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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:28:42 PM EDT
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People love it when you talk for them.
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:31:02 PM EDT
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................moving right along
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:31:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:32:06 PM EDT
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For this we promulgate, thy tankless man have spoketh for all ye vets.
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:32:23 PM EDT
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Don't. I am forever grateful that their are still people in this country that appreciate my service and that of a great many others, but it is awkward as shit when you get all "Thanks bud". I joined the military because my country was at war and she needed soldiers. That is it, and that is all there is to it for a lot of vets. I really don't want to come across as an ass, because I love that some of you care, but lets not make a thing of it. The following is a small list of things I would find helpful if maybe a few non vets followed. 1) If we are out in public don't tell people I am a veteran. I don't care enough about it to explain what I did to some hipster nerd at a bar. 2) If we are going to a movie don't ask about the "military discount" for me. I would rather give them the extra two bucks than hear about how the cashiers cousins step moms son in law is a Navy SEAL now because he was so good at being a Ranger. 3) Don't put "Now hiring veterans" in your job add. The only people trying to use their 88M MOS to get a job at Walmart are faggots. I don't want to hurt any feelings, but please, let us be. When I get around other vets all I want to talk about is how fucking awesome war is, but around most people I don't want to talk about it at all. Nor does anyone else. Sounds like you don't have the opportunity for any problems if you hide your veteran status as you do. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:32:48 PM EDT
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If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters.
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:33:49 PM EDT
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I'm completely OK with OP's message. That being said,
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:34:49 PM EDT
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Don't. I am forever grateful that their are still people in this country that appreciate my service and that of a great many others, but it is awkward as shit when you get all "Thanks bud". I joined the military because my country was at war and she needed soldiers. That is it, and that is all there is to it for a lot of vets. I really don't want to come across as an ass, because I love that some of you care, but lets not make a thing of it. The following is a small list of things I would find helpful if maybe a few non vets followed. 1) If we are out in public don't tell people I am a veteran. I don't care enough about it to explain what I did to some hipster nerd at a bar. 2) If we are going to a movie don't ask about the "military discount" for me. I would rather give them the extra two bucks than hear about how the cashiers cousins step moms son in law is a Navy SEAL now because he was so good at being a Ranger. 3) Don't put "Now hiring veterans" in your job add. The only people trying to use their 88M MOS to get a job at Walmart are faggots. I don't want to hurt any feelings, but please, let us be. When I get around other vets all I want to talk about is how fucking awesome war is, but around most people I don't want to talk about it at all. Nor does anyone else. Got a fucking mouse in your pocket sparky? |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:35:15 PM EDT
[#9]
Thank you for your service.
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:35:18 PM EDT
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If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:35:52 PM EDT
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Sounds like you don't have the opportunity for any problems if you hide your veteran status as you do. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't. I am forever grateful that their are still people in this country that appreciate my service and that of a great many others, but it is awkward as shit when you get all "Thanks bud". I joined the military because my country was at war and she needed soldiers. That is it, and that is all there is to it for a lot of vets. I really don't want to come across as an ass, because I love that some of you care, but lets not make a thing of it. The following is a small list of things I would find helpful if maybe a few non vets followed. 1) If we are out in public don't tell people I am a veteran. I don't care enough about it to explain what I did to some hipster nerd at a bar. 2) If we are going to a movie don't ask about the "military discount" for me. I would rather give them the extra two bucks than hear about how the cashiers cousins step moms son in law is a Navy SEAL now because he was so good at being a Ranger. 3) Don't put "Now hiring veterans" in your job add. The only people trying to use their 88M MOS to get a job at Walmart are faggots. I don't want to hurt any feelings, but please, let us be. When I get around other vets all I want to talk about is how fucking awesome war is, but around most people I don't want to talk about it at all. Nor does anyone else. Sounds like you don't have the opportunity for any problems if you hide your veteran status as you do. I don't now, but I did when I first came home. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:36:22 PM EDT
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How does one get said tank? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? Sell your soul to Striker. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:37:13 PM EDT
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Sell your soultrailer to Striker. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? Sell your soultrailer to Striker. fixed |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:38:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sell your soul to Striker. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? Sell your soul to Striker. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:38:32 PM EDT
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OP is SMA Chandler?
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:40:14 PM EDT
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I simply reply, "it's been my pleasure and honor." Then comment about the weather, or the Bears, or whether or not Han shot first. (He did.)
They're trying to be appreciative. I try to be a not-jerk. We both win. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:41:18 PM EDT
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Many good men endured great hardships and general unpleasantness so we may have the freedom to thank whomever deserves it on any given day.
So A: Thank you for your service And B: Eat a frosty dick |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:41:22 PM EDT
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If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? After reading the OP, why the fuck would you even want one? |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:42:41 PM EDT
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After reading the OP, why the fuck would you even want one? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? After reading the OP, why the fuck would you even want one? To become Ironic Hipster Vet? |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:43:18 PM EDT
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After reading the OP, why the fuck would you even want one? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? After reading the OP, why the fuck would you even want one? I really wish they had a hidden tank, so only others with a hidden tank could see it. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:43:57 PM EDT
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Tank thread!
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:44:05 PM EDT
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I just say "Thank you for your support."
After that the conversation moves on to something else. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:44:21 PM EDT
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If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? After reading the OP, why the fuck would you even want one? To become Ironic Hipster Vet? I hate you, not because you are french, but because invader aim was awful. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:44:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I really wish they had a hidden tank, so only others with a hidden tank could see it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? After reading the OP, why the fuck would you even want one? I really wish they had a hidden tank, so only others with a hidden tank could see it. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:44:57 PM EDT
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Stanks like retread. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:45:30 PM EDT
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How does one get said tank? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? Thought u dont want people to know you were in the military? 
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:45:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Stanks like retread. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? After reading the OP, why the fuck would you even want one? I really wish they had a hidden tank, so only others with a hidden tank could see it. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:45:48 PM EDT
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Stanks like retread. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? After reading the OP, why the fuck would you even want one? I really wish they had a hidden tank, so only others with a hidden tank could see it. I caught a whiff of that myself, just now. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:46:21 PM EDT
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I'm off to make a sandwich board to let everyone know that I don't want everyone to know I'm a vet.
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:46:22 PM EDT
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If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? You don't want one I thought. Then people might thank you and talk to you about war. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:46:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thought u dont want people to know you were in the military? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? Thought u dont want people to know you were in the military? |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:47:24 PM EDT
[#32]
Beats getting called baby killer and spit.
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:48:29 PM EDT
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I hate you, not because you are french, but because invader aim was awful. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? After reading the OP, why the fuck would you even want one? To become Ironic Hipster Vet? I hate you, not because you are french, but because invader aim was awful. Well, I love you. Not because you are a vet, but I now know where my avatar came from. PS: It's Zim |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:49:08 PM EDT
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What was OPs MOS?
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:49:37 PM EDT
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Sounds like that asshole who wrote the article about not thanking vets.
Or the one that wrote the article about Chris Kyles war not being his war. Next time you want to talk for a whole community OP don't talk for the Vet community we greatly appreciate it. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:51:03 PM EDT
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I simply reply, "it's been my pleasure and honor." Then comment about the weather, or the Bears, or whether or not Han shot first. (He did.) They're trying to be appreciative. I try to be a not-jerk. We both win. This Don't be an asshole. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:52:14 PM EDT
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OP, thank you for serving
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:52:18 PM EDT
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I really wish they had a hidden tank, so only others with a hidden tank could see it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If OP had a tank, I *might* pay attention to what he had to say in regards to military matters. How does one get said tank? After reading the OP, why the fuck would you even want one? I really wish they had a hidden tank, so only others with a hidden tank could see it. Hmmmm, retread? Thank you for your service. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:52:28 PM EDT
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well, i am not a vet, but i can kind if see where you're coming from. i hate it when people thank me for shit or give me compliments on something i've done. it's just awkward and i dont know what to say.
that being said, thanks for your service OP btw, my moms dads brother was a special forces coast guard sniper in the army in ww1.
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:53:55 PM EDT
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The fact that you took the time to make this thread....
I'd rather someone thank a vet than spit on them. I'm sure the vets that returned home from Vietnam felt the same way you do. The old timers that wear the ww2 and Vietnam vet hats, I shake their hand and thank them for their service all the fucking time and I Dont mention a damn thing about my time in service. And i will continue to do so. And I will thank the younger vets for their service when I'm older also. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:55:16 PM EDT
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Go away
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:56:47 PM EDT
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So OP, how many tangos did you kill?
Thanks for serving. Sorry me and mine left such a mess for you young pups to clean up. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:56:50 PM EDT
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Don't. I am forever grateful that their are still people in this country that appreciate my service and that of a great many others, but it is awkward as shit when you get all "Thanks bud". I joined the military because my country was at war and she needed soldiers. That is it, and that is all there is to it for a lot of vets. I really don't want to come across as an ass, because I love that some of you care, but lets not make a thing of it. The following is a small list of things I would find helpful if maybe a few non vets followed. 1) If we are out in public don't tell people I am a veteran. I don't care enough about it to explain what I did to some hipster nerd at a bar. 2) If we are going to a movie don't ask about the "military discount" for me. I would rather give them the extra two bucks than hear about how the cashiers cousins step moms son in law is a Navy SEAL now because he was so good at being a Ranger. 3) Don't put "Now hiring veterans" in your job add. The only people trying to use their 88M MOS to get a job at Walmart are faggots. I don't want to hurt any feelings, but please, let us be. When I get around other vets all I want to talk about is how fucking awesome war is, but around most people I don't want to talk about it at all. Nor does anyone else. Haha no! If I find out you're a vet you're going to have to listen to my "I was going to join...but" stories like how I was going to join the USMC to slay dragons and lava monsters and shit, but I got a medical disqual in MEPS because I broke my leg in 4 places winning the big game in high school and then rolled my '72 Chevelle 5 times on prom night. I may even throw in a "Do you know my cousin __________, cause he was in Iraq in '03 too!"
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:56:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:57:04 PM EDT
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You know, OP. You may not care. Great. But maybe someone is struggling with some "whys". Maybe hearing that helps put things in perspective for them.
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:59:50 PM EDT
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I like when my brother is in uniform, he's like a walking coupon.
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Posted: 3/10/2015 9:59:50 PM EDT
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To each their own man.
Best of luck in your civilian endeavors. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 10:00:16 PM EDT
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I agree with the OP and feel the same way sometimes. The few people I know that actively advertise that they are vets and ask for discounts are normally the ones that performed the least while in theater.
I do appreciate that people are trying to show us that they appreciate us, which is decent of them. I'm probably being overly picky, but when someone says "thank you" I would normally be inclined to say "your welcome" but that does not seem like an adequate response to why I served and what I did or did not do. ( I mean, I would not say, "your welcome" "it was my pleasure" or "thats my job") For me, if someone wanted to thank me, I'd be content with a nod, and the statement " to the Republic..." |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 10:01:41 PM EDT
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I had a great uncle that killed himself shortly after he returned from Vietnam. In his suicide letter he explained how he could no longer deal with the pain of the war and the constant reminder of being a "murderer" and "child killer" as he was called by anti-war hipster fucks.
I was very close to my aunt and have seen how much it still hurt her until the day she died. As a result I have always felt very strongly about thanking vets when I see them . If for nothing else then to let them know that no matter what they have gone through, I am truly thankful for their service to our country. Why they served does not matter. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 10:02:17 PM EDT
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In for the trainwreck...
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