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Taking a Hiatus
Started Feb 12 0 Replies 2 Likes
Men,I've come to the conclusion the past couple of days that while I love this site and think it's a great tool for all men, I've been misusing it a bit, choosing to simply just read it than actually…Continue
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Fights with Fathers
Started this discussion. Last reply by SB Nov 28, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Hello Men,I've come across a very big concern of mine lately. My father and I are, and always have been, very close since I was young. We consider each other best friends, and we never fail to…Continue
Spoiled?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Douglas Aldrich Jun 29, 2012. 36 Replies 0 Likes
I have a vision of the man I want to be, and it doesn't include being spoiled...I have two jobs. One of them is as an intern for Connecticut Light and Power, which, well, distributes all the…Continue
Striving for Excellence
Started this discussion. Last reply by Douglas Aldrich May 31, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Just a general question to everyone out there, I seem to be stuck in a bit of pickle myself...How is it that one can be the best man he can be and follow maybe not so "contemporary" footsteps? As a…Continue
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Native Son replied to Douglas Aldrich's discussion Pentagon Set to Lift Ban on Women in Combat Roles in the group The Great Debate"Partly correct. Most contemporary Americans have not seen war first hand. Historically, Americans have seen five or six wars within the US. To use the usual American names: French & Indian War (colonial period), The…"
"I think you have interesting things to say sometimes. But you're on some weird "boo America"rant right now.
Look, I think we're like two ships in the night. I think we could talk but maybe we're not understanding each other…"
"I'm already aware that the opinions I offer on AoM don't change anything, but thanks for reminding me. Yours don't amount to anything either. Congrats!
I suppose I could've have summed it up thusly: I dislike it. But that's…"
"I haven't read all the points in this thread. But I did read the link. And despite what Titus thinks, it is not ignored, at least not by me or my wife who read it with me.
We agree that the decision was based on ideology and not necessity. And…"
Will replied to Douglas Aldrich's discussion Pentagon Set to Lift Ban on Women in Combat Roles in the group The Great Debate"This makes an interesting point (in addition to others you've heard before): http://www.bookwormroom.com/2013/01/24/peeing-and-periods-straight-talk-about-women-in-the-front-line/
Despite the URL, the interesting point is... our current…"
Douglas Aldrich replied to Joseph Casson's discussion so gents, unbiased opinions"Well said, I think that if you're going to do it, you definitely have to be mature about it. That being said, I think StaggerLee is correct IMO, I mean, if you're going to be having sex with them, they're going to be wanting more than…"
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Most Interesting Men
If you can "speak French in Russian," than this group is for you! This group is devoted to all the most interesting men in the world, both past and present, regardless of their occupation.See More
Douglas Aldrich replied to Chris C.'s discussion When you're just tired of trying"Damn, that was pretty thought-provoking. I like that a lot!"
Douglas Aldrich posted a discussionTaking a Hiatus
Men,I've come to the conclusion the past couple of days that while I love this site and think it's a great tool for all men, I've been misusing it a bit, choosing to simply just read it than actually apply it to my life. Therefore, I'm taking a leave of absence for a while to go out in the world and make good of this site. I've got some things to improve on in my life, and this is probably the best time for me to go and do them. (Not that this is an important thing or anything, I just wanted to…See More
Rick Shelton replied to Douglas Aldrich's discussion Pentagon Set to Lift Ban on Women in Combat Roles in the group The Great Debate"Why would that be so?"
Rick Shelton replied to Douglas Aldrich's discussion Pentagon Set to Lift Ban on Women in Combat Roles in the group The Great Debate"True you don't see too many chubby Marines (none that I have seen anyway but they may exist somewhere)."
Native Son replied to Douglas Aldrich's discussion Pentagon Set to Lift Ban on Women in Combat Roles in the group The Great Debate"You are welcome."
Native Son replied to Douglas Aldrich's discussion Pentagon Set to Lift Ban on Women in Combat Roles in the group The Great Debate"Oh well, it will, as ever depend upon whether physical standards are maintained and just how "combat" is defined. Recent (late January 2013) comment by the Commandant of the Marine Corps showed the only reservations he had…"
Michael D. Denny replied to Douglas Aldrich's discussion Pentagon Set to Lift Ban on Women in Combat Roles in the group The Great Debate"Hell, most of the Army can't complete a pullup, the requirement was dropped from Airborne school.
No shit? That is borderline sad.
I just wanted to give you some perspective on where you stand. Because frankly, you don't belong…"
"one significant difference between other branches and the MC is that there are only a couple of age breaks and they ar not all that generous. Another idfference that i've noticed is that usually Marines try to stay as close to the…"
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If you fail to prepare, you're preparing to fail.
Posted on October 12, 2012 at 12:19pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
10/12/12
“If you fail to prepare, you’re preparing to fail.”
“If you fail to prepare, you’re preparing to fail.”
If you fail to prepare, you’re preparing to fail.
Living each day, in all aspects of life, is in a sense like preparing for tomorrow. Everything you do today will somehow either make or break the day you have tomorrow. And tomorrow, well that is nothing more than a test to see just how well you prepared. Have a test? How well did…
Continue A Man Should Be Tired!
Posted on February 26, 2012 at 11:29pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Men, we've seen on the blog before that there are numerous responsibilities that a man has to cover in life today. And there are times when it seems like there are too many. Quite honestly, it should feel like that! Think about it, it is our duty to be a loving son, boyfriend/husband, possible father, employee, citizen, and friend to others.
Now, looking at this from a mathematical standpoint, that's only 6 things. But, we men have known for a while that when reflecting on…
Continue The End of the Patriots Dynasty
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 12:56pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
So the Patriots lost last night... in case you needed to hear it once again.
Yes, that's right sports fans, now for the next two weeks, we have to listen to those unbearable New York fans, in addition to the bandwagon hoppers to 'supported the team through it all' while they gloat about how the G-Men crushed the opposition and the Patriots chance for revenge from four years earlier. Great...
Now, to my credit, I'm a northerner from CT, so I'm stuck right in the…
Continue On Confidence in Yourself and The American Dream
Posted on October 24, 2011 at 7:18am 1 Comment 0 Likes
We all remember sitting in our history classes when we were young, probably in a circle inside the classroom for a group discussion, and talking about what the American Dream really was. Nobody volunteered to speak, of course, because that would be geekish, and nobody wants to be a geek. But looking back on it all now, have we as individuals lost sight of it all?
Each and every one of us has a different Dream. It deals with careers, spouses, houses, cars, pets, kids, toys, money,…
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Steve replied to Jonny's discussion Was putting my dog to sleep the right thing to do?"That's no way for a much loved pet/companion to live...you absolutely did the right thing IMO.
It's always heart breaking to lose a pet in any circumstances, but we have to take responsibility for these things, and it would have…"
Steve replied to Vincent's discussion Appropriate Interview Suit?"I'd go for a more classic cut personally, and something far less shiny.
I have a suit that is similar to yours, it's cut in a more tailored style as opposed to the extreme slim cut of yours, but it's something I'd only wear for…"
Chuck Knight replied to Daniel's discussion Casual Belts for Jeans?"The real ones are called trophy buckles, and are actually given as trophies in rodeo events. The bigger and shinier the buckle, the higher the ranking.
I nicknamed them "turkey platter" buckles."
Aaron Lancaster replied to D.J.'s discussion Let Down in a Relationship"Good call. Actually college and drinking go together remarkably well. It sounds like you guys have a difference in values. Finish it up now before you both become miserable. Move on, find a nice quiet girl who doesn't drink,…"
Will replied to Herb Munson's discussion The Primacy and Existence of God in the group The Great Debate"I had assumed that was a joke, Herb!
We always used to say we hoped and prayed the school would burn down so we wouldn't have to go -- because it was torture, man! Not a joke I'd make in current circumstances, tho."
Todd Serveto replied to Rob Sexton's discussion Secular Manhood vs Christian Manhood in the group Christian Men"Hey, Rob, The Bible says:
3. For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4 But after that the kindness and love of God our…"
Aaron Lancaster replied to Aaron Lancaster's discussion Gday from New Zealand"Cheers Ian. It certainly is a good drop.
I'm never sure if I'm making sense or not when talking to people from other countries. We mainly call it "tramping" over here but then that implies walking from point A to Point B on…"
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