Posted on 03/26/2023 10:28:40 AM PDT by Its All Over Except ...
I took it as high praise, and I did take enjoyment that the thread provided information and entertainment as intended.
As some other people who had been Plane Captains (or other military-related jobs) will attest, those jobs are so specialized that the details are largely unknown to the genral public, those who actually pay for the equipment and personnel who perform them.
In retrospect, those of us who rendered those services often (after the fact!) appreciate that rare privilege if we are lucky enough not to have had to perform it at the risk of losing our lives.
It is akin to having been given a rare insight into the inner workings of something that is completely opaque to those who have never done it, and as a result, on that thing, being “in the know”.
I am going to explore more about H.L. Mencken beyond his occasional quotes. Somehow, I have the feeling he will be in some way similar to George Carlin in biting observation of human nature!
That was very nice of you to say those things.
as always, good stuff...
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