No House resolution honoring SEAL's bin Laden mission - Page 4

Big Sarge · 05-04-2011, 11:58 PM

bmho the personnel involved in this mission don't give a damn about a resolution of thanks. they don't do things for the praise of politicians nor do they give a damn about medals. they do it for the flag and the guy standing beside them

Fair&Balanced · 05-04-2011, 11:59 PM

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bmho the personnel involved in this mission don't give a damn about a resolution of thanks. they don't do things for the praise of politicians nor do they give a damn about medals. they do it for the flag and the guy standing beside them

Its for the historical record as it has always been for 200+ years and does not ruin any careers.

TheMercenary · 05-05-2011, 12:00 AM

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Its for the historical record as it has always been for 200+ years and does not ruin any careers.

It draws un-needed and un-wanted attention.

monster · 05-05-2011, 12:03 AM

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Its for the historical record as it has always been for 200+ years and does not ruin any careers.

I sorta feel like it's already there in the history books.....why am i wrong?

Fair&Balanced · 05-05-2011, 12:05 AM

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I sorta feel like it's already there in the history books.....why am i wrong?

The event will be in the history books.

The "Thanks of Congress" is a 200+ year protocol; the only one that serves as an official acknowledgement by the nation's highest body, with no harms to future missions or anyone reputation.

TheMercenary · 05-05-2011, 12:07 AM

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The event will be in the history books.

The "Thanks of Congress" is a 200+ year protocol; one of many that serve as an official acknowledgement, with no harms to future missions or anyone reputation.

Oh yea! Thank GOD for that, since if they political hacks didn't do it someone might have forgot about it! Hell, I hope they recorded the Twin Towers coming down in case someone might have forgot that event as well.

Waste of frigging taxpayer dollars.....

Jill · 05-05-2011, 12:06 AM

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I sorta feel like it's already there in the history books.....why am i wrong?

The Official Congressional Record isn't the same as "History Books". When your PM stands up and reads whatever he or she reads to thank whoever it is they're thanking, it becomes part of the Official Record. In the U.S. House, it's not recorded, making it a part of the Official Record, unless it's voted on.

Aliantha · 05-05-2011, 12:05 AM

Have I told you guys we had chicken curry for dinner two nights ago, and then yesterday I had the leftovers for lunch?

Well no, you may say, but why should we care?

Because I've just noticed that my armpits smell faintly of curry!

Aliantha · 05-05-2011, 12:07 AM

Jill, I've got to tell you, Merc is a lot smarter than some of his posts give him credit for.

monster · 05-05-2011, 12:13 AM

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Jill, I've got to tell you, Merc is a lot smarter than some of his posts give him credit for.

ain't that the truth.

mind you, a pile of turd is also a lot smarter than some of merc's posts give him credit for

Fair&Balanced · 05-05-2011, 12:19 AM

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Jill, I've got to tell you, Merc is a lot smarter than some of his posts give him credit for.

Right and he's shown a lot of class throughout this discussion.

Aliantha · 05-05-2011, 12:22 AM

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Right and he's shown a lot of class throughout this discussion.

I never said he was classy. lol Just smarter than his posts might make him seem.

monster · 05-05-2011, 12:08 AM

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The Official Congressional Record isn't the same as "History Books". When your PM stands up and reads whatever he or she reads to thank whoever it is they're thanking, it becomes part of the Official Record. In the U.S. House, it's not recorded, making it a part of the Official Record, unless it's voted on.

Ok, but when the individuals can't be named... i guess it's just on a par with not understanding why many Brits are still Ok with having a Monarch. It's a cultural thing.

Fair&Balanced · 05-05-2011, 12:12 AM

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Ok, but when the individuals can't be named... i guess it's just on a par with not understanding why many Brits are still Ok with having a Monarch. It's a cultural thing.

The Congressional Record provide an incredible snapshot of the perspective of the nation's highest legislative body on important national events of the day for any time in the last 200+ years that you cant find anywhere else.

Fascinating reading if you like that kind of stuff.

TheMercenary · 05-05-2011, 12:15 AM

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The Congressional Record provide an incredible snapshot of the perspective of the nation's highest legislative body on important national events of the day for any time in the last 200+ years that you cant find anywhere else.

Fascinating reading if you like that kind of stuff.

If you don't mind cartoonish BS. The majority of it is worthless tripe.

05-04-2011, 11:58 PM	#1
Big Sarge Werepandas - lurking in your shadows Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Deep South Posts: 3,408	bmho the personnel involved in this mission don't give a damn about a resolution of thanks. they don't do things for the praise of politicians nor do they give a damn about medals. they do it for the flag and the guy standing beside them __________________ Give a man a match, & he'll be warm for 20 seconds. But toss that man a white phosphorus grenade and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

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Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Have I told you guys we had chicken curry for dinner two nights ago, and then yesterday I had the leftovers for lunch? Well no, you may say, but why should we care? Because I've just noticed that my armpits smell faintly of curry! __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

05-05-2011, 12:07 AM	#9
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Jill, I've got to tell you, Merc is a lot smarter than some of his posts give him credit for. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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