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[Atrocities]

Well spoken everyone.

I agree Tesco, 100%.

[President_Elect_Shang]

Those are all great points Tesco, and I am inclined to agree with you for the most part. I can’t speak for Atrocities but feel that he was implying something similar, but unspoken in his post.

One point I don’t agree with is the first line, I didn’t read that you meant it literally, but I felt that I should touch on it anyway. Since I or my family has been with the military for over a decade we have moved around a lot, Korea, Texas, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, Luxemburg, Georgia, North Carolina, plus several deployments including my wife’s current one where the family did not tag along. It has been my experience that (regionally speaking) communities share a common theme and thus a common view on topics. I can even see it here with the Germans sharing a similar view, the Texans, etc. Of course it goes without saying that there are always exceptions to every rule.

Edited in: I guess I was preparing my post at the same time as you Atrocities, my apologies to everyone as it now reads out of order. Cipher, I know you have been hard hit for sharing your views, if I recall right I even stood with you on one fight with Ronan, my apologies if I every shot rounds down range in your direction.

[ January 09, 2004, 15:46: Message edited by: President Elect Shang ]

[Cipher7071]

No problem President Elect Shang. I came away from that topic without animosity (I wasn't referring to that one anyway). In fact, I had forgotten that particular discussion until you just mentioned it...And hey, I am occasionally wrong, you know.

[David E. Gervais]

Well, spoken Atrocities. (and I'm a very good listener, so I should know)

I really enjoy dropping by here every day, and although some of the discussions get a little heated, I would find it very hard to leave. The quality of people here is second to none and I am proud and honored to be a part of this community.

"From a common interest we discover that we are among friends, and that our passion extends beyond any single topic." We are all lurkers by nature, but as we feel more at ease within these forums, we share our thoughts, ideas and every so often our sense of humor. We are "The Good, The Bad and The Silly." I for one would not have it any other way.

Here's to diversity, humor and good freinds, Cheers!

Thanks again Atrocities for this refreshing post.

[gregebowman]

President Elect Shang, now that you bring it up, where in Texas do you live? I lived in Wichita Falls for 4 years when stationed in the Air Force, and being from Oklahoma, I lived in that area for about 24+ years. Also, I have an aunt & uncle who live in Amarillo. Just curious.

[President_Elect_Shang]

Now we are at San Antonio, but since I live at on post housing it is technically Fort Sam Houston. Oklahoma you say? Ever heard of Calvin? It is half way between Ada and McAlister and that is where I grew up, although I should note that I was born in Oklahoma City. I know Wichata Falls even though it has been a long time since I have been back there I used to frequent it.

[Slynky]

Originally posted by President Elect Shang:
Now we are at San Antonio, but since I live at on post housing it is technically Fort Sam Houston. Oklahoma you say? Ever heard of Calvin? It is half way between Ada and McAlister and that is where I grew up, although I should note that I was born in Oklahoma City. I know Wichata Falls even though it has been a long time since I have been back there I used to frequent it.

I've been to sprawling San Antonio. Had good friends there. That's were one of the best burn centers in the world is located. (on the base, that is).