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Martin68

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36. Generalizations like this are dangerous. Sure, it's good to be reminded that

Mon Sep 11, 2023, 05:01 PM

Sep 2023

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the authorities aren't always right. But at the same time, when they are right and someone decides to disobey their orders, more people can die. It all depends on the situation. The authorities tell people in Yellowstone to stay away from the Bison. Good advice. Authorities on planes tell the passengers to stay seated and put their seatbelts on. Good advice. Authorities tell people not to panic and to walk calmly from a burning building. Good advice. This meme encourages jackasses to be jackasses.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] ItsjustMe Sep 2023 OP

KNR No words. niyad Sep 2023 #1

....yes AZ8theist Sep 2023 #59

KnR. iluvtennis Sep 2023 #2

"I have never been happier, you made my life" Prairie_Seagull Sep 2023 #3

Thank you. These are the memories we should be honoring today. n/t TygrBright Sep 2023 #4

THIS malaise Sep 2023 #33

He also served in the British and US armies and fought in the Battle of Ia Drang Ex Lurker Sep 2023 #5

And NOT A WORD about him from Big Media back then - just a loop of Rudy Colludy cosplaying peppertree Sep 2023 #8

Are you sure about that? mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2023 #21

Thanks for posting.. mountain grammy Sep 2023 #30

his name is familiar -- i remember hearing about this guy orleans Sep 2023 #28

I'm fortunate enough to have an autographed copy of the book. COL Mustard Sep 2023 #43

A True Warrior Captain_New_York Sep 2023 #6

It would have been an honor to have met him. Beacool Sep 2023 #12

Many forgotten hero's that day. MANY. republianmushroom Sep 2023 #7

A true hero. Beacool Sep 2023 #9

But do they want his image and story used to promote right wing bullshit? Effete Snob Sep 2023 #11

Wow!! Beacool Sep 2023 #13

Great point. Dark n Stormy Knight Sep 2023 #29

I'm glad you posted this mountain grammy Sep 2023 #31

Generalizations like this are dangerous. Sure, it's good to be reminded that Martin68 Sep 2023 #36

Also, the guy WAS an authority Effete Snob Sep 2023 #39

Right, Rescorla was the expert in security just as there were medical experts JI7 Sep 2023 #58

That Twitter account then goes on to tell people to spread viruses and carry guns Effete Snob Sep 2023 #10

👍🏼...K&R...👍🏼 spanone Sep 2023 #14

A fine example of true heroism. What a shame he died while saving other lives. Vinca Sep 2023 #15

Another K&R ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #16

Tears. What a hero and what a horrible, horrible loss. chowder66 Sep 2023 #17

I feel a bit ignorant as this is the 1st time I have read anything on his story. K&R Tom Yossarian Joad Sep 2023 #18

Thank you Wild blueberry Sep 2023 #19

One can only weep question everything Sep 2023 #20

Thank you for this. Not all heroes wear capes. LoisB Sep 2023 #22

I question if any of MSM will even mention his name today KS Toronado Sep 2023 #23

Well, WE remember him today, thanks to honored sentinels in our DU midst. calimary Sep 2023 #25

I've never heard this story. Why should people in the media have heard it? Martin68 Sep 2023 #37

Rick Rescorla was also a war hero, although he would never have referred to himself that way COL Mustard Sep 2023 #24

K & R...nt Wounded Bear Sep 2023 #26

A True Hero AmBlue Sep 2023 #27

Wow. Hotler Sep 2023 #32

Rest well Sir. BigOleDummy Sep 2023 #34

Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing. Martin68 Sep 2023 #35

If you want to read about Rescorla, read this. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2023 #38

A really wonderful read, even with the sad ending we already know about. calimary Sep 2023 #48

i never knew this story. barbtries Sep 2023 #40

To my knowledge COL Mustard Sep 2023 #44

that's what the OP said I believe. barbtries Sep 2023 #45

Reminded me of John P O'Neil SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2023 #41

Oh my ... Delphinus Sep 2023 #42

💕🕯️🕊️😇🙁 Mahalo Rick Rescorla Cha Sep 2023 #46

Incredible act of selflessness SouthernDem4ever Sep 2023 #47

I never 3auld6phart Sep 2023 #49

Amazing! Thanx for posting. JohnnyRingo Sep 2023 #50

Unfortunately, the person who tweeted this went on to use it to rail against COVID restrictions... MyNameIsJonas Sep 2023 #51

Damn 3auld6phart Sep 2023 #52

Really bummed me out following the rest of his thread. MyNameIsJonas Sep 2023 #54

It's the person that tweeted it that is shit. The guy Rick Rescorlo is still a hero JI7 Sep 2023 #55

Yes. Never claimed otherwise. MyNameIsJonas Sep 2023 #56

.. Historic NY Sep 2023 #53

Heart Of A Soldier swong19104 Sep 2023 #57

Sometimes 'when you know, you know'. God bless him Joinfortmill Sep 2023 #60