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Discuss ARRSE Foreign Legion in The NAAFI Bar on The Army Rumour Service; Originally Posted by The_Snail Bickies - get him away. Cloggie - dance on his head in those lovely shoes. Monty - get the bumper, that ceiling needs doing. Keep up my little ginger gastropod. According ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by The_Snail View Post
    Bickies - get him away.

    Cloggie - dance on his head in those lovely shoes.

    Monty - get the bumper, that ceiling needs doing.
    Keep up my little ginger gastropod. According to HRH Blueballs, I've been drummed out.

    Guess what you can do with your bumper.
    I didn't say it was your fucking fault, I said I was blaming you.

    I'm only responsible for what I say...not what you understand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Civvy Scum View Post
    What's "substantive" though?
    It hopefully means you have at least a modicum of gravitas.
    "A democracy cannot survive as a permanent form of government. It can last only until its citizens discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority (who vote) will vote for those candidates promising the greatest benefits from the public purse, with the result that a democracy will always collapse from loose fiscal policies, always followed by a dictatorship." Lord Thomas MacCauley 1857

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cloggie View Post
    Mes amis,

    To my great joy I can announce that I found the perfect footwear for the legion.
    I am still negotiating about the price,but the seller said that a night out with Adj.L'Escargot might drop it drastically.
    Admittedly the shoe's are not new,but in pristine condition and the seller guarantees me that they are ally as fuck.
    They are on the market as " Freedom Fighter" shoes,or to the common man known as " shoes of independence" .
    The Shoe on the left is the Mk1. Polder model.
    The shoe on the right is the Mk.1413 Bruce model, and this purchase lot has been endorsed by a certain great Regiment,of which I unfortunately cannot reveal it's name due to legal reasons, but the clue is in the photo.

    I must say you have an eye for color! Quite snappy and in keeping with our otherwise marsh.....erm, martial appearance. My only quibble, and it is only that mind you, is that for ops we may want to consider something a bit less noisy on the pavements. Please check with the Procurement Officer (if we have one yet) and form a committee to study this conundrum of looking spiffy while at the same time not getting killed.
    "A democracy cannot survive as a permanent form of government. It can last only until its citizens discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority (who vote) will vote for those candidates promising the greatest benefits from the public purse, with the result that a democracy will always collapse from loose fiscal policies, always followed by a dictatorship." Lord Thomas MacCauley 1857

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    Quote Originally Posted by Monty417 View Post
    I've been drummed out.
    (Sighing) My dear chap, how many times must we go through this? Once a Legionnaire ALWAYS a Legionnaire. If you persist in this anti-social behavior I will have no choice but to send in the Persuader Platoon*. Accordingly, I look forward to receiving your cheery report of having already done so and that you are back doing whatever it is you are supposed to do in the Legion.

    *This is the Platoon Sergeant:

    "A democracy cannot survive as a permanent form of government. It can last only until its citizens discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority (who vote) will vote for those candidates promising the greatest benefits from the public purse, with the result that a democracy will always collapse from loose fiscal policies, always followed by a dictatorship." Lord Thomas MacCauley 1857

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    Quote Originally Posted by tenspot View Post
    Could I possibly re-enlist? Sergent chef would be sufficient. I enjoy being a right bastard and I can do a superb contemptous sneer along with quite a chic pencil thin moustache! Of course I would have to commandeer Betty on saturday nights, along with vast quantities of vile red wine.
    See the Adjutant after you see the CSM....do not expect coffee in either meeting.
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    "A democracy cannot survive as a permanent form of government. It can last only until its citizens discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority (who vote) will vote for those candidates promising the greatest benefits from the public purse, with the result that a democracy will always collapse from loose fiscal policies, always followed by a dictatorship." Lord Thomas MacCauley 1857

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kromeriz View Post
    Hon Col

    Could you instruct us in the art of lubing for letting it slide?

    Ostrava Det.
    My dear fellow and Ostrava Det. person---I cannot be bothered with such trifles. Please follow the chain of command which in this instance begins with the CSM and ends with the Lubrication Officer.*

    *By Copy of this Directive I instruct Baron etc, etc. Blue Sophist to ensure we have a Lubrication Officer with appropriate staff and funding for so important a function.
    "A democracy cannot survive as a permanent form of government. It can last only until its citizens discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority (who vote) will vote for those candidates promising the greatest benefits from the public purse, with the result that a democracy will always collapse from loose fiscal policies, always followed by a dictatorship." Lord Thomas MacCauley 1857

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    Quote Originally Posted by tenspot View Post
    Could I possibly re-enlist? Sergent chef would be sufficient. I enjoy being a right bastard and I can do a superb contemptous sneer along with quite a chic pencil thin moustache! Of course I would have to commandeer Betty on saturday nights, along with vast quantities of vile red wine.
    Good luck with Betty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kromeriz View Post
    You would stick out like a sore thumb in our beautiful Isle Sir - we need a diplomatic protection squad AND inter-cultural communications advisor... anyone from the the DFID?
    Got it covered--I am looking at the stalwart members of the DPS as they lounge around outside my office waiting for something to happen and I just met with the CCA to ensure we have culture in the Legion.
    "A democracy cannot survive as a permanent form of government. It can last only until its citizens discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority (who vote) will vote for those candidates promising the greatest benefits from the public purse, with the result that a democracy will always collapse from loose fiscal policies, always followed by a dictatorship." Lord Thomas MacCauley 1857

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nurse Ratched View Post
    Now don't be a party pooper. You know I can do this on my own. Btw are you still booked for 0900 Fri?
    I thought I have the 0900 and 1000 slots on Friday? Please re-check your diary.
    "A democracy cannot survive as a permanent form of government. It can last only until its citizens discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority (who vote) will vote for those candidates promising the greatest benefits from the public purse, with the result that a democracy will always collapse from loose fiscal policies, always followed by a dictatorship." Lord Thomas MacCauley 1857

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    Quote Originally Posted by The_Snail View Post
    Good luck with Betty.
    Cant be any worse than the moose I just got rid of!

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