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Originally Posted by Grendelizer
Gene Econ has made it clear to me in no uncertain terms that you all are a bunch of hard asses and don't lightly suffer fools. (Does that sound like Gene or not?  ) John |
John:
Gene does not think anyone here is a 'hard ass'. Gene knows many of the guys here and they are pretty tough SOBs. There is a significant difference between being a 'hard ass' and a 'tough SOB'. Hard asses lack the ability to think. Tough SOB's think, reason, plan, the achieve their goals no matter what gets in their way. Tough SOB's are extremely intelligent and physically tough. They reason two steps ahead of anyone else and do so under extreme pressure. You have now experienced 'Tough SOB's'.
Gene advised you against bringing up this subject on this forum and stated his reasons. Gene posted something that could have brought out views on the 5.56, 6.5 G, 6 AR, and 6.8 in a manner that was acceptable to this particular outfit. This outfit did their thing and the subject died. That is an indicator which Gene is savvy enough to understand as Gene knows many of the QP's here and has an incredible amount of respect for them. Gene does not push an issue his comerades do not want to address.
Gene advised you to send Gene any message relating to the Grendel so Gene could advise you as to your message. You ignored Gene's advice. This isn't the Grendel forum which I admire and enjoy significantly. This is a practical forum where facts and reality outweigh dreams and wishes.
Gene also hopes a man he served with who is the TS on this forum allows you to remain on this forum as you are an honest man who has shown Gene that you have the ideal combination of tolerance and discipline to control a mob on a web site much like TS and the moderators here have to do daily.
Gene also admires Bill Alexander immensely. Alexander is also a 'Tough SOB' and I respect him as much as anyone here. Bill would be welcomed here. So are you for that matter. Next time maybe you need to take Gene's advice before a freind of mine (you) embarrasses himself in front of my friends (TS and TR).
TS and TR -- keep John on the forum please. He is an honest and good man. John -- read three times -- post once!
Thank you.
Gene