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From the Halls of Montezuma to the shops of Christopher Street.

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Boom_70, Oct 24, 2013.

  1. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    Gotta love the NY Post lede:

    "A change to the Marine Corps’ uniform hats could take the hard-nosed Leathernecks from the Halls of Montezuma to the shops of Christopher Street.

    http://nypost.com/2013/10/23/obama-wants-marines-to-wear-girly-hats/

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    Boom_70, Oct 24, 2013
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  2. britwrit

    britwrit Well-Known Member

    Damn it. If our boys can't wear caps bigger than their entire heads, how will freedom survive?
     
    britwrit, Oct 24, 2013
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  3. X-Hack

    X-Hack Well-Known Member

    Funny lede but misleading, since the Corps gets final say. But whatever's necessary to push the president as girly-man trope...
     
    X-Hack, Oct 24, 2013
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  4. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

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    Boom_70, Oct 24, 2013
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  5. old_tony

    old_tony Well-Known Member

    He also wants them all to wear mom jeans instead of fatigues. ;D
     
    old_tony, Oct 24, 2013
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  6. three_bags_full

    three_bags_full Well-Known Member

    I'll kiss the asses of everyone here on the courthouse square, and give you an hour to draw a crowd, if this happens.
     
    three_bags_full, Oct 24, 2013
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  7. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    Hey many said that beret would never become standard Army headgear when it was introduced.
     
    Boom_70, Oct 24, 2013
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