Considering the discussions on the course at the JFSC and the kid getting all bent out of shape about not being allowed to wear the flag, I figured this deserved its own thread.
Summary: the SQ had been the Crusaders for 50 years, changed to the Werewolves over concern that pictures of Crusaders wouldn't win hearts and minds, changed back to the Crusaders, then back to the Werewolves.
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 09:21 AM
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 09:42 AM
It wasn't their decision...
Although some of the complaints were from Marines actually in the squadron.
And Mikey Weinstein, you're a douchebag!
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"The deputy commandant for aviation (Lt. Gen. Terry Robling) directed VMFA 122 to maintain the unit identification as the Werewolves...
Although some of the complaints were from Marines actually in the squadron.
And Mikey Weinstein, you're a douchebag!
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"This is a great victory. Lady liberty is smiling today," said Mikey Weinstein, president and founder of foundation. "We commend the Marine Corps," he said, but added: "The Marines Corps does not get a gold star for doing the right thing because they shouldn’t have done the wrong thing in the first place."
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 09:59 AM
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"The Marines Corps does not get a gold star for doing the right thing because they shouldn’t have done the wrong thing in the first place."
Yea, cause 50 years ago this douchebag would have had the foresight to see that "Crusaders" might be considered PIC by some people in the future. What a fvcking self righteous toolbag.
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 10:05 AM
fvck weinstein. He must have gotten bored with fighting for pagan rights at the USAFA Academy of the Air Force.
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 10:25 AM
I'm sure the Marines would be very sad about not receiving said 'gold star' if they weren't busy shooting terrorists in the face. Maybe Weinstein should consider focusing more of his efforts on kindergarteners where his gold stars would be so much more appreciated.
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 10:35 AM
Winchester, on 25 May 2012 - 10:05 AM, said:
fvck weinstein. He must have gotten bored with fighting for pagan rights at the USAFA Academy of the Air Force.
United States Air Force Academy Academy of the Air Force?
Holy shit!
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 10:50 AM
I've got an old VMFA-122 "Crusaders" shirt that I wore on a visit to MCAS Beaufort last year, got a lot of good comments from the squadron members...
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 10:53 AM
spaceman, on 25 May 2012 - 10:35 AM, said:
United States Air Force Academy Academy of the Air Force?
Holy shit!
Holy shit!
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 12:19 PM
Yeah, and I'm I'm offended by Werewolves because it insinuates witchcraft....
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What a freaking political correctness joke.
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What a freaking political correctness joke.
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 12:26 PM
"I don’t know that the Marine Corps could do anything more to fuel the cause of jihad," Weinstein told msnbc.com in April. "It will directly end up costing lives and maiming members of our military."
Having a Marine Fighter Squadron named "Crusaders" is totally fueling the fires of jihadism........totally.
Weinstein can go F^&K himself.
Having a Marine Fighter Squadron named "Crusaders" is totally fueling the fires of jihadism........totally.
Weinstein can go F^&K himself.
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 01:59 PM
M2, on 25 May 2012 - 09:42 AM, said:
Thread title edited for clarity.
Thanks for the fix.
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 02:08 PM
my old squadron, and ironically the commandant of the corps "Tamer" Amos was in the Crusaders same time as me (LtCol at the time), so i am sure he approved of the Crusaders moniker..
I know i'd rather take a JDAM to the face from an airplane with insignia's sensitive to my beliefs...
I know i'd rather take a JDAM to the face from an airplane with insignia's sensitive to my beliefs...
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 02:36 PM
WOW! We need to take back our country!
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 05:51 PM
They're both inactive now but I wonder if they would be told to change their patch if they were activated.
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 05:55 PM
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Damn good thing we don't fly this jet anymore...
Or drive these...
I do want this patch now...
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 09:24 PM
Does anyone bother reading history anymore? Muslims took over the Holy Lands by force and the Crusades were a reactionary war to retake the lands conquered by the Muslims. The Muslims had the same motivations, yet somehow Crusader is the term that developed the negative interpretation.
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 10:09 PM
Holy shit. I'm an atheist and usually approve of what the MRRF does. But in this case they have gone completely off the deep end. I'm disappointed the Marines backed off so quickly.
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Posted 26 May 2012 - 08:10 AM
spaceman, on 25 May 2012 - 10:35 AM, said:
United States Air Force Academy Academy of the Air Force?
Holy shit!
AKA the USAFA Academy of witchcraft and wizardry according to fvckstein.
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Posted 26 May 2012 - 08:47 AM
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