Semper fi, and may they keep on doing that voodoo that they do so well.

semper fi

God Bless our Marines!

[Link: www.foxnews.com...]

i have been by this house evanston, il. sure has more than it's share of kooks, nuts, fruits and moonbats. sort of like a mini san fran by the lake

To the United States Marines, a government organization that is actually a force for good in the world...if they didn't exist, we've have to invent them.

Semper fi!

Happy Birthday, Leathernecks!

re: #5 razorbacker

Weren't they created to deal with the Barbary Pirates?

In honor of my jarheaded nephew, today I shall endeavor to be mobile, agile, and hostile.

Have as much fun as circumstances permit, see ya later.

re: #7 MandyManners

GMTA!

Sorry to rain on your parade guys...but as a scrawny nerd who never even went through BMT I feel I gotta ask the vets here...

What exactly inspires you guys to keep on going against all odds, knowing that even a substantial portion of the general populace that you serve resents or otherwise despises you, knowing that your works will probably earn you more revile than respect, and with that nagging feeling that history will (or at least since Vietnam anyway) not remember you fondly?

What keeps you guys fighting?!

re: #8 BlueCanuck

Weren't they created to deal with the Barbary Pirates?

"From the shores of Tripoli", dude.

Though I think they were actually invented to remind sailors of what a fighting man looks like.

^{Heh, now it is time to go}

Semper Fi!

Scrambled eggs and beef?

Happy Birthday USMC!

re: #11 laZardo

I can speak for myself. Because the feeling that I was doing the right thing. When I joined three words came to mind, "Queen and Country".

/okay listening to my grandfathers stories helped too,

Happy birthday, U.S. Marines. Faithfully keeping Heaven filled with new souls since 1775.

Happy birthday and thank you.

Here's a shout out to San Diego and Parris Island.

re: #11 laZardo

Sorry to rain on your parade guys...but as a scrawny nerd who never even went through BMT I feel I gotta ask the vets here...

What exactly inspires you guys to keep on going against all odds, knowing that even a substantial portion of the general populace that you serve resents or otherwise despises you, knowing that your works will probably earn you more revile than respect, and with that nagging feeling that history will (or at least since Vietnam anyway) not remember you fondly?

What keeps you guys fighting?!

This

I still have my maternal grandfather's white, leather belt on the reverse side of which is a list of all the places he was deployed starting in 1918.

Marines

re: #20 mama winger

This

I'm just trying to be a father
raise a daughter and a son
be a lover to their mother
everything to everyone

Up and at 'em bright and early
I'm all business in my suit
Yeah, I'm dressed up for success
From my head down to my boots

I don't do it for the money
There's bills that I can't pay
I don't do it for the glory
I just do it anyway

Providing for our future's my responsibility
Yeah I'm real good under pressure
Being all that I can be
I can't call in sick on Mondays
When the weekend's been too strong
I just work straight through the holidays
Sometimes all night long

You can bet that I stand ready
when the wolf growls at the door
Yeah I'm solid, yeah I'm steady
Hey I'm true down to the core

And I will always do my duty
No matter what the price
I've counted up the cost
I know the sacrifice
Oh and I don't wanna die for you
But if dying's asked of me
I'll bear that cross with honor
Cause freedom don't come free

I'm an American soldier
An American
Beside my brothers and my sisters
I will proudly take a stand
When liberty's in jeopardy
I'll always do what's right

I'm out here on the front line
sleep in peace tonight
American soldier
I'm an American soldier

"A Marine is not allowed to die without permission!"

Drill Sgt. F. Lee Ermey

re: #11 laZardo

I think the majority of the population does support our troops. Those that don't are just very vocal about it.

I don't know what keeps them going, but I would think it would be their deep love of this country and it's ideals- that they may protect Her for their families today and pass it on to their children and grandchildren.

I love this country, and I was not able to sign up after 9/11, though I wanted to serve my country and protect her. I can only imagine this is what keeps our brave men and women going.

God Bless this great land, and God Bless our Troops.

re: #23 mama winger

When is "Patriot Winger" going back out?

Duty.
Honor.
Courage.

"Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."

re: #26 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

When is "Patriot Winger" going back out?

Dat be January. He can't wait. He says he needs the vacation :)

Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem.

Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

Old Marines (they're not retired) are the toughest bastards (without exception) I've ever met.

re: #11 laZardo

What keeps you guys fighting?!

The person on our left and our right who is depending on us.

Happy Birthday to my brother and sister Marines. We don't look a day over 29.

And now a nice video to commemorate things.

Well folks, you have a great day - I am off to work, saving America one puppy at a time !

:)

see ya's later

Drive by post-
God bless and thank you to each and every Marine, past and present.

My other grandfather was also a Marine. He fought in the Pacific. He never would talk about it but, he had an abiding hatred for the Japanese.

Well my relief is here and it's time for me to go. For all those that know wish me luck. Night shift signing off, and stay scaly everyone.

re: #8 BlueCanuck

Weren't they created to deal with the Barbary Pirates?

Nope. They were created to deal with the British. Nowadays, we get along fine with Royal Marines.

We owe all Marines, past and present, more than they will ever know. I have the opportunity to travel around the world playing music for a living and absolutely none of that would be possible without our armed forces.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart and happy birthday.

From a Marine to all the devil dogs on the forum, happy birthday :

The USMC is over 230 years of romping, stomping, hell, death and destruction. The finest fighting machine the world has ever seen. We were born in a bomb crater, our mother was an M-16 and our father was the devil.
Each moment that I live is an additional threat upon your life. I am a rough looking, roving soldier of the sea. I am cocky, self-centered, overbearing, and I do not know the meaning of fear, for I am fear itself. I am a green, amphibious monster made of blood and guts who arose from the sea, festering on anti-Americans throughout the globe. Whenever it may arise, and when my time comes, I will die a glorious death on the battle field, giving my life to Mom, the Corps, and the American flag.
We stole the eagle from the Air Force, the anchor from the Navy, and the rope from the Army. On the 7th day, while God rested, we overran his perimeter and stole the globe, and we’ve been running the show ever since. We live like soldiers and talk like sailors and slap the hell out of both of them. Soldier by day, lover by night, drunkard by choice, Marine by the grace of God!

re: #8 BlueCanuck

Weren't they created to deal with the Barbary Pirates?

Fighting the Barbary pirates helped consolidate the early federal powers in order to raise money to build ships to take the fight to them.

Like good teachers, like firefighters, like police officers, like RN's....we need more of them. God bless the United States Marine Corp. Thank you for your service.

Before I get to the replies, was watching CNN International and an article they had on "change.gov" and I think they might have made a Freudian slip...

They displayed a survey that showed only 39% of the populace watch cable news, 29% for network news.

/snerking

As some may not know, the Marine Corps is under the Department of the Navy.

re: #25 Sharmuta

I think the majority of the population does support our troops. Those that don't are just very vocal about it.

I don't know what keeps them going, but I would think it would be their deep love of this country and it's ideals- that they may protect Her for their families today and pass it on to their children and grandchildren.

I love this country, and I was not able to sign up after 9/11, though I wanted to serve my country and protect her. I can only imagine this is what keeps our brave men and women going.

God Bless this great land, and God Bless our Troops.

They do, but not necessarily the mandate they go under. Otherwise they would not have voted for a President that stood against those mandates.

re: #42 rightside

As some may not know, the Marine Corps is under the Department of the Navy.

Who doesn't know that?!

re: #42 rightside
Yeah, we're a department of the Navy, THE MEN'S DEPARTMENT!

re: #42 rightside

MARINE Corp.

I liked the show "Major Dad". Yeah, sitcom built in dummies and all, but played Marines in a glorious light as soldiers.

Was a nice show.

re: #8 BlueCanuck

Weren't they created to deal with the Barbary Pirates?

The United States Marine Corps is in fact the oldest branch of the Armed Forces, in terms of formal date of inception. They were formed in Philadelphia, at Tun Tavern, in 1775 at the direction of the Continental Congress. Hence, technically, the Marines are older than the United States itself.

United States Marine Corps- Wikipedia

The first line of the Marine Corps Hymn,

From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli

Commemorates the Corps' most distinguished accomplishments of the first century of their existence- storming Chapultepec Palace in Mexico City during th Mexican War of 1848, and their smashing of the Tripolitanian ("Barbary") pirates in 1821-22.

Other interesting facts;

The Marine Corps' motto, Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful) became official in 1883. Prior to that, it had been used for nearly a quarter-century, replacing an early preferred greeting, "Fortitudinus".

USMC Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey, the more-or-less unofficial spokesman of the Corps, is a twice-wounded and decorated veteran of the Vietnam War.

The last two lines of the Hymn are;

If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scenes,

They will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.

Happy Birthday, Marines.

/I have a few relatives who have worn the globe and fouled anchor

cheers

eon

Have we ever had a president who was a Marine, also?

re: #48 eon

USMC Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey, the more-or-less unofficial spokesman of the Corps, is a twice-wounded and decorated veteran of the Vietnam War.

I can understand why.

Good morning, everybody!

Drive-by from a proud parent of a Marine.

re: #51 Knitwit

Good Morning

re: #50 laZardo

I can understand why.

It is just about impossible to watch that and not smile.

Of course, if any recruit were fool enough to do so, it'd be

Drop and give me fifty, maggot!

Thus is steel forged, in the hottest fire.

cheers

eon

Everybody go to the Marine's party or something?

Semper Fi USMC Homies!

re: #45 pfpfutureking

Yeah, we're a department of the Navy, THE MEN'S DEPARTMENT!

Damn Straight!

re: #54 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I was looking for the cake.

It's hard to imagine an organization that has its roots in a New England tavern with lots of beer and guys who wore white wigs. Guys who decided to make a bunch of pirates dead.

Ya...for the good old days.

re: #57 Sharmuta

I was looking for the cake.

I like cake.

re: #49 MandyManners

Have we ever had a president who was a Marine, also?

Anyone?

Urrah! God bless the USA and the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi.

re: #60 MandyManners

Anyone?

The only three I can recall with significant military service at Washington, US Grant and Teddy Roosevelt. Army all the way.

re: #49 MandyManners

Have we ever had a president who was a Marine, also?

No, but we have our first Community Organizer.

re: #62 galloping granny

The only three I can recall with significant military service at are Washington, US Grant and Teddy Roosevelt. Army all the way.

re: #62 galloping granny

Eisenhower?

/oh wait...Army too...

re: #60 MandyManners

Didn't see any. Went fishing, casted my largest inter(net) and couldn't find one.

re: #62 galloping granny

The only three I can recall with significant military service at Washington, US Grant and Teddy Roosevelt. Army all the way.

Eisenhower?

List of US President's Military Service

re: #60 MandyManners

Anyone?

No. Americans are not ready for that. Racists.

re: #62 galloping granny

The only three I can recall with significant military service at Washington, US Grant and Teddy Roosevelt. Army all the way.

Thanks! I'd looked and looked.

Carter was Navy.

re: #67 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Eisenhower?

Was Obama a Sandanista?

re: #65 laZardo

Eisenhower?

/oh wait...Army too...

Ah - forgive me! How could I possible forget Eisenhower! Smack my head. Guess this is one day I need some coffee.

re: #70 MandyManners

Thanks! I'd looked and looked.

Carter was Navy.

Subs wasn't it? Maybe that explains him. . . . .

Getting drunk in style on my birthday. Air France Lounge CDG. For Free!

Marines, Honor, Courage, Commitment. Stay Marine as long as you can.

Love,
Gunny

re: #68 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

List of US President's Military Service

This is actually pretty interesting...

re: #75 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

This is actually pretty interesting...

Not a single Marine. Why not?

Yeah carter was in the nucular Navy, at least that was how he pronounced it. And everyone makes fun of Bush for calling it nucular.

re: #76 MandyManners

Not a single Marine. Why not?

Too much integrity to go into politics?

re: #76 MandyManners

Not a single Marine. Why not?

They are guarding the gates of heaven if I recall correctly.

re: #76 MandyManners

Not a single Marine. Why not?

They probably don't make it far with the "politickin'" bullshit crowd.

Rustler here and Marines don't serve as Commander in chief because that would be a demotion with pay raise.

re: #75 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

This is actually pretty interesting...

Very interesting. Most presidents have been in the Army. And it's still a great country!
/
Love the Army too...even if it IS the Army!

re: #76 MandyManners

Not a single Marine. Why not?

Might be because Marine officers are actually US Navy. Might be because Marine officers haven't made a habit of living to a ripe old age due to constraints of their profession.

Was reading about the battle of Belleau Wood during WWI last night - that's where the Marines earned the name Devil Dogs. They lost a full half of their officer contingent.

Semper fi !

re: #62 galloping granny

The only three I can recall with significant military service at Washington, US Grant and Teddy Roosevelt. Army all the way.

There was also Dwight D. Eisenhower (formerly General of the Army and Supreme Commander, Allied Forces European Theater in WW II).

Harry S. Truman was a Captain (U.S. Army, AEF, Artillery) in WW I.

Besides U.S. Grant, three other later Presidents served in the Civil War; Chester A. Arthur, James A. Garfield, Benjamin Harrison.

John F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon, Lyndon B. Johnson, George H. W. Bush, and Gerald R. Ford all served in the United States Navy in WW II. Jame E. Carter served in the Navy in the 1950s, attaining the rank of Lt. Cmdr. and the command of a diesel-electric submarine (not a nuclear submarine as has often been claimed- but not by him AFAIK).

Ronald Reagan served in the USAAF reserve during WW II, making training films. Our present President, George W. Bush, flew F-102A jet interceptors with the U.S. Air Force.

cheers

eon

I love the Marines tho lol never had to go rescue them like Navy and Airforce had to give em directions home a few times but thats it.

re: #68 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Interesting...

Calvin Coolidge as governor of Massachusetts was also the commander-in-chief of an artillery company whose slogan was also the main slogan used by the mercenary company in this video game...

re: #85 eon

There was also Dwight D. Eisenhower (formerly General of the Army and Supreme Commander, Allied Forces European Theater in WW II).

Harry S. Truman was a Captain (U.S. Army, AEF, Artillery) in WW I.

Besides U.S. Grant, three other later Presidents served in the Civil War; Chester A. Arthur, James A. Garfield, Benjamin Harrison.

John F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon, Lyndon B. Johnson, George H. W. Bush, and Gerald R. Ford all served in the United States Navy in WW II. Jame E. Carter served in the Navy in the 1950s, attaining the rank of Lt. Cmdr. and the command of a diesel-electric submarine (not a nuclear submarine as has often been claimed- but not by him AFAIK).

Ronald Reagan served in the USAAF reserve during WW II, making training films. Our present President, George W. Bush, flew F-102A jet interceptors with the U.S. Air Force.

cheers

eon

Yes, I am not usually quite so fuddle brained. Please excuse me. I'm being distracted. Got up to find my daughter gone a couple of hours ago and no note, haven't had coffee yet.

I don't want to brag, but I've made a Marine cry....

re: #83 galloping granny

Might be because Marine officers are actually US Navy. Might be because Marine officers haven't made a habit of living to a ripe old age due to constraints of their profession.

Was reading about the battle of Belleau Wood during WWI last night - that's where the Marines earned the name Devil Dogs. They lost a full half of their officer contingent.

No. Marine officers are Marines, granny. And always will be. Navy has nothing at all to do with it.

re: #83 galloping granny

Might be because Marine officers are actually US Navy. Might be because Marine officers haven't made a habit of living to a ripe old age due to constraints of their profession.

Was reading about the battle of Belleau Wood during WWI last night - that's where the Marines earned the name Devil Dogs. They lost a full half of their officer contingent.

Marine Officers are not Navy. The Navy does provide support to the Marines, such as Medical and Dental (me). But there are definetely Marine Officers.

Last night, a man (Marine) gave an account of the Chosin Reservoir (Korea) at church. My father in-law (Army) was also at the Chosin Reservoir, and at church.

Glad I wasn't there. Did not sound fun.

Good morning Lizards..............

... I named my son after my wife's WWII Marine grandpa. He very quietly cried and I loved it.

re: #89 Spenser (with an S)

I don't want to brag, but I've made a Marine cry....

I cry all the time now I'm retired. It sucks not being with MY Marines.

re: #90 rightwinger3

No. Marine officers are Marines, granny. And always will be. Navy has nothing at all to do with it.

Well we got a little to do with it?

re: #88 galloping granny

Is everything OK?

Seriously.

cheers

eon

re: #96 Nevergiveup

Well we got a little to do with it?

Right Doc, gotcha, but you know what I'm talking about.

Semper Fi

He never served on a Nuke sub was was in training to move to them when his father died and he gave up his Commision. So allthough he never served on a nuclear sub he was being trained to and was likely to be one of the first Commanders on the new Nuclear Navy. Rustler

Duty.
Honor.
Courage.

The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon

A shoutout from a proud Marine mom, to all of the leathernecks out there!

re: #92 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Last night, a man (Marine) gave an account of the Chosin Reservoir (Korea) at church. My father in-law (Army) was also at the Chosin Reservoir, and at church.

Glad I wasn't there. Did not sound fun.

(Meaning at the Chosin Reservoir, I was at church). Oh, you know what I mean.

re: #102 Irish Rose

Not a Leatherneck, but.... Hiya Rose! Purrrrrr.

Charles, Thanks for the thread. I know you do it every year but still.

Ahh the frozen Chosin I hated winters in Korea.

re: #104 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Not a Leatherneck, but.... Hiya Rose! Purrrrrr.

Morning, FBV ;).

Soon Obama will have an opportunity to decide whether to continue or stop a number of Bush's executive orders. Interesting that they are meeting today, to discuss whether Obama will continue to undermine the efforts of the Marines or finally start showing support and respect.

re: #103 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

(Meaning at the Chosin Reservoir, I was at church). Oh, you know what I mean.

One of my uncles (recon) was at the Frozen Chosin. He and his squad spent a week in a cave watching the People's Liberation Army going by on the road at the bottom of a valley. They survived on crackers, water, and just being Marines.

And came back with a real good intel cut on the Order of Battle of the Chinese units they were spying on.

He regarded it as "just another day in the Corps".

cheers

eon

Marine's are typically only combat roles Navy supplies support troops and officer's for support positions so Marine officers are free to do what they do best be Marines.

Bumper sticker sported by vet distributing poppies at my supermarket:
USMC logo with the words "When it absolutely, positively must be destroyed overnight."

The National Science Foundation announced the following study results on U.S. military recreation preferences:

1. Sport of choice for Marines: bowling.
2. Sport of choice for Sailors: football.
3. Sport of choice for Soldiers: baseball.
4. Sport of choice for Coast Guardsmen: tennis.
5. Sport of choice for Airmen: golf.

Notice how the farther down the list you go, the smaller their balls get.

Well, I have to run.

Take care, everyone.

{especially you, galloping granny}

Have a great day, Lizards.

cheers

eon

Happy Birthday Marine Corp!

OT

Finally, a Democrat who show's how he REALLY feels about the people!

re: #110 Rancher

Marine's are typically only combat roles Navy supplies support troops and officer's for support positions so Marine officers are free to do what they do best be Marines.

Just so everyone gets it right. The United States Marine Corps is a separate service within the Department of the Navy. Marines are not considered sailors nor will they ever be. The Navy has their servicemen and the Marines have theirs. We work very closely with the Navy but have different missions.

re: #93 doriangrey

Morning dorian.

An Army, Marine, and Air force General are sitting around the campfire talking about how brave there soldiers are. The Air force Gen calls his driver over tell him to climb a tree and jump the driver climbs about 20 feet jumps breaks his legs. The Army general repeats the order to his driver who promptly climbs to the top jumps executes a PLF and makes it. The Marine general does likewise his driver responds f you sir. The marine gen then turns to the others and says see that is balls.

Good Morning Lizards! Happy Birthday to the US Marines!

re: #116 rightside

Morning dorian.

Good morning rightside......

re: #118 HoosierHoops

Good Morning Lizards! Happy Birthday to the US Marines!

Indeed hoops, and may they enjoy another 233 years....

Semper Fi, United Sates Marine Corp, fighting Radical Islam since our inception!

Real Rancher

The Marines began as rigging sharp shooters & boarding parties on Naval ships.
They then became amphibious forces until today as infantry & airwing.
The Marines are part of the Department of the Navy, but are a distinct branch of our Armed Forces.

Happy Semper Fidelis day Rancher was wondering if youd remember then Charles has this nice thread to remind ya.

Semper Fi!

(As a former Army combat rifleman I must confess to a certain amount of testosterone envy.)

In other news...

The Big ZERO gets to see the Oval Office for the first time today.

Imagine a soft-spoken tour guide in a nice cardigan sweater.

"This is the Hot Line to the Russians. Can you say 'Hot Line'?"

We now return you to your regularly scheduled reality.
_

Well "Google" again rises to the occasion and ignores the Marine Corps. What a shocker.

And when he gets to Heaven
to Saint Peter he will tell:
One more marine reporting, Sir.
I've served my time in hell.

-Guadalcanal

re: #120 doriangrey

Indeed hoops, and may they enjoy another 233 years....

Yea..Dorian..how goes it?

re: #123 Rancher
Morning son, every Marine knows the Marine Corps' birthday. When's the Army's birthday? No googling!

Real Rancher.

All I can think of to say is, thank you for your service.

Was 11B2V here for a bit in the Army served a lot of time in joint training with MArines outta Camp Lejune area. Must say the most enjoyable field time I spent was with a full Navy mess and hospital set up adjacent to me and the Devil Dogs.

re: #130 3 wood

All I can think of to say is, thank you for your service.

Really. What else is there to say?

re: #125 The Other Les

In other news...

The Big ZERO gets to see the Oval Office for the first time today.

Imagine a soft-spoken tour guide in a nice cardigan sweater.

"This is the Hot Line to the Russians. Can you say 'Hot Line'?"

We now return you to your regularly scheduled reality.
_

Then the tour reaches the Presidents personal quarters, where the tour guide points to an innocent looking white phone. This the tour guide says is your 3am phone, it will be the source of your worst nightmares.... Have a nice day mister president.

re: #128 HoosierHoops

Yea..Dorian..how goes it?

Pretty good hoop's, cough cough... A little coffee would make it perfect though.... ;)

June 14 1775

re: #135 Rancher

June 14 1775

It was a good day...................... ;)

From the Official Website of the Multi-National Force Iraq:

Commanding General's U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Message
Monday, 10 November 2008

First in, last out... hooah, boys! Get some!

Morning All!

God bless the USMC. Happy birthday, Jarheads, no hard feelings, eh? :-)

re: #134 doriangrey

Pretty good hoop's, cough cough... A little coffee would make it perfect though.... ;)

I'm sucking down coffee like there is no tomarrow.. Monday mornings!
Help yourself Dorian..
Get the Vette running again?

As a civilian...thanks to all of the Branches of our Military.

See y'all later.

///Pssh Jarheads think we call em that for the hairdo not realizing its the empty space between hte ears.

Rustler

re: #137 Irish Rose

From the Official Website of the Multi-National Force Iraq:

Commanding General's U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Message
Monday, 10 November 2008
'Get Some' is the motto of the 3/5th marines.. When they returned from Iraq alot of the girls had signs saying..yes..you gonna get some..

First in, last out... hooah, boys! Get some!

re: #139 HoosierHoops

I'm sucking down coffee like there is no tomarrow.. Monday mornings!
Help yourself Dorian..
Get the Vette running again?

Sigh..... I runs fine right now, but I have to replace the windshield so I cant drive it right now. $500.00 for a windshield, well it's what I get for owning an expensive sports car... Or so I have been told.... ;p

re: #114 Tricky Dick

Happy Birthday Marine Corp!

OT

Finally, a Democrat who show's how he REALLY feels about the people!

LOL, just saw that on Fox. I've said it a million times, I'll never drink again!

Real Rancher

re: #144 doriangrey

Sigh..... I runs fine right now, but I have to replace the windshield so I cant drive it right now. $500.00 for a windshield, well it's what I get for owning an expensive sports car... Or so I have been told.... ;p

I'm telling you Dorning.. The Beemer is the new Vette.

re: #144 doriangrey

Sigh..... I runs fine right now, but I have to replace the windshield so I cant drive it right now. $500.00 for a windshield, well it's what I get for owning an expensive sports car... Or so I have been told.... ;p

That's not that much more than a windshield for my clunkers... and you still get to drive a Vette....

re: #146 HoosierHoops

I'm telling you Dorning..

Put em up..... Thems is fighting words........... I aint no stinking Dorning communist terrorist bitch................

Try checking a junk yard Allthough not many vettes make it there with parts intact. Rustler

Can somebody link information about the Marine Corp insignia. The Anchor, The Globe, The Eagle.

Significance, what things mean, etc.

re: #149 Rancher

Try checking a junk yard Allthough not many vettes make it there with parts intact. Rustler

I thought about that, problem is because of the way the body is constructed you really have to know how to put a Vettes windshield in or you crack it first time you start the engine.... :(

re: #150 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Wiki, but gets the job done.

This is a wonderful tribute to the Corps, turn up your volume and click.

The Eagle, country, USA. The anchor, naval service/traditions. The globe, worldwide service.

Good morning. Spent some time driving an Amphib. The Marines secret is that they are actually among the best educated and most middle class of the services. Marine officers are more likely to be Liberal Arts majors from good universities than other officers. Now that I've torn the curtain I hope they don't have to kill me.

For the Enlisted troops the socio-economic ranking of their backgrounds at one time was found to be as follows:
1. Coast Guard (outstanding people in the Knee Deeps)
2. Air Force
3. Marines
4. Navy
5. Army

/
9. Department of Motor Vehicles

I just did a little research on the "shores of Tripoli" line from the Marine Corps Hymn in order to learn a little more about Marine history on their birthday.

Jefferson definitely did NOT negotiate with foreign enemies.

Thank you Marines for all of your service.

re: #154 rightwinger3

This is for FBV:

The Eagle, country, USA. The anchor, naval service/traditions. The globe, worldwide service.

Marine Corps Birthday party: 10th & Oregon Ave., South Philadelphia.

All day long. Semper Fi! God Bless Daddy Wags!

Semper Fi to my fellow Marines!

Anyone who hasn't made it to the National Museum of the Marine Corps really SHOULD!

Well I'm off to work, dont forget everyone, by order of the New Messiah we are all ordered to meet in the cotton fields at 2pm to perform our mandatory voluntary community service.... See ya there Lizards................ ;)

Semper Fi! Where would be without you!

re: #158 BreezeCJ

Marine Corps Birthday party: 10th & Oregon Ave., South Philadelphia.

All day long. Semper Fi! God Bless Daddy Wags!

Starting at what time?

A "Happy Birthday" to the United States Marine Corps:

I want to wish a Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps and thank them for everything they have done and do for our country.

My mother was a Marine during World War Two, my sister was a Marine, my father served with the Marines as a Navy corpsman on Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, and throughout my career in the United States Army and the Virginia Army National Guard, I found that some of the best soldiers I served and trained with had been Marines.

My heartfelt thanks to the Corps, on their special day!

SFC (Ret) Timothy Jones
Company C, 1st BN, 116th Infantry, 29th Infantry Division (Light)
Virginia Army National Guard
Lovingston, Virginia

re: #155 lifeofthemind

Good morning. Spent some time driving an Amphib. The Marines secret is that they are actually among the best educated and most middle class of the services. Marine officers are more likely to be Liberal Arts majors from good universities than other officers. Now that I've torn the curtain I hope they don't have to kill me.

Heh. Talk about polarizing behavior...

re: #160 doriangrey

Well I'm off to work, dont forget everyone, by order of the New Messiah we are all ordered to meet in the cotton fields at 2pm to perform our mandatory voluntary community service.... See ya there Lizards................ ;)

Work hard Dorian, I drew slacker duty today, and I want my check.

re: #164 laZardo

Know your enemy.

"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" Eleanor Roosevelt

Semper Fi

So...what are chances that the Office of The President Elect will send birthday greetings?

re: #165 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)

Work hard Dorian, I drew slacker duty today, and I want my check.

Sorry, but your going to have to do your own slacking... by orders of the New Messiah...... ;p

re: #157 rightwinger3

Thanks. Trying to understand the term "fouled anchor". Why one would be used in an insignia.

Did a little research, and found out why they use a "fouled anchor" (truly a messed up anchor).

Ready?

Because it looks cool.

The Oxford Companion to ships & the sea, edited by Peter Kemp, 1976, has the following explanation:

The use of the foul, or fouled anchor, an abomination to seamen when it occurs in practice, as the seal of the highest office of maritime administration is purely on the grounds of its decorative effect, the rope cable around the shank of the anchor giving a pleasing finish to the stark design of an anchor on its own.

re: #168 Wishing

So...what are chances that the Office of The President Elect will send birthday greetings?

Him? He'll probably write an executive order disbanding them.

re: #168 Wishing

So...what are chances that the Office of The President Elect will send birthday greetings?

0. and we don't care.

Semper Fidelis to my brothers and sisters, past and present...

#168: The party already is starting!
Last year's party clip:

re: #158 BreezeCJ

Semper Fi, Marines!

re: #163 grumpy_old_soldier

Hey! I'm in Roanoke.

re: #170 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Thanks. Trying to understand the term "fouled anchor". Why one would be used in an insignia.

Did a little research, and found out why they use a "fouled anchor" (truly a messed up anchor).

Ready?

Because it looks cool.

One more way to f*ck the Navy FBV. That's all.

re: #169 doriangrey

Sorry, but your going to have to do your own slacking... by orders of the New Messiah...... ;p

That'll work... I wouldn't want anyone doing my slacking anyway. I'm an expert.

Happy Birthday to all my fellow Tuefelhunden! Now, who's the old bastard that gets the cake ;)?

re: #177 rightwinger3

One more way to f*ck the Navy squids FBV. That's all.

Fixed :-P

re: #166 Bumr50

I would technically be an Arts major (if Industrial Design can be considered 'artsy'), not in the Marines but I do support and respect them...does that make me a chaotic neutral?

re: #179 MajorTom

Happy Birthday to all my fellow Tuefelhunden! Now, who's the old bastard that gets the cake ;)?

You.

Well, I'm off to slack on the side of Dorian's cotton fields... somebody has to lounge around and watch 'em sweat.

Later, Lizards.

re: #180 Iron Fist

Fixed :-P

I tried to follow your rule today. Didn't work. Squids is right, dude.

Coolest custom chopper (motorcycle) I ever saw was for a Marine. Damn thing was 'bitchin'.

Gotta run. Bye now.

re: #141 Rancher

///Pssh Jarheads think we call em that for the hairdo not realizing its the empty space between hte ears.

When we start fighting wars in space the Marine Corps will give the word Jarhead a new meaning.

Semper Fidelis

Special gratitude to the LGF families of US Marines.

Good morning all y'all from a cold (32 degrees at 8:00AM going up to 62 degrees) but bright and sunny Charlotte!
I hope eveyone is doing well this morning and send out a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the U.S. Marine Corps.!

re: #155 lifeofthemind

The Marines secret is that they are actually among the best educated and most middle class of the services.

Didn't know that but looking back it seems to be the case. In boot camp I made a chess set out of paper and in a platoon of about 40 twelve of us played. Among the 7 reservists in the platoon 4 of us had college degrees.

My Mom was in the Marines, waaaaay back in the late 40's. My bro was in the Marines, until he blew his knee(s) out.

Much love, admiration, respect and honor to all Marines, past, present and future!

((Marines))

Gotta do some calculus homework. Cheers.

Real, Check your mail.

SEMPER FI!

re: #155 lifeofthemind

Good morning. Spent some time driving an Amphib. The Marines secret is that they are actually among the best educated and most middle class of the services. Marine officers are more likely to be Liberal Arts majors from good universities than other officers.

That explains the Marine recruiting station in Berzerkley.

(And the Marine Officer recruiting office in Stadium Village down by the U of MN.)

re: #189 realwest

Good morning all y'all from a cold (32 degrees at 8:00AM going up to 62 degrees) but bright and sunny Charlotte!
I hope eveyone is doing well this morning and send out a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the U.S. Marine Corps.!

Thanks realwest and I'm sure that if more devils new you (even if it's just online) like I know you they would say the same. This is a good day.

Semper Fidelis

To All My Fellow Marines -

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEATHERNECKS!

SEMPER FIDELIS!

We are like children who are born on third base, thinking we have hit a triple.

Marines will be reminders of true men in this era of post-masculine, post-gentleman reign of Obama.

re: #163 grumpy_old_soldier

Thank you very much, grumpy. I salute you and your family for their brave and honorable service.

re: #181 laZardo

Forgot the sarc tag. My apologies.

I've seen some sick "industrial artists" here at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

I'm chaotic.

re: #158 BreezeCJ

Marine Corps Birthday party: 10th & Oregon Ave., South Philadelphia.

All day long. Semper Fi! God Bless Daddy Wags!

Looks like a happening! Hopefully, I can get out of the office soon -
Let's see, how does one spot a Lizard among Jarheads?
God bless the USMC

Schwarzenegger has some advice for the GOP:

Schwarzenegger urges GOP to move beyond ideology

Reporting from Sacramento -- In the wake of crushing defeats for Republicans in last week's national elections, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Sunday that his party should regroup by moving away from some of its core conservative principles and embracing spending on programs that Americans want.

"I think the important thing for the Republican Party is now to also look at other issues that are very important for this country and not to get stuck in ideology," the governor said in an interview broadcast on CNN. "Let's go and talk about healthcare reform. Let's go and . . . fund programs if they're necessary programs and not get stuck just on the fiscal responsibility."

That's good coming from you Arnie, since your State is about bankrupt and is looking for a big handout.

Yep, let's abandon fiscal responsibility and just sent ourselves into oblivion.

Arnold denied rumors that he was going to take a position in the Obama administration.

But he said rumors that he would leave his post as governor to work in the Obama administration were not valid.

That's funny Arnie. Based on your comments it sounds like you already have taken a position.

The "Lewinsky" position.

Just remember to clean up after you are done servicing them.

[Link: www.cookiestavern.com...]

re: #174 BreezeCJ

USMC 2008 Birthday message

re: #191 BaseballMom57

My Mom was in the Marines, waaaaay back in the late 40's. My bro was in the Marines, until he blew his knee(s) out.

Much love, admiration, respect and honor to all Marines, past, present and future!

((Marines))

Just real quick BaseballMom. Nobody was JUST in the Marines. Your Mom and your brother ARE Marines. Time is not a factor. As far as I know the only ones that completed bootcamp or OCS and should not be considered a Marine are Lee H. Oswald and John Murtha.

re: #199 Bumr50

Just be careful not to confuse artistry with design. IDers (oh yeah, I'm gonna love using that acronym) design consumer products and the means that they can advertise on, among other things. I'm looking to get into cars.

The major itself is actually referred to as a Bachelor of Science course in the college I go to...so it's not just "some artsy thing". (;

/back to calc now...cheers

re: #197 DistantThunder

We are like children who are born on third base, thinking we have hit a triple.

Outstanding metaphor. The Greatest Generation was great for the sacrifices they made for the future of America. We have burdened many future generations with the bailouts we've made to postpone any current economic discomfort. Not to mention spending their Social Security funds.

Real Rancher

Thank you Marine Corps for all your service and sacrifice. And a real "Thanks!" to all Veterans, should I not be able to comment tomorrow. I will never forget your heroism and bravery to defend our country.

Gee, I wonder if Charles will be up extra early today as he was yesterday with a new thread?!?
I mean, it's not that I don't appreciate the Marines or anything, but being a former Army enlisted man, there's only about so much Happy Birthday Marines I can take, ya know?!
I'm NOT gonna rain on the Marines parade today, but Lord knows - intra-service rivalries being what they are and all - it'd be awfully easy to do!
/ducks and heads for cover.........

re: #208 realwest

Gee, I wonder if Charles will be up extra early today as he was yesterday with a new thread?!?
I mean, it's not that I don't appreciate the Marines or anything, but being a former Army enlisted man, there's only about so much Happy Birthday Marines I can take, ya know?!
I'm NOT gonna rain on the Marines parade today, but Lord knows - intra-service rivalries being what they are and all - it'd be awfully easy to do!
/ducks and heads for cover.........

Too late brother. I already whacked you! Marine Corps, OOHRAH!

Trivia:

The Marine Anthem ("From the Halls of Montezuma") can be sung to the tune of the "Gilligan's Island" theme song.

re: #208 realwest

I think he said he'd put up one post and take the day off.

Real Rancher

Thank you, Charles, and Semper Fi to you and all my brother and sister Marines, whenever and wherever they served!

Thank you Marines for putting your lives on the line every day to do a difficult, dangerous and often thankless task of safeguarding Democracy and allowing us all to live freely in the greatest country on earth.

Semper Fi!

Arnold - people can fund anything they want through the private sector.

Notice our grocery stores are not in crises - well maybe those that are held hostage by unions.

Notice the computer industry - lots of products, consumer oriented.

Notice phone services.

Now we will be saddled with universal preschool. Our community is constantly sending out mailers trolling for more children to put in the handicapped preschool. They have the teachers, they have the classrooms, they have the money - they just don't have the students.

Yay! Marines!

Semper fi

Marine's Prayer

Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones, and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family.

Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my Country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold.

If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again.

Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer.

re: #214 DistantThunder

Our community is constantly sending out mailers trolling for more children to put in the handicapped preschool. They have the teachers, they have the classrooms, they have the money - they just don't have the students.

They started a preschool budgeted for kids that don't exist?

To a superb group of men and women serving and protecting our country, THANK YOU! Thank you for your dilligence and sacrifice to keep this country safe and secure.

Happy Birthday!

DOW is up about 159 points

re: #197 DistantThunder
What an excellent analogy.
It's funny too, because my best friend and I (he was with the 82nd Abn until he became a gunship chopper pilot during Vietnam) were talking about this not too long ago.
There hasn't been a draft since Vietnam. We also haven't had a "major" war since Vietnam (and of course I know about Iraq and Afghanistan but I'm talking about the number of casualties and the duration of the wars themselves; Iraq is at year 5 or so and we've suffered 4,150 or so dead young Americans; Vietnam was 11 years and we suffered 58,000+ dead and over 350,000 wounded. And ANY American military casualty is a reason for sadness for all Americans) BUT - we have helped to raise 2+ generations of young Americans who have never been in the military, much less in combat; it's been some 63 years (end of WWII) since the Nation as a whole "went to war" and we are, therefore faced with a unique situation in American History: I think there are currently more Americans who've never been in the military since any time since Vietnam and yet somehow a disturbingly large percentage of Americans - roughly 40 years of age and under - think that the freedom and prosperity we enjoy are out natural "birthright" or somesuch. And nothing could be further from the truth. And moonbats though they may be, I think - if you listen to ALL the words, this song by CSN really expresses it well:[Link: www.imeem.com...]
For we do indeed find the cost of freedom buried in the ground.
Happy Birthday Marines and
God Bless America.

Juan Williams has a good article in the WSJ Opinion Journal, What Obama's Victory Means for Racial Politics.

The idea of black politics now tilts away from leadership based on voicing grievance, and identity politics based on victimization and anger. In its place is an era in which it is assumed that talented, tough people of any background will find a way to their rightful seat of power in mainstream political life.

The Jesse Jacksons, Al Sharptons and Rev. Jeremiah Wrights remain. But their influence and power fade to a form of nostalgia in a world of larger political agendas, such as a common American vision of setting the nation on a steady economic course and dealing with terrorists. The market has irrevocably shrunk for Sharpton-style tirades against "the man" and "the system." The emphasis on racial threats and extortion-like demands -- all aimed at maximizing white guilt as leverage for getting government and corporate money -- has lost its moment. How does anyone waste time on racial fantasies like reparations for slavery when there is a black man who earned his way into the White House?

Let us hope.

re: #217 MandyManners

They started a preschool budgeted for kids that don't exist?

they have a scattered few here and there throughout the years, but they consider it a sin, to cut the program in any way, so they run it with few or many.

This id New Jersey that pays $20,000 per pupil.

Happy 233rd Birthday to the Marine Corps, and happy 46th to me!

/always easy to remember the Marines' b-d....

:-)

I keep saying that I'm leaving...but I keep lying.

OT...Should Target fire these people?

re: #156 Bumr50

I just did a little research on the "shores of Tripoli" line from the Marine Corps Hymn in order to learn a little more about Marine history on their birthday.

Jefferson definitely did NOT negotiate with foreign enemies.

Thank you Marines for all of your service.

Jefferson most certainly DID negotiate with the Bashaw of Tripoli via US Consul General to North Africa, Tobias Lear who signed the Treaty of Triploi ending the Barbary War and selling out William Eaton and the Marines who made their assault upon "the shores of Tripoli"

re: #221 3 wood

DOW is up about 159 points

Wait until Obama says something - it'll change.

Oh, and good morning, Lizards.

re: #229 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

Wait until Obama says something - it'll change.

Oh, and good morning, Lizards.

LOL

Good Morning BDVM!

re: #226 Intrepid

And to you too then!

(got any cake?)

Here's an image from right now, of the glorious country for which the Marines fight. Towercam, San Gabriel Mountains of California.

One of the Eagle Scouts from our troop just joined the Marines.

He just finished the crucible.

re: #223 realwest

I think the statistics are that today there are 1.5% of the population in Uniform (both Active and Reserve) now and only 4% that have ever been in Uniform.

Obama Planning U.S. Trials for Guantanamo Detainees (plans to bring them to the US!)

The president-elect's advisers quietly craft a proposal to ship dozens, if not hundreds, of imprisoned terrorism suspects to the United States to face criminal trials

re: #224 Rancher

when there is a black man who earned his way into the White House?

I wouldn't exactly say he earned it.

re: #223 realwest

True Real - and Obama wants all young adults trained in national service for 3 months. This is Rahm Emanual idea since he was in the IDF - however, the price we will pay is a highly indoctrinated product.

This is exactly where the Political Predators like Ayers want them.

re: #231 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

And to you too then!

(got any cake?)

Not yet, lol. Too early for sugary stuff for me. Hows about some Ritz PB crackers?

/tough to stick 40-something candles on one, though.

re: #221 3 wood

DOW is up about 159 points

Yah. How about that Drudge/Bloomberg report, that the Fed is not complying with transparency requests - and Barney Frank says everything is groovy?

re: #221 3 wood

DOW is up about 159 points

Just wait until CBBHO opens his big yap after meeting with Pres. Bush.

re: #226 Intrepid

Happy birthday Intrepid.

re: #211 Rancher
Really? ONE post and then take the day off?! Wow, tough on us, but good on you Charles - Lord knows you deserve at least a day off!
And since I may not get the chance to say this tomorrow (Charles may find that he enjoys taking time off!) I want to wish all of my fellow (and sister!) Veterans a very fine Veterans Day tomorrow and I'd also ask all of you to please fly an American Flag tomorrow (doesn't matter how large or how small) to honor all Veterans from all of the military services - let's not let Obama forget that WE THE PEOPLE care about our Veterans.

re: #234 Zonie

Obama Planning U.S. Trials for Guantanamo Detainees (plans to bring them to the US!)

Well, if a Harvard law professor adviser says it's a good idea. It must be! //

"I think the answer is going to be, they can be as securely guarded on U.S. soil as anywhere else," Tribe said. "We can't put people in a dungeon forever without processing whether they deserve to be there."

re: #225 DistantThunder

they have a scattered few here and there throughout the years, but they consider it a sin, to cut the program in any way, so they run it with few or many.

This id New Jersey that pays $20,000 per pupil.

Why not main-stream them?!

re: #234 Zonie

Obama Planning U.S. Trials for Guantanamo Detainees (plans to bring them to the US!)

This will turn out being the largest most dangerous "Prison Break" in History?

re: #226 Intrepid

Happy Birthday!

re: #234 Zonie

Obama Planning U.S. Trials for Guantanamo Detainees (plans to bring them to the US!)

Payback to all the lawyers in the US. This will be great (proof) for political commercials in 2010. The Political Dark Ages have commenced.

re: #240 Rancher

Happy birthday Intrepid.

Thank you - it honestly didn't register until last night when a friend of mine called to wish me a happy day. The days seem to fly by at light speed as I get older.

re: #242 ploome hineni

gold up 22$

Hi Ploome....

I sold a bunch of gold back in the summer. Made a pretty penny off of old bangles, Claddagh rings & earings, etc.

re: #235 ciaospirit

He ran a great campaign, albeit a little shady. That's the Chicago way!

re: #226 Intrepid
Hey, Happy Birthday Intrepid and many, many more!

re: #235 ciaospirit

"Conned his way" or "Earned his" way, who are we to judge? You forget, we elected a god, not a President. The fact that He won proves the Miraculous nature of His Administration. Why else would the be wanting to create a National Holiday honoring Him before he has done anything?

re: #233 Nevergiveup

Total US Scouts at the end of 2006 = 4,619,730

So about 1.5% of the population of the USA.

re: #211 Rancher
Hmmmm - - - - - - >

re: #245 Nevergiveup

This will turn out being the largest most dangerous "Prison Break" in History?

I don't doubt that the detainees can be held securely here in the U.S. That's not what worries me. What worries me is that war must now be a court proceeding - evidence must be properly collected, terrorists must be read their rights, and a civilian prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that they have committed a crime, subject to endless appeals. Oh, and any evidence collected, even from classified sources, must be made available to the defense.

re: #241 realwest

No, not really. :)

re: #252 ploome hineni

cool

I don't wear gold anymore so it was a no-brainer.

Platinum, baby....platinum. :~)

re: #236 DistantThunder

If compulsory, against 13th amendment, Obama of all people should know that.

re: #253 Iron Fist

"Conned his way" or "Earned his" way, who are we to judge? You forget, we elected a god, not a President. The fact that He won proves the Miraculous nature of His Administration. Why else would the be wanting to create a National Holiday honoring Him before he has done anything?

Those poor fools are going to be so utterly disappointed. I almost feel sorry for them.

re: #253 Iron Fist
Hey Bro' - well I'm here to tell ya he neither conned nor Earned his way; he BOUGHT his election to be President.
Period.

re: #261 realwest

Actually bought implies sold also.

re: #259 Ojoe
So how come the draft was constitutional? I mean I enlisted but served with a lot of draftees who sure as hell thought they'd been forced into service - and they were!

re: #238 itellu3times

Yah. How about that Drudge/Bloomberg report, that the Fed is not complying with transparency requests - and Barney Frank says everything is groovy?

So much for the pledge of transparency. That is our money, not theirs.

Maybe the Government could bail out the Cubs. They sure have failed enough over the years.

re: #246 loppyd

Happy Birthday!

Thanks, Loppy! How's the wedding plans going, by the way?

re: #250 Rancher

He ran a great campaign, albeit a little shady. That's the Chicago way!

The media ran a great campaign for him.