Topic: Welcome to General Discussion (Read 5107 times)

kornkob · « **on:** February 03, 2011, 09:27:08 PM »

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Snicker emerged from his lair recently and decreed, in part due to our guests' behavior in the General Discussion Thread, that there shall be an NCO club. In the club there are few restrictions on subject matter, unlike the rest of the forum sections. However, every person who has interacted with others can reasonably be expected to know that there are 'hot button issues' that tend to spark people off, particularly if addressed with a snarky, disrespectful or downright mean fashion.

This forum encourages discussion but also insists that those who enjoy the Club also treat each other with a minimum of respect and decorum.

Welcome to ASR's NCO club, folks. Pull up a chair and enjoy the company of your comrades.

Atilla · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2011, 08:52:22 AM »

everyone banned.

Guts and Glory · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2011, 10:24:53 AM »

^Except yourself, right?

"Pulls up a chair and orders pints all around"

So, has anyone read any good books lately? I just started "The Gun" by C.J Chivers, not sure what to make of it yet.
I'm mainly reading it to starve off doing classwork, especially since I gotta sit through my 4 hour class yet again.

BHunter83 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2011, 11:01:33 AM »

Quote from: Atilla on February 04, 2011, 08:52:22 AM

everyone banned.

That was quick...

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So, has anyone read any good books lately?

Just got started on "The Pacific" by Hugh Ambrose after getting through the HBO Mini-Series. Also working my way through "The Power Of The Dark Side" by Pamela Jaye Smith (Book pertains to screenwriting and the development of good villains, dark situations, etc) and just tossed "Black Hawk Down: A Story Of Modern War" by Mark Bowden on my Amazon list. Trying to get back into reading, been too lazy.

frogman17 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2011, 11:02:09 AM »

I'm reading George Carlin's posthumous autobiography Last Words right now. Its pretty interesting to see how his career evolved from doing "Hippie-Dippie Weatherman" on variety shows to being arrested for "7 Dirty Words"

aznriptide859 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2011, 11:18:18 AM »

0_0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av1JPq0Qmy4

BHunter83 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2011, 11:20:24 AM »

Quote from: frogman17 on February 04, 2011, 11:02:09 AM

I'm reading George Carlin's posthumous autobiography Last Words right now. Its pretty interesting to see how his career evolved from doing "Hippie-Dippie Weatherman" on variety shows to being arrested for "7 Dirty Words"

Good book. I'm a huge fan of his work, including (but not reserved to) his 7 dirty words. "Stuff" is probably my all time favorite, or the "Ten Commandments"...damn...too many to choose...

Dahmer45 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2011, 11:24:45 AM »

I need to get back into reading. As sad as it is, the last book I got excited to read was Harry Potter...

bzager1 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2011, 11:26:31 AM »

I'm about a quarter of the way through "The Great Gamble The Soviet War in Afghanistan" by Gregory Feifer, it's a fascinating read.

foxhound · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2011, 11:41:59 AM »

"Beyond Band of Brothers" by Major Dick Winters. Great read.

Rawly · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2011, 11:53:19 AM »

War by sebastian junger is a good read as well, has ties to the movie Restrepo

Atilla · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2011, 11:56:11 AM »

Quote from: frogman17 on February 04, 2011, 11:02:09 AM

I'm reading George Carlin's posthumous autobiography Last Words right now. Its pretty interesting to see how his career evolved from doing "Hippie-Dippie Weatherman" on variety shows to being arrested for "7 Dirty Words"

carlin was the man. R.I.P.

i read "hired guns in the war on terror".

Wyat Earp · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2011, 12:01:07 PM »

Anyone read Vince Flynn? He's a great author who writes excellent fictional political and action novels.

bzager1 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2011, 12:04:00 PM »

Atilla, is that the "Licensed to Kill" one by Robert Pelton? I thought he did a good job bringing a non-sensationalist view to a topic many journalists like to bring the old "dogs of war" cliches to bear on.

Elephant_Gunner · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2011, 12:20:38 PM »

I'm always reading something. Just finished Dead Zero by Stephen Hunter (my favorite author) and am now reading Patriot Games by Tom Clancy (my 2nd favorite author).

Atilla · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2011, 01:34:49 PM »

Quote from: bzager1 on February 04, 2011, 12:04:00 PM

Atilla, is that the "Licensed to Kill" one by Robert Pelton? I thought he did a good job bringing a non-sensationalist view to a topic many journalists like to bring the old "dogs of war" cliches to bear on.

yup.

interesting if you've read the book and then seeing what eric prince has had his hands in recently, it was even mentioned on the news briefly.

Katatonia · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2011, 01:46:19 PM »

Quote from: Guts and Glory on February 04, 2011, 10:24:53 AM

^Except yourself, right?

"Pulls up a chair and orders pints all around"

So, has anyone read any good books lately? I just started "The Gun" by C.J Chivers, not sure what to make of it yet.
I'm mainly reading it to starve off doing classwork, especially since I gotta sit through my 4 hour class yet again.

the stand, stephen king. great book, its definitely a must read, also pillars of the earth by ken follet and world without end by follet. their all 1000 pages or plus, but still great in detail.

kornkob · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2011, 02:07:58 PM »

I suggest 'About Face' by Lt Col Hackworth.

Also there's a good light sci fi series called 'Starfist' that is worth the time.

Excellent · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2011, 02:21:58 PM »

This just gives me a smile everytime:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtYdDK1uTDI

Elephant_Gunner · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2011, 06:25:08 PM »

Quote from: kornkob on February 04, 2011, 02:07:58 PM

Also there's a good light sci fi series called 'Starfist' that is worth the time.

Oh please, you like those novels? I picked up one once, read 100 pages of some of the worst reading I've ever encountered, put it down and never picked up another. You want milsci, read the Halo novels, or I've heard good things about Hammer's Slammers and Ender's Game.

Guts and Glory · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2011, 08:50:10 PM »

Ender's game and the Ender series are excellent, but the best writing I have ever read was done by a member here years ago.

Just watched SALT. The only thing I learned is, everyone is a Russian spy, EVERYONE... "shifty eyes"

joker8baller · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2011, 12:18:13 AM »

I love the series past Ender, like Xenocide, Children of the Mind... Really interesting books

lulukchoo23 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2011, 12:34:17 AM »

So do posts in this section count for post count? JW

aznriptide859 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2011, 12:41:47 AM »

They shouldn't.

mgunner564 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2011, 06:01:13 AM »

Just finished Black Hawk Down for 4th or so time.......

Such a good book, and better than the movie IMO

To be Marine · « **Reply #25 on:** February 06, 2011, 12:57:16 AM »

I just finished "Delta Force" by Ret. Col. Charlie Beckwith, gives great insight into how and why the unit was created. Starting on "It's your Ship" by Capt. D Micheal Abrashoff.

By the way, I'm a Captain now, have been for 46 posts. where's the Officer's Club?

XavierMace · « **Reply #26 on:** February 06, 2011, 01:12:06 AM »

I ate it.

joker8baller · « **Reply #27 on:** February 06, 2011, 03:26:58 AM »

^-Fattie.

Elephant_Gunner · « **Reply #28 on:** February 06, 2011, 11:24:17 PM »

Did anyone else catch Joe Buck's reference to Marcus Luttrell during the Super Bowl? That was cool to hear, maybe it will prompt some google searches by people who haven't heard of him or his story yet.

d4rthf4c3m4n · « **Reply #29 on:** February 06, 2011, 11:25:33 PM »

Quote from: XavierMace on February 06, 2011, 01:12:06 AM

I ate it.

Too bad RLB couldn't make you some BBQ instead.

XavierMace · « **Reply #30 on:** February 06, 2011, 11:30:02 PM »

That's what happens when you don't feed me.

Excellent · « **Reply #31 on:** February 07, 2011, 03:39:55 AM »

on an unrelated note, firefight arcade is back on Halo:Reach for good. so If your dislike the POS player vs player matchmaking online try playing firefight matchmaking with 2X overshields, rockets, swords, hammers, increased damage and unlimited lives. you wont be disappointed.

mgunner564 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 07, 2011, 06:36:38 AM »

Fire Fight Arcade is all i play when im on REACH.....which isn't very often.

Who knew that you could get the Avatar helmets (that you would normally pay for) for free when you complete challenges for them in firefight and campaign?

Excellent · « **Reply #33 on:** February 07, 2011, 11:37:03 PM »

Quote from: mgunner564 on February 07, 2011, 06:36:38 AM

Fire Fight Arcade is all i play when im on REACH.....which isn't very often.

Who knew that you could get the Avatar helmets (that you would normally pay for) for free when you complete challenges for them in firefight and campaign?

same here atleast when the playlist was up, after checking the game online they arent up yet but will be back in the next couple of weeks or so.

guess its back to forge.

firefight limited is fun too because of the limited lives, being the last man standing and defending your entire team from hordes of enemies is a real rush.

MetallicaFatCat · « **Reply #34 on:** February 08, 2011, 03:06:11 PM »

Anyone read any Clive Cussler lately? Jack DuBrul? Robert Ludlum? Tom Clancy?

Elephant_Gunner · « **Reply #35 on:** February 08, 2011, 04:45:00 PM »

Aside from The Bourne Identity, Robert Ludlum sucks.

Tom Clancy is my 2nd favorite author, but some of his novels, especially lately, are plodding and uninspired. Rainbow Six is amazing, though. A lot of people probably think I have Rainbow Six as my avatar because I'm a gamer. I don't own a single game or any platform. I love the novel enough that I've worn a "Rainbow" patch with my loadout for years.

I can't recommend Stephen Hunter highly enough. Start with Point of Impact and read in order. I read a fair bit, and I can guarantee you he will blow your mind with his Bob Lee Swagger and Earl Swagger novels. No, not every one is grand slam, but unlike Clancy, even Hunters worst novels move fast and keep you entertained. He also goes out of his way to get all the little things about rifles and shooting culture right on.

XavierMace · « **Reply #36 on:** February 08, 2011, 05:07:52 PM »

I still love "Sum of All Fears".

joker8baller · « **Reply #37 on:** February 08, 2011, 06:30:39 PM »

Quote from: MetallicaFatCat on February 08, 2011, 03:06:11 PM

Anyone read any Clive Cussler lately? Jack DuBrul? Robert Ludlum? Tom Clancy?

Have all of the Cllive Cussler save for the NUMA files.
Jack DuBrul - Read 4.
Ludlm - All Bourne
Clancy - Anything involving Jac Ryan I read.

Rockhound117 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 08, 2011, 11:08:26 PM »

Quote from: Elephant_Gunner on February 06, 2011, 11:24:17 PM

Did anyone else catch Joe Buck's reference to Marcus Luttrell during the Super Bowl? That was cool to hear, maybe it will prompt some google searches by people who haven't heard of him or his story yet.

What reference? I can't believe I missed that. His book was amazing.

Gonna have to raid my dad's stash of Tom Clancy, Clive Cussler, and Stephen Hunter novels. I've read three books in the last 2 weeks now that I'm away at college.

Elephant_Gunner · « **Reply #39 on:** February 09, 2011, 10:50:17 AM »

Quote from: Rockhound117 on February 08, 2011, 11:08:26 PM

What reference? I can't believe I missed that. His book was amazing.

After a bit of searching, apparently it was Troy Aikman, not Joe Buck, who gave a shout-out to Luttrell; my bad. Right after halftime they announced the MOH winner, and Troy added something about Luttrell. He said Marcus had spoken at a NFL leadership conference or something. Apparently both Aikman and Luttrell are also involved in this:
http://www.bootcampaign.com/
Good stuff!

Guts and Glory · « **Reply #40 on:** February 09, 2011, 11:18:58 AM »

So, anyone else watch Larry's new show on the History Channel premier last night? I couldn't help myself, and it was decent. Comedy mixed in with the history you do not get taught in history class.

"These people got me to take off my hat at the table, that's a Nobel Peace prize right there."

Excellent · « **Reply #41 on:** February 10, 2011, 03:43:20 AM »

It was OK. for the 10 minutes or so I watched it while waiting for the new season of Top Shot. I might give it a better chance when I see it on again.

foxhound · « **Reply #42 on:** February 19, 2011, 11:20:17 AM »

"The Greatest Generation" by Tom Brokaw.

Hunter1 · « **Reply #43 on:** August 27, 2011, 08:46:22 AM »

Just wanted to wave my hand at all my air warrior comrads.Im glad the world economy has not lowered the moral of the masses of people who luv this game.Gettin older and incresasing job loads hav kept me from my habit of playing at least twice a month,but I promised myself I would return to playing as much as possible this year.Airsoftretreate your a great format of info for this game,stay strong.an weather the storm!

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