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Offline Arlo

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Re: Flying the F-35
« Reply #75 on: April 05, 2019, 09:22:04 PM »
Lack of respect, blah blah blah.   I don’t have to respect anyone who kills themself through stupidity because they let their notoriety convince them they were bulletproof.


There's a big difference between not agreeing to pay respect and choosing to assassinate character. The latter is pretty much always unnecessary and only makes one look worse than what they chose to attack. Even if one cannot maintain their silence they should at least consider mitigating their noise, somewhat.

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« Reply #76 on: April 05, 2019, 09:26:22 PM »

There's a big difference between not agreeing to pay respect and choosing to assassinate character. The latter is pretty much always unnecessary and only makes one look worse than what they chose to attack. Even if one cannot maintain their silence they should at least consider mitigating their noise, somewhat.

The guy screwed up on multiple levels.   That only speaks to professionalism and judgment. I have no idea about his character. 

The guy was an idiot, just like Van Zanten (who killed 570+ people because he was in a hurry).   

I have zero respect or tolerance for that, and I don’t care how many snowflakes this offends.    When you fly warbirds you’re in charge of national treasures.    Act like it. 
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Re: Flying the F-35
« Reply #77 on: April 05, 2019, 09:29:11 PM »
Defending one's own bad manners always makes one look refreshingly honest and whatnot.

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« Reply #78 on: April 05, 2019, 09:34:03 PM »
Defending one's own bad manners always makes one look refreshingly honest and whatnot.

Yes, let’s blame cold rational facts on being ill-mannered.   

#Yawn

This is a deadly business with high standards.   Your Fighter Writer didn’t live up to them—and in at least one instance WILLFULLY disregarded/violated them.   You defend him all you like.   Fact is he messed up—and I’m glad he didn’t kill anyone else in the process.
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Re: Flying the F-35
« Reply #79 on: April 06, 2019, 10:14:53 AM »
Confirmed all my beliefs about this guy ^. Dancing on the grave of a man that’s passed. WOW
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« Reply #80 on: April 06, 2019, 01:07:44 PM »
Professionals vs amateurs.   

It’s a distinct line. 

Yes, by all means, if you kill yourself you’re beyond scrutiny for being a dumb arse.  That makes perfect sense.   Only criticize the living.  /sarcasm

#Moronic

Be quiet, rookie. 
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Re: Flying the F-35
« Reply #81 on: April 06, 2019, 01:28:05 PM »
Professionals vs amateurs.   

It’s a distinct line. 

Yes, by all means, if you kill yourself you’re beyond scrutiny for being a dumb arse.  That makes perfect sense.   Only criticize the living.  /sarcasm

#Moronic

Be quiet, rookie.

Are you really attempting to claim privilege over decency due to profession? Interesting.  :headscratch:

(The vast majority of professionals I've observed, served with, worked with seemed more grown up than that - just sayin'. But then - meh - internet now.)

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Re: Flying the F-35
« Reply #82 on: April 06, 2019, 01:47:16 PM »
Are you really attempting to claim privilege over decency due to profession? Interesting.  :headscratch:

(The vast majority of professionals I've observed, served with, worked with seemed more grown up than that - just sayin'. But then - meh - internet now.)

You’re one warped dude. 

If we didn’t “dance on the graves” of dead pilots like your chuckleheaded friend suggested we would still be crashing airplanes in droves. 

Truth is truth.   We don’t sugarcoat a screwup just because the pilot died in the process.  Brutal honesty may encourage the next guy to make a better decision.
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Re: Flying the F-35
« Reply #83 on: April 06, 2019, 01:52:28 PM »
You’re one warped dude. 

If we didn’t “dance on the graves” of dead pilots like your chuckleheaded friend suggested we would still be crashing airplanes in droves. 

Truth is truth.   We don’t sugarcoat a screwup just because the pilot died in the process.  Brutal honesty may encourage the next guy to make a better decision.

You can offer professional criticism without childish personal attacks. Also, there's a time and place for things. Guess civility and true professionalism are beyond you.

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« Reply #84 on: April 06, 2019, 02:21:12 PM »
Intelligent folks learn from their mistakes and other folks mistakes.
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Re: Flying the F-35
« Reply #85 on: April 08, 2019, 01:45:58 AM »
You’re one warped dude. 

If we didn’t “dance on the graves” of dead pilots like your chuckleheaded friend suggested we would still be crashing airplanes in droves. 

Truth is truth.   We don’t sugarcoat a screwup just because the pilot died in the process.  Brutal honesty may encourage the next guy to make a better decision.

You can learn from other's errors without having to be insulting and disrespectful.  Shows a lot about someone's class.
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Re: Flying the F-35
« Reply #86 on: April 08, 2019, 07:17:02 AM »
You can learn from other's errors without having to be insulting and disrespectful.  Shows a lot about someone's class.
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Re: Flying the F-35
« Reply #87 on: April 08, 2019, 11:29:03 AM »
You can learn from other's errors without having to be insulting and disrespectful.  Shows a lot about someone's class.

True.



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Re: Flying the F-35
« Reply #88 on: April 08, 2019, 12:48:09 PM »
See rule #4
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Re: Flying the F-35
« Reply #89 on: April 08, 2019, 03:10:17 PM »
Everyone please knock off the name calling.