Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628755)
These type of "Military" bozos come into our Airlines and try to run things like a squadron.....which don't work.
The Military: 1. Makes no Profit. 2. Has no Customers. 3. Has no Competition. 4. Forces us all to fund it - Taxpayers. 5. Though volunteer - those that are there just cannot get up and walk away. 6. Will be the last thing that, "goes out of business." 7. Has no true value (see above) and thus no true Leadership. When I was in I found it totally corrupt. Marsea Is the DoD wasteful? You betcha, but name a department of the federal government that isn't. The military doesn't force you to pay taxes for a national defense; The Constitution is your culprit there--a national defense is called for in that document. You are that customer, sir. And you should be appreciative of what they, and the many who served before them have given, many with their lives, so that you and those you care about can enjoy the freedoms and opportunities this country provides. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your time in the military. Hopefully, for everyone involved, it was relatively short. I have a strong feeling we'd have a difference of opinion as to why you didn't leave with a favorable attitude. |
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628755)
These type of "Military" bozos come into our Airlines and try to run things like a squadron.....which don't work.
The Military: 1. Makes no Profit. 2. Has no Customers. 3. Has no Competition. 4. Forces us all to fund it - Taxpayers. 5. Though volunteer - those that are there just cannot get up and walk away. 6. Will be the last thing that, "goes out of business." 7. Has no true value (see above) and thus no true Leadership. When I was in I found it totally corrupt. Marsea I can see your point, lord knows the airlines consistently turn profits, are turning back customers, and never, ever, receive taxpayer support. And the leadership...wow, I'll tell you, never seen management make a mistake. |
Marsea,
I'll admit that I throw grenades into discussions, but at least they are usually on topic and include specific examples to support my point of view. As far as your specific points are concerned, I will address them bullet by bullet: 1. - Certain functions of the military lend themselves to profit or at least less cost (depot level mx, etc) and are actually forced to compete against outside bids. On the whole, as was already said, while certainly what I would consider wasteful at times, they fulfill their mission as well as any other in the world if not better. 2. There are customers, although they may not interact with them on a personal basis. In that regard, they are like some companies and unlike others. For example; I've never interacted with Toshiba, but I am sure they considers themselves as having customers. 3. Go into Afghan and Iraq and see if there is a lack of competition. I'd go so far as to say that there are many in the military (SF etc) that are better at what they do than you are at what you do. 4. As of yet, they haven't forced the citizens of the the nation they defend to do anything against their will - I wouldn't say the same about nearly any other military on the planet. 5. Are you implying that EVERYONE in the military is there because they can't get out? 6. I would hope so, because if they are the first, the rest won't last anyway. And neither will we. Those COEXIST bumper stickers don't keep bad things from happening to us all by themselves. 7. How do you value a military, and how does true leadership relate to value? Despite what you may think, without the military we wouldn't be enjoying the lives we enjoy - how do you value something that's priceless? Let me just say that, while you may have come close to some concerns that exist amongst those in our military, I would consider that was due to shear coincidence. When you have more specific examples illustrating concerns you may have, and are ready to articulate how they relate to this topic, I am sure we will all be ready to listen. |
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628755)
These type of "Military" bozos come into our Airlines and try to run things like a squadron.....which don't work.
The Military: 1. Makes no Profit. 2. Has no Customers. 3. Has no Competition. 4. Forces us all to fund it - Taxpayers. 5. Though volunteer - those that are there just cannot get up and walk away. 6. Will be the last thing that, "goes out of business." 7. Has no true value (see above) and thus no true Leadership. When I was in I found it totally corrupt. Marsea Marsea, You welcome. My fellow veterans and I are the reason you can say things like that and not be afraid of getting a beat down by the government. Check out Iran. People are protesting the election while covering their faces for fear of reprimand and they are getting a beat down. Running an Airline like a Squadron: I have never heard or seen any Airline CEO that has served in the military. Sling your s%^t up that way. Do me a favor, when you fly/work with these Vets, thank them for their service. Don't call the Bozo's! If you don't then you are a hipocrit becuase you enjoy the freedoms they provide. Spanky LivingInMem: I agree with you completely and double on the first sentence. |
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628755)
These type of "Military" bozos come into our Airlines and try to run things like a squadron.....which don't work.
The Military: 1. Makes no Profit.
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628755)
2. Has no Customers.
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628755)
3. Has no Competition.
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628755)
4. Forces us all to fund it - Taxpayers.
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628755)
5. Though volunteer - those that are there just cannot get up and walk away.
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628755)
6. Will be the last thing that, "goes out of business."
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628755)
7. Has no true value (see above) and thus no true Leadership.
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628755)
When I was in I found it totally corrupt.
Marsea |
I am a Veteran myself.
I stand by what I say. Making a statement - if you read my post, it is one of my opinion I extrapolate into my personal fact - it is not per se, critical - it is what it is. It is a statement about government and a branch of the same - not those that work/serve within it. A statement about paradigm. Yes, many of your retorts are obviously true. I was trying to bring to light why the Military is so disfunctional - because many of the incentives and dis-incentives that are present in the free market are not in the Military. Marsea |
Marsea,
If you truly are a veteran, I can only plead with you to stop writing in a public forum. Your horrifically unsupported points and uneducated remarks only serve to give military members an unfortunate verdict of guilt-by-association. I do not wish to be associated with your comments in any way shape or form. I can not imagine a single other veteran who would either. From the sounds of it, your greatest contribution to our nations' fine military was to leave it. Please do not diminish this contribution by speaking from the perspective of a veteran. Your perspective should be more of one who served with regret, having never really understood the honor of being allowed to serve. To say, in front of a group of current and past military officers and leaders, that the military has no true leadership - only validates your ignorance. The proud military veterans on this site will accept your silence as an apology. |
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628975)
I am a Veteran myself.
I stand by what I say. Making a statement - if you read my post, it is one of my opinion I extrapolate into my personal fact - it is not per se, critical - it is what it is. It is a statement about government and a branch of the same - not those that work/serve within it. A statement about paradigm. Yes, many of your retorts are obviously true. I was trying to bring to light why the Military is so disfunctional - because many of the incentives and dis-incentives that are present in the free market are not in the Military. Marsea |
Marsea,
So you join APC 2 days ago, ask a 737 recirc fan question (you are a Capt?), play the race card on a ANG/Reserve thread, and then bash the military here?
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628975)
I am a Veteran myself.
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628975)
...why the Military is so disfunctional - because many of the incentives and dis-incentives that are present in the free market are not in the Military.
Obviously, you weren't inspired by your leaders and you didn't receive the leadership training you had hoped for. So now, as a self-proclaimed FNC, do you feel you have been trained to lead? Please tell us how that has gone so we can look forward to getting out of the military and proceed to looking like an ass on APC. I can't find the middle finger icon. |
Originally Posted by Marsea
(Post 628755)
These type of "Military" bozos come into our Airlines and try to run things like a squadron.....which don't work.
The Military: 1. Makes no Profit. 2. Has no Customers. 3. Has no Competition. 4. Forces us all to fund it - Taxpayers. 5. Though volunteer - those that are there just cannot get up and walk away. 6. Will be the last thing that, "goes out of business." 7. Has no true value (see above) and thus no true Leadership. When I was in I found it totally corrupt. Marsea http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ly-madison.jpg Marsea: I am a Veteran myself. I stand by what I say. I know from experience dude. If you know what I mean. Billy Madison: No, you don't. Marsea: Well, not me personally but a guy I know--he was a veteran. Wooo-eee! Billy Madison: No, he wasn't. Marsea: No, no, no he wasn't. But you could imagine what it'd be like if he was, right...? Everybody on, good, great, grand, wonderful. Marsea: [shouts] No yelling on the bus! |
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