posted this article just a few days ago, and then almost immediately posted an article inviting people to drink with you in Cali... But, unless there are virtually no teams in my language, MB Cochise and I (and maybe Smiley) will be down at the Duck with you.
"As a talented linguist"... 1) Do you have any proof of his skill with his target language? ; ) 2) Would you prefer he use phoneticized Korean colloquialisms instead of swear words? Everyone wears a mask or three, perhaps with the exception of some very boring people. SGT Pyramid is a bit focused on being "hooah." One gets the feeling that he was stationed with a line unit (read: combat arms (read: guys with guns)) in the pa
Alright... I just thought we were going with SSG Accent. SGT MB is an accurate (if unflattering) nick, and you did need one as his other doesn't work (as we discussed). I think Smiley could be great fun on the trip, but I'm not sure how much pressure you should apply to bring on the drinkage. I've extended the offer, but it has not been taken up.
And by "sorrows," you mean "livers." And by "Olympics," you mean "competition." Wouldn't want to get sued now, would we? SGT Monobrow and I will bitch at you tomorrow over the latest development for our teams (non-competition related, BTW). Is SSG Unreadable ours or yours? And I use "yours" loosely, don't worry. And by "I use yours loosely," I mean...
No, no. This is a *male* assclown. I'm pretty sure you've never seen him. I *think* the one you are referring to is gone, ETS. And, no, I meant Talisein for "Special" Population PT, not NBC.
The pacing was fine. Due to my faulty memory (or yours), I don't remember being there that morning, but instead remember checking in with Top to return the dirty dinner dishes to the chow hall. No, I distinctly remember the "Fuck, maybe he really did kill himself." But your way sounds good, too. Perhaps a disclaimer: "Warning: Storyteller is probably drunk, and was probably drunk during the time frame of the story as well. Most of t
Good question, EL, about the next chapter. Maybe Greywar has forgotten which story comes next. Dude PCSed to... Campbell? Went to a high-speed unit, IIRC. Good on 'im, it should help out his career. (Wouldn't mind seeing him again some time myself. Not so much for the body hair, tho.)
Where'd we get him from... from HHS. No, EL, you don't know him. He's just some assclown NBC guy to replace our last assclown (pot-smoking) NBC guy. The 'normal' NCO (she'd probably be all happy you called her 'normal') might be back tomorrow. Maybe not. This guy is the primary alternate, tho. Maybe we can get Talisein...
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