The picture everyone will be talking about...

Ro041

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : Wow that's pretty insulting. I predict your time here will not be very long with comments like this.
Posted by HobokenBride2012[/QUOTE]

<div>Who did I insult?  How is that joke anymore insulting than the kind of stuff posters here say about each other?</div>

Ro041

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : WTF is this supposed to mean?!?!?  I've heard a lot of dumbass statements this year but I think this one ranks up there as one of the most insulting.
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]

<div>It was a joke.  Seriously, everyone calm down.  If it wasn't obvious from my post, SORRY.</div>

HobokensFury

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : It was a joke.  My grandfather died in Vietnam, was buried in Arlington, and, as my mom said, would have thought that was hilarious.  my father is retired Army.  I'm a lawyer in the federal government.  Get over yourself and learn to laugh!
Posted by Rochelle041[/QUOTE]

Not only was your comment stupid but your reasoning is even more stupid. Most of us have been around here a long time and know year other pretty well. You should learn your audience before making statements like that. Talk about epic fail.

GoodLuckBear14

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : It was a joke.  My grandfather died in Vietnam, was buried in Arlington, and, as my mom said, would have thought that was hilarious.  my father is retired Army.  I'm a lawyer in the federal government.  Get over yourself and learn to laugh!
Posted by Rochelle041[/QUOTE]

Really?  Because my dad is ex-army, an uncle is a Vietanm vet, DH works for the Army, about a quarter of my neighbors are active duty, SIL's brother is in Arghanistan right now, friend is a DOD attorney...not one of these people would find this even remotely funny.

QueerFemme

oh my...

GoodLuckBear14

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : Who did I insult?  How is that joke anymore insulting than the kind of stuff posters here say about each other?
Posted by Rochelle041[/QUOTE]

Oh, and in this threadm kmmssg is an Army Officer.  I don't think she's ever given her rank but she is a MOB if that gives you any idea of her years in service.

kmmssg

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : You are the last person on these boards that I would ever think would mean anyone else.  I'm sorry if it came out as a criticism of you, I was trying to head off someone else twisting what you said into something she has been saying.
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>GLB - no offense taken or criticism either.  I worded my post poorly and appreciated your post.  Sometimes you know what you are trying to say, but you don't express it as completely as you should.  Guilty, and appreciate your post.</div><div>
</div><div>I was on the phone with Prudential in Philly earlier today, they said they were expecting things to get bad around 6 pm.  You and DH prepared?  I will be thinking of you all.  All I'm gonna get in Mid MI is some wind and left over plain ol'e rain in a day or two.

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lauralaur

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : It was a joke.  My grandfather died in Vietnam, was buried in Arlington, and, as my mom said, would have thought that was hilarious.  my father is retired Army.  I'm a lawyer in the federal government.  Get over yourself and learn to laugh!
Posted by Rochelle041[/QUOTE]

I read what you wrote to H, who is in the National Guard, and he shook his head and laughed that someone was stupid enough to say that, not because it was funny.

Ro041

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : Not only was your comment stupid but your reasoning is even more stupid. Most of us have been around here a long time and know year other pretty well. You should learn your audience before making statements like that. Talk about epic fail.
Posted by HobokenBride2012[/QUOTE]

<div>Some of the people who are upset about my joke have written some of the cattiest things to each other.  I apologized if it wasn't clear that it was a joke.  But jeez.  It wasn't even offensive!  Who was it insulting towards?  It was a welfare joke - not a military joke.  </div>

kmmssg

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : It was a joke.  My grandfather died in Vietnam, was buried in Arlington, and, as my mom said, would have thought that was hilarious.  my father is retired Army.  I'm a lawyer in the federal government.  Get over yourself and learn to laugh!
Posted by Rochelle041[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>And I'm a 26 year vet, miltiary brat, and my dad was in WWII and Korea, Sunshine.  Your post was not funny and did not come off like a joke.  Sometimes we all try to make a joke and fail - this would be a fail in my eyes.  

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HobokensFury

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : Some of the people who are upset about my joke have written some of the cattiest things to each other.  I apologized if it wasn't clear that it was a joke.  But jeez.  It wasn't even offensive!  Who was it insulting towards? <strong> It was a welfare joke</strong> - not a military joke.  
Posted by Rochelle041[/QUOTE]

So insulting people on welfare is ok. Do yourself a favor and bow out of this thread before you push your foot in your mouth any further.

GoodLuckBear14

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : GLB - no offense taken or criticism either.  I worded my post poorly and appreciated your post.  Sometimes you know what you are trying to say, but you don't express it as completely as you should.  Guilty, and appreciate your post. I was on the phone with Prudential in Philly earlier today, they said they were expecting things to get bad around 6 pm.  You and DH prepared?  I will be thinking of you all.  All I'm gonna get in Mid MI is some wind and left over plain ol'e rain in a day or two.
Posted by kmmssg[/QUOTE]

We're as ready as we can be.  the homemade plastic seal over the stopper of the drain to the bathtub is holding (need to fill the tub so we have water to flush the toilets), we have water, food and have pulled out all of the warm weather gear in case we lose heat.  Found a shower radio (only battery powered one you could find two days ago and I bought a car charger for the phones.

Thanks for thinking of me.  Apparently the Army closed DH's building because he just got home.

kmmssg

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : Oh, and in this threadm kmmssg is an Army Officer.  I don't think she's ever given her rank but she is a MOB if that gives you any idea of her years in service.
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Thanks GLB - but I do have to clarify - I was Senior Enlisted.  My goal was to achieve my real dad's rank, which I did.  He was NCO through and through, me too.... :)  thanks.

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Ro041

You guys are relentless!  I apologized that it wasn't clear that it was a joke.  Jeez.  I wonder if you refuse to take someone's apology in real-life also, or if this is just an internet thing.

No one has addressed why it's ok to call another poster "stupid" but not ok to make a joke that you don't like.  Why can posters be personally mean towards each other but cannot say anything that was clearly not serious?  If anyone thought my post about paying someone to stand around was serious, then I don't know what to tell you.

kmmssg

Apology accepted.  Thanks, I really do appreciate that.  Now, how about we get back on track with the original post and how that was going?

HobokensFury

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[QUOTE]You guys are relentless!  I apologized that it wasn't clear that it was a joke.  Jeez.  I wonder if you refuse to take someone's apology in real-life also, or if this is just an internet thing. No one has addressed why it's ok to call another poster "stupid" but not ok to make a joke that you don't like.  Why can posters be personally mean towards each other but cannot say anything that was clearly not serious?  If anyone thought my post about paying someone to stand around was serious, then I don't know what to tell you.
Posted by Rochelle041[/QUOTE]

Actually I called what you said "stupid", not you.  Big difference. You are the one that is relentless here.  You got defensive and kept making things worse for yourself.  You said sorry by saying you weren't making fun of the military. You were making fun of people on welfare. What's up with that?

Ro041

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : When their "apology" is "Sorry you are too dumb to realize it was a joke, and now let me list all the reasons why I'm not actually in the wrong here and you are overreacting", no I don't generally accept it.  An apology means showing remorse and admitting a wrong doing on your part.  Saying "sorry' in a sarcastic post telling us how awful we are does not an apology make. And you seriously want us to believe you're a lawyer?
Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]

<div>I am sorry I posted it.</div><div>
</div><div>And I am really not concerned whether you believe that I am a lawyer.</div>

Ro041

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : You added to your post which makes me hate you even more. No one called you stupid although the more you write the more tempted I am. Your "joke" wasn't clearly anything.  It seemed quite sincere and troll-like to me. A real sorry would be a good start.
Posted by LingerLonger1[/QUOTE]

<div>If you look back, I said sorry.  The very first thing I said was that I was sorry that I posted it.  I am also sorry I added to my post after I posted it.  I was unaware that that was in bad form.  I am also sorry that you hate me for some reason.  I actually think that you add a lot of many conversations for which you are a part.  People did call me stupid, which I think is just as offensive as anything anyone else may think about what I posted.  With that being said, again, i am sorry I posted it.  I thought it was clear that it was a joke.  </div>

cwaggoner07

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : I thought Republicans hate anyone who just stands around and gets paid to do nothing!  Hahaha.  I guess it's ok if it comes from the department of defense budget.  LOL!<strong> *Sits back and waits for the angry replies to come rolling in*</strong>
Posted by Rochelle041[/QUOTE]

Just a refresher. You knew exactly what you were doing.

HobokensFury

I'm gonna call it. Rochelle is a troll. You fooled us once. Now you can go away because we're on to you.

Ro041

I am not a troll.  I am sorry that I posted it.  I didn't expect this kind of reaction.  I didn't really think about the fact that none of you know me and wouldn't know that I was joking.  I have been trying to add things to this community and I guess I made a misjudgment.  I would hope that you would accept my apology because I do not want to leave this community, as it has been nice to read all the posts from everyone.

I know everyone makes mistakes, and I just made mine in an open forum, but I am still a good person who has things to offer other people and I don't want to have to make a new screen name to continue to post here.

abbyizzymommy

Stage the point of this post is moral. You see we as Americans are lucky enough that joining the military is optional. This is one of the only jobs that you are fully aware that you will be sent to war zones and your life will be at risk. Every Soilder, Marine, Airman, Sailor.... In a war zone fears at one time or another that they will die and be alone and forgotten. This post is to remind them that this will never happen. People often enjoy the freedoms being an American allows, but take for granted the men and women that allow it to be possible. So yes moral of the people risking their lives for all of us... Is important. End rant sorry I was a soilder and got on my soapbox a bit lol

Ro041

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: The picture everyone will be talking about... : Then why did you write the part about sitting back and waiting for the angry replies?   I'm genuinely curious.
Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]

<div>My OP was about Peek's comment that it was an essential post.  I just assumed that she would reply as she did to everyone else, defending the post itself.  I wasn't trying to piss anyone off.  I didn't put much thought into it.  I should have thought before I hit "submit".</div>

QueerFemme

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[QUOTE]Stage the point of this post is moral. You see we as Americans are lucky enough that joining the military is optional. This is one of the only jobs that you are fully aware that you will be sent to war zones and your life will be at risk. Every Soilder, Marine, Airman, Sailor.... In a war zone fears at one time or another that they will die and be alone and forgotten. This post is to remind them that this will never happen. People often enjoy the freedoms being an American allows, but take for granted the men and women that allow it to be possible. So yes moral of the people risking their lives for all of us... Is important. End rant sorry I was a soilder and got on my soapbox a bit lol
Posted by abbyizzymommy[/QUOTE]

Do you mean, morale?

brittany634

Dumb Question: can someone tell me why the tomb is never left unguarded? if someone already said- I missed it.

QueerFemme

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[QUOTE]Dumb Question: can someone tell me why the tomb is never left unguarded? if someone already said- I missed it.
Posted by brittany634[/QUOTE]

You could google this very quickly.  But, basically, its tradition !

brittany634

I tried googling it, but I couldn't find the actual reasoning behind the tradition or why it is a tradition. I'll try again.

abbyizzymommy

Wow... Yes I did mean morale lol. Sorry my sick two year old is hanging on me with Dora on in the background... Brain is a bit frazzled. I just came into the post... And was responding to comments in the beginning.... After reading it all I see my post is sort of out of place.... As some crazy post... Took the focus... Sorry for the spelling issues.. Certainly didn't mean moral

abbyizzymommy

Im sorry I didn't realize having a different opinion was talking down to people... I don't talk down to people at all. Not sure where u got that from.

brittany634

Thanks Stage- and Linger, you both answered my question