Member Since October 15, 2008 , From United States
There burns no hotter fire in hell than that reserved for cowards, home wreckers, and troublemakers. Be warned accordingly.
About fletcherba234:

Retired Marine Fighter Pilot.  F-4B Radar Intercept Officer with VMFA 323.  RIO instructor w/ VMFAT101, Miramar NAS.  Transitioned to FA-18 with VMFA 212.  Thirty years service, 1965-1995.

The Fight.  William Butler Yeats.

"I know that I shall meet my fate
Somewhere in the clouds above.
Those I fight I do not hate.
Those I guard I do not love.

My county is Kilathan cross.
My countrymen Kilathan's poor.
No likely end could bring them loss
Or leave them happier than before.

No law, nor duty bade me fight.
No public men nor cheering crowds.
A lonely impulse of delight
Drove me to this tummult in the clouds.

I balanced all and brought to mind.
The years to come seemed waste of breath.
A waste of breath the years behind.
In balance with this life, this death."

 

W.B. Yeats: An Irish airman foresees his death.

 

We who stand up to death also stand up to life -- and all the challenge that either must present.

 

 

 

 

I have developed a taste for Van Halen lately.  At least this kid has balls. 

 


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Answered: I have a militarty pin 2

That would be an US Navy medical pin, but it is not part of their official insignia. Wear it proudly anyway.

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Apparently Tadpole has been silent and surly of late. All her ridiculous posts have been anonymous. She must be afraid to put a name to her bitterness, fearing reproof. Does it matter? Atheist ...

Commented: About Jim's answer

Science has certainly revealed that atheists are always wrong. They have no right to force their insane doctrines on anyone, they have no privilege to murder off entire villages in the name of ...

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At least learn how to spell L-A-S-E-R.

Commented: About MGySgt Edward S. Renner USMC's answer

Maybe if you ined him up 72 of the nastiest feminists in the Hanoi Jane Brigade that would serve him right. I'm pretty sure they would be virgins considering the popularity of Hanoi Jane. I mean ...

Commented: About LadyDarko E.'s answer

LDE, God is here with us this very minute, unseen but quite real. Atheist denials are by definition the coldest and least intelligent of insults, but atheists can only play insult games, therefore ...

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Physicalist, your denial has no merit. God DOES exist, hence that is how YOU came to be. Atheists make the lamest of excuses to reduce people to intolerable depravity. Atheist con artists and pimps ...

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Obamacare is very dangerous! Reading it exposes the reader to being bored to death! I mean, isn't Obamacare, "Cruel and unusual?"

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And I thought fairy tales were about the gay dentist: the tooth fairy. Or was that about the gay syndicate crime boss: the fairy Godfather. We may have trouble thinking about fairy tales, but ...

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Physicalist, kindly know a few things: 1. Your opinion is ridiculous: This planet belongs to God, and He can do anything He wants to with it. 2. Your irrational hatred is ridiculous ...

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Melvin Whitcombe says:
""They who would exchange freedom for safety and security soon enough find that they shall have none of these." Benjamin Franklin. If called on to fight in a war, I choose as my weapon, calm reason. History shows that there is no more powerful weapon. Nor does any other weapon heal, rather than inflict injury. I am glad that you understand the use of both wit and the sword."
Lady Aban Ceaulosevic says:
"Seldom do I meet fire elements as strong as you. There will always be that restless warrior in you. Yet even as you live by the sword and have no fear of dying by it, you use the sword only for high justice and then with all the discipline of a belted knight. A formidable warrior you are, and yet also a caring grandmother. There is a fine balance in you. There is that Paladin spirit, and you have perfected it."
LadyDarko E. says:
"Thank you Fletch for the compliment there is no way to express the admiration I have for the Military especially Marines. My stepdad was one he taught me hard, strong and deliberate. God Bless you and your contributions to our country and this site. We need to group, unite and fight. YeHHHHHHHHHHHAaAAAA. Lady Darko/Cpt Mac AN"
MGySgt Edward S. Renner USMC says:
"Well, another Marine! Semper Fi! It looks like there are more Marines entering the civilian world but I am grateful that no matter what, Marines always remain Marines."
charlie2911 says:
"thanks fletcher - old fashioned values and honor is what it's all about "
Rocmike3 says:
"Semper Fi! Retired F-4 RIO's are few and far between. I fought my war on the ground as a sniper but you were up there pulling G's and dropping bombs on Charles, when I called in your fire. Thank you for your service to the finest nation that ever came to be! You will always find us on the job: the United States Marines."
charlie2911 says:
"Thank you, glad to have the acquaintance of a 'Phantom Pherret'. I loved the old 'lead sled' - all that smoke and noise saying 'I'm coming to git you,boy!'"
Pax Majoris says:
"fletcherba234: I don't know you (yet), but I do know all that I need to. Thank you for your service to our beloved country, and this is on the redline."