I've seen Marines get their a** whipped in bar fights. I've also seen them get beaten up in street brawls and organized fighting. Quite frankly, I'm stronger than some Marines.
So, why do Marines always have to tell other people that they're bada** and that they can beat anybody in anything, anytime?
So what if you're a Marine? Does it really mean anything?
*Please keep in mind that I am aware that there are good humble Marines out there, and those are the ones that I truly respect and support.
2007-07-09 02:02:44 · 10 answers · asked by Mr. Main Event 5 in Military
NEW PERSPECTIVE ON FAMILIAR FACES !
You Might Not Ever Guess
Captain Kangaroo passed away on January 23, 2004 as age 76 , which is odd, because he always looked to be 76. (DOB: 6/27/27 ) His death reminded me of the following story.
Some people have been a bit offended that the actor, Lee Marvin, is buried in a grave alongside 3 and 4 star generals at Arlington National Cemetery . His marker gives his name, rank (PVT) and service (USMC). Nothing else. Here's a guy who was only a famous movie star who served his time, why the heck does he rate burial with these guys? Well, following is the amazing answer:
I always liked Lee Marvin, but didn't know the extent of his Corps experiences.
In a time when many Hollywood stars served their country in the armed forces often in rear echelon posts where they were carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform for the cameras in war bond promotions,
Lee Marvin was a genuine hero. He won the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima There is only one higher Naval award... the Medal Of Honor
If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, he credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery.
Dialog from "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson": His guest was Lee Marvin Johnny said, "Lee, I'll bet a lot of people are unaware that you were a Marine in the initial landing at Iwo Jima ..and that during the course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and were severely wounded."
"Yeah, yeah... I got shot square in the bottom and they gave me the Cross for securing a hot spot about halfway up Suribachi. Bad thing about getting shot up on a mountain is guys getting' shot hauling you down. But Johnny, at Iwo I served under the bravest man I ever knew... We both got the cross the same day, but what he did for his Cross made mine look cheap in comparison. That dumb guy actually stood up on Red beach and directed his troops to move forward and get the hell off the beach. Bullets flying by, with mortar rounds landing everywhere and he stood there as the main target of gunfire so that he could get his men to safety. He did this on more than one occasion because his men's safety was more important than his own life.
That Sergeant and I have been lifelong friends. When they brought me off Suribachi we passed the Sergeant and he lit a smoke and passed it to me, lying on my belly on the litter and said, where'd they get you Lee?' Well Bob.. if you make it home before me, tell Mom to sell the outhouse!"
Johnny, I'm not lying, Sergeant Keeshan was the bravest man I ever knew.
The Sergeant's name is Bob Keeshan. You and the world know him as Captain Kangaroo."
On another note, there was this wimpy little man (who just passed away) on PBS, gentle and quiet. Mr. Rogers is another of those you would least suspect of being anything but what he now portrays to our youth. But Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Navy Seal, combat-proven in Vietnam with over twenty-five confirmed kills to his name. He wore a long-sleeved sweater on TV, to cover the many tattoos on his forearm and biceps. He was a master in small arms and hand-to-hand combat, able to disarm or kill in a heartbeat
After the war Mr. Rogers became an ordained Presbyterian minister and therefore a pacifist. Vowing to never harm another human and also dedicating the rest of his life to trying to help lead children on the right path in life. He hid away the tattoos and his past life and won our hearts with his quiet wit and charm.
America's real heroes don't flaunt what they did; they quietly go about their day-to-day lives, doing what they do best They earned our respect and the freedoms that we all enjoy.
Look around and see if you can find one of those heroes in your midst.
Often, they are the ones you'd least suspect, but would most like to have on your side if anything ever happened
Take the time to thank anyone that has fought for our freedom. With encouragement they could be the next Captain Kangaroo or Mr.Rogers
Send this on will you please? Nothing will happen to you if you don't but it will tell what a HERO is made of.
ROCCO A
Semper Fi!
2007-07-09 02:00:11 · 12 answers · asked by Southern Comfort 6 in Military
Indian Fishermen are caught by pakistani Navy. Bangla Rifles fire at India troops. Sir Lanka suffers due to Tamil Tigers and India keeps quiet. Nepal is infested with maoist. whole Eastern India and Central India is suffering with Naxalites. where is Governance. only on paper for few who are in power at the cost of tax payer money. Salaried Chickens whose neck is bleeding since independence.
2007-07-09 01:49:30 · 4 answers · asked by krishprud@yahoo.co.in_KISHORLAL 6 in Civic Participation
I think this question has managed to encapsulate at least 75% of the opinions masquerading as 'questions' posed in this section. Does no-one have any real questions anymore? Why is this site being overwhelmed by
"I reckon the following [insert uninformed tripe here]... do you agree?"-type nonsense?
[Like this question, really!]
2007-07-09 01:45:26 · 10 answers · asked by JZD 7 in Other - Politics & Government
2007-07-09 01:44:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police
If socialized medicine is so good....
Why then do so many from the Carribean and Latin states fly past Cuba to get free medical help in the USA ?
"What! Free Medical in the USA you say?????
Yes... They just fly back home without paying the bill!!!!!
Hmmmmm... I wonder..
Could THAT be a big reason why medicine is expensive for US CITIZENS ? That WE have to pay for YOU?
2007-07-09 01:41:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
Watching that Live Earth concert just put such a warm feeling in my stomach that I broke every light bulb in my house, shut of the gas line, burned my truck, and biked the 20 miles to work this morning. It was such a great thing to see all those people playing for free, no one making profits off of all those happy concert-goers, Al Gore donating his time and money to the cause, all the concert venues left in a pristine condition after the events ...
WHAT!!!??? WHAT DO YOU MEAN ALL IT WAS WAS A BIG MONEY-MAKING SCAM!!!???
2007-07-09 01:41:26 · 17 answers · asked by thegubmint 7 in Politics
Democratic form of the governement is one of the the best form of government. Even the holy book Quran favour it. The verses full of democratic secular principles and guidences. They can establish Islamic democracy or republic with secular image, where everyone has rigth and get justice.
2007-07-09 01:40:13 · 13 answers · asked by ifhusain 4 in Politics
Is it shared Idealogy or appeasement .
2007-07-09 01:37:48 · 7 answers · asked by Dr Doom 4 in Politics
child support
2007-07-09 01:31:26 · 5 answers · asked by JODY S 1 in Law & Ethics
why are we the lone ranger? are all the major industrialized democratic western "mostly christian" nations wrong in having some form of nationalized healthcare and we right?????
Why does everyone else see healthcare as a right or something that must be provided to all and not us???? How long will we be the lone ranger???
2007-07-09 01:26:03 · 12 answers · asked by ningis n 1 in Politics
It is hard to tell whether the opposition coalition will be 'big' enough to overcome their ego's and unite, and it is also difficult to see whether the population are angry enough about the current government's kleptocratic tendencies. All answers/speculations welcome!
2007-07-09 01:24:21 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections
Are you as tired of this crap as I am?
Aren't there a few important things going on in the world?
These people in Washington DC seem to be under the impression that it's all about them.
I'm sick of it.
Your thoughts?
2007-07-09 01:23:53 · 8 answers · asked by mark623112 4 in Politics
In Home also one boss is there Mom and Dad both doing different rolls. But suppose one Mom and Five Dads (Pandavas though they were great) will be accepted in modern day .? similiarly only one boss for the whole country is needed. Here one boss is supported by 70 bosses who will inturn ask for their price to maintain that one boss. Multiparty has several parties and they all have their mini bosses who ask the price for their support to main boss. Now lots of perks and facilites are provided at the cost of tax payer money. why fiance such democracy which is not potent to solve the problems of Water, home light, education , employement, food,health to millions. our boundaries are not clear not protected. Pakistan claims Kashmir, China Claims Arunachal Bangladesh May claim east bengal and Sri Lanka may claim tamilnadu. Naxalites are growing from Assam to A.P. from Nepal to Chhatishgarh. Forests are cut , rivers are polluted. air is polluted and roads are pot holed. where is the cotrol
2007-07-09 01:20:38 · 8 answers · asked by krishprud@yahoo.co.in_KISHORLAL 6 in Other - Politics & Government
Vote now or in the words of George Bush we will kill you
His brain is the sizer of a pea if it exists at all
2007-07-09 01:18:50 · 15 answers · asked by killedbyzombiegirl 2 in Government
2007-07-09 01:15:34 · 2 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics
2007-07-09 01:13:46 · 7 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics
What do you make of this? I read and hear how stupid we are no history and all the rest of it But how can we be the only nation with a brain!
2007-07-09 01:08:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
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2007-07-09 01:03:05 · 23 answers · asked by bodge 1 in Law & Ethics
he messaged me this morning and told me he was there and that he wouldn't be able to call until the weekend. but he said hell message me everyday so thats a good thing. at least ive got contact. thanks to everyone who had kind words. and to every one that didn't thanks to u 2
2007-07-09 01:00:13 · 4 answers · asked by manda 2 in Military
What I am talking about is wheather you start as a city council member or congressman, you time has started. After 20 years you can no longer be involved in politics. This would include all judges, sheriffs, representitives, or LOBBYIST!!!
2007-07-09 00:55:37 · 5 answers · asked by Veteranschoice 4 in Civic Participation
2007-07-09 00:44:05 · 16 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics
2007-07-09 00:36:50 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration
i was watching a documentary and saw that Russian had a huge underground Base, Does the US have such bases? How many are there? On the art bell show, some years ealier there was a season of complaints about vibrations and sounds coming from the ground. I believe there are such bases.
2007-07-09 00:01:56 · 8 answers · asked by Priestcalling 3 in Military
Is it because geography and social science is not taught enough in American schools and that the Media has taken advantage of their lack of understanding? I was astonished to find some schoolmates from America, not even being able to locate Washington D.C. on the American map!
2007-07-09 00:01:06 · 26 answers · asked by 2012 4 in Politics
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