Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I bought a house 2 blocks from the Siemens Automotive plant I worked at and they promptly closed down. Never been under a 45 minute drive since then.

I've never moved, hence why the changes have been so drastic lol

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Hi ya, Ashikabi,

Did you happen to see the movie "Hacksaw Ridge" .. ??

Have you seen pictures of Desmond Doss .. ??

He was hardly the Seal Team or Special Forces "type" ....... but, he made quite a valuable contribution to the war effort.




humfrz

This is the sort of movie that causes the confusion though.


They have this guy:





Playing this guy:





Hollywood, television and video games can not just not show a "normal" person doing such things. They have to beef everybody up to the point they are Superman.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

Occasionally I fly 20+ hours to the Middle East and stay for a few months; does that count as a long commute?

Only if you don't use an aircraft!

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Only if you don't use an aircraft!

... And boy are my arms tired!










Thanks folks; I'll be here all week. Try the veal.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

... And boy are my arms tired!










Thanks folks; I'll be here all week. Try the veal.

Ya more of a migration than a commute.

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Ya more of a migration than a commute.

Watching everyone get on the plane is very similar to seeing a bunch of confused ducklings trying to fly south for the first time.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Hi ya, Ashikabi,

Did you happen to see the movie "Hacksaw Ridge" .. ??

Have you seen pictures of Desmond Doss .. ??

He was hardly the Seal Team or Special Forces "type" ....... but, he made quite a valuable contribution to the war effort.




humfrz

I'm certain he is every bit the hero people think he is. That doesn't change my opinion. The fact may be that the military is set up in such a way that above average physical capabilities aren't necessary. Just as the 86 is set up in a way that it doesn't need above average speed capabilities to be fun. But people still have the OPINION that it should be faster. I have the OPINION that soldiers should have physical capabilities beyond that of the average citizen. I'm sure it's not much of a problem anymore with the way wars are fought but I'll bet quite a few good soldiers were lost to a bigger stronger opponent in the trenches or house to house fighting. You are taught hand to hand combat right? If both sides are equally trained then it will be who's lucky or whose stronger.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

I'm certain he is every bit the hero people think he is. That doesn't change my opinion. The fact may be that the military is set up in such a way that above average physical capabilities aren't necessary. Just as the 86 is set up in a way that it doesn't need above average speed capabilities to be fun. But people still have the OPINION that it should be faster. I have the OPINION that soldiers should have physical capabilities beyond that of the average citizen. I'm sure it's not much of a problem anymore with the way wars are fought but I'll bet quite a few good soldiers were lost to a bigger stronger opponent in the trenches or house to house fighting. You are taught hand to hand combat right? If both sides are equally trained then it will be who's lucky or whose stronger.

These guys:



Are portrayed by these:





And this is a show that at least attempted to match the actual peope with appropriate actors. There are very few Supermen and never were.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

These guys:



Are portrayed by these:





And this is a show that at least attempted to match the actual peope with appropriate actors. There are very few Supermen and never were.

I don't care. You can show me every scrawny soldier there ever was and it won't change my opinion that soldiers should be stronger and faster than the average citizen. Just because those guys made it by being less physically capable than others doesn't change anything. I don't give a shit about movies, or actors, or video games. If your job is to fight to protect yourself and your people then you should be as capable as possible to do that job. Not just "good enough"

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

I don't care. You can show me every scrawny soldier there ever was and it won't change my opinion that soldiers should be stronger and faster than the average citizen. Just because those guys made it by being less physically capable than others doesn't change anything. I don't give a shit about movies, or actors, or video games. If your job is to fight to protect yourself and your people then you should be as capable as possible to do that job. Not just "good enough"

Ok let's stop this before we get carried away again.

[Tcoat]

Soooo we have a new HR temp that started today. They put her in the spare office where the coffee machine is. I have drank more coffee this morning.
Not going to try to get a pic (even I draw the line someplace) but she looks a lot like Hum's grinder girl only dressed in business casual.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Soooo we have a new HR temp that started today. They put her in the spare office where the coffee machine is. I have drank more coffee this morning.
Not going to try to get a pic (even I draw the line someplace) but she looks a lot like Hum's grinder girl only dressed in business casual.

What is the line drawn in? Can it be erased

[nextcar]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Soooo we have a new HR temp that started today. They put her in the spare office where the coffee machine is. I have drank more coffee this morning.
Not going to try to get a pic (even I draw the line someplace) but she looks a lot like Hum's grinder girl only dressed in business casual.

"Hello, HR? I'd like to report a case of sexual harassment in the making..."

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by nextcar

"Hello, HR? I'd like to report a case of sexual harassment in the making..."

Reported to myself. Several times this morning!