Why the Marines?

[Alexander Haile]

why oops? just voicing an opinion

[wrbones]

Kid, you just trash talked two SNCO's, whether you know it or not! One of whom is still active duty! You may end up working with him! The other one is the Top Moderator on this site, which means that yer werkin' real hard on givin' up use of the resources on this site!

Ya keep justifiyin' yerself, or attacking those who are tryin' to help ya out here. The Marines of today are held to a higher standard of conduct than in times past. You will most certainly pay with your career when you are caught doing anything untoward. Even in times past, it was not a good idea to go braggin' about what ya done 'out in town'. You keep braggin' and justifyin' yerself instead of takin' responsibility and keepin' yer mouth shut and accepting that someone else might know a thing or two. Not a good idea in any venue.

There are numerous Marines of all ranks who are members of this site or who visit this site who are active duty Marines from nearly all MOS's in the Marine Corps. Do you think that you might not be stationed with some of them? Yer showin' yer ass kid. Ya might want to re-think yer strategy here.

I've tried to help ya and to warn ya. Yer on yer own, now kiddo!

[uh34d]

I'm new to this list and a former Marine. My son just became a Marine February 14th, 2003. It is difficult to believe the actions related in this thread. Hot heads have no place in the military...period. From my experience and history, this is the type of person you would not want to be around in a hot LZ. Discipline is more than a salute. Hopefully, someone will council this individual off line and possibly salvage someone who has good intentions but is immature. He may posses the raw material of a warrior, but it needs a little tweaking.

[ktriplett]

Haile: life is a journey, my friend, and along that journey we all make mistakes. Regardless of what you may think of it, the popular opinion on this site believes you have made a mistake. Now, you can do one of two things: either you read and listen to what others, who are older and more experienced (no, I don't include myself in that phrase), say to you and take their lesson to heart, or you can stubbornly continue to believe that the way you acted was not irresponsible and rather than become an asset to my great country as a Marine, you will instead become a loose end. We all know that sooner or later, loose ends are tied up and that's never fun.
It's all about the journey. It doesn't end until you die. Everyday, lessons are learned which will guide you on your way, but if you ignore those lessons, if you instead decide to take the selfish, "know-it-all" road, you will be trampled by the more intelligent, responsible players in this little game we call life. You're still young, buddy, don't become roadkill.

[leroy8541]

Hey Mister Haile, never let a sucker get the first punch now that is foolish!! Always ,if you feel that it is going to come to it, get the first punch, prefferably in the nose followed by a flurry of kicks and some serious elbows to the back of the neck, but if you don't feel the puss is going to actually fight then back off because assault and battery is a serious offense dude.and most fags that are afraid, will shoot you in the back, or pen-fvck you in the arse. Those free flowing fists of yours need to be kept in check if you are actually comming on board, because I promise in your present state of maturity a swing will buy you a broken arm at least. But I always like a firey bastard.

[Barrio_rat]

Hey, I know this kid from when I was in.. He was a LCpl and, one time when the day was done, I told him to grab a broom and start sweeping - he asked WHY....

I'll let y'all do the math from there... and it wasn't an open forum.

Semper Fi!

[Sparrowhawk]

I just want to know where greybeard got that Viagra....

That he admits using it, is another matter... ROTFLMAO

[Osotogary]

Alexander Haile,
Young man. The most seriously, deadly, persons that I have ever known were those that, if you looked and spoke with them, you'd never know it. There was a Sensei from Okinawa who could literally pierce an opponents skin with his fingers and pull out a vital organ who I had the pleasure of spending an evening with.
This gentleman was as mild as experiencing a warm summers day with a cold lemonade. This gentleman would do his utmost to avoid "final " confrontation. When I asked him ,"What would you do if someone pushed you?", he said, "I'd keep on falling down until my opponent got tired and walked away". Lesson : The more you know, the more you won't want to use it.
The above analogy and example might not be what you're looking for but it is what I am offering at this moment.
Please pay heed to the advise of others in these matters. Your law and the law that is currently on the judicial scrolls seems to be different. There are many, many instances where court sympathy was over ruled by the law of the land.
Adios from South Florida.
Take care of yourself.
Gary

[2091351]

Hey folks, remember you can't argue with a "I D TEN T"

I tried, but then I found out they made aluminum baseball bats (recycle) just to get their attention.

Don't waste your energy.

Take care-Steve

[Alexander Haile]

Today (02-24-03), I was promoted to a Cadet Staff Seargent. However, I may be just as you say; an inmature, irresponsible, short fused, punk kid. But my SMI and EMI don't think so. (Or he does but wont tell me.) They monitor my posts on this site, and so far all I've heard from them is support.

Someone (Not naming anyone.) here said he would talk to my cadet CO about my case here. My CO is waiting for the call. He says he's anxious for it. (He believes that I was in the wrong alittle too, but you might want to hear it from him.) Anyone wanting to speak to my CO can e-mail me for the number. I'll be glad to give it.

Cadet SSgt. Alexander Haile Semper Fidelis

[wrbones]

Alex, do you read anything on this site other than response to your own posts? I've been watching and I haven't seen it. You're passing up a wonderful opportunity here.

I have no other response at this time. Drifter will respond to you in time, I'm sure.

[JChristin]

Hey Alexander Haile

If you make it to boot, and I hope you do, you are about to experience a spiritual awakening that will change you and rechannel your agressive behaviours. I wish you well, because with the right type of leadership, and willingness on your part for change, you have the fine makings of a great Marine.

However, all that I have read in this forum concerns me, as it does everyone else, or so it appears. Here is a clue: the greatest victories come from a battle of wits and smarts, not fists and cuffs.

I am a woman Marine and I will take on any other person or Marine in a challenge of wit and smarts. I've done it here in these forums. At the time of challenge, I will not faulter. I will use all my inner resources to produce the desire results without violence or phycial injury to another. I will employ all my inner resources to overcome any obstacle, to meet any objective, to obtain any goal. I will not allow any male Marine to overshadow me or to "pull" me down as some second class citizen and Marine. I am first class all the way. Nothing else will do. Why do you think I became a Marine in the first place. But the true victory comes from allowing your oppontent to lose with dignity and grace. That is where true strength of character derives. That my friend is a sign of intergrity.

Yes, I'm a hothead. Keep me away from those pansy war protester. I mean that too. They will loose any battle of wit with this Marine. I love being an American and the founding principles that makes our country all so great. But most of all, my greatest love is The United States Marine Corps. Just don't tell my two son's that. They are my greatest two miracles. I have the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, but they have my heart.

You will make a good Marine, if you desire it above all else, and all that comes with it.


Semper fi
jchristin

[leroy8541]

Mr. Gary, Was this Sensei your speaking of a J.P. from around the Foster area of Okinawa, who also gave self defence classes in Virginia to FBI agents in their "basic" training and to their field operatives I cannot remember his name it has been a long time ago. If it is One in the same you are right this man is extremely dangerous, but from looking and talking to him you would think he is a turnip farmer I watched him put a coin into the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket fill it with sand then punch his fist thru the sand to retrieve the coin in a blink of an eye. The only way to Identify these men in Okinawa are the round callouses on their knuckles.
I got the oppurtunity to walk S.P. with him on a few rounds very interesting fellow this one and a pleasure to work with.

[USNMAN]

hey now, thats my kid your talking about... i have no anger toward any of you for your opinions, but my son acted just as I would've in his place. I thank him for his service to me as well.

[greensideout]

USNMAN,

Welcome on board!

Ya, I thought the kid sounded like good recruit material. Met many like him in the Corps and they made the Marine that you wanted with you when the Marine by your side was the most important person that God had created!

I think the point given by most to the young man was to be careful in what he did at this point in life. It was good advice.

Would I want him in my unit? Yes, and more like him.

I would caution him however to keep his tail out of trouble till he gets to boot. He'll learn the rules of engagement then.

Again, welcome.