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No she doesn't. Not only that, I have been out of the sport for a couple of years and she does not want to let me go back. It's not a control issue, she just worries too much. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

You are not the only one. That drives me nuts too. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

You scare me. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

Seems a bit extreme. If the dog was actually mauling him and pulling him to the ground then yes but it sounds like he could have removed himself from the situation and gone for a water hose or even some pepper spray. Not enough info to say for sure. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

I imagine it has something to do with a planned deliberate pattern of murders. Even if there are only 2, if there is a pattern between the two I imagine that you could refer to the guy as a serial killer. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

Nah. Whats the point. I come here because I enjoy the topics and quite frequently learn something I did not know. I will not use the anonymity of a discussion forum just to be obnoxious. Even if I feel a persons opinion is plain wrong or uninformed I will treat that person with the same degree of respect that I would like to be treated with. Unfortunately it is all too common on websites like this for someone who is 30 going on 12 to get his jollies being a troll. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

There are a few people who do not like me as is evidenced by the fact that they either use subtle PA's in response to my posts or continually snipe sarcastically at my every comment on a thread. I don't know them so I do not care. If someone can't be bothered to act like an adult when debating I generally avoid wasting mental energy on them. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

Sounds like a conspiracy. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

I've heard that Elvis is still alive. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

I second that. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

Do you intend to elaborate or are you just interested in being a sarcastic troll. I have never felt the need to insult anyone on this sight for their views so I do not understand why people like you do. Do not bother responding to this unless you are prepared to grow up and post like an adult. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

QuoteAnswer: The most desireable troops are already switched on before they arrive at basic. The Rangers and Special Forces take great pride in being what they call "triple volunteers": They first had to enlist, then volunteer for Airborne, then for Ranger or SF school. They take themselves very seriously, and probably weren't the ones flaking out on their parents' couch eating Oreos.*** Thats fine but they are not the only ones going to war. Standard Infantry troops, and support troops will be required to work in an operational environment. I highly doubt that everyone who shows up for basic is already highly motivated. They may have sexy glamourous views of military life from watching movies and playing x-box commando video games but they are not neccessarily aware that they will be required to cover long distances with heavy equipment, and be cold and wet for several days at a time, with little sleep. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

The level of performance that qualifies as your best is not a permnent limit. If a person takes time to evaluate why their best was not enough this time then they can go about creating a plan to improve such weaknesses so that someday their best will be enough. It's about saying "meet the standard rather than expecting the standard to meet you" Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

DUMB FUCK! Let me say it again...DUMB FUCK!! Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

They are always attached to a female. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

People like that are not ever going to be on the endangered species list. You will always be dealing with someone like that. You will always need to be cautious around people like that. Try not to let them drag you down into the mud, and focus on being professional in every aspect of your job. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

I would say...."I have something I need to tell you....but it can wait five years" Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

Now you have stated in an earlier thread (back around Christmas) that you have a Concealed Carry Permit. Where does that rig leave room for concealement? Just curious. Richards ps Have you ever spotted the clown that you chased off with your Glock since the incedent? My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

In fairness I have no experience/knowledge with special operations and my lack of knowledge may be evident in my question but....can you the apply training philosophy used for highly motivated self starters who are already switched on individuals to raw recruits who three weeks ago were lounging on mom & dads couch eating doritos and playing x-box? Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

LIFO would require some creative digestion skills. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

It is ? How about: "Quitters never win. Winners never quit. But those who never quit and never win are idiots." For a person to persist under the perception that even their best efforts will not help amounts to masochistic behaviour. How can that be a great character builder ? I'm in favour of tough physical training and I do understand the need for a team-orientated mindset in combat, but IMO the current military psychology is becoming old-school and needs a modern rethink. Not softer, not easier, but 'logicaly honest' enough to motivate more resilient minds. A few years ago, a story was leaked to the press about our national rugby team that attended a team-building training camp that became infamously known as "Kamp Staaldraad" (Barbed-wire Camp). It was explained that the team had undergone team-building training under supervision of a police Task Force commander. Leaked video material showed, amongst other things, an entire rugby team in their birthday suits in a cold muddy pit, at night, singing songs. The incident became a local fiasco and rugby administrators were the laughing stock of the country for a while. Why was this incident such a closely guarded secret and why was it so embarrassing when it leaked? Could it be because the modern thinking of first-world nations cannot fathom the benefits of that kind of training? ...and can you? The first part is not from one of my posts, so I won't respond to it. With respect to your comment, I appreciate the importance of avoiding redundancy in training. That said I merely felt that we have to some extent, raised a society that feels it should never have to be disappointed. All to often now we create scenarios for youth where "everyone gets to be a winner in their own special way", and I feel that we do not adequately prepare youth for life period, not just the military. I have had my supervisors tell me to accept assignments from students after the deadline without any mitigating circumstance because "If we put to much pressure on them they will become discouraged". When counselling probationary students, I was told that I could not bring up the GPA requirements for grad school because that might discourage them. Instead I was to say nothing while students who could do better, chose not to because no-one made them aware of the long term consequences of their actions. With respect to the military, there will always be a need to think progressively. If however we are to get rid of a tried tested and true training method it should be for the right reasons. Most changes to military training are not derived from within (ie NCO's and officers saying "hey we can improve this"); instead it is derived externally by social workers with an inherent dislike for anything even remotely masculine, who simply feel that a training method should be stopped because "that won't make Johnny feel nice about himself". Don't get me wrong, I do not support archaichness for the sake of it, but I do see the need to allow the military personnell who have been doing it for years to be the ones to decide what changes are neccessary. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

If thats the case then you should try to find out through the grapevine who it was. At the very least if this person is a backstabber then you are aware of it, and can keep a closer eye on him/her. Sorry he/she did that to you. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

I just see it as a hobby. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

Is it possible the person might have felt intimidated by you? I am not saying this was the case but the person may have felt that confronting you would start an argument or some sort of disagreement. If you are a large guy (i don't know) the person may have felt it would be better to not direct the complaint to you. If you can honestly say that you would never be obnoxious to someone who was complaining about your behaviour, and that the person new you well enough to know that then they it was in poor form to go behind your back. Unfortunately nowadays, asking people who are being disruptive all too often leads to a "what are you going to do about it" scenario. Some people just want to avoid a confrontation. Not saying you are like that because I don't know you. Just trying to give the other person some benefit of the doubt. Cheers, Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.

Usually the media have some sort of inside info on these things. That is not to say that they don't sensationalize but they always have contacts on the inside that will slip info to them for a fee. I doubt they would have immediately said biker if it wasn't biker related. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within.