Kinda put's things in perspective...

PKRWUD · 01-02-2003, 11:36 AM

From a Marine in Bosnia.

NOTE THE SIGNATURE BLOCK, BUT READ IT LAST.

A funny thing happened to me yesterday at Camp Bondsteel (Bosnia): A French army officer walked up to me in the PX, and told me he thought we (Americans) were a bunch of cowboys and were going to provoke a war. He said if such a thing happens, we wouldn't be able to count on the support of France.

I told him that it didn't surprise me. Since we had come to France's rescue in World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and the Cold War, their ingratitude and jealousy was due to surface at some point in the near future anyway. That is why France is a third-rate military power with a socialist economy and a bunch of faggots for soldiers.

I additionally told him that America, being a nation of deeds and action, not words, would do whatever it had to do, and France's support was only for show anyway. Just as in all NATO exercises, the US would shoulder 85% of the burden, as evidenced by the fact that the French officer was shopping in the American PX, and not the other way around.

He began to get belligerent at that point, and I told him if he would like to, I would meet him outside in front of the Burger King and beat his *** in front of the entire Multinational Brigade East, thus demonstrating that even the smallest American had more fight in him than the average Frenchman.

He called me a barbarian cowboy and walked away in a huff.

With friends like these, who needs enemies?

Mary Beth Johnson
LtCol, USMC

Dark_5.0 · 01-02-2003, 11:48 AM

LMAO.....I would have liked to have witnessed thate exchange.

Mr 5 0 · 01-02-2003, 11:55 AM

Great letter but unfortunately, an internet hoax. Been disavowed many times by the officer who's name appears on the letter and has been around, with and without the signature, for years. Sorry.

I still agree with the sentiment expressed, even if it's a fake.

DAN-MAN · 01-02-2003, 12:41 PM

Even if it's a fake it's still good.

Daniel.

induction · 01-02-2003, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DAN-MAN
Even if it's a fake it's still good.

Daniel.

DITTO!!!

DAN-MAN · 01-02-2003, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by induction
DITTO!!!

Hell yeah!

Daniel.

Fox Body · 01-02-2003, 04:02 PM

Thank you PKRWUD. That letter (fake or not) is very refreshing.... it's like getting a load off my shoulders. It's good to know someone shares my sentiments...

Crazy Horse GT · 01-02-2003, 08:37 PM

the french suck, they cant fight , they are rude, i know i have been there 4 times, i agree with the letter.

stangsrule · 01-03-2003, 03:57 AM

Those darn French, Steve Martin says they have a differant word for everything! I remember that from his "Wild And Crazy Guy" I had it on 8-track.

01-02-2003, 11:36 AM	#1
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Kinda put's things in perspective... From a Marine in Bosnia. NOTE THE SIGNATURE BLOCK, BUT READ IT LAST. A funny thing happened to me yesterday at Camp Bondsteel (Bosnia): A French army officer walked up to me in the PX, and told me he thought we (Americans) were a bunch of cowboys and were going to provoke a war. He said if such a thing happens, we wouldn't be able to count on the support of France. I told him that it didn't surprise me. Since we had come to France's rescue in World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and the Cold War, their ingratitude and jealousy was due to surface at some point in the near future anyway. That is why France is a third-rate military power with a socialist economy and a bunch of faggots for soldiers. I additionally told him that America, being a nation of deeds and action, not words, would do whatever it had to do, and France's support was only for show anyway. Just as in all NATO exercises, the US would shoulder 85% of the burden, as evidenced by the fact that the French officer was shopping in the American PX, and not the other way around. He began to get belligerent at that point, and I told him if he would like to, I would meet him outside in front of the Burger King and beat his *** in front of the entire Multinational Brigade East, thus demonstrating that even the smallest American had more fight in him than the average Frenchman. He called me a barbarian cowboy and walked away in a huff. With friends like these, who needs enemies? Mary Beth Johnson LtCol, USMC __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

01-02-2003, 11:48 AM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	LMAO.....I would have liked to have witnessed thate exchange. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-02-2003, 11:55 AM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Hoax exposed Great letter but unfortunately, an internet hoax. Been disavowed many times by the officer who's name appears on the letter and has been around, with and without the signature, for years. Sorry. I still agree with the sentiment expressed, even if it's a fake. __________________ 5.0 Mustang Owner 1990 - 2005

01-02-2003, 12:41 PM	#4
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	Even if it's a fake it's still good. Daniel. __________________ DAN-MAN RHC MEMBER #25

01-02-2003, 04:02 PM	#7
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Thank you PKRWUD. That letter (fake or not) is very refreshing.... it's like getting a load off my shoulders. It's good to know someone shares my sentiments... __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

01-02-2003, 08:37 PM	#8
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	the french suck, they cant fight , they are rude, i know i have been there 4 times, i agree with the letter. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

01-03-2003, 03:57 AM	#9
stangsrule Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 512	Those darn French, Steve Martin says they have a differant word for everything! I remember that from his "Wild And Crazy Guy" I had it on 8-track. __________________ 92GT Lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, SMC Alky Injection kit, J&S Knock Gaurd, TwEECer RT and a bunch of other stuff!

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