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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsA reminder for Rick Perry ahead of his testimony:
Aggie Code of HonorFor many years Aggies have followed a Code of Honor, which is stated in this very simple verse:
An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal or tolerate those who do.
The Aggie Code of Honor is an effort to unify the aims of all Texas A&M men and women toward a high code of ethics and personal dignity. For most, living under this code will be no problem, as it asks nothing of a person that is beyond reason.
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A reminder for Rick Perry ahead of his testimony: (Original Post)
Ilsa
Oct 2019
OP
A couple maybe, more accurately that was then and this is now. Texas, remember?
marble falls
Oct 2019
#10
Too late. He has been a Republican office holder for many years. That means that
tblue37
Oct 2019
#15
dem4decades
(14,061 posts)1. How did this work out for Pompeo?
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point. "A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do." Cadets accused of violating the Honor Code face a standardized investigative and hearing process
Ilsa
(64,377 posts)3. I guess they won't offer him a teaching position. nt
Disaffected
(6,408 posts)17. He's not a cadet
anymore so such ethical considerations don't apply.
cynatnite
(31,011 posts)2. I'm thinking he's looking at another presidential run...
Fully cooperating and if he has relevant information could be the reason to do it.
sprinkleeninow
(22,349 posts)4. Wonders never cease? eom
cynatnite
(31,011 posts)5. One person's meltdown is another's opportunity. n/t
sprinkleeninow
(22,349 posts)6. One man's trash is another man's treasure?
marble falls
(71,936 posts)7. Pffft ... that stuff went out the window years ago.
Ilsa
(64,377 posts)9. Yeah, but I imagine his Class took it seriously,
then and possibly now.
marble falls
(71,936 posts)10. A couple maybe, more accurately that was then and this is now. Texas, remember?
smb
(3,598 posts)8. Is Rick Perry Going To Wear His "I Look Smart" Glasses?
He might as well give up on that -- the glasses don't prevent anybody from recognizing him as Stupidman.
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gibraltar72
(7,629 posts)12. Are you serious with that?
Ilsa
(64,377 posts)13. He's acted like his association was a big
deal before, when he was governor. It's just a reminder of a pledge he took decades ago.
tblue37
(68,436 posts)15. Too late. He has been a Republican office holder for many years. That means that
for years he has had to lie, cheat, steal, and tolerate those who do.
not based on the Aggies *I* have known
NCLefty
(3,678 posts)18. There's a slim chance he puts Aggie before Republican.