tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post7197964463480379200..comments2024-02-10T02:22:13.645-06:00Comments on EMBRACE THE SUCK...: Today's Military Leadership...Mud Puppyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439904004741498131noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-48473536405473378812008-12-30T01:03:00.000-06:002008-12-30T01:03:00.000-06:00It is an honor to listen to you bitch and I owe yo...It is an honor to listen to you bitch and I owe you that much. I wish I could change things for you. What you are experiencing is actually everywhere. My manager could be one of your higher ups. <br><br>If I were "picking up sides" I'd pick you.<br>take very good care,<br>MarianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-54188797474624879202008-12-30T03:53:00.000-06:002008-12-30T03:53:00.000-06:00Mud Puppy, See my email I sent separately, gettin...Mud Puppy,<br><br> See my email I sent separately, getting mad at your boss is American as apple pie, but I feel some of your gripes are very legit. Why would an officer enforce "grooming standards"...seems very micromanagey. Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-85580102954514120162008-12-30T07:10:00.000-06:002008-12-30T07:10:00.000-06:00I would have stayed in for a couple of more years ...I would have stayed in for a couple of more years if Iraq hadn't been such a clusterfuck. They must have sent my old chain of idiocy over to Afganistan to lead you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-56085956771159568482008-12-30T16:48:00.000-06:002008-12-30T16:48:00.000-06:00Hey Muddy Puppy:Well, as we ring out the old year ...Hey Muddy Puppy:<br><br>Well, as we ring out the old year and ring in the new year Lt Nixon says it best "getting mad at your boss is American as apple pie" and heaven knows it's been going on for generations. <br><br>So the question for you is do you truly say screw 'em and get out or do you stay in like Norm and make it better. I don't think there is a right or wrong answer - just your answer. <br><br>BUT I am glad that guys like you and Nixon are there making a difference. And as always, I am grateful to you for your service and for putting up with the crap. Best wishes for a very happy new year and God Bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-33706150132602948702008-12-30T17:57:00.000-06:002008-12-30T17:57:00.000-06:00WOW!!! General, um, er I mean MudPuppy! Today I w...WOW!!! General, um, er I mean MudPuppy! Today I was talking with another 'mom'. Her son served 12 years as a marine and left. Largely due to the crap you speak of. Between the media and the "higher-ups" and the "friendly-fire" he had it. I guess what I am saying (what you no doubt know already) you are not alone. LtNixon speaks the truth, Norm spoke the truth, you speak the truth. All of you know the man you are, your "superiors" can never take away your core. You may bend, but you will never break!<br>Please know you have the support of so many Americans, hopefully that simple truth means something in your military world. As for your grooming...you're a guy, there is your loophole!<br>By the way, BOHICA=Bless Our Home It's Clean Again :) (Sailor Hubster asked I send that along with the Navy mentality of "Shine She Must, Run She Might') <br>Stay Strong!<br>Pray Hard!<br><br>~AirmanMom returning to her blog...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-10528827445836207052008-12-30T20:29:00.000-06:002008-12-30T20:29:00.000-06:00I hear you and I'm a Lt Col in the reserves! ...I hear you and I'm a Lt Col in the reserves! The reason they don't see what you see or feel is that they're so clueless about the human side of things. They pretend to give a crap at times, but they're so self centered & concerned about their own career. If they haven't walked in your shoes, then they haven't really done their jobs. Don't know how long you'll be over there, but I'm on my way next year for 6 months...I'm an office worker/paper pusher though but respect what you and your guys do. Take-care & Be Safe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-24708956295137880762008-12-30T22:40:00.000-06:002008-12-30T22:40:00.000-06:00Just read the post below and am glad you were able...Just read the post below and am glad you were able to enjoy a nice Christmas. I wish you didn't have to be there, but since you are I'm happy that you were treated great. <br><br>Seems to me that keeping your living quarters neat as a pin is a little ludicrous in the circumstances, but carry on, Soldier. I'm proud of you and am praying for you and your brothers and sisters there.<br><br>Blessings for a Happy New Year.<br>MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-89842865299141063792008-12-31T09:59:00.000-06:002008-12-31T09:59:00.000-06:00The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the blo...The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the blog post <a href="http://thunderrun.blogspot.com/2008/12/from-front-12312008.html" rel="nofollow">From the Front: 12/31/2008 </a> News and Personal dispatches from the front and the home front.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-39244610254126606802008-12-31T13:20:00.000-06:002008-12-31T13:20:00.000-06:00Very well put Mud Puppy. Like the LT bitching has...Very well put Mud Puppy. Like the LT bitching has been a tradition in the military since George Washington. Feel free to bitch anytime and we all will listen. My son likes to do that also. Like I told him if you don't like the system change it! I am not sure what the road to an officer is for you but I would suggest you look into it. Only those who have been there and done that know how to properly treat those who are doing it now. Officers have their jobs and privates have theirs. Sometimes the two jobs actually meet. <br><br>Glad you had a decent Christmas and since it is all ready New Years there a belated New Year!<br><br>Keep your helmet on and you butt close to the ground.<br><br>PopsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-44837846023442810792008-12-31T15:04:00.000-06:002008-12-31T15:04:00.000-06:00Bitch away soldier and you don't have to apologize...Bitch away soldier and you don't have to apologize to us. Happy New Year and take care. Always in our thoughts.<br><br>KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-57099152203390109692008-12-31T16:46:00.000-06:002008-12-31T16:46:00.000-06:00Happy New Year, MudPuppy...It's 3:10AM in Afghanis...Happy New Year, MudPuppy...<br>It's 3:10AM in Afghanistan and it's 5:40 in Maryland, USA.<br>May this new year be good to you!<br>Happy New Year!<br>~AirmanMom returning her blog...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-57870357333823543302009-01-01T12:51:00.000-06:002009-01-01T12:51:00.000-06:00That was fan-friggin-tastic! You are exactly righ...That was fan-friggin-tastic! You are exactly right, we have to be who we wish other people were.<br><br>Thank you for serving our great country and Happy New Year!<br><br>MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-37479627561290718542009-01-03T17:27:00.000-06:002009-01-03T17:27:00.000-06:00Quit your bitching before I have you article 15'd ...Quit your bitching before I have you article 15'd you sniveling little (fat) bitch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255889363485225211.post-88012357729467729692009-01-17T23:18:00.000-06:002009-01-17T23:18:00.000-06:00One Word 2 letters : Go SFOne Word 2 letters : Go SFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com