Hope nothing bad happens :(

You reminded me to make Anzac biscuits to take with me to Naracoorte on tuesday!

Gordon wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 8:10pm:

Hope nothing bad happens :(

Some Muslim nutcase will probably try something.

It's a worry.

Lone Wolf.

Packed pavements.

A vehicle of some sort.

A Muslim.

"ALLAHU AKBAR!"

People skittled.

He's shot by the police.

Turnbull announces it had nothing to do with Islam.

Muslim immigration continues.

Sad Kangaroo continues to promote a nihilist view of Australia's white Anglo/Celtic cultural heritage.

Brian yawns.

Aussie jumps in to say this thread has already been started elsewhere.

Karnal says he's curious.

Freediver and Gandalf continue with their eternal danse macabre.

"plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose"—"the more it changes, the more it's the same thing".

I'm going for a surf.

Muhammad don't surf.

Lord Herbert wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 9:00pm:

It's a worry. Lone Wolf. Packed pavements. A vehicle of some sort. A Muslim. "ALLAHU AKBAR!" People skittled. He's shot by the police. Turnbull announces it had nothing to do with Islam. Muslim immigration continues. Sad Kangaroo continues to promote a nihilist view of Australia's white Anglo/Celtic cultural heritage. Brian yawns. Aussie jumps in to say this thread has already been started elsewhere. Karnal says he's curious. Freediver and Gandalf continue with their eternal danse macabre. "plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose"—"the more it changes, the more it's the same thing".

Turnbull announces it had nothing to do with Islam.


sounds about right.

Gordon wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 8:10pm:

Hope nothing bad happens :(

A few blue blazers will get pissed down the Criterion. Not even. They're on the ponies these days.

Back in my day I wiped the floor with those WWII pricks. Plenty of them wiped the floor with me too.

Live and let live. If you want a blue, get one off the Mrs. Those old cnts are all in wheelchairs, anyway.

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 9:15pm:

Gordon wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 8:10pm: Hope nothing bad happens :( A few blue blazers will get pissed down the Criterion. Not even. They're on the ponies these days. Back in my day I wiped the floor with those WWII pricks. Plenty of them wiped the floor with me too. Live and let live. If you want a blue, get one off the Mrs. Those nice people are all in wheelchairs, anyway.

Hi Karnal - please tell us about your war stories -

how you fought bravely on the front line in hand to hand combat.

( BigOl wants to know more )

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 9:15pm:

Gordon wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 8:10pm: Hope nothing bad happens :( A few blue blazers will get pissed down the Criterion. Not even. They're on the ponies these days. Back in my day I wiped the floor with those WWII pricks. Plenty of them wiped the floor with me too. Live and let live. If you want a blue, get one off the Mrs. Those nice people are all in wheelchairs, anyway.

How about a bit of two up  ;)

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 9:18pm:

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 9:15pm: Gordon wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 8:10pm: Hope nothing bad happens :( A few blue blazers will get pissed down the Criterion. Not even. They're on the ponies these days. Back in my day I wiped the floor with those WWII pricks. Plenty of them wiped the floor with me too. Live and let live. If you want a blue, get one off the Mrs. Those nice people are all in wheelchairs, anyway. Hi Karnal - please tell us about your war stories - how you fought bravely on the front line in hand to hand combat. ( BigOl wants to know more )

Karnal was in Raqqa?

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 9:18pm:

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 9:15pm: Gordon wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 8:10pm: Hope nothing bad happens :( A few blue blazers will get pissed down the Criterion. Not even. They're on the ponies these days. Back in my day I wiped the floor with those WWII pricks. Plenty of them wiped the floor with me too. Live and let live. If you want a blue, get one off the Mrs. Those nice people are all in wheelchairs, anyway. Hi Karnal - please tell us about your war stories - how you fought bravely on the front line in hand to hand combat. ( BigOl wants to know more )

Big Hole can step up and suck my cock. If he's any good, I might even wake up.

The worst clowns are all those brassed-up boy scouts who hang around the old boys on ANZAC Day. They never saw a day's fighting in their spit and polished lives, but they goose around trying to look brave.

I'll tell you this. When I did my time, my best fighting was done out of uniform.

I was just back in Nam. The place has changed a bit, but you can still get a cheap blowjob on Pham Ngu Lao.

Some thing's never change. The ponies, the poonses and the pros.

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 9:30pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 9:18pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 9:15pm: Gordon wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 8:10pm: Hope nothing bad happens :( A few blue blazers will get pissed down the Criterion. Not even. They're on the ponies these days. Back in my day I wiped the floor with those WWII pricks. Plenty of them wiped the floor with me too. Live and let live. If you want a blue, get one off the Mrs. Those nice people are all in wheelchairs, anyway. Hi Karnal - please tell us about your war stories - how you fought bravely on the front line in hand to hand combat. ( BigOl wants to know more ) Big Hole can step up and suck my cock. If he's any good, I might even wake up. The worst clowns are all those brassed-up boy scouts who hang around the old boys on ANZAC Day. They never saw a day's fighting in their spit and polished lives, but they goose around trying to look brave. I'll tell you this. When I did my time, my best fighting was done out of uniform. I was just back in Nam. The place has changed a bit, but you can still get a cheap blowjob on Pham Ngu Lao. Some thing's never change. The ponies, the poonses and the pros.

Good - I'll tell him that in the Sparta room.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 9:39pm:

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 9:30pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 9:18pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 9:15pm: Gordon wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 8:10pm: Hope nothing bad happens :( A few blue blazers will get pissed down the Criterion. Not even. They're on the ponies these days. Back in my day I wiped the floor with those WWII pricks. Plenty of them wiped the floor with me too. Live and let live. If you want a blue, get one off the Mrs. Those nice people are all in wheelchairs, anyway. Hi Karnal - please tell us about your war stories - how you fought bravely on the front line in hand to hand combat. ( BigOl wants to know more ) Big Hole can step up and suck my cock. If he's any good, I might even wake up. The worst clowns are all those brassed-up boy scouts who hang around the old boys on ANZAC Day. They never saw a day's fighting in their spit and polished lives, but they goose around trying to look brave. I'll tell you this. When I did my time, my best fighting was done out of uniform. I was just back in Nam. The place has changed a bit, but you can still get a cheap blowjob on Pham Ngu Lao. Some thing's never change. The ponies, the poonses and the pros. Good - I'll tell him that in the Sparta room.

Get him to show you his RAAF medal.

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 9:43pm:

Get him to show you his RAAF medal.

BigOl reckons he's very brave.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 9:45pm:

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 9:43pm: Get him to show you his RAAF medal. BigOl reckons he's very brave.

Bloody oath. They even gave him a medal with a dog's lipstick on it.

He should pucker up a bit more. We had drag acts like Big Hole in Nam. Hysterical, but those broads took themselves most seriously.

They could fight too. The irony is, if Big Hole gave into his overwhelming desires, he'd become a much tougher man than he is today.

I'll tell you this much, son. It's not the war that makes men, it's what happens off the field.

Karnal, weren't skaff and his mate partial to a bit of 2 up?

Gordon wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 10:02pm:

Karnal, weren't skaff and his mate partial to a bit of 2 up?

Everyone's welcome to play two-up on ANZAC Day, son. It's the one day of the year.

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 9:58pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 9:45pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 9:43pm: Get him to show you his RAAF medal. BigOl reckons he's very brave. Bloody oath. They even gave him a medal with a dog's lipstick on it. He should pucker up a bit more. We had drag acts like Big Hole in Nam. Hysterical, but those broads took themselves most seriously. They could fight too. The irony is, if Big Hole gave into his overwhelming desires, he'd become a much tougher man than he is today. I'll tell you this much, son. It's not the war that makes men, it's what happens off the field.

I'll tell him that - LOL

But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g.

You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest.
All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner.
You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies
in had to hand brutal combat.
You then received a hero's war medal.

Something like that?

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 10:14pm:

But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that?

Watch an ISIS video. Karnal is in a few of them.

Every Year...here we go again, and I'll bet I read absolutely nothing not posted here every year a zillion times.

Karnal could get a job protecting ships from Somali pirates:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpNpDM-enLw

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 10:29pm:

Karnal could get a job protecting ships from Somali pirates: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpNpDM-enLw

And their rape culture?

Gordon wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 10:31pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:29pm: Karnal could get a job protecting ships from Somali pirates: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpNpDM-enLw And their rape culture?

I'd enjoy that job.   ;D

The pirates think they're gunna have a good day robbing a ship & that happens.  ;D

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 10:14pm:

But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that?

Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't.

So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that.

I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest.

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 11:53pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:14pm: But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that? Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't. So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that. I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest.

Karnal - you're a true war hero - & I ain't no girly.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 10:29pm:

Karnal could get a job protecting ships from Somali pirates: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpNpDM-enLw

Been there, done that. Aleseson Lines, Zamboanga to Sandakan. I kept the flies off Captain Orello.

Money for jam.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 11:57pm:

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 11:53pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:14pm: But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that? Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't. So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that. I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest. Karnal - you're a true war hero - & I ain't no girly.

Take it as praise, son. Boys who learn to do that become men.

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 11:53pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:14pm: But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that? Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't. So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that. I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest.

Thats interesting Karnal my grandfathers both served in ww2 one in PNG the other in Tobruk neither returned wanting to to talk about it

There's nothing like being in an actual war to turn you of the whole thing.

At least, i imagine that to be the case.

I only ever got one story out of my old man about Korea. He was a 1rar engineer. It was about how many bloated bodies floated down the river and piled up against their pontoon bridge, he had to clear them out before they wrecked the bridge. "Grab them by the arm, their arm came off, by the hair their scalp came off" etc etc. "We ended up having to gut them with bayonets to try and make them sink and the smell was..."

Setanta wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 12:41am:

I only ever got one story out of my old man about Korea. He was a 1rar engineer. It was about how many bloated bodies floated down the river and piled up against their pontoon bridge, he had to clear them out before they wrecked the bridge. "Grab them by the arm, their arm came off, by the hair their scalp came off" etc etc. "We ended up having to gut them with bayonets to try and make them sink and the smell was..."

Jesus. How are you ok after living through that?

Why do we expect our Vets to be ok?

I suppose at least these days we recognise PTSD but we don't do enough by a long shot in helping people get through stuff like that.

And families suffer. There is a legacy.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 10:29pm:

Karnal could get a job protecting ships from Somali pirates: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpNpDM-enLw

Yeah, he/she could play roger the cabin boy.

mothra wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 12:33am:

There's nothing like being in an actual war to turn you of the whole thing. At least, i imagine that to be the case.

Indeed mothra my father was a very loving man but a harsh man the stories he told me when my grandfather returned were very disturbing  the saying war is hell is very true

oh dear wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 12:48am:

mothra wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:33am: There's nothing like being in an actual war to turn you of the whole thing. At least, i imagine that to be the case. Indeed mothra my father was a very loving man but a harsh man the stories he told me when my grandfather returned were very disturbing  the saying war is hell is very true

With the grace of the gods, my only understanding of war comes through books,  film and what little i have been told by people who have experienced it's effects.

It's enough to trigger tremendous empathy, but as i said, no real understanding.

As a pacifist, i shudder to think of how returning service-folk were treated by anti-war activists in the Vietnam era. Best of intentions gone absolutely balls up. Imagine coming home after that to be called a baby killer?

Not me. I have great respect for people who have lived through that. I may not agree with the reasons for the war but my issue is with blokes behind desks ... not the poor people that were in the thick of it.

Setanta wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 12:41am:

I only ever got one story out of my old man about Korea. He was a 1rar engineer. It was about how many bloated bodies floated down the river and piled up against their pontoon bridge, he had to clear them out before they wrecked the bridge. "Grab them by the arm, their arm came off, by the hair their scalp came off" etc etc. "We ended up having to gut them with bayonets to try and make them sink and the smell was..."

terrible memories to have..god awful.....my memories are after the War walking through bombsites to get to school..as you can guess London had many bombsites...my mum was in a building that was hit by a doodlebug...lucky for her she was on the other side from where it landed.......I remember sitting in shelters...very quite waiting for the sirens   funny what remains with you..

your poor dad.. would have been so traumatised...

How about we stop living in fear and hatred and start celebrating the sacrifice of the young men and women that formed the Anzacs, so that we may enjoy this life of freedom today.... 8-)

http://i68.tinypic.com/14m55pu.jpg

http://www.kythera-family.net/download/Greek-Australian_Alliance_115YearsBooklet.pdf

Ajax wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 10:19am:

How about we stop living in fear and hatred and start celebrating the sacrifice of the young men and women that formed the Anzacs, so that we may enjoy this life of freedom today.... 8-) http://i68.tinypic.com/14m55pu.jpg http://www.kythera-family.net/download/Greek-Australian_Alliance_115YearsBooklet.pdf

I think the majority of aussie do just that..

one or two display their bad manners in public   but most are full of pride...and its great to see the returned soldiers feted....

Jovial Monk wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 8:38pm:

You reminded me to make Anzac biscuits to take with me to Naracoorte on tuesday!

You live down that way?  Moved up from the Bega Valley last year.... similar climate I think... windy...

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 10:14pm:

But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that?

Nah - that was 'Greasy' Jones.... 1RAR....

Bobby. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2017 at 10:40pm:

Gordon wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:31pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:29pm: Karnal could get a job protecting ships from Somali pirates: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpNpDM-enLw And their rape culture? I'd enjoy that job.   ;D The pirates think they're gunna have a good day robbing a ship & that happens.  ;D

Nice belt of .50 cal on the wing bridge never hurt nobody....  I notice he was firing wide - at first... pity nobody had a grenade at the moment the boat drew alongside...  oops.. dearie me - did I drop that?  Sorry 'bout that.... send an insurance quote.

Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 12:17pm:

Nice belt of .50 cal on the wing bridge never hurt nobody....  I notice he was firing wide - at first... pity nobody had a grenade at the moment the boat drew alongside...  oops.. dearie me - did I drop that?  Sorry 'bout that.... send an insurance quote.

Apparently they fired warning shots first but the pirates shot back so
they killed them.

less black idiots to come here under refugee program ;)

oh dear wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 12:31am:

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 11:53pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:14pm: But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that? Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't. So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that. I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest. Thats interesting Karnal my grandfathers both served in ww2 one in PNG the other in Tobruk neither returned wanting to to talk about it

Interesting how karnal loves to talk about killing and his heroic deeds, and he definitely has booby on 'the peg'.


https://www.anzmi.net/

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 12:50pm:

oh dear wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:31am: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 11:53pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:14pm: But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that? Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't. So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that. I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest. Thats interesting Karnal my grandfathers both served in ww2 one in PNG the other in Tobruk neither returned wanting to to talk about it Interesting how karnal loves to talk about killing and his heroic deeds, and he definitely has booby on 'the peg'. https://www.anzmi.net/

BigOl,
Karnal fought in the jungles of Vietnam -
what's your claim to fame?
How many medals can you wear on ANZAC day?

Give it a rest with the pissing contest, guys.

BigOl,
Karnal fought in the jungles of Vietnam -
what's your claim to fame?
How many medals can you wear on ANZAC day?

Bobby. wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 12:55pm:

BigOl, Karnal fought in the jungles of Vietnam - what's your claim to fame? How many medals can you wear on ANZAC day?

Now, now booby no need to get upset. We don't think of karnal that way

---

OK BigOl - so you don't have any medals like Karnal -

so you resort to ridicule.

you are forgiven

namaste

bobby I dont think taking potshots at men who may or may not have service records is a nice thing to do..

if you have a row of medals good on you tell us about them'''but dont put down others...its tacky and not nice....and of course it draws a response...that also isnt nice.. but you are treading on hallowed ground...

may I suggest you SHUT UP!

its just a thought..

Anzac Day travellers to Turkey and France warned to ‘take care’

Veterans Affairs Minister Dan Tehan has urged Australians ­travelling to Turkey, France or Bel­gium for Anzac Day services to “take care”, as the number of ­visitors to Gallipoli substantially declines.

Amid warnings from the Turnbull government that terrorists “may seek to target” commemor­ations on the Gallipoli peninsula, the latest Department of Veterans’ Affairs figures reveal just 640 ­people are registered to attend the commemoration.

That is almost half of last year’s 1224 attendees and down from the 10,043 who were at the peninsula for the centenary commemorations in 2015.

A steady stream of between 7000 and 4400 visitors were in Gallipoli for Anzac Day services between 2010 and 2014.

“My hope is that the security situation in Turkey will improve so we can see the numbers rise again — I know that’s also the wish of the Turkish government,” Mr Tehan, who will be at Villers-­Bretonneux in France on Tuesday, told The Weekend Australian.

“We have to recognise the focus has turned to the Western Front and will again next year.

“We have to recall that this year, 100 years ago, more Aus­tralians lost their lives to war than we’ve ever lost in our history.

“It was a dark year.”

Mr Tehan said Australian officials were meeting Turkish authorities on a daily basis in the lead-up to Anzac Day to ensure all security arrangements were in place.

Travelling Australians should continue to check the Department of Foreign Affairs’ travel advisory and “also ensure to stay up to date with any news coming out of ­Turkey”. “For those who do decide to travel the service at Gallipoli, it is an incredibly moving event,’’ Mr Tehan said


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/defence/anzac-day-travellers-to-turkey-and-france-warned-to-take-care/news-story/9b40c74fda6415b711fb96cedd0554b2

cods wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 7:01pm:

bobby I dont think taking potshots at men who may or may not have service records is a nice thing to do.. if you have a row of medals good on you tell us about them'''but dont put down others...its tacky and not nice....and of course it draws a response...that also isnt nice.. but you are treading on hallowed ground... may I suggest you SHUT UP! its just a thought..

You're right Cods,
all service for Australia is valuable even
if you never received a medal.

Gordon wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 7:11pm:

Anzac Day travellers to Turkey and France warned to ‘take care’ Veterans Affairs Minister Dan Tehan has urged Australians ­travelling to Turkey, France or Bel­gium for Anzac Day services to “take care”, as the number of ­visitors to Gallipoli substantially declines. Amid warnings from the Turnbull government that terrorists “may seek to target” commemor­ations on the Gallipoli peninsula, the latest Department of Veterans’ Affairs figures reveal just 640 ­people are registered to attend the commemoration. That is almost half of last year’s 1224 attendees and down from the 10,043 who were at the peninsula for the centenary commemorations in 2015. A steady stream of between 7000 and 4400 visitors were in Gallipoli for Anzac Day services between 2010 and 2014. “My hope is that the security situation in Turkey will improve so we can see the numbers rise again — I know that’s also the wish of the Turkish government,” Mr Tehan, who will be at Villers-­Bretonneux in France on Tuesday, told The Weekend Australian. “We have to recognise the focus has turned to the Western Front and will again next year. “We have to recall that this year, 100 years ago, more Aus­tralians lost their lives to war than we’ve ever lost in our history. “It was a dark year.” Mr Tehan said Australian officials were meeting Turkish authorities on a daily basis in the lead-up to Anzac Day to ensure all security arrangements were in place. Travelling Australians should continue to check the Department of Foreign Affairs’ travel advisory and “also ensure to stay up to date with any news coming out of ­Turkey”. “For those who do decide to travel the service at Gallipoli, it is an incredibly moving event,’’ Mr Tehan said http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/defence/anzac-day-travellers-to-turkey-and-france-warned-to-take-care/news-story/9b40c74fda6415b711fb96cedd0554b2

"Just who the hell is Private First Class Politician Dan Tehan?"

"Government Retirement Package Security Company, Liberal, sir!"

"Well it seems that young Dan is an Australian Member of Parliament, yet he can't run his mouth from here to there without falling down.... not only that but young Daniel doesn't seem to like our annual pilgrimage to Shangri-La.. so much so that he's written seven letters to various editors suggesting Diggers not go there this year!"

(apologies to A Few Good Men and Jack)....

Wonder if all the high-falutin' sheilas running the programing at TV stations these day will allow the showing of some war movies, or if we'll have to be content with re-runs of My Kitchen rules or Survivor, saying war movies are too beastly and are a reflection of the patriarchy or whatever these days and might warp little kid's minds (Jesus - MKR DOESN'T??)..

Wouldn't mind Battle of Britain... full of nice airy planes....

Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 7:27pm:

Gordon wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 7:11pm: Anzac Day travellers to Turkey and France warned to ‘take care’ Veterans Affairs Minister Dan Tehan has urged Australians ­travelling to Turkey, France or Bel­gium for Anzac Day services to “take care”, as the number of ­visitors to Gallipoli substantially declines. Amid warnings from the Turnbull government that terrorists “may seek to target” commemor­ations on the Gallipoli peninsula, the latest Department of Veterans’ Affairs figures reveal just 640 ­people are registered to attend the commemoration. That is almost half of last year’s 1224 attendees and down from the 10,043 who were at the peninsula for the centenary commemorations in 2015. A steady stream of between 7000 and 4400 visitors were in Gallipoli for Anzac Day services between 2010 and 2014. “My hope is that the security situation in Turkey will improve so we can see the numbers rise again — I know that’s also the wish of the Turkish government,” Mr Tehan, who will be at Villers-­Bretonneux in France on Tuesday, told The Weekend Australian. “We have to recognise the focus has turned to the Western Front and will again next year. “We have to recall that this year, 100 years ago, more Aus­tralians lost their lives to war than we’ve ever lost in our history. “It was a dark year.” Mr Tehan said Australian officials were meeting Turkish authorities on a daily basis in the lead-up to Anzac Day to ensure all security arrangements were in place. Travelling Australians should continue to check the Department of Foreign Affairs’ travel advisory and “also ensure to stay up to date with any news coming out of ­Turkey”. “For those who do decide to travel the service at Gallipoli, it is an incredibly moving event,’’ Mr Tehan said http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/defence/anzac-day-travellers-to-turkey-and-france-warned-to-take-care/news-story/9b40c74fda6415b711fb96cedd0554b2 "Just who the hell is Private First Class Politician Dan Tehan?" "Government Retirement Package Security Company, Liberal, sir!" "Well it seems that young Dan is an Australian Member of Parliament, yet he can't run his mouth from here to there without falling down.... not only that but young Daniel doesn't seem to like our annual pilgrimage to Shangri-La.. so much so that he's written seven letters to various editors suggesting Diggers not go there this year!" (apologies to A Few Good Men and Jack)....

Dan Tehan, HE'S IN MORE DIRE NEED OF A BLOWJOB THAN ANY WHITE MAN IN HISTORY.
(apologies to Good Morning Vietnam and Robin)

Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 7:27pm:

Gordon wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 7:11pm: Anzac Day travellers to Turkey and France warned to ‘take care’ Veterans Affairs Minister Dan Tehan has urged Australians ­travelling to Turkey, France or Bel­gium for Anzac Day services to “take care”, as the number of ­visitors to Gallipoli substantially declines. Amid warnings from the Turnbull government that terrorists “may seek to target” commemor­ations on the Gallipoli peninsula, the latest Department of Veterans’ Affairs figures reveal just 640 ­people are registered to attend the commemoration. That is almost half of last year’s 1224 attendees and down from the 10,043 who were at the peninsula for the centenary commemorations in 2015. A steady stream of between 7000 and 4400 visitors were in Gallipoli for Anzac Day services between 2010 and 2014. “My hope is that the security situation in Turkey will improve so we can see the numbers rise again — I know that’s also the wish of the Turkish government,” Mr Tehan, who will be at Villers-­Bretonneux in France on Tuesday, told The Weekend Australian. “We have to recognise the focus has turned to the Western Front and will again next year. “We have to recall that this year, 100 years ago, more Aus­tralians lost their lives to war than we’ve ever lost in our history. “It was a dark year.” Mr Tehan said Australian officials were meeting Turkish authorities on a daily basis in the lead-up to Anzac Day to ensure all security arrangements were in place. Travelling Australians should continue to check the Department of Foreign Affairs’ travel advisory and “also ensure to stay up to date with any news coming out of ­Turkey”. “For those who do decide to travel the service at Gallipoli, it is an incredibly moving event,’’ Mr Tehan said http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/defence/anzac-day-travellers-to-turkey-and-france-warned-to-take-care/news-story/9b40c74fda6415b711fb96cedd0554b2 "Just who the hell is Private First Class Politician Dan Tehan?" "Government Retirement Package Security Company, Liberal, sir!" "Well it seems that young Dan is an Australian Member of Parliament, yet he can't run his mouth from here to there without falling down.... not only that but young Daniel doesn't seem to like our annual pilgrimage to Shangri-La.. so much so that he's written seven letters to various editors suggesting Diggers not go there this year!" (apologies to A Few Good Men and Jack).... Wonder if all the high-falutin' sheilas running the programing at TV stations these day will allow the showing of some war movies, or if we'll have to be content with re-runs of My Kitchen rules or Survivor, saying war movies are too beastly and are a reflection of the patriarchy or whatever these days and might warp little kid's minds (Jesus - MKR DOESN'T??).. Wouldn't mind Battle of Britain... full of nice airy planes....

SBS silly pants.  Last Friday was Saving Private Ryan and last night was Zero Dark Thirty.

Watched Zero Dark Thirty... knew the story already, picked the faults in the op portrayed - not terribly realistic .... buggar....

Gotta watch out for SBS over weekends - they might play Shaving Ryan's Privates and other porn...

Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 7:42pm:

Watched Zero Dark Thirty... knew the story already, picked the faults in the op portrayed - not terribly realistic .... buggar....

Sure but oh god it's a fun romp of a movie.

Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 7:42pm:

Watched Zero Dark Thirty... knew the story already, picked the faults in the op portrayed - not terribly realistic .... buggar.... Gotta watch out for SBS over weekends - they might play Shaving Ryan's Privates and other porn...

Did you mean.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm-Od5pBCsQ

I'm watching free NRL broadcast from Pomlandia online...

http://live.robinwidget.org/streamvideo8/cronulla-sharks-vs-gold-coast-titans-live-stream-193162.html

Bobby. wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 7:23pm:

cods wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 7:01pm: bobby I dont think taking potshots at men who may or may not have service records is a nice thing to do.. if you have a row of medals good on you tell us about them'''but dont put down others...its tacky and not nice....and of course it draws a response...that also isnt nice.. but you are treading on hallowed ground... may I suggest you SHUT UP! its just a thought.. You're right Cods, all service for Australia is valuable even if you never received a medal.

See, listen to Cods, she is a lot smarter than you.


Remember this, just about everyone who serves has more medals than you.

Albert Jacka was the first Aussie to be given a Victoria Cross.

At Gallipoli and on the Western front he showed tremendous bravery.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Jacka

Bobby. wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 12:52pm:

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:50pm: oh dear wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:31am: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 11:53pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:14pm: But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that? Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't. So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that. I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest. Thats interesting Karnal my grandfathers both served in ww2 one in PNG the other in Tobruk neither returned wanting to to talk about it Interesting how karnal loves to talk about killing and his heroic deeds, and he definitely has booby on 'the peg'. https://www.anzmi.net/ BigOl, Karnal fought in the jungles of Vietnam - what's your claim to fame? How many medals can you wear on ANZAC day?

Come on, son, Big Mole got his five year "service" medal for having a nine to five job in the RAAF, polishing planes.

He'll be marching this year with all the rest. What a phoney.

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 2:02pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:52pm: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:50pm: oh dear wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:31am: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 11:53pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:14pm: But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that? Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't. So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that. I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest. Thats interesting Karnal my grandfathers both served in ww2 one in PNG the other in Tobruk neither returned wanting to to talk about it Interesting how karnal loves to talk about killing and his heroic deeds, and he definitely has booby on 'the peg'. https://www.anzmi.net/ BigOl, Karnal fought in the jungles of Vietnam - what's your claim to fame? How many medals can you wear on ANZAC day? Come on, son, Big Mole got his five year "service" medal for having a nine to five job in the RAAF, polishing planes. He'll be marching this year with all the rest. What a phoney.

Karnal would go to ANZAC Day celebrations if they Taliban marchers.

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 2:09pm:

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:02pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:52pm: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:50pm: oh dear wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:31am: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 11:53pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:14pm: But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that? Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't. So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that. I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest. Thats interesting Karnal my grandfathers both served in ww2 one in PNG the other in Tobruk neither returned wanting to to talk about it Interesting how karnal loves to talk about killing and his heroic deeds, and he definitely has booby on 'the peg'. https://www.anzmi.net/ BigOl, Karnal fought in the jungles of Vietnam - what's your claim to fame? How many medals can you wear on ANZAC day? Come on, son, Big Mole got his five year "service" medal for having a nine to five job in the RAAF, polishing planes. He'll be marching this year with all the rest. What a phoney. Karnal would go to ANZAC Day celebrations if they Taliban marchers.

Nah Karnsl is more of an ISIS supporter.

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 6:48pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:55pm: BigOl, Karnal fought in the jungles of Vietnam - what's your claim to fame? How many medals can you wear on ANZAC day? Now, now booby no need to get upset. We don't think of karnal that way

Hey, Hole, that's not Bobby in the black hat.

That's you, love. You want a wank while I do you?

No worries. Be a soldier. 

Do it yourself.

Gordon wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 2:13pm:

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:09pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:02pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:52pm: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:50pm: oh dear wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:31am: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 11:53pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:14pm: But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that? Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't. So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that. I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest. Thats interesting Karnal my grandfathers both served in ww2 one in PNG the other in Tobruk neither returned wanting to to talk about it Interesting how karnal loves to talk about killing and his heroic deeds, and he definitely has booby on 'the peg'. https://www.anzmi.net/ BigOl, Karnal fought in the jungles of Vietnam - what's your claim to fame? How many medals can you wear on ANZAC day? Come on, son, Big Mole got his five year "service" medal for having a nine to five job in the RAAF, polishing planes. He'll be marching this year with all the rest. What a phoney. Karnal would go to ANZAC Day celebrations if they Taliban marchers. Nah Karnsl is more of an ISIS supporter.

Yeah. Lose weight now, ask me how.

Gordon wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 2:13pm:

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:09pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:02pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:52pm: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:50pm: oh dear wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:31am: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 11:53pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:14pm: But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that? Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't. So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that. I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest. Thats interesting Karnal my grandfathers both served in ww2 one in PNG the other in Tobruk neither returned wanting to to talk about it Interesting how karnal loves to talk about killing and his heroic deeds, and he definitely has booby on 'the peg'. https://www.anzmi.net/ BigOl, Karnal fought in the jungles of Vietnam - what's your claim to fame? How many medals can you wear on ANZAC day? Come on, son, Big Mole got his five year "service" medal for having a nine to five job in the RAAF, polishing planes. He'll be marching this year with all the rest. What a phoney. Karnal would go to ANZAC Day celebrations if they Taliban marchers. Nah Karnsl is more of an ISIS supporter.

She could lead the ISIS procession riding a donkey draped in the black jihadi flag dressed in her black burqa.

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 2:17pm:

Gordon wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:13pm: Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:09pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:02pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:52pm: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:50pm: oh dear wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:31am: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 11:53pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:14pm: But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that? Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't. So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that. I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest. Thats interesting Karnal my grandfathers both served in ww2 one in PNG the other in Tobruk neither returned wanting to to talk about it Interesting how karnal loves to talk about killing and his heroic deeds, and he definitely has booby on 'the peg'. https://www.anzmi.net/ BigOl, Karnal fought in the jungles of Vietnam - what's your claim to fame? How many medals can you wear on ANZAC day? Come on, son, Big Mole got his five year "service" medal for having a nine to five job in the RAAF, polishing planes. He'll be marching this year with all the rest. What a phoney. Karnal would go to ANZAC Day celebrations if they Taliban marchers. Nah Karnsl is more of an ISIS supporter. She could lead the ISIS procession riding a donkey draped in the black jihadi flag dressed in her black burqa.

I could ride my donkey up the M4 to your mum's housing commission place and show you how to take one for Australia.

They sure showed me.

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 2:26pm:

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:17pm: Gordon wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:13pm: Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:09pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:02pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:52pm: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:50pm: oh dear wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:31am: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 11:53pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:14pm: But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that? Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't. So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that. I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest. Thats interesting Karnal my grandfathers both served in ww2 one in PNG the other in Tobruk neither returned wanting to to talk about it Interesting how karnal loves to talk about killing and his heroic deeds, and he definitely has booby on 'the peg'. https://www.anzmi.net/ BigOl, Karnal fought in the jungles of Vietnam - what's your claim to fame? How many medals can you wear on ANZAC day? Come on, son, Big Mole got his five year "service" medal for having a nine to five job in the RAAF, polishing planes. He'll be marching this year with all the rest. What a phoney. Karnal would go to ANZAC Day celebrations if they Taliban marchers. Nah Karnsl is more of an ISIS supporter. She could lead the ISIS procession riding a donkey draped in the black jihadi flag dressed in her black burqa. I could ride my donkey up the M4 to your mum's housing commission place and show you how to take one for Australia. They sure showed me.

No thanks. The 20km ride would leave your burqa a filthy mess. That autumn sun would get your hairy armpits a flowing with garlic infused stench. :-X

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 2:26pm:

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:17pm: Gordon wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:13pm: Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:09pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 2:02pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:52pm: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:50pm: oh dear wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 12:31am: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 11:53pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 21st, 2017 at 10:14pm: But Karnal - I was really looking for that knock out story of your brave war deeds e.g. You got out of the trench & charged towards the enemy machine gun nest. All the bullets missed you & you lobbed a grenade into the machine gun nest & took out the enemy gunner. You then proceeded to bayonet the remaining enemies in had to hand brutal combat. You then received a hero's war medal. Something like that? Pipe down, girlie. War's sh1t. You get out alive - if you can. Some good boys didn't. So when I sit down and have a beer in ANZAC Day, I'll remember that. I've spent most of my life forgetting the rest. Thats interesting Karnal my grandfathers both served in ww2 one in PNG the other in Tobruk neither returned wanting to to talk about it Interesting how karnal loves to talk about killing and his heroic deeds, and he definitely has booby on 'the peg'. https://www.anzmi.net/ BigOl, Karnal fought in the jungles of Vietnam - what's your claim to fame? How many medals can you wear on ANZAC day? Come on, son, Big Mole got his five year "service" medal for having a nine to five job in the RAAF, polishing planes. He'll be marching this year with all the rest. What a phoney. Karnal would go to ANZAC Day celebrations if they Taliban marchers. Nah Karnsl is more of an ISIS supporter. She could lead the ISIS procession riding a donkey draped in the black jihadi flag dressed in her black burqa. I could ride my donkey up the M4 to your mum's housing commission place and show you how to take one for Australia. They sure showed me.

Sounds good but keep going until you get to the Lighthorse Interchange so I can snipe you with my great grandads 303

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2017 at 10:01pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 7:23pm: cods wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 7:01pm: bobby I dont think taking potshots at men who may or may not have service records is a nice thing to do.. if you have a row of medals good on you tell us about them'''but dont put down others...its tacky and not nice....and of course it draws a response...that also isnt nice.. but you are treading on hallowed ground... may I suggest you SHUT UP! its just a thought.. You're right Cods, all service for Australia is valuable even if you never received a medal. See, listen to Cods, she is a lot smarter than you. Remember this, just about everyone who serves has more medals than you.

I find it very sad   people are judged by the medals they receive....

pretty shallow bobby...you put emphasis
on decorations instead of valor....

just read in the d/tele about a young man who was badly injured in Afghanistan  all he wants is a fair go from the DVA   and all he is doing is fighting fighting bureaucracy .. I was so ashamed to read that 

he is probably in the hands of people who have never gone to war or even been in uniform....

bobby more goes on with our Vets  than just going to war.. I am afraid.. >:(

utterly disgraceful behaviour by a few on here...

and as with every year.. those who have never served and never will..

so to try and make themselves feel better about their own failures they take pot shots  ::) at those who have put their lives on the line by serving in the Defence Forces...

piss weak...  >:(

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae269/oldpom/leftards.jpg

I intend on going over to the Dawn Service at the Botanical Gardens for the first time this year. Missed last year's ANZAC Day. Think it is time to go.

Gawd, we recycle the same old same old every year.  Can anyone bung up a link to Credlin's article in today's papers?  I can't get past a paywall.

Aussie wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 6:39pm:

Gawd, we recycle the same old same old every year.  Can anyone bung up a link to Credlin's article in today's papers?  I can't get past a paywall.

NO.

Aussie wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 6:39pm:

Gawd, we recycle the same old same old every year.  Can anyone bung up a link to Credlin's article in today's papers?  I can't get past a paywall.

what was the article called?

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 6:43pm:

Aussie wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:39pm: Gawd, we recycle the same old same old every year.  Can anyone bung up a link to Credlin's article in today's papers?  I can't get past a paywall. what was the article called?

"Best of us died on Anzac Day."

Marching in Cairns this year.  Nearly got stuck on Thursday Island - although that would have been an interesting place to commemorate Anzac Day!

this one?


Quote:

[quote]A few years ago I had the privilege to walk around the Gallipoli peninsula on the eve of Anzac Day. It’s a place that silences conversation as you try to comprehend the horror that awaited our young diggers as they slipped quietly from their rowing boats in the early dawn light. There’s many extraordinary moments working for a prime minister but if I had to choose just one in over 16 years in politics, I always return to that day, a little later in the afternoon and just up from the beach, when I stood amongst the headstones in Shrapnel Valley. By a jacaranda tree in bloom and with tears in my eyes, I read the inscriptions hewn on stone that marked the final resting place of teenagers and young men who believed there are things in life worth fighting for. Tuesday is Anzac Day, the most solemn moment in our national calendar. It’s the day that we stop and recognise that everything we have as Australians we owe to them, and the successive generations that have fought under our flag. It’s the day we do our best to understand what service means, and reflect on the values that so many gave their lives to protect. Or at least we should. Other countries have created days for them to remember their veterans but this is a day that the Australian community has made for itself. From humble beginnings, Anzac Day grows each year. I’m old enough to remember the controversy that surrounded the involvement of young relatives in Anzac Day marches some years ago. A few RSL leaders were against the move but a groundswell of returned servicemen felt that involving the young was their best hope of ensuring the sacrifice of their mates was remembered as their own numbers declined. On Anzac Day, there’s always a lot of speeches, and history is recounted. Don’t get me wrong, the remembering is important lest we forget. But of equal importance, must be time spent in quiet contemplation about what each of us can do to preserve what our soldiers fought to protect, and the unique set of Australian values that set this country apart. We’ve heard a lot about Australian values this week. While I’m still not sure how they’re going to ensure people don’t just tick the right boxes on the new test rather than admit what they really think about women and many other things, I applaud the government for its citizenship reforms. After yet more months of leadership inertia and not knowing what exactly the Coalition stands for, this is a policy change worth making. To become an Australian citizen is a privilege, not a right. While I hope we’re always a land that welcomes immigrants, new arrivals must come with the understanding that there’s a set of values that underpin this nation and that they’re non-negotiable. Don’t like them? Don’t come. Watching the Left rail against the phrase “Australian values”, I was reminded of Tony Abbott’s “Team Australia” line which the insider class were quick to mock too; they didn’t get it then and they still don’t get it today. Ordinary people have generous hearts but sensible heads; they pay taxes to help support new arrivals but expect them to add to what we have here, rather than try and fundamentally change it. That we even have a debate over what is meant by “Australian values” is a worry. Thinking back to that day in Shrapnel Valley, I wonder what those young men would make of us now? Here we are having a puerile debate about what constitutes “Australian values” when none of them needed a definition to know what they were fighting for. My great-grandfather on the Western Front, and grandfather in the jungles of New Guinea; neither of them needed a definition either. They both understood, like so many who have followed them in other conflicts, that there are times we’re called to stand up for something bigger than ourselves: no debate needed. But are we still like that today? I want to think we are but sometimes you’ve got to wonder. Political correctness and identity politics have infiltrated almost every aspect of modern Australian life. We’re in danger of so overprescribing behaviour that we’ll end up a nation of “me” and not “us”; reliant on rules instead of instinctive values. We shouldn’t need anti-bullying programs in schools, for instance, because it should be second nature to teachers and fellow classmates that everyone has to be treated with respect; we shouldn’t need anti-domestic violence campaigns because it should be as plain as the nose on your face that real men don’t hit women; and frankly, shouldn’t it be obvious to everyone — including new citizens — that you have to be committed to Australia without the need to take a test? Look around your community today, how many of us are prepared to stand up for our values let alone fight for them? Is it fair to ask if we even embody them anymore? The mum with five kids to three different dads, all now in care because she’s back with another addict loser? The teenager who breaks into a pensioner’s home and beats him senseless for not much more than spare change? The dad who abuses his three-year-old and shares the sickening images with other perverted minds on the internet? The family who haven’t had a real job in three generations and expects welfare as a right? Sometimes you’ve got to wonder if those men in Shrapnel Valley were the best of us and we’re no longer made of the same stuff anymore.

Vic wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 6:49pm:

Marching in Cairns this year.  Nearly got stuck on Thursday Island - although that would have been an interesting place to commemorate Anzac Day!

Good on you Vic.

Thank you.

We get up for the dawn service.

That's it Mechanic, and as I do every Anzac Day, on behalf of my Dad and his Uncle, I spit on this absolute garbage.


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Here we are having a puerile debate about what constitutes “Australian values” when none of them needed a definition to know what they were fighting for. My great-grandfather on the Western Front, and grandfather in the jungles of New Guinea; neither of them needed a definition either. They both understood, like so many who have followed them in other conflicts, that there are times we’re called to stand up for something bigger than ourselves: no debate needed.

It is bullshit, romanticises, even worse, politicises naked practicality and little option, voyeuristically and artificially imputing some notion of nationalistic dutifull, sabre rattling grandeur which simply never occurred to any of them, just like it would have been the last thing on my mind (nay.....never would have even crossed my mind) had I been conscripted for Vietnam.

Far cough with that crap.

cods wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 6:04pm:

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 10:01pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 7:23pm: cods wrote on Apr 22nd, 2017 at 7:01pm: bobby I dont think taking potshots at men who may or may not have service records is a nice thing to do.. if you have a row of medals good on you tell us about them'''but dont put down others...its tacky and not nice....and of course it draws a response...that also isnt nice.. but you are treading on hallowed ground... may I suggest you SHUT UP! its just a thought.. You're right Cods, all service for Australia is valuable even if you never received a medal. See, listen to Cods, she is a lot smarter than you. Remember this, just about everyone who serves has more medals than you. I find it very sad   people are judged by the medals they receive.... pretty shallow bobby...you put emphasis on decorations instead of valor.... just read in the d/tele about a young man who was badly injured in Afghanistan  all he wants is a fair go from the DVA   and all he is doing is fighting fighting bureaucracy .. I was so ashamed to read that  he is probably in the hands of people who have never gone to war or even been in uniform.... bobby more goes on with our Vets  than just going to war.. I am afraid.. >:(

The Department of Veterans' Affairs has treated many returned servicemen shamefully.

:-X
President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 6:24pm:

utterly disgraceful behaviour by a few on here... and as with every year.. those who have never served and never will.. so to try and make themselves feel better about their own failures they take pot shots  ::) at those who have put their lives on the line by serving in the Defence Forces... piss weak...  >:(

And here's the other old blowhard, Colenel Kvnt. He voted in the recent Dutch elections.

Good on you for serving your country, old son. Big Mole polished missiles. What do they say in Dutch?

Mjiam mjiam, isn't it?

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 9:16pm:

:-X President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:24pm: utterly disgraceful behaviour by a few on here... and as with every year.. those who have never served and never will.. so to try and make themselves feel better about their own failures they take pot shots  ::) at those who have put their lives on the line by serving in the Defence Forces... piss weak...  >:( And here's the other old blowhard, Colenel Kvnt. He voted in the recent Dutch elections. Good on you for serving your country, old son. Big Mole polished missiles. What do they say in Dutch? Mjiam mjiam, isn't it?

Dear Karnal,
how many medals can you pin on the front of your jacket  ( or dress) ?

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 9:19pm:

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:16pm: :-X President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:24pm: utterly disgraceful behaviour by a few on here... and as with every year.. those who have never served and never will.. so to try and make themselves feel better about their own failures they take pot shots  ::) at those who have put their lives on the line by serving in the Defence Forces... piss weak...  >:( And here's the other old blowhard, Colenel Kvnt. He voted in the recent Dutch elections. Good on you for serving your country, old son. Big Mole polished missiles. What do they say in Dutch? Mjiam mjiam, isn't it? Dear Karnal, how many medals can you pin on the front of your jacket  ( or dress) ?

Burka.

Did Karnal get a campaign medal for her part in the Hyde Park riot?  The Medal of Allah?

Aussie wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 6:46pm:

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:43pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:39pm: Gawd, we recycle the same old same old every year.  Can anyone bung up a link to Credlin's article in today's papers?  I can't get past a paywall. what was the article called? "Best of us died on Anzac Day."

Come on, son. We've still got Big Hole and the Mechanic.

We'll need someone to push their wheelchairs in this year's parade.

Any takers?

Gordon wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 9:21pm:

Did Karnal get a campaign medal for her part in the Hyde Park riot?  The Medal of Allah?

Karnal fought in jungles of Vietnam against communism
so that we could all be free.

Have some respect on Anzac day.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 9:19pm:

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:16pm: :-X President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:24pm: utterly disgraceful behaviour by a few on here... and as with every year.. those who have never served and never will.. so to try and make themselves feel better about their own failures they take pot shots  ::) at those who have put their lives on the line by serving in the Defence Forces... piss weak...  >:( And here's the other old blowhard, Colenel Kvnt. He voted in the recent Dutch elections. Good on you for serving your country, old son. Big Mole polished missiles. What do they say in Dutch? Mjiam mjiam, isn't it? Dear Karnal, how many medals can you pin on the front of your jacket  ( or dress) ?

It's what you've got down your pants that counts, boy.

Just ask Cods.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 9:23pm:

Gordon wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:21pm: Did Karnal get a campaign medal for her part in the Hyde Park riot?  The Medal of Allah? Karnal fought in jungles of Vietnam against communism so that we could all be free. Have some respect on Anzac day.

Get your own smacking freedom. I fought hard enough for mine.

I lost most of my battles too, just like the ANZACs.

Aussie Aussie Aussie, eh?

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 9:22pm:

Aussie wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:46pm: President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:43pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:39pm: Gawd, we recycle the same old same old every year.  Can anyone bung up a link to Credlin's article in today's papers?  I can't get past a paywall. what was the article called? "Best of us died on Anzac Day." Come on, son. We've still got Big Hole and the Mechanic. We'll need someone to push their wheelchairs in this year's parade. Any takers?

But aren't you a LOT older than we are?

Gordon wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 9:20pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:19pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:16pm: :-X President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:24pm: utterly disgraceful behaviour by a few on here... and as with every year.. those who have never served and never will.. so to try and make themselves feel better about their own failures they take pot shots  ::) at those who have put their lives on the line by serving in the Defence Forces... piss weak...  >:( And here's the other old blowhard, Colenel Kvnt. He voted in the recent Dutch elections. Good on you for serving your country, old son. Big Mole polished missiles. What do they say in Dutch? Mjiam mjiam, isn't it? Dear Karnal, how many medals can you pin on the front of your jacket  ( or dress) ? Burka.

Gordon's punching above his weight in this round. Stealing Homo's gags.

Good on you, Gordon. Ever think of joining the Mounties?

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 9:31pm:

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:22pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:46pm: President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:43pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:39pm: Gawd, we recycle the same old same old every year.  Can anyone bung up a link to Credlin's article in today's papers?  I can't get past a paywall. what was the article called? "Best of us died on Anzac Day." Come on, son. We've still got Big Hole and the Mechanic. We'll need someone to push their wheelchairs in this year's parade. Any takers? But aren't you a LOT older than we are?

No, son, I'm a LOT bloody younger.

You two were using Grecian 2000 when you were in nappies.

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 9:32pm:

Gordon wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:20pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:19pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:16pm: :-X President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:24pm: utterly disgraceful behaviour by a few on here... and as with every year.. those who have never served and never will.. so to try and make themselves feel better about their own failures they take pot shots  ::) at those who have put their lives on the line by serving in the Defence Forces... piss weak...  >:( And here's the other old blowhard, Colenel Kvnt. He voted in the recent Dutch elections. Good on you for serving your country, old son. Big Mole polished missiles. What do they say in Dutch? Mjiam mjiam, isn't it? Dear Karnal, how many medals can you pin on the front of your jacket  ( or dress) ? Burka. Gordon's punching above his weight in this round. Stealing Homo's gags. Good on you, Gordon. Ever think of joining the Mounties?

I lived longer in the USA than Canadia.
1 2 3 4 I love Marine Corps

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 9:34pm:

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:31pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:22pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:46pm: President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:43pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:39pm: Gawd, we recycle the same old same old every year.  Can anyone bung up a link to Credlin's article in today's papers?  I can't get past a paywall. what was the article called? "Best of us died on Anzac Day." Come on, son. We've still got Big Hole and the Mechanic. We'll need someone to push their wheelchairs in this year's parade. Any takers? But aren't you a LOT older than we are? No, son, I'm a LOT bloody younger. You two were using Grecian 2000 when you were in nappies.

Really, I thought you not only served in the army as a training killer, but fought in Viet Nam.

Since my age is not too hard to work out, it seem your lie of of military service is pretty much exposed.

Looks like you spent as much time fighting in Viet Nam as trump., fkken loser.  ;D ;D ;D ;D



Bobby will be upset that his love is nothing more that a lying piece of sh1t military wannabe.


Eventually you fkkheads all get caught,

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 10:30pm:

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:34pm: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:31pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 9:22pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:46pm: President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:43pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 6:39pm: Gawd, we recycle the same old same old every year.  Can anyone bung up a link to Credlin's article in today's papers?  I can't get past a paywall. what was the article called? "Best of us died on Anzac Day." Come on, son. We've still got Big Hole and the Mechanic. We'll need someone to push their wheelchairs in this year's parade. Any takers? But aren't you a LOT older than we are? No, son, I'm a LOT bloody younger. You two were using Grecian 2000 when you were in nappies. Really, I thought you not only served in the army as a trained killer, but fought in Viet Nam. Since my age is not too hard to work out, it seem your lie of of military service is pretty much exposed. Looks like you spent as much time fighting in Viet Nam as trump., fkken loser.  ;D ;D ;D ;D Bobby will be upset that his love is nothing more that a lying piece of sh1t military wannabe. Eventually you fkkheads all get caught,

this is why I rarely an answer Karnel ..

a man hiding behind a womans handle pretending "ITS" a war hero..

reality... life long dole bludger never worked a day in "ITS" life...  ::)

BigOl,
you're just jealous that Karnal fought on the front lines
in the jungles of Vietnam
& has many medals to pin on his vest.


forgiven
namaste

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 10:50pm:

BigOl, you're just jealous that Karnal fought on the front lines in the jungles of Vietnam & has many medals to pin on his vest. forgiven namaste

Considering I was only 8 years old when the Viet Nam war ended and he has stated he is a "LOT" younger than me, how do you explain that booby?


I get that you are incredibly gullible and dumb as a bag of hammers, but have a go at explaining how that is the case, genius.


He may have gone to Viet Nam, but not as an Australian soldier and he does have a lot of homosexual rape fantasies, so I can see your attraction to him.

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 10:57pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 10:50pm: BigOl, you're just jealous that Karnal fought on the front lines in the jungles of Vietnam & has many medals to pin on his vest. forgiven namaste Considering I was only 8 years old when the Viet Nam war ended and he has stated he is a "LOT" younger than me, how do you explain that booby? I get that you are incredibly gullible and dumb as a bag of hammers, but have a go at explaining how that is the case, genius. He may have gone to Viet Nam, but not as an Australian soldier and he does have a lot of homosexual rape fantasies, so I can see your attraction to him.

BigHole,
If that's true then Karnal owes us all a giant apology.
Don't shoot me for being the messenger.

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 10:42pm:

this is why I rarely an answer Karnel .. a man hiding behind a womans handle pretending "ITS" a war hero.. reality... life long dole bludger never worked a day in "ITS" life...  ::)

It has to be the dumbest move by a civilian imposter Ive seen so far, fkk him and that little PoS booby. Those two fkkers are in my sights now.  >:( >:( >:(

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 10:59pm:

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 10:57pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 10:50pm: BigOl, you're just jealous that Karnal fought on the front lines in the jungles of Vietnam & has many medals to pin on his vest. forgiven namaste Considering I was only 8 years old when the Viet Nam war ended and he has stated he is a "LOT" younger than me, how do you explain that booby? I get that you are incredibly gullible and dumb as a bag of hammers, but have a go at explaining how that is the case, genius. He may have gone to Viet Nam, but not as an Australian soldier and he does have a lot of homosexual rape fantasies, so I can see your attraction to him. BigHole, If that's true then Karnal owes us all a giant apology. Don't shoot me for being the messenger.

You are an abusive little sh1t and you demeaned my and everyone's service by demanding fkking a medal count you piece of sh1t.


Claiming to be a cretin will not get you out of this one.  >:(

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 11:04pm:

You are an abusive little sh1t and you demeaned my and everyone's service by demanding fkking a medal count you piece of sh1t. Claiming to be a cretin will not get you out of this one.  >:(

forgiven for threatening behaviour

in Christ's light

namaste

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 11:06pm:

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:04pm: You are an abusive little sh1t and you demeaned my and everyone's service by demanding fkking a medal count you piece of sh1t. Claiming to be a cretin will not get you out of this one.  >:( forgiven for threatening behaviour in Christ's light namaste

I NEVER fkken forgive. Watch your back.

It's what you've got down your pants that counts, boy.

Just ask Cods



leave me out of this sleaze thank you...I find you all disgusting..

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 11:07pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:06pm: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:04pm: You are an abusive little sh1t and you demeaned my and everyone's service by demanding fkking a medal count you piece of sh1t. Claiming to be a cretin will not get you out of this one.  >:( forgiven for threatening behaviour in Christ's light namaste I NEVER fkken forgive. Watch your back.

Get thee back in the queue, Big'Ol.  It seems many are watching Bobby's back for some reason or other.

Take a number please.

;D

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 11:07pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:06pm: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:04pm: You are an abusive little sh1t and you demeaned my and everyone's service by demanding fkking a medal count you piece of sh1t. Claiming to be a cretin will not get you out of this one.  >:( forgiven for threatening behaviour in Christ's light namaste I NEVER fkken forgive. Watch your back.

Christ taught us to forgive.

Without forgiveness none of should see salvation.

Aussie wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 11:11pm:

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:07pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:06pm: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:04pm: You are an abusive little sh1t and you demeaned my and everyone's service by demanding fkking a medal count you piece of sh1t. Claiming to be a cretin will not get you out of this one.  >:( forgiven for threatening behaviour in Christ's light namaste I NEVER fkken forgive. Watch your back. Get thee back in the queue, Big'Ol.  It seems many are watching Bobby's back for some reason or other. Take a number please. ;D

Karnal is an obvious abusive imposter and that arse clown was hanging off him like he was the last VC recipient, neither of them deserve to be here.


I didn't but up with that sh1t during my service and I won't now.  :) :)

BigOl,
I am inclined to believe more in master Light's service to his nation
than any of you here.

Master Light was also in the army -
you're not the only hero here buddy.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 11:22pm:

BigOl, I am inclined to believe more in master Light's service to his nation than any of you here. Master Light was also in the army - you're not the only hero here buddy.

There is only one person who wants to be referred to as a "hero" and it is neither myself or wharfy. Just goes to prove how little you know about people who actually serve this country, you fkken dolt.

Bobby, if you were on patrol in the jungles of Vietnam, which Ozpol member would you prefer to have your 6?

Gordon wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 11:26pm:

Bobby, if you were on patrol in the jungles of Vietnam, which Ozpol member would you prefer to have your 6?

What does "have your 6" mean?

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 11:27pm:

Gordon wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:26pm: Bobby, if you were on patrol in the jungles of Vietnam, which Ozpol member would you prefer to have your 6? What does "have your 6" mean?

Watching your back.

Gordon wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 11:28pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:27pm: Gordon wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:26pm: Bobby, if you were on patrol in the jungles of Vietnam, which Ozpol member would you prefer to have your 6? What does "have your 6" mean? Watching your back.

master Light would be the only one I trusted.

Karnal wears dresses - how could I trust a man like that?

BigOl wants to kill me so I couldn't trust him.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 11:32pm:

Gordon wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:28pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:27pm: Gordon wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:26pm: Bobby, if you were on patrol in the jungles of Vietnam, which Ozpol member would you prefer to have your 6? What does "have your 6" mean? Watching your back. master Light would be the only one I trusted. Karnal wears dresses - how could I trust a man like that? BigOl wants to kill me so I couldn't trust him.

What about Greg? You two could pair up as warriors,  Spartan style.

Gordon wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 11:35pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:32pm: Gordon wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:28pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:27pm: Gordon wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:26pm: Bobby, if you were on patrol in the jungles of Vietnam, which Ozpol member would you prefer to have your 6? What does "have your 6" mean? Watching your back. master Light would be the only one I trusted. Karnal wears dresses - how could I trust a man like that? BigOl wants to kill me so I couldn't trust him. What about Greg? You two could pair up as warriors,  Spartan style.

Greggy - no way -

he's OK as long as he's at least 100 miles away from me.

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 10:42pm:

this is why I rarely an answer Karnel .. a man hiding behind a womans handle pretending "ITS" a war hero.. reality... life long dole bludger never worked a day in "ITS" life...  ::)

The Mechanic's on fire tonight. Never worked a day in its life.

Not bad for a blue-rinsed old toilet-sniffer. I'd make you get down and give me twenty, boy, but you'd croak it on me. Can't have that in today's army, now can we?

Not for you immigrants, anyway. You kvnts are a protected species.

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 10:57pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 10:50pm: BigOl, you're just jealous that Karnal fought on the front lines in the jungles of Vietnam & has many medals to pin on his vest. forgiven namaste Considering I was only 8 years old when the Viet Nam war ended and he has stated he is a "LOT" younger than me, how do you explain that booby? I get that you are incredibly gullible and dumb as a bag of hammers, but have a go at explaining how that is the case, genius. He may have gone to Viet Nam, but not as an Australian soldier and he does have a lot of homosexual rape fantasies, so I can see your attraction to him.

I'll always have you, Hole. Don't blame me if it hurts.

Remember, it hurts you a lot more than it hurts me, boy.

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2017 at 11:26pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:22pm: BigOl, I am inclined to believe more in master Light's service to his nation than any of you here. Master Light was also in the army - you're not the only hero here buddy. There is only one person who wants to be referred to as a "hero" and it is neither myself or wharfy. Just goes to prove how little you know about people who actually serve this country, you fkken dolt.

Where'd you serve your country, Mole?

That's right. Brisbane.

Happy ANZAC Day, son.

Only 24 hours to go..... rain predicted, and unless I miss my guess.. I hear something outside now.

Nope - it's the buzzing in my ears.  Peace, brothers - this argument is getting has been ridiculous for ages now.

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 2:13am:

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:26pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:22pm: BigOl, I am inclined to believe more in master Light's service to his nation than any of you here. Master Light was also in the army - you're not the only hero here buddy. There is only one person who wants to be referred to as a "hero" and it is neither myself or wharfy. Just goes to prove how little you know about people who actually serve this country, you fkken dolt. Where'd you serve your country, Mole? That's right. Brisbane. Happy ANZAC Day, son.

If you are going to continue to be a grub piece of sh1t impersonator; we actual servicemen & women don't say "happy" ANZAC Day you fukken dolt.

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 12:54pm:

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:13am: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:26pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:22pm: BigOl, I am inclined to believe more in master Light's service to his nation than any of you here. Master Light was also in the army - you're not the only hero here buddy. There is only one person who wants to be referred to as a "hero" and it is neither myself or wharfy. Just goes to prove how little you know about people who actually serve this country, you fkken dolt. Where'd you serve your country, Mole? That's right. Brisbane. Happy ANZAC Day, son. If you are going to continue to be a grub piece of sh1t impersonator; we actual servicemen & women don't say "happy" ANZAC Day you fukken dolt.

Oh, I know.

Have a great day, son. Take it easy. Get the grandkids to suck your cock.

You've earned it, serviceman.  You gave up so much so that Nam chumps like me can live in freedom.

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 1:04pm:

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 12:54pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:13am: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:26pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:22pm: BigOl, I am inclined to believe more in master Light's service to his nation than any of you here. Master Light was also in the army - you're not the only hero here buddy. There is only one person who wants to be referred to as a "hero" and it is neither myself or wharfy. Just goes to prove how little you know about people who actually serve this country, you fkken dolt. Where'd you serve your country, Mole? That's right. Brisbane. Happy ANZAC Day, son. If you are going to continue to be a grub piece of sh1t impersonator; we actual servicemen & women don't say "happy" ANZAC Day you fukken dolt. Oh, I know. Have a great day, son. Take it easy. Get the grandkids to suck your cock. You've earned it, serviceman.  You gave up so much so that Nam chumps like me can live in freedom.

It seems you don't know otherwise you would not have said it; a lot of impostors make those sort of mistakes.


You haven't explained how you are lot younger than me and that you fought in the Viet Nam War and the fact I was only 8 years old when it ended.


Those little facts are important when your lying to actual servicemen and women,

Does fighting for al Qaeda count?

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 1:18pm:

Does fighting for al Qaeda count?

If it did we would triple the amount of 'Australian' muslims entitled to march tomorrow,

Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 1:04pm:

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 12:54pm: Mattyfisk wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:13am: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:26pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 23rd, 2017 at 11:22pm: BigOl, I am inclined to believe more in master Light's service to his nation than any of you here. Master Light was also in the army - you're not the only hero here buddy. There is only one person who wants to be referred to as a "hero" and it is neither myself or wharfy. Just goes to prove how little you know about people who actually serve this country, you fkken dolt. Where'd you serve your country, Mole? That's right. Brisbane. Happy ANZAC Day, son. If you are going to continue to be a grub piece of sh1t impersonator; we actual servicemen & women don't say "happy" ANZAC Day you fukken dolt. Oh, I know. Have a great day, son. Take it easy. Get the grandkids to suck your cock. You've earned it, serviceman.  You gave up so much so that Nam chumps like me can live in freedom.

  I am reporting this.

Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that.

Aussie wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 2:57pm:

Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that.

Not if he is an actual imposter it isn't.


He has been caught in his lie and now he is going to pay for all the abuse he has handed out to the actual ex-servicemen here.


Put it this way if this site handed over his details I would be reporting him to the Federal Police and ANZMI for investigation.



This clown has never served a day in his life and now he is done.

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 1:22pm:

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 1:18pm: Does fighting for al Qaeda count? If it did we would triple the amount of 'Australian' muslims entitled to march tomorrow,

;D ;D ;D The Lakemba Brigade .

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 3:05pm:

Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Not if he is an actual imposter it isn't. He has been caught in his lie and now he is going to pay for all the abuse he has handed out to the actual ex-servicemen here. Put it this way if this site handed over his details I would be reporting him to the Federal Police and ANZMI for investigation. This clown has never served a day in his life and now he is done.

thats not the reason I reported him.. the rudeness and vulgarity in this place is getting worse by the day...but I feel this thread in particular needs a little more respect.. I am disgusted with what karnal said  it went too far by a long shot so from now on when I see this awful disgusting language I will be reporting it....

if we dont complain it will just get worse.

Interesting you take high ground here about that, yet you wallow in it elsewhere.

I agree that Karnal went too far, but there was significant provocation....assuming he is a Vietnam Vet, and I have seen nothing which suggests he is an imposter.

Aussie wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 3:13pm:

Interesting you take high ground here about that, yet you wallow in it elsewhere. I agree that Karnal went too far, but there was significant provocation....assuming he is a Vietnam Vet, and I have seen nothing which suggests he is an imposter.

again   you do not have a clue what your talking about.... nothing unusual about that is there?. >:(

it was his comment regarding grandsons that sickened me., >:( >:( >:( >:(

cods wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 3:09pm:

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:05pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Not if he is an actual imposter it isn't. He has been caught in his lie and now he is going to pay for all the abuse he has handed out to the actual ex-servicemen here. Put it this way if this site handed over his details I would be reporting him to the Federal Police and ANZMI for investigation. This clown has never served a day in his life and now he is done. thats not the reason I reported him.. the rudeness and vulgarity in this place is getting worse by the day...but I feel this thread in particular needs a little more respect.. I am disgusted with what karnal said  it went too far by a long shot so from now on when I see this awful disgusting language I will be reporting it.... if we dont complain it will just get worse.

The hysterics from a few of the female posters is getting  out of control as well.

The RSL organisations in some states iare in big trouble.  Apart from allegations of money laundering, misuse of funds, abuse of power and many other alleged improprieties, it has taken the shine right offthis years commemorations, with many veterans, servicemen , ex servicemen and families refusing to march.

Anzac Day and the appeal raise a lot of funds to help support our servicemen and ex servicemen so I sincerely hope this year will be no different.   Whilst it appears the top level of the RSL organisation needs a clean out, it's the poor buggers who depend upon n their services that we need to think of

cods wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 3:16pm:

Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:13pm: Interesting you take high ground here about that, yet you wallow in it elsewhere. I agree that Karnal went too far, but there was significant provocation....assuming he is a Vietnam Vet, and I have seen nothing which suggests he is an imposter. again   you do not have a clue what your talking about.... nothing unusual about that is there?. >:( it was his comment regarding grandsons that sickened me., >:( >:( >:( >:(

And what, pray tell, do you think I was referring to when I said that I agree...Karnal went too far?

And do you deny you are surrounded by similar posts and poster elsewhere.  Heck, there, you even sought special permission to copy cat some of the crap and ring it here!

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 3:20pm:

cods wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:09pm: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:05pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Not if he is an actual imposter it isn't. He has been caught in his lie and now he is going to pay for all the abuse he has handed out to the actual ex-servicemen here. Put it this way if this site handed over his details I would be reporting him to the Federal Police and ANZMI for investigation. This clown has never served a day in his life and now he is done. thats not the reason I reported him.. the rudeness and vulgarity in this place is getting worse by the day...but I feel this thread in particular needs a little more respect.. I am disgusted with what karnal said  it went too far by a long shot so from now on when I see this awful disgusting language I will be reporting it.... if we dont complain it will just get worse. The hysterics from a few of the female posters is getting  out of control as well.

really!!!!! dont like dont read.

I told karmal what I was doing and didnt ask for your support..

Claims Karnal has made

Grew up in Dover Heights and had a white maid
Related to William Arnott and biscuit is named after her grandmother
Works in the govt dpt which collects stats on child marriage
Hands out Korans to the homeless at central station

Now he was also in the battle of Long Tan?

cods wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 3:28pm:

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:20pm: cods wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:09pm: BigOl64 wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:05pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Not if he is an actual imposter it isn't. He has been caught in his lie and now he is going to pay for all the abuse he has handed out to the actual ex-servicemen here. Put it this way if this site handed over his details I would be reporting him to the Federal Police and ANZMI for investigation. This clown has never served a day in his life and now he is done. thats not the reason I reported him.. the rudeness and vulgarity in this place is getting worse by the day...but I feel this thread in particular needs a little more respect.. I am disgusted with what karnal said  it went too far by a long shot so from now on when I see this awful disgusting language I will be reporting it.... if we dont complain it will just get worse. The hysterics from a few of the female posters is getting  out of control as well. really!!!!! dont like dont read. I told karmal what I was doing and didnt ask for your support..

case closed. ::)

Aussie wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 2:57pm:

Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that.

Normie Rowe sure didn't like it; must have affected his album sales.
;)

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 3:35pm:

Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Normie Rowe sure didn't like it; must have affected his album sales. ;)

I can't recall that.  I know there was some controversy about his marble dropping him into conscription.

Gordon wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 3:28pm:

Claims Karnal has made Grew up in Dover Heights and had a white maid Related to William Arnott and biscuit is named after her grandmother Works in the govt dpt which collects stats on child marriage Hands out Korans to the homeless at central station Now he was also in the battle of Long Tan?

I dont have a problem with that.. this is fantasy land and what harm does it do..its sad but harmless....being obscene is something else again. >:(

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 3:35pm:

Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Normie Rowe sure didn't like it; must have affected his album sales. ;)

he was one of the vets that had pigs blood thrown on him when they returned....it was pretty disgraceful the way Vietnam war vets were welcomed back...just a blot on our copybook I guess... lets hope we never sink to that level again.

Aussie wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 3:39pm:

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:35pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Normie Rowe sure didn't like it; must have affected his album sales. ;) I can't recall that.  I know there was some controversy about his marble dropping him into conscription.

Yeas, here it is.  Holt manipulated it.  Pathetic arsehole.

Link.

Aussie wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 3:13pm:

Interesting you take high ground here about that, yet you wallow in it elsewhere. I agree that Karnal went too far, but there was significant provocation....assuming he is a Vietnam Vet, and I have seen nothing which suggests he is an imposter.

It is a lot easier for ex-servicemen  to spot the imposter, by their mannerisms and behaviours than it is for a civilian.


His big problem was claiming that he was a lot younger than myself and also claiming he fought in Viet Nam, I like a lot of people have my year of birth as part of my nick, I have also confirmed my service was during the 80s & 90, not the 50s & 60s.

So, how does he serve in Viet Nam and manages to be younger than a person who was 8 years old when that war ended?

He fkken doesn't.  >:( >:(


All of these lying pricks get caught out sooner or later.

Normie Rowe might have been a good fighter in Vietnam but Ron (Won) Casey managed to show him up in a bit of a punch up on TV

https://youtu.be/G5MUM_s02r8

cods wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 3:46pm:

Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:35pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Normie Rowe sure didn't like it; must have affected his album sales. ;) he was one of the vets that had pigs blood thrown on him when they returned....

Really?  You have evidence to support that assertion, Cods?   Normie Rowe as far as I am aware has never mentioned that.  He was treated like most Nashos - when he returned from Vietnam he was out on the streets in civvie clothes within 24 hours.   Only when a unit was embarking for it's tour of South Vietnam was there any parade to honour the event.   No way, was Rowe in a parade when they returned.


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it was pretty disgraceful the way Vietnam war vets were welcomed back...just a blot on our copybook I guess... lets hope we never sink to that level again.

I agree.   We also need to tell the truth, Cods, not myths about what happened and why it happened.  Our troops performed well, our politicians did not.    ::)

Aussie wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 4:02pm:

Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:39pm: Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:35pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Normie Rowe sure didn't like it; must have affected his album sales. ;) I can't recall that.  I know there was some controversy about his marble dropping him into conscription. Yeas, here it is.  Holt manipulated it.  Pathetic arsehole. Link.

Something about the dates on that don't gell, Aussie.

Rowe was born in 1947.
He was called up, at age 21, in 1968.   That is after Holt was dead in 1967.
Rowe served 1968-69 (one year training, one year in Vietnam followed by three years CMF).

Apart from the age problem - Conscription was only for 20 year olds - Holt was long gone before Rowe was called up.

Someone manipulated it, I don't think Holt can take the blame though.  I doubt Holt cared if Rowe served or not.

What Harold Holt can take the blame for, is being so unworldly as to suggest he wanted to go "All the way with LBJ." We youngsters at the time knew exactly what that meant in the USA, and how there would be some sniggering in the White House. But the Liberal-C*unt-ry Party had their minds permanently bogged in 1930s. They had all the style of George Wallace of Alabama. Although I was technically eligible, I made damn sure I wasn't getting my arse shot off for those c==ts.

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 4:36pm:

Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 4:02pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:39pm: Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:35pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Normie Rowe sure didn't like it; must have affected his album sales. ;) I can't recall that.  I know there was some controversy about his marble dropping him into conscription. Yeas, here it is.  Holt manipulated it.  Pathetic arsehole. Link. Something about the dates on that don't gell, Aussie. Rowe was born in 1947. He was called up, at age 21, in 1968.   That is after Holt was dead in 1967. Rowe served 1968-69 (one year training, one year in Vietnam followed by three years CMF). Apart from the age problem - Conscription was only for 20 year olds - Holt was long gone before Rowe was called up. Someone manipulated it, I don't think Holt can take the blame though.  I doubt Holt cared if Rowe served or not.

Pretty well covered on the face of it!

Tsk Tsk!  ;D

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 4:36pm:

Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 4:02pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:39pm: Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:35pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Normie Rowe sure didn't like it; must have affected his album sales. ;) I can't recall that.  I know there was some controversy about his marble dropping him into conscription. Yeas, here it is.  Holt manipulated it.  Pathetic arsehole. Link. Something about the dates on that don't gell, Aussie. Rowe was born in 1947. He was called up, at age 21, in 1968.   That is after Holt was dead in 1967. Rowe served 1968-69 (one year training, one year in Vietnam followed by three years CMF). Apart from the age problem - Conscription was only for 20 year olds - Holt was long gone before Rowe was called up. Someone manipulated it, I don't think Holt can take the blame though.  I doubt Holt cared if Rowe served or not.

Okay, so that means the source is crap, and I doubt that.  It is fact that Rowe went in yet others born on the same day he was, did not.  That would piss me off.

The timing is tight.  Holt may have put this in place not knowing that Submarine was gonna pick him up off Cheviott (sp) Beach.

National Service should be re-introduced. A year or so in Army would soon sort out the chaff from the straw. Girls included.

Neferti wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 6:52pm:

National Service should be re-introduced. A year or so in Army would soon sort out the chaff from the straw. Girls included.

I have never been a fan of the ADF being a dumping ground for society's dregs.


Those who volunteer are still hard bastards, but I don't see a lot of benefit in dragging the lazy and the stupid through the system for a couple of years.

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 7:07pm:

Neferti wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 6:52pm: National Service should be re-introduced. A year or so in Army would soon sort out the chaff from the straw. Girls included. I have never been a fan of the ADF being a dumping ground for society's dregs. Those who volunteer are still hard bastards, but I don't see a lot of benefit in dragging the lazy and the stupid through the system for a couple of years.

After the Vietnam experience, the decision was made that an all-volunteer force was needed.  Even in WW II it was the all-volunteer units that performed best.  National service has its merits in teaching some basics to a large number who may then be called upon in an emergency, but is costly to run and a drain on trained and experienced personnel.

Aussie wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 6:21pm:

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 4:36pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 4:02pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:39pm: Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:35pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Normie Rowe sure didn't like it; must have affected his album sales. ;) I can't recall that.  I know there was some controversy about his marble dropping him into conscription. Yeas, here it is.  Holt manipulated it.  Pathetic arsehole. Link. Something about the dates on that don't gell, Aussie. Rowe was born in 1947. He was called up, at age 21, in 1968.   That is after Holt was dead in 1967. Rowe served 1968-69 (one year training, one year in Vietnam followed by three years CMF). Apart from the age problem - Conscription was only for 20 year olds - Holt was long gone before Rowe was called up. Someone manipulated it, I don't think Holt can take the blame though.  I doubt Holt cared if Rowe served or not. Okay, so that means the source is crap, and I doubt that.  It is fact that Rowe went in yet others born on the same day he was, did not.  That would piss me off. The timing is tight.  Holt may have put this in place not knowing that Submarine was gonna pick him up off Cheviott (sp) Beach.

I've had this argument before - an entire graduating medicine class at Melbourne University were called up - coincidence?  I don't think so - and it is no coincidence that many were called up on the basis of their occupation.

The greatest insult to Normie Rowe was when he approached DVA for assistance with issues and was told he was only a performer, wasn't he?  He served with an old mate of mine.

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 4:36pm:

Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 4:02pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:39pm: Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:35pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Normie Rowe sure didn't like it; must have affected his album sales. ;) I can't recall that.  I know there was some controversy about his marble dropping him into conscription. Yeas, here it is.  Holt manipulated it.  Pathetic arsehole. Link. Something about the dates on that don't gell, Aussie. Rowe was born in 1947. He was called up, at age 21, in 1968.   That is after Holt was dead in 1967. Rowe served 1968-69 (one year training, one year in Vietnam followed by three years CMF). Apart from the age problem - Conscription was only for 20 year olds - Holt was long gone before Rowe was called up. Someone manipulated it, I don't think Holt can take the blame though.  I doubt Holt cared if Rowe served or not.

A postponement could be obtained for study etc... not sure where Normie fits in there...

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 24^th, 2017 at 4:26pm:

cods wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:46pm: Mr Hammer wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 3:35pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 24th, 2017 at 2:57pm: Any Vietnam Vet is gonna get quite angry at being called an imposter, Cods.  It is the worst accusation (after cowardice/treason) which can be levelled at an ex ADF person.  Big Ol' knows that. Normie Rowe sure didn't like it; must have affected his album sales. ;) he was one of the vets that had pigs blood thrown on him when they returned.... Really?  You have evidence to support that assertion, Cods?   Normie Rowe as far as I am aware has never mentioned that.  He was treated like most Nashos - when he returned from Vietnam he was out on the streets in civvie clothes within 24 hours.   Only when a unit was embarking for it's tour of South Vietnam was there any parade to honour the event.   No way, was Rowe in a parade when they returned. Quote: it was pretty disgraceful the way Vietnam war vets were welcomed back...just a blot on our copybook I guess... lets hope we never sink to that level again. I agree.   We also need to tell the truth, Cods, not myths about what happened and why it happened.  Our troops performed well, our politicians did not.    ::)

well I for one have always been proud of our service men and women  and that goes for overseas ones as well...we have no idea what they see or have to do...so they have all my admiration....

about the pollies... well thats another story for another day.. ::) ::)

I dont care if a man spent the war peeling potatoes  he was an important part of something I was not a part off.........I wish we looked out for them more when they come home.