AlladinSane
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So it's ok to raise up terrorists as long as they keep resources flowing to you?Winky said:
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MrBishop
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Winky
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Do you's guys not really grasp the true nature of the situation or are you merely pushing your own respective political agendas?
The Saudi royal cabal is pro-western (as much as they can be.)
We need the oil produced by the worlds second largest reserve.
The people in Saudi are a bunch of primitive rag-heads like most A-rabs.
The royal family has too, to a certain extent, pay lip service to moosiy stuff and their anti-western crap or risk losing control over the country.
The average Saudi is far better of under the current situation than if an Iranian style theocracy took over.
The U.S. is all good with the Status Quo cuz either of the alternatives is certainly quite dis-tasteful
A. The Royal family loses control to an insurgency which plunges the country into an Iranian style mess or
B. We gotta put boots on the ground and end up with another Iraq kinda mess.
Yep the way things are there is the best situation we can hope for.
Besides the Saudi family IS krackin' down on the bad guys
not to help the U.S. but to save their own asses.
They can do nasty things to their people to keep them in line that we'd never be able to get away with.
So it is ALL good in the neighborhood!
The Saudi royal cabal is pro-western (as much as they can be.)
We need the oil produced by the worlds second largest reserve.
The people in Saudi are a bunch of primitive rag-heads like most A-rabs.
The royal family has too, to a certain extent, pay lip service to moosiy stuff and their anti-western crap or risk losing control over the country.
The average Saudi is far better of under the current situation than if an Iranian style theocracy took over.
The U.S. is all good with the Status Quo cuz either of the alternatives is certainly quite dis-tasteful
A. The Royal family loses control to an insurgency which plunges the country into an Iranian style mess or
B. We gotta put boots on the ground and end up with another Iraq kinda mess.
Yep the way things are there is the best situation we can hope for.
Besides the Saudi family IS krackin' down on the bad guys
not to help the U.S. but to save their own asses.
They can do nasty things to their people to keep them in line that we'd never be able to get away with.
So it is ALL good in the neighborhood!
Winky
Well-Known Member
Subject: Noise complaint
> This just happened here in Phoenix. Understand, the first letter is a
> complaint to Luke AFB and the second is the response from the senior
> officer.
>
>
> Complaint:
> Quote:
> A wake-up call from Luke's jets
>
> Jun. 23, 2005 12:00 AM
>
> "Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the
> morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight
> formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall,
> continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our
> good fortune!
> Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they
> trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns' early-bird special?
> Any response would be appreciated."
>
>
> The reply is classic, and a testament to the professionalism and heroism
> of the folks in the armed services.
>
> The response:
> Regarding "A wake-up call from Luke's jets" (Letters, Thursday):
>
> On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship of F-16s
> from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the
> grave of Capt Jeremy Fresques. Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer
> who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in
> Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and
> friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss
> of a husband, son and friend.
>
> Based on the letter writer's recount of the flyby, and because of the
> jet noise, I'm s ure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of
> taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave
> them their son's flag on behalf of the President of the United States
> and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the
> sacrifices they have endured.
>
> A four-ship flyby is a display of respect the Air Force pays to those
> who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators
> and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer
> witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects.
>
> The letter writer asks, "Whom do we thank for the morning air show?"
>
> The 56th Fighter Wing will call (for you), and forward your thanks to
> the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for it
was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of
> their lives.
>
> Lt. Col. Scott Pleus
> CO 63rd Fighter Squadron
> Luke Air Force Base
> This just happened here in Phoenix. Understand, the first letter is a
> complaint to Luke AFB and the second is the response from the senior
> officer.
>
>
> Complaint:
> Quote:
> A wake-up call from Luke's jets
>
> Jun. 23, 2005 12:00 AM
>
> "Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the
> morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight
> formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall,
> continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our
> good fortune!
> Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they
> trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns' early-bird special?
> Any response would be appreciated."
>
>
> The reply is classic, and a testament to the professionalism and heroism
> of the folks in the armed services.
>
> The response:
> Regarding "A wake-up call from Luke's jets" (Letters, Thursday):
>
> On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship of F-16s
> from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the
> grave of Capt Jeremy Fresques. Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer
> who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in
> Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and
> friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss
> of a husband, son and friend.
>
> Based on the letter writer's recount of the flyby, and because of the
> jet noise, I'm s ure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of
> taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave
> them their son's flag on behalf of the President of the United States
> and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the
> sacrifices they have endured.
>
> A four-ship flyby is a display of respect the Air Force pays to those
> who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators
> and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer
> witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects.
>
> The letter writer asks, "Whom do we thank for the morning air show?"
>
> The 56th Fighter Wing will call (for you), and forward your thanks to
> the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for it
was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of
> their lives.
>
> Lt. Col. Scott Pleus
> CO 63rd Fighter Squadron
> Luke Air Force Base
unclehobart
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unclehobart
New Member
Sorry.. Tis a schizm of the language the writers chose for the title.
'Chemist Sought' usually means seeking chemist... not caught.
'Chemist Sought' usually means seeking chemist... not caught.
chcr
Too cute for words
Gonz said:
Hey Gonz, the people who generally want to advance the same agenda as you are in charge and yet you piss and moan all the time.
Seriously though, do you suppose the intent might be to widen the gap between the (largely) judeo-christian west and the muslim run countries?
Winky
Well-Known Member
To his credit, the complainant, Mr. MacRae, tendered a written apology which was published in The Republic on 9 July:
Regarding "Flyby honoring fallen comrade" (Letters, June 28):
I read with increasing embarrassment and humility the response to my unfortunate letter to The Republic concerning an Air Force flyby ("A wake-up call from Luke's jets," Letters, June 23).
I had no idea of the significance of the flyby, and would never have insulted such a fine and respectful display had I known.
I have received many calls from the fine airmen who are serving or have served at Luke, and I have attempted to explain my side and apologized for any discomfort my letter has caused.
This was simply an uninformed citizen complaining about noise.
I have been made aware in both written and verbal communications of the four-ship flyby, and my heart goes out to each and every lost serviceman and woman in this war in which we are engaged.
I have been called un-American by an unknown caller and I feel that I must address that. I served in the U.S. Navy and am a Vietnam veteran. I love my country and respect the jobs that the service organizations are doing.
Please accept my heartfelt apologies.
Tom MacRae, Peoria
Regarding "Flyby honoring fallen comrade" (Letters, June 28):
I read with increasing embarrassment and humility the response to my unfortunate letter to The Republic concerning an Air Force flyby ("A wake-up call from Luke's jets," Letters, June 23).
I had no idea of the significance of the flyby, and would never have insulted such a fine and respectful display had I known.
I have received many calls from the fine airmen who are serving or have served at Luke, and I have attempted to explain my side and apologized for any discomfort my letter has caused.
This was simply an uninformed citizen complaining about noise.
I have been made aware in both written and verbal communications of the four-ship flyby, and my heart goes out to each and every lost serviceman and woman in this war in which we are engaged.
I have been called un-American by an unknown caller and I feel that I must address that. I served in the U.S. Navy and am a Vietnam veteran. I love my country and respect the jobs that the service organizations are doing.
Please accept my heartfelt apologies.
Tom MacRae, Peoria