Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

I was imagining a straight forward throw which seemed like it would go about 6 ft and drop

Which it would. I have little doubt that many of the near misses talked about were because the trainee threw it like you pictured.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Which it would. I have little doubt that many of the near misses talked about were because the trainee threw it like you pictured.

I'll hafta remember your way the next time I'm in a paintball war. Maybe I'll get grenades this time.

Finch, you were the one looking for a new phone right?

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by echo419

why would anyone call in an airstrike from a kitchen?

Maybe by airstrike he meant an Amazon drone delivery of beer and pretzels.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

No. Lots of people aren't fit to be soldiers. But anecdotally, women can't throw for shit.................

WOW! ..... am I late for this formation or what .....

Allow me to give ya'll a little background on my non-combat experiences with female soldiers.

I was a Captain commanding an Infantry company when the females in the military were transitioning from the WAC to "female soldiers".

One time, I commanded a unit that had 8 female soldiers.

I have many stories/challenges about the female soldiers ....... such as:

* Who is going to dig our slit trench?

* Where can I plug in my hair dryer?

* My objective is to seduce every officer, above the rank of major, in this Brigade.

Stories available upon request ...........

As a commander, the transition period was quite a challenge, the biggest challenge was dealing with the male soldiers that were trying to "adjust" to their female counterparts.


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

As a commander, the transition period was quite a challenge, the biggest challenge was dealing with the male soldiers that were trying to "adjust" to their female counterparts.


humfrz

I "adjusted" to many of my female counterparts! Some several times and in very odd locations.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I "adjusted" to many of my female counterparts! Some several times and in very odd locations.

Seems like a good reason for a unisex military. Inconvenient for folks like ole tcoat here but probably best in the long run

[echo419]

Originally Posted by jawn

Yeah, it's more akin to throwing a shotput than throwing a baseball. You can tear up your wrist/elbow if you regularly throw a 1 pound mass like a baseball.

used to warm up for baseball games with a ball wrapped in pennies with electrical tape. then when we went to throw a regular ball it felt like nothing and made tough throws seem easier.

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by echo419

used to warm up for baseball games with a ball wrapped in pennies with electrical tape. then when we went to throw a regular ball it felt like nothing and made tough throws seem easier.

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[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

You missed Hum's reference with the FPS! Doesn't matter if you can out run the cop.

I did that on the toilet yesterday.

[themadscientist]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

One more reason women shouldn't be soldiers...

Resisting the strong desire to question your actual experience on the topic.

I saw some women who could carry their weight, most couldn't. News flash, though, most of the men couldn't either. Whiny selfish lazy bitches for the most part being dragged along by the 10% who gave a shit. Sort of like the rest of life so not that surprising.

It's only gotten worse. I still work amongst the military and most of these kids are dumb, undisciplined and can't do their jobs. Whether they sit down to take a piss has zero correlation to their abilities other than load bearing and risk of getting preggers.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by themadscientist

Resisting the strong desire to question your actual experience on the topic.

I saw some women who could carry their weight, most couldn't. News flash, though, most of the men couldn't either. Whiny selfish lazy bitches for the most part being dragged along by the 10% who gave a shit. Sort of like the rest of life so not that surprising.

It's only gotten worse. I still work amongst the military and most of these kids are dumb, undisciplined and can't do their jobs. Whether they sit down to take a piss has zero correlation to their abilities other than load bearing and risk of getting preggers.

I think we already clarified that I don't have a problem with female soldiers other than their physical capabilities. They simply cannot be as strong as a man is capable of being. If they can't "pull their weight" they shouldn't be soldiers, male or female.

[themadscientist]

I saw your clarification later, that's a good, better constructed argument. I think you might be more liberal than me in light of that.

For me, no double standards. ONE set of standards, not two. If you can't meet the criteria, buhbye, no exceptions for non-combat MOSes.

Pregnancy. You don't get pregnant. You are a military member, essentially, a piece of equipment. Get pregnant on your own time, before or after you get out. Get knocked up, Big Chicken Dinner, the exit is over there. Oh, and that guy that knocked you up, here's his, he can walk out with you.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by themadscientist

I saw your clarification later, that's a good, better constructed argument. I think you might be more liberal than me in light of that.

For me, no double standards. ONE set of standards, not two. If you can't meet the criteria, buhbye, no exceptions for non-combat MOSes.

Pregnancy. You don't get pregnant. You are a military member, essentially, a piece of equipment. Get pregnant on your own time, before or after you get out. Get knocked up, Big Chicken Dinner, the exit is over there. Oh, and that guy that knocked you up, here's his, he can walk out with you.

I think we are very much alike on this. I expect soldiers and cops to be in premium condition all day every day with very strict requirements that you either meet or you gtfo. I don't care about gender, gay/straight, color, whatever... you can do the job or you can't. I expect all soldiers to far exceed normal civilians in physical condition, capabilities, and combat training. Maybe I've played too many video games but I expect each and every person fighting for our flag to be a total badass

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I "adjusted" to many of my female counterparts! Some several times and in very odd locations.

And then I'll bet you ...... "fired for effect" ..........


humfrz