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To: SonOfDarkSkies

mahar is just looking for ratings because he is tanking .. this is just a hollywood stunt.. who cares what he thinks..


2 posted on 02/14/2010 7:29:25 AM PST by gibtx2 (keep up the good work volunteer and replace a dem)
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To: gibtx2
who cares what he thinks..

Don't care what he thinks; do care what he says. For as bad as this is; am actually glad he said it. Now, there can be no doubt as to 'what' he is; and who/what are his politcal peers. He freely admits - and on their behalf as well.

I hope his words make a HUGE impact.

39 posted on 02/14/2010 7:45:46 AM PST by cricket (Proud to be in the 'Party of NO')
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To: gibtx2

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be
between 5’ 10’ and 6’ 2’ tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30.

They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform or the tomb in any way.

After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is w orn o n their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only 400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin.

The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.

There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform.. Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.

The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone nor
watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery . A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the notables are:

President Taft,
Joe Lewis {the boxer}
Medal of Honor winner Audie L. Murphy, the most
decorated soldier of WWII and of Hollywood fame.

Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.


99 posted on 02/14/2010 5:52:36 PM PST by Kryn-Man (Self-righteous, gun-totin', military-lovin', redneck)
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