Originally Posted By Longhorn12 >How was that a "screw up?" < Sarcasm. Hard over the internet I know, but I assumed it would have been clearer. As a Texan I have to agree with SPP that keeping the unit is a bit odd. I mean we don't keep a working Revolutionary Militia Unit just because hurdur tradition.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Sarcasm. Hard over the internet I know, but I assumed it would have been clearer. >>> Sorry I didn't catch on. The thing is, it had just enough truthiness to it that I could believe it was an actual retort that someone believed.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 You guys don't understand tradition when it comes to Cav units in the Army. As someone who served in a Cav unit for 6 years, I have first hand knowledge of that tradition. The unit in Texas is an aid in recruiting, and good for public relations with the general public. The unit is used for official military functions and promotes morale within the division and Army in general. I am sick and tired of people like SPP who basically called Texans stupid for having a Cav unit in Texas based on his own ignorant opinion without knowing anyhing about the unit.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "I am sick and tired of people like SPP who basically called Texans stupid for having a Cav unit in Texas based on his own ignorant opinion without knowing anyhing about the unit." Whoop de doo. Many Texans are stupid. See Rick Perry, See secession movement. THAT'S what I was getting at.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 For anyone interested <a href="http://www.first-team.us/journals/sep_bnco/hcdndx01.html" target="_blank">http://www.first-team.us/journ...x01.html</a> I think there is a place for tradition in the Army, the unit is less than 50 men and they are mostly used for parades and other PA type events. There is no difference between this unit and the Silent Marine Drill team based in Washington DC or even the Soldiers who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Our country needs tradition so we remember where we came from...
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>I think there is a place for tradition in the Army, the unit is less than 50 men and they are mostly used for parades and other PA type events.<< If Big Bird is spared the budget axe, I agree. If not, then these are unfortunately the frills that will have to be performed by the private sector or military reenactment type volunteer performers.
Originally Posted By TomSawyer The US Navy still has a 18th Century frigate in commission with an active duty crew. I think keeping traditions like that alive is great. Besides, when the Revolution-style electrical disaster comes we'll have one of the only two active duty 18th Century warships on the seas. We just need to take out the HMS Victory and the world is ours.
Originally Posted By TMI "There is no difference between this unit and the Silent Marine Drill team" <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J6DgVdeR_s" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...DgVdeR_s</a> Hey, wait a second. Are those BAYONETS!? OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Originally Posted By tiggertoo <<<a href="http://www.first-team.us/journ...x01.html" target="_blank">http://www.first-team.us/journ...x01.html</a> >> Odd PR move considering the appearance of blue clad U.S. soldier in circa 1860-1880 accoutrements is still looked upon so disdainfully by a large percentage of southerners.
Originally Posted By TomSawyer A large percentage of people look disdainfully at southerners, so I guess we're even.
Originally Posted By tiggertoo Indeed. Hmmm...just wondering, do you think it would be rude to ask them to secede?
