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In reply to the discussion: 4 Presidents, 4 Umbrellas [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)31. I'll bet he LOVES Obama.
You do know his next promotion is guaranteed? And his next assignment will place him optimally to move on up?
Colin Powell was an O-4--a field grade officer--when he went to the White House.
Having the WH on your record, as an enlisted service member or an officer, is a Golden Ticket.
I think your statistics are off, too. I'd like to see a cite for that rather bold and unsourced assertion.
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But, but, but those others aren't MARINES! And apparently Marines should NEVER carry umbrellas!
Turn CO Blue
May 2013
#15
Army could use umbrellas--USN could not, for the longest time, then finally they changed the reg.
MADem
May 2013
#24
of course it is, i mean they fucking complained about the kids getting secret service
JI7
May 2013
#21
The only people who vote in those stupid polls are the lucky stay-behinds who don't even
MADem
May 2013
#42
SS ruined new Clue game possibilities: The President in the Rose Garden with the Umbrella
pinboy3niner
May 2013
#46