An Officer's Obligation

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This is funny. Thread didnt turn out the way Liz was trolling for so she takes hers toys and refuses to play.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Now just how do you" maintain" a
degree? Do they take it back if you don't change the oil every 5,000 miles?

My degree has an unconditional warranty... But I do have to rotate the tires every now and then!

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My degree has an unconditional warranty... But I do have to rotate the tires every now and then!

I gotta admit, I chuckled.

[Puckstop31]

How about we define "maintaining" a degree in that I USE it. I take the knowledge, research skills and wisdom I earned in getting that degree and keep the edge sharp.

Better? Can we get back to the point now?

[RICHARD]

I think us civilians should STFU about situations we suspect we know oodles about. If anyone has a problem with the way we treat those morons I ask that you adopt/sponsor one in your home this summer.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I think us civilians should STFU about situations we suspect we know oodles about. If anyone has a problem with the way we treat those morons I ask that you adopt/sponsor one in your home this summer.

Hey great idea. No military has EVER needed civilian oversight. Nope, nope...NO MILITARY has EVER gone too far....

[lizbud]

So I just did little research and I now know that there is a legal definition of torture. Ya learn something new everyday.

Better late then never I suppose. So what did you turn to for answers?
How did you become enlightened? I hope you took lots of notes while you
were at it, remember there will be a test on Monday.

[Puckstop31]

Better late then never I suppose. So what did you turn to for answers?
How did you become enlightened? I hope you took lots of notes while you
were at it, remember there will be a test on Monday.

You are a bad loser Liz. LOL


But a GREAT Dodge Ball player. Do you really think people don't notice how you dodge the issues?

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It sometimes surprises me that we exepct our politicians and military (and everyone but us somehow) to behave better than the average person does.

The military is made up of ordinary citizen who have volunteered to do a particular job.

Politicians are ordinary citizens who have volunteered to be elected to do a particular job.

Neither group is made up of people who are better or worse than the rest of "us." They are just a sampling of "us."

And some of "us" will obey an illegal order and some of "us" will not.

Some of "us" will give an illegal order and some of "us" will not.

We cannot expect more of "them" than we are willing to expect of "us."

From the mister that made an example that the military shouldnt be held to a higher standard.

Hey great idea. No military has EVER needed civilian oversight. Nope, nope...NO MILITARY has EVER gone too far....

[lizbud]

You are a bad loser Liz. LOL


But a GREAT Dodge Ball player. Do you really think people don't notice how you dodge the issues?

Aww now, don't pout. When you grow up a little more, arm your self
with facts, people will be willing to take the time to discuss grownup issues
with you.

[Puckstop31]

Aww now, don't pout. When you grow up a little more, arm your self
with facts, people will be willing to take the time to discuss grownup issues
with you.

Now THATS funny. Thanks Liz...

[Edwina's Secretary]

From the mister that made an example that the military shouldnt be held to a higher standard.

"Trust, but verify"

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"Trust, but verify"

Dont you mean. Товарищ, доверие, но проверяй.

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As I said in my statement of December 9, 2007: 'I was briefed on interrogation techniques the (Bush) administration was considering using in the future. The administration advised that legal counsel for both the CIA and the Department of Justice had concluded that the techniques were legal.

Source.

So Liz, what did you find that contradicts Mrs Pelosi, on what constitutes torture?

And ES, it seems we cant доверие Mrs Pelosi and we cant проверяй her stance either...

[Edwina's Secretary]

Dont you mean. Товарищ, доверие, но проверяй.

No.