Staff Members Under New Defense Secretary

[jtexas]

Staff Members Under New Defense Secretary Wondering If They Still Get Summers Off

January 12, 2007 | Issue 43•02

WASHINGTON, DC—The recent departure of Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary Of Defense has reportedly left his former staff noticeably tense and preoccupied in anticipation of the sweeping changes his successor is likely to bring. "At first I didn't care what the new guy [Robert Gates] had in mind, just so long as punch-in was still noon, shoes remained optional, and we were given plenty of time to keep up with our multiplayer online gaming," said Assistant To The Secretary Of Defense For Nuclear And Chemical & Biological Defense Programs Dale Klein, adding that he hoped Gates would not break the May 12-to-Oct. 1-summer-vacation tradition. "First thing today, though, I walk in and someone hands me a briefing on joint-transformational delivery-system initiatives that they just absolutely need me to read right away. Not a good sign." Several staffers also expressed concern that a recent memo urging them to construct a viable exit strategy for American military personnel in Iraq could affect their regular Margarita Mondays.

from cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/01/17/new_defense_sec

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Staff Members Under New Defense Secretary

From The Onion. That's what I thought. It's a satirical newspaper not to be taken seriously.

 

[jtexas]

Re: Staff Members Under New Defense Secretary

From The Onion. That's what I thought. It's a satirical newspaper not to be taken seriously.

made ya look! :devil: :^

 

[crunch]

Re: Staff Members Under New Defense Secretary

Willy was hoping it was all true.

 

[WillyBWright]

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Yeah but you cheated putting cnn in the linkline.

 

[OldMercsRule]

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Yeah but you cheated putting cnn in the linkline.

Only TRUTH on CNN right Willy? 8)8) JR

 

[WillyBWright]

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I'd believe more that comes out of The Onion than comes out of Fox, I'll tell you that.

 

[OldMercsRule]

Re: Staff Members Under New Defense Secretary

I'd believe more that come out of The Onion than comes out of Fox, I'll tell you that.

Willy I have read enough from you to know two things: #1 You are a very sharp and articulate marine mechanic, (who uses logic very well in your work). #2 You are a "true believer" who selectively suspends that logic mentioned above in your politics. (Hope you don't consider that mind readin')8)8)8) JR

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Staff Members Under New Defense Secretary

This just in...
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/57118

I never knew persimmons grew on trees before. Then again, what the heck is a persimmon?

 

[crunch]

Re: Staff Members Under New Defense Secretary

It is edible in its crisp firm state, but has its best flavor when allowed to rest and soften slightly after harvest. The Japanese cultivar 'Hachiya' is a widely grown cultivar. The fruit has a high tannin content which makes the immature fruit astringent and bitter.

 

[BoatBuoy]

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I never knew persimmons grew on trees before. Then again, what the heck is a persimmon?

What? No persimmons where you live? How do the possums survive?

 

[treedancer]

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Wow looks like crunch has a new girl friend.8)

 

[crunch]

Re: Staff Members Under New Defense Secretary

Tree, I thought we got beyond that.... you really aren't my type.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Staff Members Under New Defense Secretary

Now be honest. Let's see a show of hands. Who had to google Persimmon?


ME!