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sdk87to91
12-05-07, 01:44 PM
I remember hearing the DI's and others using the phrase "kicking a.. and taking names" and I could pretty much figure out that it meant killing people, but I am wondering if there is a history or an origination of that phrase. I guess when we kill someone we effectively take their ability to use their name, however they are still remembered by it.
Does anyone know anything interesting about that phrase?

SlingerDun
12-05-07, 03:59 PM
I considered that but what i always visioned was some old pot bellied high school coach in a polo shirt and tight shorts struttin around with a whistle and clipboard scratching down names. These days what comes to mind is identity theft

--->Dave