Sat Nov 03, 2007 11:34 pm
Chris Brame wrote:The other cities to be honored by the 142nd Fighter Wing will include ... Beaverton,
hmm... nose art for that one?
... and Battle Ground, Wash.
...and I bet nobody in that town will object to its name being used!
Very cool! Or very Wierd!
I grew up in Beaverton. And later in life, I have owned property and lived very near Battleground Washington.
I totally want to see the "Miss Beaverton" nose art, heeeee, and hopefuly it's racked up real nice
Sheeeeiit, when I grow up and get the T-28, I guess that can be the right side nose art.
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Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:06 pm
Just an update. They reject my idea of naked ladies on the jets 
I even sent the 142nd FW PAO some really good example but SHE wasn't
to impressed
I even sent the 142nd FW PAO some really good example but SHE wasn't
to impressed
Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:14 pm
Jack
You're dealing with PCin high places, and you stood up to it. Good work!
You're dealing with PCin high places, and you stood up to it. Good work!
Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:33 pm
Oh Barf. I was gonna write something cutesy like naming 'em Barney or Tinky Winky but just....barf!
Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:14 am
nothing like the Pussification of America.................
Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:44 am
.and most of you think Washington State is full of screwy tree hugging whackos (mostly King County), we do have more than our share, but we're a distant second to the folks in Central and Southern Oreegun-
Good job Jack!
Good job Jack!
Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:11 am
Heck, keep the name "City of Salem," and add some hot witch nose art (I know, wrong Salem.) 
And if folks complain, tell them there's historical precedent..
SN
And if folks complain, tell them there's historical precedent..
SN
Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:20 am
A minor point in response to the peace protester: As far as I understand, fighters are generally defensive whereas bombers are offensive. Thus, the fighter flying patrols is protecting us - helping to ensure peace in Salem.
Regards,
Art S.
PS. If we push the peace analogy further, we can apply it to apply it to other 'militaristic' organizations tasked with keeping the peace - we should not allow police to carry guns, or get rid of the police department all together...
Regards,
Art S.
PS. If we push the peace analogy further, we can apply it to apply it to other 'militaristic' organizations tasked with keeping the peace - we should not allow police to carry guns, or get rid of the police department all together...
Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:16 am
No matter what, I guess you will always have an "offended" person somewhere...
I too fully support your proposal, neaked gals are so much better than city names ! Gives character to metal !!!
I too fully support your proposal, neaked gals are so much better than city names !
Gives character to metal !!!
Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:46 am
Don't think I ever heard anyone call an F-15 "gentle" before.
August
August
tired iron racings a-26 'puss n boots' comes to mind!
Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:57 pm
Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:07 pm
Jack Cook wrote:But activist Peter Bergel, director of Oregon PeaceWorks in Salem, said he has a problem associating Salem, or any city, with what he calls "an instrument of war."
We always have to be careful of what we say or do, or we will no doubt offend the 2 or 3 people in the world that are offended by everything and have a big mouth about thier opinions as an "activist". It adds more credibility to your opinion especially when you make up some organizational name for your opinion and nonprofit incorporate it for tax write-off purposes.
My question is, Peter Bergel can dish out public criticism, but can he take it?
Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:21 pm
+1 for naked ladies.
This "activist" should be asked if he can speak German, Japanese or Russian. When he says "no" then ask him why he thinks that could be...
This "activist" should be asked if he can speak German, Japanese or Russian. When he says "no" then ask him why he thinks that could be...
Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:35 pm
The PC crowd was a bit agitated with the naming of "The City of Corpus Christi" attack sub as well.....but the name stuck anyways!
What would they think about the Colt 45 Peacemaker!
What would they think about the Colt 45 Peacemaker!
Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:10 pm
Holedigger wrote:The PC crowd was a bit agitated with the naming of "The City of Corpus Christi" attack sub as well.....but the name stuck anyways!
What would they think about the Colt 45 Peacemaker!
Actually, I was growing up in Corpus at that time. Originally, the Navy wanted to call the sub the USS Corpus Christi. The local Bishop pointed out that it would be akin to calling it the USS "Body of Christ" and that is what started the hubub. The Navy decided to put the "City of" so as to name it after the city, not the city's namesake.
Mike