God Bless the United States Marine Corps!

The Southern Spectator ^ | May 3, 2004 | L. Sherman

[The L. Sherman]

God Bless the United States Marine Corps!

The Corps exists simply to kill the enemy and to break stuff. It's really a very basic concept. Their marching cadences include lines such as, "I want to be a killing machine...a flat bellied, steely eyed, killer." Just the mention of the USMC should bring terror into the hearts of those who wish to bring harm to this country. A popular saying among Marines goes, "Mess with the best, die like the rest."

Having sad that, the Southern Spectator is disappointed in what appears to be political interference in Iraq, especially related to the U. S. Marine Corps in and around Fallujah. There has been way too much talk of cease fires and the like, and there also has been way too many news headlines such as, "U.S. Marines negotiate a 'tentative' agreement to pull back forces from Fallujah."

The Marines don't negotiate. The Marines face their enemies and eradicate them. Negotiations are not required. When you face the USMC you have gone passed the point of negotiation - you have signed your own death certificate. The next stop is the great beyond.

The Bush Administration has said that our nation "does not negotiate with terrorists," and we at the Southern Spectator take them at their word. The administration has also said that they will not interfere with the military's mission.. The administration basically consists of good people who love their country. But they need to let the Marines be the Marines and not some new version of the United Nations.

We at the Southern Spectator, with a combined 26 years military service, salute the brave men and women of the United States Marine Corps.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Everything in Texas is a little bit better..... I still can't believe that steak! I haven't had steak like that in years..........oh, sorry, we were discussing Marines!

[TexasCowboy]

"I still can't believe that steak!"

That was an aged Angus strip steak.
I have those every Tuesday night.............or whenever you get here.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Haha...... or whenever huh? lol..... That could get expensive! lol

Texas beef, plus your expertise at the grill -

[Vic3O3]

OohRah!
Semper Fi!

[anymouse]

Marine ping

[TexasCowboy]

"Texas beef, plus your expertise at the grill -"

Okay, now I'm supposed to come in with, "No, hon, it was your husband who cooked the steaks", so we can clear up this confusion..............but I'm not going to do that.

Instead, I'm going to say, "That big old bed is sure comfy, huh?"

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Ok - literally laughing out loud here! lol...... You are such a trouble maker...... my HUSBAND and I enjoyed visiting with you and sleeping in your bed....yes.... my HUSBAND and I are going to buy a bed EXACTLY like yours because it is, without a doubt, the most incredible bed I've ever slept in (on? lol).............

[X-FID]

Thanks for the new wallpaper, it looks great.

[TexasCowboy]

Dadgummit!

Just when the rumor mill was getting cranked up, you blew it!

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

LOL..... you are a bad boy sometimes.......

[cavtrooper21]

Ohh-Raaa indeed.
Was watching a TV show about the battle for Bagdad, and the was this Marine, gets hit on the Kevlar by an RPG.
Yes, an RPG. (a dud RPG, but still!!!)
gets SEVERE headache, etc.. corpsman says he needs to be evac-ed..
Marine sees unit still heavily engaged, gets pissed that enemey is shooting at wounded fellow Marine, picks up gear and rifle,(someone elses) kevlar and rejoins the fight.
Cavtrooper 21 sez: "Here's 800mg of Motrin buddy - ROCK ON!!!!"
Cavtrooper 21 sez: "Marines good troops, may even be good Cavalry some day." Just kidding!!

[Imal]

Keep your powder dry and your heads held high.

America Loves the U.S.M.C.!

[Vic3O3]

Semper Fi Bro!

You'll get there one day!

[cavtrooper21]

Hey young lady..
isn't it past your bed time???

[dcwusmc]

Bump and PINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGG for VetsCoR, Neil....

[freedumb2003]

Semper Fi Bump!

[dalebert]

God bless the Marines.

[lakey]

Marines are never forgotten.

[TexasCowboy]

IN THE BEGINNING...

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was God. In the Beginning was God - and all else was darkness, and void, and without form. So God created the heavens and the earth. He created the sun, and the moon, and the stars, so that light might pierce the darkness. And the earth God divided between the land and the sea, and these He filled with many assorted creatures.
And the dark, salty, slimy creatures that inhabited the murky depths of the oceans, God called sailors, and He dressed them accordingly.
And the flighty creatures of the air He called airmen. And these He clothed in uniforms which were ruffled and fowl.
And the lower creatures of the land, God called soldiers. And with a twinkle in His eye, and a sense of humor that only He could have, God gave them trousers too short, and covers too large, and pockets to warm their hands. And to adorn their uniforms, God gave them badges. And He gave them cords. And He gave them ribbons... and patches... and stars... and bells. He gave them emblems... and crests... and all sorts of shiny things that glittered... and devices that dangled. When you're God, you tend to get carried away in a big way.

And on the 7th day, as you know, God rested. And on the 8th day at 0730, God looked down upon the earth and was not happy.

GOD WAS NOT HAPPY!

So He thought about His labors, and in His infinite wisdom, God created a divine creature and this He called a Marine. And these Marines whom God created in His own image, were to be of the air, the land, and the sea. And these He gave many wonderful uniforms. He gave them practical, fighting uniforms, so that they could wage war against the forces of Satan and evil.
He gave them service uniforms for their daily work and training, that they might be sharp and ready.
And He gave them evening and dress uniforms. Sharp, stylish, handsome things, so they might score with the ladies on Saturday night, and impress the hell outta everybody!

And at the end of the 8th day, God looked down upon the earth, and saw that it was good. But was God happy? No!

GOD WAS STILL NOT HAPPY!

Because in the course of His labors, He had forgotten one thing... HE did not have a Marine uniform! But He thought about it, and thought about it, and finally satisfied Himself in knowing that, well, not everybody can be a Marine...

U.S. MARINES

ROUGH, TOUGH, ROMPIN', HELL RAISING, DEATH AND DESTRUCTION.

THE FINEST FIGHTING MACHINE THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN.

EACH MOMENT THAT I LIVE IS AN ADDITIONAL THREAT UPON YOUR LIFE.

I'M COCKY, SELF-CENTERED, OVERBEARING, AND I DO NOT KNOW THE MEANING OF FEAR FOR I AM FEAR ITSELF.

"SEMPER FIDELIS" ALWAYS FAITHFUL TO GOD, FAMILY, COUNTRY, AND CORPS.

SEMPER FI - DO OR DIE.

I AM A LEAN, MEAN, GREEN, AMPHIBIOUS MONSTER MADE OF BLOOD AND GUTS WHO AROSE FROM THE FIERY DEPTHS OF HELL, WHOSE SOLE PURPOSE IN LIFE IS TO PERPETUATE DEATH AND DESTRUCTION UPON THE FESTERING OF ANTI-AMERICANS THROUGHOUT THE GLOBE, WHENEVER, WHEREVER IT MAY ARISE.

AND, WHEN MY TIME COMES I'LL DIE A GLORIOUS DEATH ON THE BATTLEFIELD, GIVING MY LIFE FOR MOM, APPLE PIE AND THE AMERICAN FLAG.

WE STOLE THE EAGLE FROM THE AIR FORCE, THE ANCHOR FROM THE NAVY AND THE ROPE FROM THE ARMY. .

ON THE SEVENTH DAY WHILE GOD RESTED, WE OVERRAN HIS PERIMETER, STOLE THE GLOBE AND WE'VE BEEN RUNNING THE WHOLE SHOW EVER SINCE. .

WE LIVE LIKE SOLDIERS, TALK LIKE SAILORS, AND SLAP THE HELL OUT OF BOTH OF THEM. .

WARRIORS BY DAY, LOVERS BY NIGHT, PROFESSIONALS BY CHOICE,
AND MARINES BY THE GRACE OF GOD.

[Imal]

If there's one thing I never want to see in a Marine, it's modesty.

God bless.