-Caveat Lector-
The good old days :-(
1945- Rifles were made of wood and steel, shot a .30 caliber bullet and
killed the enemy.
Now- Rifles are made of plastic and aluminum, shoot a .22 caliber bullet,
and wound the enemy.
1945- The winning side used a US made .45 Caliber pistol, The losers used a
European 9mm.
Now- We use a European 9mm pistol. Nobody uses the .45.
1945- If you smoked, you had an ashtray on your desk.
Now- If you smoke, you are sent outside and are treated like a leper.
1945- If you said "damn", people knew you were annoyed and avoided you.
Now- If you say "damn" you better be talking about a hydroelectric plant.
1945- NCO's had a typewriter on their desks for doing daily reports.
Now- Everyone has an internet computer, and they wonder why no work is
getting done.
1945- We painted pictures of pretty girls on airplanes to remind us of
home.
Now- We put the real thing in the cockpit.
1945- Your girlfriend was at home, praying you would return alive.
Now- She is in the same foxhole, praying your condom worked.
1945- If you got drunk off duty, your buddies would take you back to the
barracks to sleep it off.
Now- If you get drunk any time they slap you in rehab and ruin your whole
career.
1945- You were taught to aim at your enemy and shoot him.
Now- You spray 500 bullets into the brush, don't hit anything, and retreat
because you are out of ammo.
1945- Canteens were made out of steel. You could heat coffee or hot
chocolate in them.
Now- Canteens are made of plastic. You can't heat anything in them and they
always taste like plastic.
1945- Officers were professional soldiers first. They commanded respect.
Now- Officers are politicians first. They beg not to be given a wedgie.
1945- They collected enemy intelligence and analyzed it.
Now- They collect our pee and analyze it.
1945- If you don't act right, the commander might put you in the stockade
till you straighten up.
Now- If you don't act right, they start a paper trail that follows you
forever.
1945- Medals were awarded to heroes who saved lives at the risk of their
own.
Now- Medals are awarded to people who show up for work most of the time.
1945- You slept in a barracks, like a soldier.
Now- You sleep in a dormitory, like a college kid.
1945- You ate in a Mess Hall. It was free and you could have all the food
you wanted.
Now- You eat in a dining facility. Every slice of bread or pat of butter
costs, and you can only have one.
1945- We defeated powerful countries like Germany and Japan.
Now- We can't even beat Iraq or Yugoslavia.
1945- If you wanted to relax, you went to the Rec Center, played pool,
smoked, and drank beer.
Now- You go to the Community Center and can still play pool.
1945- If you wanted a beer and conversation you could go to the NCO or
Officers Club.
Now- The beer will cost you $1.75, membership is forced, and someone is
watching how much you drink.
1945- You could buy quartermaster gas tax free because it was on a military
reservation.
Now- AAFES charges you the tax but pockets the money themselves because it
is on a military reservation.
1945-The BX/PX had bargains for GI's who didn't make much money.
Now-You can get better merchandise cheaper at Wal Mart.
1945- We could recognize the enemy by their Nazi helmets.
Now- We are wearing the Nazi helmets.
1945- We called the enemy things like "Krauts" and "Japs" because we didn't
like them.
Now- We call the enemy things like "opposing forces" and "aggressors" so we
don't offend them.
1945- Victory was declared when the enemy was dead and all his things were
broken.
Now- Victory is declared when the enemy says he is sorry.
1945- If you killed an enemy soldier, you could bring home his rifle as a
trophy.
Now- If you bring home anything at all as a trophy you get a court martial.
1945- A commander would put his butt on the line to protect his people.
Now- A commander will put his people on the line to protect his butt.
1945- After the war, you could buy your own rifle off the government,
cheap.
Now- You can't be trusted with your own rifle, and you'll be jailed if you
ever get one.
1945- Wars were planned and run by generals with lots of important
victories.
Now- Wars are planned and run by politicians with lots of important panty
raids.
1945- We knew we were fighting for freedom. The country was committed to
winning.
Now- We don't know what we are fighting for. The government is committed
to Socialism.
1945- All you could think of was getting out and becoming a civilian again.
Now- All you can think of is getting out and becoming a civilian again
Thomas B. Roach
Somewhere in the Sierra Nevada foothills
DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER
==========
CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic
screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters
and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright
frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects
spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL
gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers;
be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and
nazi's need not apply.
Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector.
========================================================================
Archives Available at:
http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html
http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
========================================================================
To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email:
SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email:
SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Om
