Off the top of my head, lock-me-up, I can’t remember B1′s branch of service. But since you have no actual point and your argument hinges on whether or not B1 served, you are a colossal failure. Stick to your talking points, progressieve twit. Your attempts at original thought and argument suck the big one.
STFU? Practice what you preach, moron.

I asked if you are a Marine, because of your avatar. If you were not a Marine, I would have had some comments for you.

Sorry that anyone implied anything negative to the armed forces. I didn’t ask if you used to be a Marine, for the very reason you stated.

I do think you were a little flip to claim that just because someone votes as a liberal, they can be an ex-marine. I know that you sometimes have to go along to get along, but I think you should rethink you statement.

You are an American, then a Marine, then a conservative. You may insert other things like Dad, Christian, or Friend in-between these, but that order should not change.

Thanks for your service, from an America loving & freedom loving liberal honorably discharged national Guard member who spent time with Regular Army units in 3 foreign countries.

In response to Bat’s original admonishment that I was too broadbushed, I was amplifying the point about how some Marines may commit acts that would not allow them to normally fall under the category, “Once Marine, always a Marine,” if they dishonor that name. Yet, in a crisis, in the field of battle or not, we normally, not wholly without thinking, we would rush in to cover the back of another Marine. In such a format as a blog I cannot possible cover every possible situation just to satisfy some nit picking by some anti-military twit!

“Harry Reid: Voting Against Health Care Debate Is “Orwellian”

What an anti-American piece of sh*t.

So, is there a time limit on replying to internet twits before they jump to conclusions?

I have gotten to know Bat’s character somewhat here at SAB and I have become defensive on his behalf when someone makes an idiotic statement like accusing him of being seditious. Without even going into why you think that might be so, I am confident you are absolutely wrong!

I Don’t, Lock ‘em,

My service in Vietnam was voluntary… Danang… 1966-1967 and 1968-1969. And, Yes, I have the DD-214 to prove it.

I don’t recall that I have ever written anything that could be construed as painting myself a hero, though I have always maintained that those who have served in the military, in any branch, are entitled to a certain level of respect beyond that afforded those who haven’t. And that is particularly true for those who have sacrificed more than just a few years of their time.

If the two of you weren’t such relative newbies, and smarmy leftist fools besides, you would know that Neiman and his family have sacrificed a great deal in defense of this country… far more than either of you could hope to offer. Acknowledging such sacrifice is apparently also beyond the cognitive impulses of either of you.

Fact is, if you knew what you were talking about, you’d have long ago realized that most veterans, and especially those who have actually seen combat, are very reluctant to talk about it. Most other Vietnam vets I know will discuss their experiences only with someone else who was there, even a stranger, while shutting out even their closest family and friends who do not share that bond.

I Don’t Like’s remarks above are nothing more than adolescent drivel. In the arena of ideas, he’s left (pun intended) to sweep the floors, take out the refuse, and dream of one day growing up to be a gladiator. He is an intellectual ectomorph with delusions of someday, maybe, being able to lift a shield and carry a real sword. But like most good, little leftists, in the end he has nothing more to offer than an occasional whiny insult. His armor is his insolence.

Let ‘em’s use of the word “seditious” is really no more serious. He too relies on personal insult to cover the fact that he has nothing of substance to say. Unable to defend the actions of their ideological commissars, such as Reid, Pelosi, and Obama, unable to authoritatively document the fraudulent claims of Left, he too tries to change the subject and attack the messenger. No doubt someone somewhere takes the apparatchiks at the Southern Poverty Law Center seriously. Perhaps the folks at the Soros Open Society Initiative or the Tides Foundation, the ones who write the tax deductible checks do. But its doubtful that anyone else much gives a sh*t. The personal liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights are universal… not ideologically means-tested. Sorry!

afternoon cupcake kenny,

Not that I really care about your opinions since you are such a minor player on this blog, but I’m curious.

What did I classify as “unintelligent”?

I agree Rob Rugby read is a disgrace.

I modified my statement not because Murtha votes liberal and I do seriously honor his Marine service in Nam and beyond, I have defended him often when others dimoss that courageous service to America. I agreed that I was too broad because Murtha accused Marines in Haditha, Irag of being guilty of War Crimes before the evidence was in and they were convicted. It seems it was because of his political career, he was trying to be either Speaker or the number two in the House and I think his accusations were politically motivated and dishonored these Marines without a trial.

Let me explain something about the Corps and what a special fraternity it is; if any Marine ever got in a jam, even in civilian clothes and really old like me, and he needed help and yelled out “hey Marines,” every Marine, active service or not, within the sound of his voice would answer the call and defend him with their lives.

Murtha did not answer that call in this case and never apologized, even though to the best of my recollection out of the eight Marines charged, five either had all charges dismissed or were exonerated and three are in legal limbo, but it appears none will be convicted of the original charges.

Plus, on occasion a Marine has actually committed crimes in theater of some kind and some not in theater have, in which cases many of them could be said to be ex-Marines, although the same call for help in a jam would probably be answered without questioning his credentials. We really, deeply, unto death believe in duty, honor, country.

Your apology/explanation is gratefully accepted!

What!

Randy-G didn’t register for the selective service? That’s against the law. Turn yourself in, my misguided brother.

That’s not only an insult to those who have served, like Nieman, but to all American men who did their minimal duty of walking into a post office and signing their name.

yet another example of a right-winger talking the talk, but not walking the walk.

Cons don’t want debate. They want to silence dissent so there loud and prolific lies can go largely unchallenged, even though they are a small minority. Reminds me of South Africa a few years ago.

Plus, on occasion a Marine has actually committed crimes in theater of some kind and some not in theater have, in which cases many of them could be said to be ex-Marines, although the same call for help in a jam would probably be answered without questioning his credentials. We really, deeply, unto death believe in duty, honor, country.

You want to reconcile those two sentences for me? What on earth does the latter have to do with the former?

You mean to tell me if you’re walking down the street, pass a bar, some yahoo inside (marine or otherwise, how are you going to know?) is getting his ass kicked (perhaps deservedly so), yells out, “Hey, Marines,” and you’re gonna go to his rescue? If so, you besmirch the very idea of duty, honor, country, you sanctimonious twit. There’s a difference between a fraternal bond (no matter how strong or uniquely forged) and machismo poppycock.

Jeez, try thinking before you speak.

You are a tiny minority, and quashing you is the duty of every American. Hell, of every human being, period.

Yea, I didn’t think bat one could be a Marine. His posts are lacking something. So, bat one, ease up on the Semper Fi. Build your reputation of your real accomplishments. You must have something. Ever save anyone from drowning? Bring someone back using CPR? Stop a beating? Win a high school championship? Sleep with a woman? Win a checkers game? Give a firm handshake? There must be something? Find it and be proud of it.

The funniest part! dinothefakehomo has bragged that it never served, and has repeatedly sh&t all over anyone who has or is serving in the US Military. Now locked-out and IDLTG toddle in and join it in sh$tting all over our military and all who serve in it. That pretty much finishes them off. Good bye, leftards, we all knew what you were, and you keep proving it.

I see your ignorance is on display and you’re inordinately proud of it. Sounds very progressive to me!

“YES! Vietnam Veteran, but there is no such thing as an ex-Marine, I am a former serving Marine now inactive.”

Is that sort of like being a recovering alcoholic?

He saw my Avatar and I should not have said anything!

Yourself

Nope. I’m using The Cons rules, so lump it.

Looks like there will be some moderate phonies taking a dive in the next election.

Let the circle jerk begin.

Or, as they call it in Portland: Thanksgiving at Dino’s house!

I stand corrected! I was being far too general and all-inclusive in my application of that “once a Marine, always a Marine” principle! Sorry!

Then on July 2, 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed Proclamation 4771, Registration Under the Military Selective Service Act, retroactively re-establishing the Selective Service registration requirement for all 18-26 year old male citizens born on or after January 1, 1960.[9] Only men born between March 29, 1957, and December 31, 1959, were completely exempt from Selective Service registration.

When is your birthday big Rand?

So ya gonna tell me that the seditious bat one is a Marine? Didn’t think so nuck fut. So STFU.

You are demeaning the innumerable men and women of our armed forces that, no matter your view of the reasons for war and no matter how much you hate America, gave up better paying jobs, sometimes chances at a better education, their health, often their limbs – sight – hearing and even their lives because THEY were fighting to keep America free that those they loved and hundreds of millions they would never know could enjoy the fruits of liberty.

Most of our military men and women, as I said, tend to be quite conservative politically, they believe in God, family, country and duty (personal responsibility). They may hate many of the things people believe in at home, even their lifestyle choices, they may disagree with their religion or a host of other things, but they feel even those that don’t support them are citizens of the greatest country on earth in all human history, with all its flaws, and they are willing to be selfless and self-sacrificing to stand up for Old Glory, the U.S.A. – America.

Tell me Dino, what sacrifices have you ever made for America. I don’t want to make to do something against your natural humility, but please, when did you ever risk your life, or fortune or health, anything, knowing their was a real chance of loss to defend this land, because you love America?

You men are a special breed, my hat is off to you.

Kililng a bill in the Senate via the democratic process is hardly silencing dissent.

As cor conservatives not wanting debate and dissent, I’d point out that I hate debate and dissent so much I let idiots like you comment here without banning you.]

On a related note: Are you actually getting stupider?

You are just a dribble down the leg of rabid skunk!

Where do you get off classifying ANYTHING as unintelligent when your entire contribution to this blog is to compare conservatives to slave owners and murderers. Or to simply say they’re stupid.

When you stumble across an intelligent thought, let us know.

Funny, I registered in 1980 like reagan said to.

A true American such as yourself would have registered out of patriotism. Then again, most cons will do anything to get out of following the rules they set down for others.

Seditious?

I thought dissent was the highest form of patriotism, liberals?

My oh my how things change.

Dude, you need to finish grade school.

Here crust lick, It was discontinued in 1976 reestablished 1980.
Under the Selective Service Act of 1971, most student deferments were eliminated. In 1973, the draft was abolished. Registration was discontinued in 1976 but reestablished in 1980.
http://history.howstuffworks.com/world-war-i/selective-service-system.htm

Unfortunate as it will be, they will get their 60 votes. Landrieu was purchased yesterday, Lincoln will get a better price today, a post in the “ONE”‘s administration somewhere is a logical bet, because she will be destroyed next election.

Not to be rude Bat, but you just handed him a very respectable ass kicking. And you are right about the military folks, all branches deserve our respect. While I never did, I am damn grateful for the ones who did, and still do. Bravo.

Judd Greg said this morning 97% of bills that get through this cloture vote become law in some form. It “will” happen. The next step is to make every SOB who votes for “this” cloture vote pay in 2010. That Includes Dorgan, who will try to weasel out on his next vote! Wait and watch this huckster. Pomeroy in the house is going to try and pull the same slight of hand. Conrad doesn’t care and thinks no one in ND can remember this until 2012.