General Discussion

RZM

(8,556 posts)

8. Feb. 23 was 'Red Army Day' in the Soviet Union

Reply to proud2BlibKansan (Original post)

Sun Feb 3, 2013, 01:15 AM

Feb 2013

It's still celebrated in Russia today, though know it's known as 'Defender of the Fatherland Day.' Apparently over the years it's evolved into more of a celebration of men in general and not just those in the armed forces.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Army_Day

I doubt any of these folks made the connection.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

54 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Tea Party is planning a 'Day of Resistance' on Feb. 23 [View all] proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 OP

So, their options are "Yes", "yes", or "yes"? Wounded Bear Feb 2013 #1

Just a bunch of YES men I guess proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 #2

I do so enjoy the misspelled signs, teabags attached to hats w/ clothespins Snarkoleptic Feb 2013 #3

Prior to attending any of these events, make sure your face russspeakeasy Feb 2013 #4

Oh noes! Are there even enough Port-A-Potties in existence to handle this?!! pinboy3niner Feb 2013 #5

Hahahahahahaha! nt ZombieHorde Feb 2013 #6

Guaranteed 40 people shot at events across the country. JaneyVee Feb 2013 #7

Maybe we should promote Teabagger rallies that require open carry in order to attend. Snarkoleptic Feb 2013 #9

Feb. 23 was 'Red Army Day' in the Soviet Union RZM Feb 2013 #8

This could be a secret communist plot to overthrow the RNC Coyotl Feb 2013 #11

It's also National Banana Bread Day starroute Feb 2013 #15

Oh yes... ReRe Feb 2013 #32

Irony seems to love tea baggers. go west young man Feb 2013 #23

If you have a FB account please let them know how stupid they are. Whovian Feb 2013 #10

Great......on my 50th birthday. yourout Feb 2013 #12

Update: last minute change HarveyDarkey Feb 2013 #13

:) pinboy3niner Feb 2013 #14

The guy running this is Dustin Stockman of Western Representation PAC starroute Feb 2013 #16

Look who else is involved with WRPAC - Joe Miller starroute Feb 2013 #19

These groups are trying to break up the USA and make off with the minerals on public lands Coyotl Feb 2013 #40

Oh bloody hell -- they're involved with Dan Backer starroute Feb 2013 #20

You are on this! ReRe Feb 2013 #35

Here are links to the two previous threads where I posted about Backer starroute Feb 2013 #41

This country is awash.... ReRe Feb 2013 #50

"Stay Relevant?" By That You Mean Continue to Fleece the Rubes of Their Money dballance Feb 2013 #24

Yup. 'Zactly. truebluegreen Feb 2013 #37

$10 says more portable toilets show up than protestors. Initech Feb 2013 #17

I'd take that bet, but telling them apart would be too difficult. (nt) Posteritatis Feb 2013 #21

Well hey they're both full of the same thing! Initech Feb 2013 #22

That made me nearly take out my keyboard Aerows Feb 2013 #47

Maybe not. truebluegreen Feb 2013 #38

Let me know when 2A goonies will protect the right of women to healthcare. freshwest Feb 2013 #18

A PREVIEW OF WHAT TO EXPECT.... tomm2thumbs Feb 2013 #25

Isn't that Clint Eastwood in drag? NBachers Feb 2013 #29

Feb 29! truebluegreen Feb 2013 #39

"on .223, February 23, 2013 the American people will stand together in defiance..." SunSeeker Feb 2013 #26

The weather is likely to be poor. bluedigger Feb 2013 #27

I think I will stay inside that day -- and out of the range of guns. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #28

F-ing buffoons ! AAO Feb 2013 #30

.223? arely staircase Feb 2013 #31

Yup. (nt) Paladin Feb 2013 #46

Maybe they sound ask for $30 donations... Deep13 Feb 2013 #54

What a sad pathetic bunch of losers... bowens43 Feb 2013 #33

Please sign up Turbineguy Feb 2013 #34

Already did. proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 #45

Yes! I want to spend the night before oiling and polishing Precious for the True Patriot Parade and Buns_of_Fire Feb 2013 #36

Hey. Keep your buns out of this! randome Feb 2013 #42

"Yes! I will hold my breath until the government relents!" randome Feb 2013 #43

Who's starting the pool where we bet how many shoot themselves? NightWatcher Feb 2013 #44

Are they selling "Day of Resistance" shirts yet? Grifters gotta grift! FSogol Feb 2013 #48

Boy, if Obama had issued 29 executive orders that would have stumped them. tanyev Feb 2013 #49

I sure hope someone takes plenty of pictures...n/t annabanana Feb 2013 #51

and how will that day be any different? spanone Feb 2013 #52

No! I live in reality and have actually read the President's orders. nt Deep13 Feb 2013 #53