Robatoy wrote:
On Jun 9, 5:20 pm, "HeyBub" wrote:


1. We need to fight a war every decade or so to keep the tip of the
spear sharp. One wag recently remarked that every leader in the
military, from sergeant to four-star general, has led men in combat.
That's not only keeping the tip sharp, it's polishing it to a high
luster.


Indeed. At Washington parties, the room goes all quiet when a highly
decorated general shows off his Granada ribbon.

That's understandable.

Same thing happens at a post PX when someone shows up wearing a "Gay Pride"
T-shirt.

The difference is which is beaten after the appearance.

On Jun 10, 9:09*am, "HeyBub" wrote:
Robatoy wrote:
On Jun 9, 5:20 pm, "HeyBub" wrote:

1. We need to fight a war every decade or so to keep the tip of the
spear sharp. One wag recently remarked that every leader in the
military, from sergeant to four-star general, has led men in combat.
That's not only keeping the tip sharp, it's polishing it to a high
luster.

Indeed. At Washington parties, the room goes all quiet when a highly
decorated general shows off his Granada ribbon.

That's understandable.

Same thing happens at a post PX when someone shows up wearing a "Gay Pride"
T-shirt.

The difference is which is beaten after the appearance.

That Granada ribbon will get you beaten.

TMT