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Originally posted by randyvs
reply to post by goou111
There's only one thing that mouthing off like that can accomplish. And that's getting yourself whacked. Careful Ted.
Originally posted by CB328
I hope he does and gets shot so we don't have to listen to his stupidity anymore.
Originally posted by CB328
I hope he does and gets shot so we don't have to listen to his stupidity anymore.
Originally posted by randyvs
reply to post by arthurfonzarelli
That wouldn't add up. Ted always makes a big deal out of making the first shot count.
Originally posted by okiecowboy
I would follow Ted to the very gates of hell with nothing but a glass of ice water...
And there would be millions more, those that feel that some things are worth dying for if needed..
edit on 22-1-2013 by okiecowboy because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Krazysh0t
reply to post by NeoVain
There are many factors to consider when deciding who you would have lead you into combat. Who is this person? Why are they doing this? Do they have ulterior motives? Where do I stand with this person? My family? People I don't or the leader doesn't know? Does this person come from a rich background, middle class, or poor? Is he capable under pressure and able to give orders while people are dying around him?
None of the people you posted fit these criteria. Ron Paul maybe a good politician but he certainly isn't a soldier or a leader of men. The rest of the people you posted are actors. Who cares what they can do? They maybe good at playing a soldier on the big screen, but in reality have never participated in a harsh conflict in their life. Also as actors, they tend to have huge egos and self-worth. A leader needs to be able to put himself before his troops. I can't really see any actor capable of this or at least most.
In the end I would choose an unknown man. Neither you nor I know the name of this man yet. He will demonstrate that he knows what he is doing by leading by example and inspiring his men to do great things. While I cannot know everything about this person's life, I do know that would be fighting on the same side, so at least our political ideologies are most likely aligned (I say most likely because he may have ulterior motives). Remember this, George Washington was a career soldier and officer. He wasn't a politician or some gasbag who says a lot but never acts. He inspired leadership in his men even throughout the darkest days of the Revolutionary War. THAT is the man I want to follow.
Originally posted by NeoVain
Originally posted by Krazysh0t
reply to post by NeoVain
There are many factors to consider when deciding who you would have lead you into combat. Who is this person? Why are they doing this? Do they have ulterior motives? Where do I stand with this person? My family? People I don't or the leader doesn't know? Does this person come from a rich background, middle class, or poor? Is he capable under pressure and able to give orders while people are dying around him?
None of the people you posted fit these criteria. Ron Paul maybe a good politician but he certainly isn't a soldier or a leader of men. The rest of the people you posted are actors. Who cares what they can do? They maybe good at playing a soldier on the big screen, but in reality have never participated in a harsh conflict in their life. Also as actors, they tend to have huge egos and self-worth. A leader needs to be able to put himself before his troops. I can't really see any actor capable of this or at least most.
In the end I would choose an unknown man. Neither you nor I know the name of this man yet. He will demonstrate that he knows what he is doing by leading by example and inspiring his men to do great things. While I cannot know everything about this person's life, I do know that would be fighting on the same side, so at least our political ideologies are most likely aligned (I say most likely because he may have ulterior motives). Remember this, George Washington was a career soldier and officer. He wasn't a politician or some gasbag who says a lot but never acts. He inspired leadership in his men even throughout the darkest days of the Revolutionary War. THAT is the man I want to follow.
So for you, he would need to come from the military. Do you deem that likely, considering all the remote bases most such people are currently occupying abroad, dying in pointless wars in order to save this country already as it is?
Maybe the military could use a little help sometimes, no?edit on 22-1-2013 by NeoVain because: (no reason given)
Do you deem that likely, considering all the remote bases most such people are currently occupying abroad, dying in pointless wars in order to save this country already as it is?
So for you, he would need to come from the military