One Cosmos: Cultural Sensitivity 101

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One Cosmos: Cultural Sensitivity 101

Freedom

Has anyone thought just what is the cost of freedom?

We have heard time and time again that freedom isn't free.

Here is the price tag as I see it.

This nation was founded officially in 1776.

More than 25 million Americans have answered the nations call to it's defense. Of those more than 2 million Americans paid the ultimate price.

Immigration

Much has been said and written about the problems with our 'friends' to the north and south. And precious little has been done. There has been talk of a fence, a 'guest worker' program, amminstiy for the illeagles that are here (more than 5 million and counting).


There are things that can be done and there are things that should be done. Here is my list.


Nothing makes for good behavior like a good fence. Build the fence. We c an start modestly. Start with the high traffic areas, channelize the avenues of approach into zones that can be effectively interdicted. Closing the whole border need not be done at once. Just conduct a military terrain study. It aint rocket science.


Remove the economic incentive to employ illeagales in the US. Here is how I do this:
Federal Law - make the issue a matter of National Security. If a job site is raided and IBC's (illegal Border Crosser) are discovered and the employer is found to knowingly hired the IBC, , the following criminal penalties are enforced with no deviation or mercy - 5 years in federal prison (medium security, no 'country club') and $50,000 fine. This is to be imposed on a each IBC basis.

Oh, don't forget the 'Guest worker' program. I'm all for that, with this little twist: There will be NO guest worker permits issued within the confines of the continental United States or Alaska, Hawaii or any other US territory.

All permits will be issued from the embassy or consulate in the nation the applicacant claims citizenship from. Permits will be issued by the Department of Homeland Security after a background check determines that the person does not pose a risk to national security. An issued permit will expire 180 days from date if issue. There is no renewal provision wile in the US. The person MUST return in person to office that issued the original permit to re-apply. The permit holder must report to the local DHS office weekly to verify the status of employment and all other restrictions placed on the persons movement. If the person violates the terms and conditions of the permit, that person is subject to immediate arrest and deportation with out any other recourse. No person admitted into the territory of the US may apply for resident alien or refuge status at any time during the life of the permit or the next 180 day period after the return to their nation of origin.

Education Funding

Has anyone wondered where all the education money goes? I have. At work this week, when not otherwise busy, I slapped together some numbers as to where the money goes. As the saying goes, follow the money.



Lets start with a baseline number, $6,000 per student per year. (lowball big time).

Average students per classroom 35

Total cash per class room per year $210,000

Here is your annual classroom budget. Now lets spend some money!

Teacher - $50,000 (pay and benies)
Utilities:
electric: $1800
Water: $450
janitor: $1800

Spent so far: $54,050


what's left: $155,950

Support staff: $25,000
Text Books: $10,000
expendable classroom supplies: $9,000
Maintance of building/classroom $5,000

here's what's left: $106,950.


Now muliply this by 40 (class rooms per school)



A 40 classroom school has 4.3 million dollars of mad money.

And this ain't enough money and they want more!

The Flag

The Flag (author unknown)

Hello. Remember me? Some people call me Old Glory, others call me the Star Spangled Banner, but whatever they call me, I am your flag, the flag of the United States of America. Something has been bothering me, so I thought I might talk it over with you - because it is about you and me.

I remember some time ago, people would line up on both side of the street to watch the parade, and naturally I was leading every one, proudly waving in the breeze.

When your Daddy saw me coming, he immediately removed his hat and placed it against his left shoulder so that his hand was directly over his heart - remember?

And you, I remember, were standing there, straight as a soldier. You didn't have a hat, but you were giving the right salute. Remember your little sister? Not to be outdone, she was saluting the same as you with her right hand over her heart - remember?

What happened? I'm still the same old flag. Oh, I've added a few more stars since you were a boy, and a lot more blood has been shed since those parades of long ago.

But now, somehow I don't feel as proud as I used to feel. When I come down the street, you just stand there with your hands in your pockets. You may give me a small glance, and then you look away. I see children running around you shouting; they don't seem to know who I am.

I saw one man take his hat off, then he looked around, and when he didn't see anybody else take off his hat, he quickly put his on again.

Is it a sin to be patriotic today? Have you forgotten what I stand for, and where I have been? Anzio, Guadalcanal, Korea and Vietnam!

Take a look at the memorial honor rolls, and see the names of those patriotic Americans who gave their lives to keep this republic free. When you salute me, you are actually saluting them!

So when you see me, please stand straight and place your hand over your heart, and I'll know that you remembered. I'll salute you by waving back!

Doug Giles: Blair needs to channel Churchill

Doug Giles: Blair needs to channel Churchill


So much for sugar-coating anything This is not PC. But some thong that must be said. If the crazies can't play nicely with others, then burn their house down and scatter the ash to the 4 winds.

PUPPY!!!! 

Now, that's a blast! 

LAw of War

CONDUCT COMBAT OPERATIONS ACCORDIG TO THE LAW OF WAR

181-906-1505

CONDITIONS

Given a combat situation and you are faced with the following.

1. Enemy troops, equipment, material, and supplies.
2. Inhabited towns and cities.
3. Protected property (hospitals, museums, schools, churches, etc).
4. Civilians and private property
5. Sick and wounded captives and detainees.
6. Surrendering enemy troops.
7. Observing a member of your force about to perform an illegal action.
8. Receiving an order to perform an illegal action
9. Being captured by the enemy and being held as a prisoner of war (PW)

STANDARDS

1. Perform combat operations using lawful weapons and tactics, and engaging only lawful targets.
2. Treat all captives, civilians, and their property according to the law of war.
3. Take appropriate action when faced with violations of the law of war or illeagal orders.
4. Identify your rights and duties as a PW.

TRAINING AND EVALUATION

Training Information Outline

1. Perform your combat mission using lawful weapons and tactics, and attack only lawful targets
1. All United States/North Atlantic Treaty Organization (US/NATO) issued weapons and ammunition are lawful. Do not alter your weapons or ammunition to increase enemy suffering (for example, dumdum bullets, poisoned ammunition and altered bayonets).
2. Unlawful tactics include faking surrender, using enemy marked vehicles and uniforms DURING combat, and booby trapping dead or wounding personnel. Also, medical service symbols (Red Cross, Red Crescent, the Red Lion and Sun, and the Red Star of David) can not be used except for medical act ivies.
3. Attack only combat targets. Use the firepower necessary to accomplish your mission but avoid needless destruction.

(1) Civilians and soldiers who have surrendered, or who are captured, sick or wounded are not combat targets. Medical personnel, vehicles and facilities are also not combat targets.

(2) Undefended civilian buildings including those used for religious, art, science, or charitable purposes; historic monuments, and hospitals are not combat targets. A red cross or red crescent on a white background, or, in Europe, a blue and white shield often mark protected property.

2. Treat captives, civilians, and property on the battlefield according to the law of war.
1. Allow enemy soldiers to surrender. Treat all captives as enemy prisoners of war (EPW).

(1) Protect them from acts of violence, intimidation, and sexual abuse. Provide them food, water, shelter, and medical treatment.

(2) Safeguard captives from the dangers of combat. Captives may not be used as shields or screens, to clear or plant mines and booby traps, or as hostages. Evacuate them as soon as possible.

2. Treat all civilians humanely. Treat them as you would want to be treated.

(1) Do not use physical force or mental coercion on civilians. Protect them from acts of violence, intimidation, and sexual abuse.

(2) Collective punishment, reprisals, and the taking of hostages is prohibited.

3. Treat property found on the battlefield in the proper manner.

(1) Turn enemy military property such as weapons, maps, vehicles, and items of intelligence value in to the chain of command.

(2) Civilian property and captives’ personal property and military equipment necessary for personal protection and welfare (helmets, protective masks, and clothing) may not be seized, stolen, or looted. In certain limited situations, civilian property may be requisitioned due to military necessity; but this decision must be made by the commanding officer.

3. Identify violations of the law of war or illegal orders and try to stop them. Report all violations by friendly or enemy troops.
1. Violations of the law of war are criminal acts. They are punishable inder the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
2. If you believe the law of war is being violated, do your best to stop it.

(1) Clarify unclear orders by repeating what you believe to be your correct orders.

(2) State that you disagree with the act.

(3) Use moral arguments.

(4) Threaten to report the act.

(5) Ask the senior soldier to stop the act.

(6) Refuse to obey an order to commit a criminal act.

3. If the act is done or the criminal order is not withdrawn, immediately report the act or order through your chain of command. If the chain of command is not appropriate (such as when a member of the chain of command is suspected of committing a criminal act), report it to the Inspector General (IG). Provost Marshal, chaplain, or a Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) officer. You must report all war crimes no matter who commits them. Crimes committed by the enemy must also be reported.

4. Recognize the correct treatment for PW’s. This applies to both your captives and to you (if you become a PW).
1. PW’s have the following rights:

(1) Receive housing and clothing.

(2) Receive enough food to stay in good health.

(3) Receive adequate medical care.

(4) Receive necessary facilities for proper hygiene.

(5) Practice their religious faith of choice.

(6) Send and receive mail.

(7) Keep personal property except weapons and military equipment and documents not needed for personal safety.

(8) Receive packages containing food, clothing, educational, religious, or recreational material.

(9) Be represented be a fellow PW.

(10) Receive humane treatment from their captors.

(11) Have a copy of the Geneva Convention on Prisoners of War and its annexes, including any special agreements posted in a location where they can be read by PW’s. They must be written in the PW’s language.

(12) Have a copy of all camp regulations, notices, orders, and publications about their conduct as a prisoner of war posted where they can be read. They must be written in the PW’s language.

2. As a PW you must:

(1) Tell your captors only your name, rank, service number, and date of birth.

(2) Obey all lawful rules established by your captors.

(3) If required by your captors, you must perform labor which is nonmilitary and is not humiliating, dangerous, or unhealthy. Captors can require Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) only supervise such labor.

EVALUATION PREPERATION

SETUP: Soldiers should be individually tested for this task. The evaluator briefs the soldier of the simulated combat situation. The soldier is then questioned as to his recognition and actions regarding the performance measures. The most realistic training of this task is to include law of war problems in Army Training and Evaluation Programs (ARTEP) and field training exercises (FTX). The problems should require skill level 1 soldier recognition and action.

BRIEF SOLDIER: Tell the soldier that he or she is in a simulated combat environment. The US is at war and the soldier may engage various targets using a variety of weapons and ammunition. Enemy soldiers may surrender, be sick or wounded, or capture the soldier. Civilian buildings, and many types of property may be on the battlefield. The soldier will be asked to describe types of targets, weapons, tactics, personnel, and what actions he or she should take.

REFERENCES:

FM 27-2

FM 27-10

TC 27-10-1

TC 27-10-2

(from STP21-1-SMCT Soldiers Manual of Common Tasks Skill Level 1, 1 October 1990)

This will help

"They did not bomb London because there is insufficient transparency in Congress about the Gitmo detainees; they bombed London because it is part of the Zionist-Crusader Conspiracy run by the sons of monkeys and pigs, who must submit or die."

From http://www.lileks.com/screedblog/index.html

Where's the drive thru wondow? 

Back of milk carton..... 

things that go boom 

Here is whats inportmant 

American Heros

American Heros

Things you never hear in the MSM

Forsake The Troops! Official Website

A true piece of sh**.

This bag of filth has no clue what a solder does for his/her paltry $8.00/hr assuming a 40 hour week (like thats going to happen).


Forsake The Troops! Official Website

"Brave" men?

By now most have seen the tape of the latest Iraq kidnaping. It striles me that the brave Jihadist's have to hide behind masks and towels. they are like women. They have no balls.

Newer is Better, and Scary

Newer is Better, and Scary

America's tax dollars at work.

A soldier, a hero and so much more

Rest in peace among heros.

A soldier, a hero and so much more

VDH's Private Papers :: Eurospeak

Hits the nail squarely on the head.

VDH's Private Papers :: Eurospeak